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Share Photos Online (Zoom)
2024-09-18 18:30:00 2024-09-18 20:00:00 America/Chicago Share Photos Online (Zoom) Learn everything you need to know about Apple Photos, Google Photos, Flickr and more of the top websites that make it easy for you to share all of your favorite photos with friends and family. Ela Area Public Library -

Wednesday, September 18
6:30pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-09-18 18:30:00 2024-09-18 20:00:00 America/Chicago Share Photos Online (Zoom) Learn everything you need to know about Apple Photos, Google Photos, Flickr and more of the top websites that make it easy for you to share all of your favorite photos with friends and family. Ela Area Public Library -

Learn everything you need to know about Apple Photos, Google Photos, Flickr and more of the top websites that make it easy for you to share all of your favorite photos with friends and family.

Learn everything you need to know about Apple Photos, Google Photos, Flickr and more of the top websites that make it easy for you to share all of your favorite photos with friends and family. Taught by Mike Gershbein of Very Smart People.

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Ela Area Public Library
Phone: 847-438-3433
Fax: 847-438-9290
Hours
Mon, Dec 16 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Dec 17 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Dec 18 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Dec 19 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Dec 20 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Dec 21 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Dec 22 12:00PM to 5:00PM
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Upcoming Events

Experience Little Women: The Musical (2022) (Zoom) - The Musical, An At-Home Experience (2022)
Sat, Dec 21, All day
At Your Home
Louisa May Alcott’s classic story of... more
Louisa May Alcott’s classic story of four sisters growing up in 19th-century Massachusetts at Park Theatre.
Register
Holiday Mitten Tree
Sat, Dec 21, All day
Ela Area Public Library
Place new hats, mittens, gloves, scarves... more
Place new hats, mittens, gloves, scarves and sweaters on the Library's Mitten Tree.
Dragon Pillow
Sat, Dec 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ela Area Public Library - Forge Makerspace Room (R168)
Make a double sided dragon pillow out of... more
Make a double sided dragon pillow out of felt pieces.
This event is full
Experience Little Women: The Musical (2022) (Zoom) - The Musical, An At-Home Experience (2022)
Sun, Dec 22, All day
At Your Home
Louisa May Alcott’s classic story of... more
Louisa May Alcott’s classic story of four sisters growing up in 19th-century Massachusetts at Park Theatre.
Register
Holiday Mitten Tree
Sun, Dec 22, All day
Ela Area Public Library
Place new hats, mittens, gloves, scarves... more
Place new hats, mittens, gloves, scarves and sweaters on the Library's Mitten Tree.
Holiday Mitten Tree
Mon, Dec 23, All day
Ela Area Public Library
Place new hats, mittens, gloves, scarves... more
Place new hats, mittens, gloves, scarves and sweaters on the Library's Mitten Tree.
Drop-In Craft - penguin bookmarks
Mon, Dec 23, 10:00am - 7:00pm
Ela Area Public Library - Children's Program Room A (R187)
Stop by the Children's Department to... more
Stop by the Children's Department to design a unique craft project with the provided materials.
Monday Night Movie Night
Mon, Dec 23, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Ela Area Public Library
Drop by the Teen Lounge to watch a movie... more
Drop by the Teen Lounge to watch a movie on select Monday Nights. All movies start at 6pm.
Holiday Closing
Tue, Dec 24, All day
Ela Area Public Library - Meeting Room A and B (R117)
The library will be closed all day.
Holiday Mitten Tree
Tue, Dec 24, All day
Ela Area Public Library
Place new hats, mittens, gloves, scarves... more
Place new hats, mittens, gloves, scarves and sweaters on the Library's Mitten Tree.
Holiday Closing
Wed, Dec 25, All day
Ela Area Public Library - Meeting Room A and B (R117)
The library will be closed all day.
Holiday Mitten Tree
Wed, Dec 25, All day
Ela Area Public Library
Place new hats, mittens, gloves, scarves... more
Place new hats, mittens, gloves, scarves and sweaters on the Library's Mitten Tree.
Holiday Mitten Tree
Thu, Dec 26, All day
Ela Area Public Library
Place new hats, mittens, gloves, scarves... more
Place new hats, mittens, gloves, scarves and sweaters on the Library's Mitten Tree.
Holiday Mitten Tree
Fri, Dec 27, All day
Ela Area Public Library
Place new hats, mittens, gloves, scarves... more
Place new hats, mittens, gloves, scarves and sweaters on the Library's Mitten Tree.
Watercolor Dragon (Zoom)
Fri, Dec 27, 10:30am - 11:15am
Your Home
Join artist Victoria Elizabeth for this... more
Join artist Victoria Elizabeth for this step-by-step, online class and learn to draw and paint a colorful dragon.
This event is full
Holiday Mitten Tree
Sat, Dec 28, All day
Ela Area Public Library
Place new hats, mittens, gloves, scarves... more
Place new hats, mittens, gloves, scarves and sweaters on the Library's Mitten Tree.
Holiday Mitten Tree
Sun, Dec 29, All day
Ela Area Public Library
Place new hats, mittens, gloves, scarves... more
Place new hats, mittens, gloves, scarves and sweaters on the Library's Mitten Tree.
Noon Years Eve Party
Mon, Dec 30, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Ela Area Public Library - Meeting Room A and B (R117)
Dress in your best to ring in the new... more
Dress in your best to ring in the new year with friends at the library! Help us count down to a mid-day balloon drop and celebrate with crafts, music and games!
This event is full
Monday Night Movie Night
Mon, Dec 30, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Ela Area Public Library
Drop by the Teen Lounge to watch a movie... more
Drop by the Teen Lounge to watch a movie on select Monday Nights. All movies start at 6pm.
Holiday Closing
Tue, Dec 31, All day
Ela Area Public Library - Meeting Room A and B (R117)
The library will be closed all day.
Holiday Closing
Wed, Jan 01, All day
Ela Area Public Library - Meeting Room A and B (R117)
The library will be closed all day.
Fantastical Bingo
Thu, Jan 02, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Ela Area Public Library - Children's Program Room A and B (R186-187)
Get ready to roar, hiss, and shout out... more
Get ready to roar, hiss, and shout out BINGO! at this family-friendly game full of fantastical creatures! Games are ongoing; drop by for friendly competition and a chance to win awesome prizes!
Headshots
Thu, Jan 02, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Ela Area Public Library - Meeting Room A (R117A)
Local photographer Don Frazier returns to... more
Local photographer Don Frazier returns to the library for a night of headshots for all your social media and job search needs. College and high school students are welcome.
Rescheduled
Headshots
Thu, Jan 02, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
New date Thursday, January 02, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Ela Area Public Library
Local photographer Don Frazier returns to... more
Local photographer Don Frazier returns to the library for a night of headshots for all your social media and job search needs. College and high school students are welcome.
A D&D One-Shot Adventure
Thu, Jan 02, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Ela Area Public Library - Meeting Room B (R117B)
Join us for a one-shot Dungeons & Dragons... more
Join us for a one-shot Dungeons & Dragons adventure perfect for beginners. Dive into a world of imagination, teamwork, and fun. No experience is necessary.
Chair Yoga (Zoom)
Thu, Jan 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ela Area Public Library
Yoga is for every body! Join instructor... more
Yoga is for every body! Join instructor Isabel Raci in a gentle seated yoga and meditation session, perfect for seniors and those with limited mobility. Attend any or all sessions.
Story Acting with Paddy Lynn
Fri, Jan 03, 9:30am - 10:30am
Ela Area Public Library - Meeting Room A and B (R117)
Join storyteller Paddy Lynn in this... more
Join storyteller Paddy Lynn in this interactive program where you will transform into griffins, faeries, and more while putting your creativity and storytelling skills to the test!
Story Acting with Paddy Lynn
Fri, Jan 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ela Area Public Library
Join storyteller Paddy Lynn in this... more
Join storyteller Paddy Lynn in this interactive program where you will transform into griffins, faeries, and more while putting your creativity and storytelling skills to the test!
Giant Squid - An Author Visit with Candace Fleming
Sun, Jan 05, 1:30pm - 2:15pm
Ela Area Public Library - Meeting Room A and B (R117)
Learn more about this strange and... more
Learn more about this strange and sometimes fearsome creature with Candace Fleming, author of the book Giant Squid.
Senior Scrabble Club
Mon, Jan 06, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ela Area Public Library - Meeting Room A (R117A)
Senior adults of all skill levels are... more
Senior adults of all skill levels are welcome. Refreshments and supplies will be provided.
Drop-In Craft - hedgehog magnets
Mon, Jan 06, 10:00am - 7:00pm
Ela Area Public Library - Children's Program Room A (R187)
Stop by the Children's Department to... more
Stop by the Children's Department to design a unique craft project with the provided materials.
Bilingual Storytime - ¡hora del cuento bilingüe!
Tue, Jan 07, 10:30am - 11:15am
Ela Area Public Library - Children's Program Room B (R186)
Join us for a bilingual English/Spanish... more
Join us for a bilingual English/Spanish storytime featuring stories, songs, and crafts! You do not need to know how to speak Spanish as we will learn simple vocabulary words together.
Alzheimer's Support Group
Tue, Jan 07, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Ela Area Public Library - 2nd Floor Conference Room
This monthly drop-in event provides... more
This monthly drop-in event provides information and support to those in a caregiving role. For further information please contact Lisa Gaggiano at Ela Township 55+ (847) 438-9160.
Miniature Cat Painting
Wed, Jan 08, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Ela Area Public Library - Forge Makerspace Room (R168)
Paint your very own RPG cat... more
Paint your very own RPG cat figurine. Wed., Jan. 8 6-8pm (R) ages 14+
This event is full
Skills for School
Thu, Jan 09, 9:30am - 10:30am
Ela Area Public Library - Children's Program Room A (R187)
Preschoolers can practice important... more
Preschoolers can practice important development skills during this drop-in workshop made just for them!
Dewey Dining
Thu, Jan 09, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Ela Area Public Library - Meeting Room A (R117A)
Do you love browsing through cookbooks... more
Do you love browsing through cookbooks and trying new recipes?
This event is full
Warm Up Lake Zurich Yarn Group (In-Person)
Thu, Jan 09, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Ela Area Public Library - Forge Makerspace Room (R168)
Join us for our monthly Yarn crafting... more
Join us for our monthly Yarn crafting meetings, have fun & socialize as we knit & crochet & discuss everything yarn. All levels welcome. (R)
Ela Library Quilt Talks (In Person)
Thu, Jan 09, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Ela Area Public Library - Forge Makerspace Room (R168)
Join us in our Quilt talks meeting to... more
Join us in our Quilt talks meeting to discuss and learn about fabrics and quilt making. All skill levels are welcome, "Show and tell" is always a fun feature! (R)
Chicago Pizza - Past, Present & Future (Zoom)
Thu, Jan 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
At Your Home
Author Steve Dolinsky presents a... more
Author Steve Dolinsky presents a comprehensive guide to the styles, locales and people that make the Windy City a prime destination for Chicago Pizza.
Register
Dave DiNaso's Reptile Show
Sat, Jan 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
Ela Area Public Library - Meeting Room A and B (R117)
Slither on over to the library for a... more
Slither on over to the library for a funny and educational reptile show! Register to reserve your family's tickets, then pick up your tickets at the Children's Desk the morning of the event.
Registration opens Thursday, January 2 2025 at 9:00am
Toddler Storytime - Winter Session
Mon, Jan 13, 9:30am - 10:15am
Ela Area Public Library - Children's Program Room B (R186)
There's no sitting still in this lively... more
There's no sitting still in this lively storytime! Together we'll enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes all selected to engage your active toddler. For ages 18-35 months with an adult.
Registration opens Thursday, January 2 2025 at 9:00am
Drop-In Storytime
Mon, Jan 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
Ela Area Public Library - Children's Program Room B (R186)
Stop by with your kiddo for a casual... more
Stop by with your kiddo for a casual storytime experience.
Social Worker in the Library
Mon, Jan 13, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Ela Area Public Library - Front Lobby (R104)
Stop by to chat or find wellness,... more
Stop by to chat or find wellness, medical, or emergency resources for a family member or yourself.
Rotary Club of Lake Zurich - Rotary Club Meeting
Mon, Jan 13, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Ela Area Public Library - 2nd Floor Conference Room
Thinking about joining the Rotary Club of... more
Thinking about joining the Rotary Club of Lake Zurich? Come to the meeting and get acquainted. Public is welcome.
Monday Night Movie Night
Mon, Jan 13, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Ela Area Public Library
Drop by the Teen Lounge to watch a movie... more
Drop by the Teen Lounge to watch a movie on select Monday Nights. All movies start at 6pm.
Drop-In Storytime
Tue, Jan 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Ela Area Public Library - Children's Program Room B (R186)
Stop by with your kiddo for a casual... more
Stop by with your kiddo for a casual storytime experience.
Word Basics
Tue, Jan 14, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Ela Area Public Library - Adult Computer Lab (R202)
Learn how to create text-based documents... more
Learn how to create text-based documents using Microsoft Word, as well as how to complete simple actions like saving, opening, and printing documents in this class. Registration begins Jan. 1
Registration opens Thursday, January 2 2025 at 9:00am
Kiddie Crafternoon - mythic creature masks
Tue, Jan 14, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Ela Area Public Library - Children's Program Room A (R187)
Enjoy an afternoon of crafting with... more
Enjoy an afternoon of crafting with friends and create your own one-of-a-kind project!
Registration opens Thursday, January 2 2025 at 9:00am
Unicorn Door Sign
Tue, Jan 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ela Area Public Library - Forge Makerspace Room (R168)
Embellish a wooden unicorn silhouette... more
Embellish a wooden unicorn silhouette with an array of artificial flowers to create a charming door decoration!
This event is full
2024 Reading Wrap Up
Tue, Jan 14, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Ela Area Public Library - Meeting Room A (R117A)
Finish up the 2024 12 To Try reading... more
Finish up the 2024 12 To Try reading challenge and bring the book journal you received as a prize! We're getting together to chat about our favorite and least favorite reads of the year.
Queer Book Club
Wed, Jan 15, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Ela Area Public Library - Meeting Room B (R117B)
A welcoming and safe space to explore,... more
A welcoming and safe space to explore, read, and discuss LGBTQIA+ themed books in, while making on theme crafts. Join us in celebrating diversity, creativity, and the power of storytelling together!
Toddler Storytime - Winter Session
Thu, Jan 16, 9:30am - 10:15am
Ela Area Public Library - Children's Program Room B (R186)
There's no sitting still in this lively... more
There's no sitting still in this lively storytime! Together we'll enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes all selected to engage your active toddler. For ages 18-35 months with an adult.
Registration opens Thursday, January 2 2025 at 9:00am
Convert Records and Cassettes to Digital - *Online Class - email address required*
Thu, Jan 16, 10:00am - 11:30am
Online - Zoom Class
Convert your vinyl records and cassette... more
Convert your vinyl records and cassette tapes into digital format through the Digital Media Labs. 
Preschool Storytime - Winter Session
Thu, Jan 16, 10:30am - 11:15am
Ela Area Public Library - Children's Program Room A and B (R186-187)
Young children will explore the world... more
Young children will explore the world through stories, songs, and crafts specifically selected for their developmental stage. For ages 3-5 with an adult.
Registration opens Thursday, January 2 2025 at 9:00am
Sea Serpents, Lake Monsters, & "Hidden Animals" (Zoom)
Thu, Jan 16, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
In Your Home
David George Gordon provides an... more
David George Gordon provides an introduction to cryptozoology.
Baby Storytime - Winter Session
Fri, Jan 17, 9:30am - 10:15am
Ela Area Public Library - Children's Program Room B (R186)
So much more than stories! Join us for... more
So much more than stories! Join us for lots of movement and smiles as we share songs and rhymes chosen specifically for little ones age 0-17 months with an adult.
Registration opens Thursday, January 2 2025 at 9:00am
Baby Storytime - Winter Session
Fri, Jan 17, 11:00am - 11:45am
Ela Area Public Library - Children's Program Room B (R186)
So much more than stories! Join us for... more
So much more than stories! Join us for lots of movement and smiles as we share songs and rhymes chosen specifically for little ones age 0-17 months with an adult.
Registration opens Thursday, January 2 2025 at 9:00am
Chinese Lion Dance
Sat, Jan 18, 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Ela Area Public Library - Meeting Room A and B (R117)
Experience the excitement of watching a... more
Experience the excitement of watching a traditional Chinese Lion Dance.
Plushie Workshop - Bigfoot or Yeti
Sat, Jan 18, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Ela Area Public Library - Forge Makerspace Room (R168)
Join Georgia from HeatFelt in this... more
Join Georgia from HeatFelt in this hands-on Plushie Workshop, where you'll learn to sew and create your very own magical friend. (R) Ages 14+ Jan. 18 Bigfoot or Yeti
This event is full
Toddler Storytime - Winter Session
Mon, Jan 20, 9:30am - 10:15am
Ela Area Public Library - Children's Program Room B (R186)
There's no sitting still in this lively... more
There's no sitting still in this lively storytime! Together we'll enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes all selected to engage your active toddler. For ages 18-35 months with an adult.
Registration opens Thursday, January 2 2025 at 9:00am
Family Book Club with Candace Fleming
Mon, Jan 20, 10:00am - 11:15am
Ela Area Public Library - Meeting Room A and B (R117)
Meet award-winning author Candace Fleming... more
Meet award-winning author Candace Fleming as she answers all our questions about her new non-fiction picture book Narwhal: Unicorn of the Arctic! We'll make a fun narwhal craft while we learn more.
Registration opens Thursday, January 2 2025 at 9:00am
Drop-In Storytime
Mon, Jan 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
Ela Area Public Library - Children's Program Room B (R186)
Stop by with your kiddo for a casual... more
Stop by with your kiddo for a casual storytime experience.
Sewing Basics
Mon, Jan 20, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Ela Area Public Library - Forge Makerspace Room (R168)
Learn to use a sewing machine and create... more
Learn to use a sewing machine and create a simple project. All materials and equipment provided. Due to high interest, registration is limited to one class per person per season. For ages 14+
This event is full
Monday Night Movie Night
Mon, Jan 20, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Ela Area Public Library
Drop by the Teen Lounge to watch a movie... more
Drop by the Teen Lounge to watch a movie on select Monday Nights. All movies start at 6pm.
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