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2024-09-02 00:00:002024-09-02 23:59:00America/ChicagoHoliday Closing The library will be closed all day. Ela Area Public Library - Meeting Room A and B (R117)
Monday, September 02 All day
Add to Calendar2024-09-02 00:00:002024-09-02 23:59:00America/ChicagoHoliday Closing The library will be closed all day. Ela Area Public Library - Meeting Room A and B (R117)
Ela Area Public Library - Children's Program Room A and B (R186-187)
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 18-36 months with an adult.
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 children ages 3-5 with an adult.
For teens in 6-12th grade to work on your homework with friends. Snacks will be provided. There will be no tutors at this event, but the teen librarian can direct teens to library resources.
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)
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 ages 0-18 months with an adult.
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 ages 0-18 months with an adult.
Join us in our Fabric Workshop Day. Use our spacious meeting room to work on your quilting projects! Sewing machines, cutting mats, iron and sewing notions will be available for use.
Ela Area Public Library - Children's Program Room A and B (R186-187)
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 18-36 months with an adult.
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+
People experiencing memory loss due to Alzheimer's disease or other cognitive issues are invited to attend with care partners. For questions call BACOA at 847 381-5030.
Ela Area Public Library - Meeting Room A and B (R117)
Learn about the Daughters of the American... more
Learn about the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), how to find out if you have a Revolutionary war veteran in your family tree, and how to apply to the DAR for membership.
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 - Children's Program Room A and B (R186-187)
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 18-36 months with an adult.
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 children ages 3-5 with an adult.
Learn about wills, trusts, powers of attorney, probate and guardianship. Attorney Jacob K. Ehrensaft will explain how to ensure your final wishes can be protected.
Let's celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by virtually visiting MOLAA, a pioneering museum dedicated to ground-breaking exhibits of Latin-American and Latinx artists.
We're all susceptible to misinformation, often spreading it unknowingly. While stopping it entirely is impossible, we can learn how deception works, recognize the signs, and empower ourselves.
Ela Area Public Library - Meeting Room A and B (R117)
Join this 4-hour workshop to learn the... more
Join this 4-hour workshop to learn the benefits of color theory, types of contrast, and no-fail color relationships. Simplify color selection and build confidence with our approachable methods!
Ela Area Public Library - Children's Program Room A and B (R186-187)
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 18-36 months with an adult.
Ela Area Public Library - Adult Computer Lab (R202)
Learn how Microsoft Excel's cells,... more
Learn how Microsoft Excel's cells, worksheets, and workbooks easily allow users to manipulate, calculate, and format numbers and other types of data in this class.
Ela Area Public Library - Children's Program Room A and B (R186-187)
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 18-36 months with an adult.
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 children ages 3-5 with an adult.
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 ages 0-18 months with an adult.
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 ages 0-18 months with an adult.
Ela Area Public Library - Children's Program Room A and B (R186-187)
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 18-36 months with an adult.
The colder months of autumn and winter are the perfect time to gather with family and friends. And what better way to spend those chillier nights than cooking new recipes or using new ingredients?
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.
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.
Ela Area Public Library - Children's Program Room A and B (R186-187)
Kids and their adults will get into a... more
Kids and their adults will get into a mess of fun! We provide a recipe and ingredients to make something squishy during this hands-on workshop. Dress for a mess.
Registration opens Tuesday, October 1 2024 at 9:00am
Learn how to back up your documents, music and photos to online cloud solutions, many of which are cheap or free. We’ll also show the basics of onsite backup and the 3-2-1 backup strategy.
Ela Area Public Library - Children's Program Room A and B (R186-187)
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 18-36 months with an adult.
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 children ages 3-5 with an adult.
Are you a fan of exploring cookbooks and experimenting with new recipes? Before our discussion, make sure to pick up a copy of Delicious Gatherings by Tara Bench at the information desk.
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.
For teens in 6-12th grade to work on your homework with friends. Snacks will be provided. There will be no tutors at this event, but the teen librarian can direct teens to library resources.
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 ages 0-18 months with an adult.
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 ages 0-18 months with an adult.
Ela Area Public Library - Meeting Room A and B (R117)
See haunted houses, spooky characters and... more
See haunted houses, spooky characters and lots of scary trains during this 12’ x 20’ three-track modular train run. See Thomas the Train in a smaller layout for younger train enthusiasts.
Ela Area Public Library - 2nd Floor Conference Room
Amy, a librarian with Autism Level 1 is... more
Amy, a librarian with Autism Level 1 is starting a neurodiverse meetup group. Open to adults 18+ with Autism level 1 diagnosis, ADHD, or otherwise identify as neurodiverse.
Rich Kraybill is a QuickBooks Online Certified ProAdvisor through Intuit. This Intro course will give you a basic foundation to confidently get you started.
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Erika Sánchez, award-winning author of I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter. She will be joined in conversation by Cythia Pelayo.
Ela Area Public Library - Forge Makerspace Room (R168)
Create small Perler bead patterns... more
Create small Perler bead patterns inspired by various monsters from around the world, learn their legends and take home a piece of the monster madness.
Join historian Wilber Stroeve on a photographic road trip from Chicago to Lake Geneva and learn how early motorists navigated without road atlases, highway numbers or GPS devices.
Ela Area Public Library - Forge Makerspace Room (R168)
Learn the basics of embroidery and craft... more
Learn the basics of embroidery and craft an original embroidered felt bookmark.
Aprende la técnica básica del bordado y crea un original marcapáginas de fieltro bordado a mano.