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Money Smart Holidays Get-Together
2024-12-10 18:30:00 2024-12-10 20:30:00 America/Chicago Money Smart Holidays Get-Together Join us for this festive Money Smart activity night. Elk Grove Village Public Library - Lee Maternowski Meeting Room A/B/C

Tuesday, December 10
6:30pm - 8:30pm

Add to Calendar 2024-12-10 18:30:00 2024-12-10 20:30:00 America/Chicago Money Smart Holidays Get-Together Join us for this festive Money Smart activity night. Elk Grove Village Public Library - Lee Maternowski Meeting Room A/B/C

Elk Grove Village Public Library

Lee Maternowski Meeting Room A/B/C

Join us for this festive Money Smart activity night.

Pick up ideas for low-cost ways to celebrate, make a quick and easy gift to give, and bring along a present or two to wrap at our Earth-friendly wrapping station, all while sipping on hot cocoa and enjoying holiday music.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Social Gathering | Arts & Crafts |

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Elk Grove Village Public Library
Phone: 847-439-0447
Hours
Mon, Nov 18 9:00AM to 10:00PM
Tue, Nov 19 9:00AM to 10:00PM
Wed, Nov 20 9:00AM to 10:00PM
Thu, Nov 21 9:00AM to 10:00PM
Fri, Nov 22 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Sat, Nov 23 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Nov 24 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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Submission Call for EGVPLYS Literary Magazine
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Submission Call for EGVPLYS Literary Magazine
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Submission Call for EGVPLYS Literary Magazine
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Submission Call for EGVPLYS Literary Magazine
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Gift Wrapping Station
Wed, Dec 18, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Calling all Santa’s Helpers! Need a secret spot to wrap a special gift? Visit our Wrapping Station in Adult Services!
Candy Cottages
Wed, Dec 18, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Kids Korner A/B
We will have a storytime, enjoy a gingerbread snack and use some candy creativity for this program.
Registration opens Friday, November 22 2024 at 9:00am
Candy Cane Lane Scavenger Hunt
Thu, Dec 19, All day
Use sweet clues to search for hidden candy canes, complete challenges, and solve riddles as you wind your way through Youth Services.
Submission Call for EGVPLYS Literary Magazine
Thu, Dec 19, All day
Submission Call for EGVPLYS Literary Magazine
Cancelled
Laser Engraved Night Light
Thu, Dec 19, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Design a night light using Inkscape, engrave it on acrylic using our laser engraver, and light it up in a variety of colors with an LED base.
Sweet Showdown
Thu, Dec 19, 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Kids Korner A/B
Join us for a candy cottage Pop-Tarchitecture challenge! We'll work together using Pop-Tarts and other sugary construction materials to design and build a sweet retreat fit for a gingerbread friend.
Registration opens Friday, November 22 2024 at 9:00am
Podcasting 101
Thu, Dec 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
A/V Recording Studio
Learn the basics of podcasting!
Registration opens Friday, November 22 2024 at 9:00am
Cancelled
Laser-cut Table Numbers
Thu, Dec 19, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Learn how to design table numbers, cut one from cardboard using the laser engraver, then fold, glue, and paint it for a decoration that will make your wedding, family reunion, or other party unique.
Art Around the World
Thu, Dec 19, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Travel the world without leaving the library! Each class will focus on a different country by learning about some artists and making an art project to take home.
Registration opens Friday, November 22 2024 at 9:00am
Candy Cane Lane Scavenger Hunt
Fri, Dec 20, All day
Use sweet clues to search for hidden candy canes, complete challenges, and solve riddles as you wind your way through Youth Services.
Submission Call for EGVPLYS Literary Magazine
Fri, Dec 20, All day
Submission Call for EGVPLYS Literary Magazine
Poinsettia Painting
Fri, Dec 20, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Kids Korner A/B
Print and paint your way to a colorful seasonal floral masterpiece in this art workshop.
Registration opens Friday, November 22 2024 at 9:00am
Candy Cane Lane Scavenger Hunt
Sat, Dec 21, All day
Use sweet clues to search for hidden candy canes, complete challenges, and solve riddles as you wind your way through Youth Services.
Submission Call for EGVPLYS Literary Magazine
Sat, Dec 21, All day
Submission Call for EGVPLYS Literary Magazine
Fun Factory Saturday
Sat, Dec 21, 9:30am - 4:30pm
Drop by the library to make a simple craft on your own or with the help of a parent/caregiver. The craft will be available in Youth Services, while supplies last.
Cancelled
Laser Engraved Holiday Ornament
Sat, Dec 21, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Design a custom holiday ornament using Inkscape, then make it from acrylic on our laser engraver.
Candy Cane Lane Scavenger Hunt
Sun, Dec 22, All day
Use sweet clues to search for hidden candy canes, complete challenges, and solve riddles as you wind your way through Youth Services.
Submission Call for EGVPLYS Literary Magazine
Sun, Dec 22, All day
Submission Call for EGVPLYS Literary Magazine
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