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PAWsome Reading Buddies
2024-09-12 16:00:00 2024-09-12 17:00:00 America/Chicago PAWsome Reading Buddies Reserve a time to read aloud to a therapy dog! Practice your reading skills while making a new furry friend. Ela Area Public Library - Children's Program Room A and B (R186-187)

Thursday, September 12
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-09-12 16:00:00 2024-09-12 17:00:00 America/Chicago PAWsome Reading Buddies Reserve a time to read aloud to a therapy dog! Practice your reading skills while making a new furry friend. Ela Area Public Library - Children's Program Room A and B (R186-187)

Ela Area Public Library

Children's Program Room A and B (R186-187)

Reserve a time to read aloud to a therapy dog! Practice your reading skills while making a new furry friend.

For unaccompanied kids in grades 1-4.

Your family must have an Ela Library card.

Upon checking in at the Children's Desk, you will be assigned a 15-minute timeslot. 4:00, 4:15, 4:30, and 4:45 appointments will be given in order of arrival.

AGE GROUP: | Kids |

EVENT TYPE: | Special Events |

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Ela Area Public Library
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Mon, Oct 07 9:00AM to 9:00PM
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Ela Area Public Library - Children's Program Room A and B (R186-187)
Explore the wide world of science! We... more
Explore the wide world of science! We will share fun, hands-on activities and experiments. Dress for a mess.
Registration opens Friday, November 1 2024 at 9:00am
Social Worker in the Library - Drop-in for assistance and community resources
Mon, Nov 04, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Ela Area Public Library - 2nd Floor Conference Room
A social worker from the Ela Township... more
A social worker from the Ela Township will be available for drop-in assistance.
Monday Night Movie Night
Mon, Nov 04, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Teen Lounge
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.
Rotary Club of Lake Zurich
Mon, Nov 04, 6:30pm - 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. All are welcome.
Winter/Holiday Watercolor Painting (Zoom)
Mon, Nov 04, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
At Your Home
Artist Victoria Elizabeth guides you... more
Artist Victoria Elizabeth guides you through painting a watercolor image. No art experience needed.
This event is full
Drop-In Craft - pumpkin paper lanterns
Tue, Nov 05, 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.
Google Sheets
Tue, Nov 05, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Ela Area Public Library - Adult Computer Lab (R202)
Learn how to create and manage... more
Learn how to create and manage spreadsheet data using the basic features of Google Sheets.
Knitted Wire Wall Art
Tue, Nov 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ela Area Public Library - Forge Makerspace Room (R168)
Create cute wall art using corded yarn... more
Create cute wall art using corded yarn and bending wire.
This event is full
Rescheduled
Alzheimer's Support Group
Tue, Nov 05, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
New date Tuesday, November 12, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Ela Area Public Library
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.
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