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Hybrid - Main Library Meadows Community Rooms & Virtual via Zoom
Wednesday, August 10 l 7 - 8:30 pm
Beginning in 1910 – a year before the Indianapolis 500 – some of the nation’s best drivers and mechanics competed in a 300-mile race on rural roads just west of Elgin. The races continued until 1920, and were resumed one more time in 1933 in conjunction with the Chicago World’s Fair.
Using a variety of photos from the actual races, Elgin historian Jerry Turnquist will retell this exciting chapter in Elgin history. Please register here.
Program is in partnership with the Elgin History Museum.
Main Library Outdoor Stage
Thursday, August 11 l 6:30 - 7:30 pm
Back by popular demand, Chicago Samba returns to Gail Borden Library. Their music will make you want to get up and dance to their rhythmic Brazilian beat.
Bring a picnic dinner and blanket or chairs and enjoy the music. Cooks Ice Cream Truck and A.R. BBQ Kabobs food truck will also be available for food purchases. Please register here.
Main Library
Through August 29


Through August 29
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Check out more of the latest "Just In" items that have been added to our collection here.
Many "just-ins" get checked out quickly. With the click of a button, you can find new titles and place an item on hold if it’s checked out. 
by Stuart Woods

"In this exhilarating new thriller from #1 New York Times bestselling author Stuart Woods, Stone Barrington is back and better than ever."
(PG-13, 2022)

When reclusive author Loretta Sage gets kidnapped by an eccentric billionaire who hopes she can lead him to an ancient city's lost treasure from her latest novel, her cover model Alan sets out to prove he can be a hero and rescue her.
by Cavan Scott

A collection of five stories finds Batman contending with ancient curses, ghostly race car drivers, and sinister witches in the darkest corners of Gotham City.
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Main Library Second Floor
Throughout August

The stories of several Elgin residents will be told through photos and video interviews in an exhibit, Open Book: Every Life is a Story, on display throughout August at Gail Borden Main Library.

Photograph on left: Gil Feliciano.
Main Library Parking Lot
Monday, August 8 l 6 - 8 pm
Kids will be able to climb on an Elgin fire engine, an Elgin police car, school bus, ambulance and more at this free, fun event.
Virtual via Zoom
Tuesday, August 9 l 6:30 – 7:30 pm
Get acquainted with "Our Community Reads" book selection Finding Dorothy with a relaxing online book discussion. Please Register with valid email address for link to Zoom.
Main Library Outdoor Stage
Saturday, August 13 l 10 - 11 am
Join us for a yoga program for the whole family! Registrants will participate in a series of beginner yoga poses, read a story, and make a craft. If you have a yoga mat, you are welcome to bring it. If not, a beach towel will be provided.
Library News
It's Music Monday!
What are you listening to?
Download 5 songs every week and stream up to 3 hours of music per day with Freegal Music and your library card.
No returns—you keep what you download to your device.

Explore more of our 24/7 eLibrary services here.
Relax with an easy, breezy summer read with our staff-curated Summer Reads book list here.
Main Library, Rakow Branch and South Elgin Branch. Photos, Hours and phone numbers.
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