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Lifelong learning

NOV13

ellajohnson · Hampshire, IL

Lifelong learning

Page Turners Book Club

ellajohnson

Register to join us at Angel's Pancake Cafe down the street from the Library where we will discuss A Pair of Aces by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray. Books will be available 30 days prior to the meeting at the library front desk. The library will provide a regular brew coffee or soft drink for each participant. Please register. We look forward to seeing you!

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Lifelong learning

DEC11

ellajohnson · Hampshire, IL

Lifelong learning

Page Turners Book Club

ellajohnson

Register to join us at Angel's Pancake Cafe down the street from the Library where we will discuss The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year by Ally Carter. Books will be available 30 days prior to the meeting at the library front desk. The library will provide a regular brew coffee or soft drink for each participant. Please register. We look forward to seeing you!

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Community & civic

OCT20

ellajohnson · Hampshire, IL

Community & civicHappens regularly

Knead to Know ~ Dessert Club

ellajohnson

Ever wondered what all those cool cooking/baking gadgets do? Find out by signing up for the Knead to Know Monthly Dessert Club. Patrons will receive a cool kitchen gadget and a few recipes to go along with it. This month's gadget: baking metal shaker.

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Lifelong learning

OCT20

ellajohnson · Hampshire, IL

Lifelong learning

Special FX Makeup Class

ellajohnson

Let's get spooky! Join Miss Mary in learning about the fun world of Special FX Makeup. The organizer requires register individually and fit the age 11 years to 18 years old. Please note if you have any skin allergies: We will be applying makeup/spirit gum/fake blood/ scar wax to skin.

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Senior programs

OCT21

ellajohnson · Hampshire, IL

Senior programs

Senior Bingo

ellajohnson

B-9! What better way to spend an afternoon than by shouting BINGO at the library! This program is for adults ages 55+. Prizes are provided! Space is limited so registration is required. Sponsored by Heritage Woods & White Oaks at Huntley.

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Community & civic

OCT22

ellajohnson · Hampshire, IL

Community & civic

Family Drop In Playtime

ellajohnson

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Theater & film

OCT23

ellajohnson · Hampshire, IL

Theater & film

It's Movie Time Bag

ellajohnson

This month's movie theme is Movies with a Great Soundtrack! Your customized Movie Bag will include goodies and a DVD selected just for you. Movie Bag's will be available for pickup on Friday, October 23rd. A valid Ella Johnson library card matching the name on the registration is required for check out. Enjoy your movie, then return both the DVD and BAG by the due date.

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Community & civic

OCT23

ellajohnson · Hampshire, IL

Community & civic

Salem Witch Trials

ellajohnson

Enjoy an after hours event in the library while you learn about the Salem Witch Trials. In 1692, a group of teenage girls began having bizarre and disturbing fits and claimed that witches in the community were persecuting them. By the end of the year, twenty women and men had been executed for witchcraft. Though witchcraft trials had happened before in New England, these spiraled out of control; legal safeguards went out the window and fear gained the upper hand. Our images of Salem are often...

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Lifelong learning

OCT28

ellajohnson · Hampshire, IL

Lifelong learning

Crafter's Circle

ellajohnson

Join us for our In-Person crafty card-making class where we will be making 2 different cards! Anyone would love to receive one in the mail, or keep it for yourself! Either way, it will be a fun time of card-making and meeting new friends. Registration is required. Supplies will be provided. NOTE: If you are on the waitlist, you will be contacted directly if you are put on the main list. Thank you so much for your interest in the class.

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Outdoors & nature

NOV1

ellajohnson · Hampshire, IL

Outdoors & natureFree

Seed Swap

ellajohnson

Get free seeds while learning! Do you want to expand your gardens, or are you new to gardening? Get a jump on the growing season with Ella's Seed Swap on Sunday, November 1, 2026, from 1:00 - 3:00 PM. Choose from a variety of vegetable, herb, flower, and native plant seeds to take home. Blain's Farm & Fleet donated 150 seed packets for this event. We plan to have a master gardener present to answer gardening questions. It is time to harvest those seeds. If gardeners would like to bring seeds...

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Classes & arts

NOV10

ellajohnson · Hampshire, IL

Classes & arts

Stitch 'n Chat

ellajohnson

Bring your own knitting, quilting, needlepoint, or other craft projects to the library for some socializing, advice sharing, or support! Pam will be on hand to welcome you and the library will provide a space for crafters of all skill levels to connect and share. Please note, the organizer requires bring your own supplies, as the library will not be supplying materials.

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Classes & arts

NOV10

ellajohnson · Hampshire, IL

Classes & arts

Holiday Card Making Craft

ellajohnson

Join us for a special holiday card making session! Pam Boke-Dalrymple from Crafter's Circle will be leading the class. All supplies and instructions will be provided. Please note, craft supplies will not be saved for those who register but are unable to attend class.

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Community & civic

NOV12

ellajohnson · Hampshire, IL

Community & civic

Ella's 90th Birthday Bash

ellajohnson

Don't miss this party 90 years in the making! Come enjoy music, library trivia and history, photo ops, and enjoy everything the library has to offer! Don't forget to enjoy some birthday cake!

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Community & civic

NOV17

ellajohnson · Hampshire, IL

Community & civic

Drop-in T(w)een Art Club

ellajohnson

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Community & civic

NOV17

ellajohnson · Hampshire, IL

Community & civicHappens regularly

Knead to Know ~ Dessert Club

ellajohnson

Ever wondered what all those cool cooking/baking gadgets do? Find out by signing up for the Knead to Know Monthly Dessert Club. Patrons will receive a cool kitchen gadget and a few recipes to go along with it. This month's gadget: Danish whisk.

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Lifelong learning

NOV18

ellajohnson · Hampshire, IL

Lifelong learning

Crafter's Circle

ellajohnson

Join us for our In-Person crafty card-making class where we will be making 2 different cards! Anyone would love to receive one in the mail, or keep it for yourself! Either way, it will be a fun time of card-making and meeting new friends. Registration is required. Supplies will be provided. NOTE: If you are on the waitlist, you will be contacted directly if you are put on the main list. Thank you so much for your interest in the class.

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Senior programs

NOV18

ellajohnson · Hampshire, IL

Senior programs

Senior Bingo

ellajohnson

B-9! What better way to spend an afternoon than by shouting BINGO at the library! This program is for adults ages 55+. Prizes are provided! Space is limited so registration is required. Sponsored by Heritage Woods & White Oaks at Huntley.

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Classes & arts

NOV20

ellajohnson · Hampshire, IL

Classes & artsFree

Adult Services Craft

ellajohnson

Adults 18 and older are invited to register to create a scarecrow from a straw hat, which is a nod to our namesake, Ella Johnson! All supplies and instructions will be provided. Please note, craft supplies will not be saved for those who register but are unable to attend class. *The Library is a fragrance-free space. Please refrain from wearing any type of fragrance. Thank you!

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Theater & film

NOV23

ellajohnson · Hampshire, IL

Theater & film

Movie Matinee

ellajohnson

KPOP Demon Hunters (PG:96 mins)

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Community & civic

NOV25

ellajohnson · Hampshire, IL

Community & civic

Early Closing

ellajohnson

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Classes & arts

DEC8

ellajohnson · Hampshire, IL

Classes & arts

Stitch 'n Chat

ellajohnson

Bring your own knitting, quilting, needlepoint, or other craft projects to the library for some socializing, advice sharing, or support! Pam will be on hand to welcome you and the library will provide a space for crafters of all skill levels to connect and share. Please note, the organizer requires bring your own supplies, as the library will not be supplying materials.

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Community & civic

DEC15

ellajohnson · Hampshire, IL

Community & civicHappens regularly

Knead to Know ~ Dessert Club

ellajohnson

Ever wondered what all those cool cooking/baking gadgets do? Find out by signing up for the Knead to Know Monthly Dessert Club. Patrons will receive a cool kitchen gadget and a few recipes to go along with it. This month's gadget: graduated soaking bottle.

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Senior programs

DEC16

ellajohnson · Hampshire, IL

Senior programs

Senior Bingo

ellajohnson

B-9! What better way to spend an afternoon than by shouting BINGO at the library! This program is for adults ages 55+. Prizes are provided! Space is limited so registration is required. Sponsored by Heritage Woods & White Oaks at Huntley.

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Classes & arts

DEC18

ellajohnson · Hampshire, IL

Classes & artsFree

Adult Services Craft

ellajohnson

Adults 18 and older are invited to register to create a button art decoration of either a Halloween ghost or witch hat. All supplies and instructions will be provided. Please note, craft supplies will not be saved for those who register but are unable to attend class. *The Library is a fragrance-free space. Please refrain from wearing any type of fragrance. Thank you!

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Community & civic

OCT16

elburn · Elburn, IL

Community & civic

Lawrence J. Martin Heritage Center

elburn

Visit the Lawrence J Martin Center and learn about the contents of this unique Elburn community collection. KCGS Volunteers are on-hand to assist you with your family history research or guide you through home research resources. No registration required.

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Community & civic

OCT16

elburn · Charles, IL

Community & civic

Lawrence J. Martin Heritage Center

elburn

Visit the Lawrence J Martin Center and learn about the contents of this unique Elburn community collection. KCGS Volunteers are on-hand to assist you with your family history research or guide you through home research resources. No registration required.

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Community & civic

OCT23

elburn · Charles, IL

Community & civic

Lawrence J. Martin Heritage Center

elburn

Visit the Lawrence J Martin Center and learn about the contents of this unique Elburn community collection. KCGS Volunteers are on-hand to assist you with your family history research or guide you through home research resources. No registration required.

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Community & civic

OCT23

elburn · Elburn, IL

Community & civic

Lawrence J. Martin Heritage Center

elburn

Visit the Lawrence J Martin Center and learn about the contents of this unique Elburn community collection. KCGS Volunteers are on-hand to assist you with your family history research or guide you through home research resources. No registration required.

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Community & civic

OCT30

elburn · Elburn, IL

Community & civic

Lawrence J. Martin Heritage Center

elburn

Visit the Lawrence J Martin Center and learn about the contents of this unique Elburn community collection. KCGS Volunteers are on-hand to assist you with your family history research or guide you through home research resources. No registration required.

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Community & civic

NOV6

elburn · Elburn, IL

Community & civic

Lawrence J. Martin Heritage Center

elburn

Visit the Lawrence J Martin Center and learn about the contents of this unique Elburn community collection. KCGS Volunteers are on-hand to assist you with your family history research or guide you through home research resources. No registration required.

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Lifelong learning

NOV8

elburn · Elburn, IL

Lifelong learning

Genealogy Lock-In

elburn

This program will be held IN-PERSON at the Lawrence J. Martin Heritage Center (315 E. Shannon St., behind the library). Presented in partnership with the Kane County Genealogical Society. Join us for an opportunity to work on your genealogy or local history research with friends. Access all the library's local history and genealogy materials and get advice from seasoned genealogy researchers. #FALL10

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Community & civic

NOV13

elburn · Elburn, IL

Community & civic

Lawrence J. Martin Heritage Center

elburn

Visit the Lawrence J Martin Center and learn about the contents of this unique Elburn community collection. KCGS Volunteers are on-hand to assist you with your family history research or guide you through home research resources. No registration required.

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Community & civic

NOV14

elburn · Elburn, IL

Community & civic

Lawrence J. Martin Heritage Center

elburn

Visit the Lawrence J Martin Center and learn about the contents of this unique Elburn community collection. KCGS Volunteers are on-hand to assist you with your family history research or guide you through home research resources. No registration required.

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Community & civic

NOV20

elburn · Elburn, IL

Community & civic

Lawrence J. Martin Heritage Center

elburn

Visit the Lawrence J Martin Center and learn about the contents of this unique Elburn community collection. KCGS Volunteers are on-hand to assist you with your family history research or guide you through home research resources. No registration required.

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Community & civic

DEC4

elburn · Elburn, IL

Community & civic

Lawrence J. Martin Heritage Center

elburn

Visit the Lawrence J Martin Center and learn about the contents of this unique Elburn community collection. KCGS Volunteers are on-hand to assist you with your family history research or guide you through home research resources. No registration required.

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Community & civic

DEC11

elburn · Elburn, IL

Community & civic

Lawrence J. Martin Heritage Center

elburn

Visit the Lawrence J Martin Center and learn about the contents of this unique Elburn community collection. KCGS Volunteers are on-hand to assist you with your family history research or guide you through home research resources. No registration required.

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Community & civic

DEC12

elburn · Elburn, IL

Community & civic

Lawrence J. Martin Heritage Center

elburn

Visit the Lawrence J Martin Center and learn about the contents of this unique Elburn community collection. KCGS Volunteers are on-hand to assist you with your family history research or guide you through home research resources. No registration required.

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Community & civic

DEC18

elburn · Elburn, IL

Community & civic

Lawrence J. Martin Heritage Center

elburn

Visit the Lawrence J Martin Center and learn about the contents of this unique Elburn community collection. KCGS Volunteers are on-hand to assist you with your family history research or guide you through home research resources. No registration required.

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Community & civic

JAN9

elburn · Elburn, IL

Community & civic

Lawrence J. Martin Heritage Center

elburn

Visit the Lawrence J Martin Center and learn about the contents of this unique Elburn community collection. KCGS Volunteers are on-hand to assist you with your family history research or guide you through home research resources. No registration required.

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Lifelong learning

NOV4

elburn · Elburn, IL

Lifelong learning

Obscurity Book Club: Life, and Death, and Giants by Ronald J. Rindo

elburn

Join us at Obscurity Brewing in Elburn for a lively book discussion of Life, and Death, and Giants by Ronald J. Rindo. Participants are responsible for purchasing their own food and beverages. #FALL15

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Lifelong learning

DEC2

elburn · Elburn, IL

Lifelong learning

Obscurity Book Club: Orbital by Samantha Harvey

elburn

Join us at Obscurity Brewing in Elburn for a lively book discussion of Orbital by Samantha Harvey. Participants are responsible for purchasing their own food and beverages.

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Community & civic

OCT16

elburn · Charles, IL

Community & civic

Spanish Immersion Series @ 10

elburn

If you register for this event, you will also be registering for all other occurrences. Join Señora Silvana for language-learning fun! Participants will build Spanish skills with full language immersion through interactive stories, vocabulary building songs, and intuitive games. All Spanish levels are welcome.

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Community & civic

OCT16

elburn · Elburn, IL

Community & civic

Spanish Immersion Series @ 11

elburn

If you register for this event, you will also be registering for all other occurrences. Join Señora Silvana for language-learning fun! Participants will build Spanish skills with full language immersion through interactive stories, vocabulary building songs, and intuitive games. All Spanish levels are welcome. #FALL13

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Community & civic

OCT16

elburn · Elburn, IL

Community & civic

Spanish Immersion Series @ 10

elburn

If you register for this event, you will also be registering for all other occurrences. Join Señora Silvana for language-learning fun! Participants will build Spanish skills with full language immersion through interactive stories, vocabulary building songs, and intuitive games. All Spanish levels are welcome. #FALL13

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Lifelong learning

OCT19

elburn · Elburn, IL

Lifelong learning

Hatha Yoga

elburn

Registration opens for TCPLD cardholders on Wednesday, August 12, 9am for in-person registrants and 10am for those registering online. On Wednesday, August 19, registration will open to all. Remember to bring your yoga mat, block, and strap! We will not have class on September 21. The cost of the 8-week session is $40. To join the waitlist, please email Jamie at jgehin@tcpld.org. Non-TCPLD cardholders registration will be cancelled if registered prior to August 19. #FALL9

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Lifelong learning

OCT19

elburn · Elburn, IL

Lifelong learning

Chair Yoga

elburn

Join yoga instructor Lynn Meredith for gentle, non-strenuous chair exercises. Chair-assisted yoga provides all the health benefits of yoga without the need to get down on the floor. The class consists of seated and standing exercises using the chair for balance and stability. Participants are encouraged to bring their own yoga block and strap. Registration opens for TCPLD cardholders on Wednesday, August 12, 9am for in-person registrants and 10am for those registering online. On Wednesday, Au...

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Outdoors & nature

OCT20

elburn · Charles, IL

Outdoors & nature

Garden Club: Preserving the Harvest with Canning

elburn

This demonstration will cover the basics of water-bath canning - a safe and easy method of home food preservation - including food safety, do’s and don’ts and what equipment you will need to get started. Food preservation expert Emily Paster will demystify the process for making and preserving fruit jams and vegetable pickles, including favorite fall and winter crops such as apples, cranberries, root vegetables and winter citrus. You will leave with the confidence to begin preserving the fall...

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Lifelong learning

OCT20

elburn · Charles, IL

Lifelong learning

Margaret Ritchie Noon Book Club Discussion

elburn

This group will meet in-person. Join the Noon Book Discussion Group for lively discussion about some of today's most popular books. October: State of Wonder by Ann Patchett

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Lifelong learning

OCT20

elburn · Elburn, IL

Lifelong learning

Margaret Ritchie Noon Book Club Discussion

elburn

This group will meet in-person. Join the Noon Book Discussion Group for lively discussion about some of today's most popular books. October: State of Wonder by Ann Patchett #FALL15

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Outdoors & nature

OCT20

elburn · Elburn, IL

Outdoors & nature

Garden Club: Preserving the Harvest with Canning

elburn

This demonstration will cover the basics of water-bath canning - a safe and easy method of home food preservation - including food safety, do’s and don’ts and what equipment you will need to get started. Food preservation expert Emily Paster will demystify the process for making and preserving fruit jams and vegetable pickles, including favorite fall and winter crops such as apples, cranberries, root vegetables and winter citrus. You will leave with the confidence to begin preserving the fall...

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Community & civic

OCT21

elburn · Elburn, IL

Community & civic

Dead People of Illinois

elburn

Dead people — you can’t live with them, and you can’t live without them! Searching for dead people in all the right places, this "underground” presentation explores hundreds of Illinois cemeteries to find interesting graves and headstones, intriguing lives and deaths, and lots and plots of funny names. It’s an opportunity for mortals to not only whistle past the graveyard, but to pause and enjoy the oddities of life and death while we're still on the right side of history. Warning: grave subj...

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Lifelong learning

OCT22

elburn · Elburn, IL

Lifelong learning

Chair Yoga

elburn

Join yoga instructor Lynn Meredith for gentle, non-strenuous chair exercises. Chair-assisted yoga provides all the health benefits of yoga without the need to get down on the floor. The class consists of seated and standing exercises using the chair for balance and stability. Participants are encouraged to bring their own yoga block and strap. Registration opens for TCPLD cardholders on Wednesday, August 12, 9am for in-person registrants and 10am for those registering online. On Wednesday, Au...

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Community & civic

OCT23

elburn · Charles, IL

Community & civic

Dominoes Club

elburn

Enjoy a game of Dominoes while making new library friends! We will be meeting in the West End of the Library. Coffee provided.

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Lifelong learning

OCT23

elburn · Elburn, IL

Lifelong learning

KCGS Program: What is Cyndi’s List

elburn

Presentation method: Hybrid in-person and virtual. Members will receive Zoom meeting invitation. Join us for this Kane County Genealogical Society program. During this presentation, you will learn all about Cyndi’s list and how this will help you with your genealogy journey. Presented by: Jenny Warner #FALL10

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Community & civic

OCT23

elburn · Elburn, IL

Community & civic

Spanish Immersion Series @ 11

elburn

If you register for this event, you will also be registering for all other occurrences. Join Señora Silvana for language-learning fun! Participants will build Spanish skills with full language immersion through interactive stories, vocabulary building songs, and intuitive games. All Spanish levels are welcome. #FALL13

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Community & civic

OCT23

elburn · Elburn, IL

Community & civic

Spanish Immersion Series @ 10

elburn

If you register for this event, you will also be registering for all other occurrences. Join Señora Silvana for language-learning fun! Participants will build Spanish skills with full language immersion through interactive stories, vocabulary building songs, and intuitive games. All Spanish levels are welcome. #FALL13

Bring the grandkids
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Community & civic

OCT23

elburn · Elburn, IL

Community & civic

Dominoes Club

elburn

Enjoy a game of Dominoes while making new library friends! We will be meeting in the West End of the Library. Coffee provided. #FALL8

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Theater & film

OCT24

elburn · Elburn, IL

Theater & film

Film Club

elburn

This hybrid program will be offered with both in-person and virtual options. Enjoy a movie night with friends as Film Studies instructor Joshua Casburn helps us to experience movies in a new way. Playing this week - The Others (2001)

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Lifelong learning

OCT26

elburn · Elburn, IL

Lifelong learning

Hatha Yoga

elburn

Registration opens for TCPLD cardholders on Wednesday, August 12, 9am for in-person registrants and 10am for those registering online. On Wednesday, August 19, registration will open to all. Remember to bring your yoga mat, block, and strap! We will not have class on September 21. The cost of the 8-week session is $40. To join the waitlist, please email Jamie at jgehin@tcpld.org. Non-TCPLD cardholders registration will be cancelled if registered prior to August 19. #FALL9

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Lifelong learning

OCT26

elburn · Elburn, IL

Lifelong learning

Chair Yoga

elburn

Join yoga instructor Lynn Meredith for gentle, non-strenuous chair exercises. Chair-assisted yoga provides all the health benefits of yoga without the need to get down on the floor. The class consists of seated and standing exercises using the chair for balance and stability. Participants are encouraged to bring their own yoga block and strap. Registration opens for TCPLD cardholders on Wednesday, August 12, 9am for in-person registrants and 10am for those registering online. On Wednesday, Au...

Dance and fitnessIndoors
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