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Choose your own Adventure Scavenger Hunt

Grades 4-8
2022-10-26 00:00:00 2022-10-26 23:59:00 America/Chicago Choose your own Adventure Scavenger Hunt Cats or Bats? Vampires or Witches? Choose your path during our Halloween scavenger hunt. Stop by the Youth Services Department to participate. Elk Grove Village Public Library -

Wednesday, October 26
All day

Add to Calendar 2022-10-26 00:00:00 2022-10-26 23:59:00 America/Chicago Choose your own Adventure Scavenger Hunt Cats or Bats? Vampires or Witches? Choose your path during our Halloween scavenger hunt. Stop by the Youth Services Department to participate. Elk Grove Village Public Library -

Cats or Bats? Vampires or Witches? Choose your path during our Halloween scavenger hunt. Stop by the Youth Services Department to participate.

Stop by the Youth Services Desk to start and then follow your path back to pick up your reward.

AGE GROUP: | Middle School | Elementary |

EVENT TYPE: | Special Event |

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Elk Grove Village Public Library
Hours
Mon, Nov 21 9:00AM to 10:00PM
Tue, Nov 22 9:00AM to 10:00PM
Wed, Nov 23 9:00AM to 10:00PM
Thu, Nov 24 Closed
(Thanksgiving Day)
Fri, Nov 25 9:00AM to 4:45PM
(Tree Lighting)
Sat, Nov 26 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Nov 27 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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Upcoming events

Bus Trip
Tue, Nov 29, 9:30am - 4:30pm
Enjoy the Holidays at Starved Rock State Park Lodge for a delicious luncheon buffet and an entertaining Christmas musical!
Canceled
Tuesday Tech Help
Tue, Nov 29, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Drop-in technology help. Got a technology question? Our librarians are here to help!
Electronics Coding with CircuitPython
Wed, Nov 30, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Maker Space
This program for middle-schoolers will teach how to write code that makes LEDs blink, speakers beep, and more!
Poinsettia Painting
Fri, Dec 02, 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Kids Korner A/B
Print and paint your way to a colorful creation and brighten your days with this winter flower art.
This event is full
Fun Factory Saturday
Sat, Dec 03, All day
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.
3D Print a Holiday Cookie Cutter
Sat, Dec 03, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Maker Space
Amaze your family by making cookies with a 3D printed cookie cutter you made yourself using Inkscape, OpenSCAD, and our Prusa 3D printers.
This event is full
If You Give a Kid a Cookie
Tue, Dec 06, 10:00am - 10:45am
Kids Korner A
If you give a kid a cookie, they'll probably want to decorate it. We will be reading stories about cookies, and the children will decorate their own gingerbread man cookie with frosting and candy.
This event is full
Adult Book Discussion
Tue, Dec 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
Large Meeting Room A/B/C
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If You Give a Kid a Cookie
Tue, Dec 06, 1:30pm - 2:15pm
Kids Korner A/B
If you give a kid a cookie, they'll probably want to decorate it. We will be reading stories about cookies, and the children will decorate their own gingerbread man cookie with frosting and candy.
This event is full
Spanish Storytime/ Hora del cuento en español
Tue, Dec 06, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Kids Korner A/B
Bilingual/Bilingüe Join us in our monthly Spanish-English Storytime where we will read books, sing songs, and make a fun craft! You do not need to speak Spanish to attend.
EGVPL Board of Trustees Meeting
Tue, Dec 06, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Large Meeting Room A/B/C
Monthly Board Meeting
Adult Book Discussion
Wed, Dec 07, 10:30am - 11:30am
Conference Room
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CUPCAKE WARS
Wed, Dec 07, 3:00pm - 4:15pm
Large Meeting Room A/B/C
Grab a friend and create a team of two. Design unique cupcakes for different themes and win prizes. Dress in clothing or accessories to show your holiday spirit. All supplies provided.
Jr Teen Advisory Group Meeting
Wed, Dec 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
No library card required. Register here: https://www.egvpl.org/jtag-application
Gift Wrapping Station
Wed, Dec 07, 6:00pm - 10:00pm
Need a quiet spot, away from prying eyes, to wrap a special gift? Visit our Wrapping Station in Adult Services!
Laser Cut Holiday Ornament
Wed, Dec 07, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Maker Space
Design and cut a custom holiday ornament from plywood or colored acrylic using Inkscape and the Muse laser engraver.
This event is full
Moments to Remember
Thu, Dec 08, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Large Meeting Room A/B/C
Social gathering for women 55 years & older. Limited to 30
Boomwhacker Symphony
Thu, Dec 08, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Kids Korner A/B
Create music together using pitched percussion tubes, play music games, and learn more about rhythm in a fun class filled with song.
This event is full
3D Printed Name Plate
Fri, Dec 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Maker Space
Design your own custom 3D printable name plate using OpenSCAD and the Prusa 3D printers.
This event is full
Game Night
Fri, Dec 09, 7:30pm - 10:00pm
Join us for after-hours gaming and snacks! Ages 12 and up. Permission slip required for those under 18. Slips are available at the Computer Monitor desk.
Fun Factory Saturday
Sat, Dec 10, All day
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.
Gift Wrapping Station
Sat, Dec 10, 9:15am - 4:30pm
Need a quiet spot, away from prying eyes, to wrap a special gift? Visit our Wrapping Station in Adult Services!
3D Print a Holiday Ornament
Sat, Dec 10, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Maker Space
Design a simple ornament using Fusion 360 and 3D print it on the Prusa 3D printers.
This event is full
Holiday Science Lab
Mon, Dec 12, 3:00pm - 10:00pm
Perform a fun Holiday Science/STEM activity at home. Registration is required for materials.
This event is full
Kaffeekaka with Bill the Baker
Tue, Dec 13, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Large Meeting Room A/B/C
Learn how to make the delicious Swedish coffee cake, Kaffeekaka, with Bill the Baker. Just in time for the holidays!
Play Inspiration
Wed, Dec 14, All day
Take a kit home and use the activity ideas below as inspiration for your playtime! Kits are available at the Youth Desk while supplies last.
Make and Take Crafts
Wed, Dec 14, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Large Meeting Room A/B/C
Come in and upcycle wine corks to make holiday ornaments or pickup a snowman family kit to do at home. Registration begins November 25 and is limited to High School & Adult EGVPL cardholders only.
This event is full
Make and Take Crafts
Wed, Dec 14, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Large Meeting Room A/B/C
Come in and upcycle wine corks to make holiday ornaments or pickup a snowman family kit to do at home. Registration begins November 25 and is limited to High School & Adult EGVPL cardholders only.
Gift Wrapping Station
Wed, Dec 14, 6:00pm - 10:00pm
Need a quiet spot, away from prying eyes, to wrap a special gift? Visit our Wrapping Station in Adult Services!
3D Print a Holiday Ornament
Wed, Dec 14, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Maker Space
Design a simple ornament using Fusion 360 and 3D print it on the Prusa 3D printers.
This event is full
3D Print a Holiday Cookie Cutter
Thu, Dec 15, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Maker Space
Amaze your family by making cookies with a 3D printed cookie cutter you made yourself using Inkscape, OpenSCAD, and the Prusa 3D printers.
If You Give a Kid a Cookie
Thu, Dec 15, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
If you give a kid a cookie, they'll probably want to decorate it. We will be reading stories about cookies, and the children will decorate their own gingerbread man cookie with frosting and candy.
This event is full
Fun Factory Saturday
Sat, Dec 17, All day
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.
Laser Cut Holiday Ornament
Sat, Dec 17, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Maker Space
Design and cut a custom holiday ornament from plywood or colored acrylic using Inkscape and the Muse laser engraver.
Monday Matinee Movie
Mon, Dec 19, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Large Meeting Room A/B/C
Enjoy an afternoon movie in the Lee Maternowski Room. Popcorn will be served!
Holiday Science Lab
Mon, Dec 19, 3:00pm - 10:00pm
Perform a fun Holiday Science/STEM activity at home. Registration is required for materials.
This event is full
Finals Week Study Nights
Mon, Dec 19, 6:00pm - 10:00pm
Hey, high school students! Are you cramming for that final exam? Finishing up a big project? We have plenty of space – and snacks! – for you here.
Finals Week Study Nights
Tue, Dec 20, 6:00pm - 10:00pm
Hey, high school students! Are you cramming for that final exam? Finishing up a big project? We have plenty of space – and snacks! – for you here.
EGVPL Special Meeting
Tue, Dec 20, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Large Meeting Room A/B/C
Board Meeting
Play Inspiration
Wed, Dec 21, All day
Take a kit home and use the activity ideas below as inspiration for your playtime! Kits are available at the Youth Desk while supplies last.
Art Class
Wed, Dec 21, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Large Meeting Room A/B/C
Enjoy the holiday season with a frost painted wine bottle and sparkling lights to brighten up your home. Registration begins November 25 and is limited to High School & Adult EGVPL cardholders only.
This event is full
Drop-in Luminaries
Wed, Dec 21, 3:00pm - 7:00pm
Stop by to make a paper bag luminary to brighten things up on the shortest day of the year. No registration necessary (while supplies last).
Gift Wrapping Station
Wed, Dec 21, 6:00pm - 10:00pm
Need a quiet spot, away from prying eyes, to wrap a special gift? Visit our Wrapping Station in Adult Services!
Finals Week Study Nights
Wed, Dec 21, 6:00pm - 10:00pm
Hey, high school students! Are you cramming for that final exam? Finishing up a big project? We have plenty of space – and snacks! – for you here.
Winter Reading Kick-off and Balloon Sculpting by RC Juggles
Tue, Dec 27, 10:30am - 3:30pm
Sign up for our Winter Reading Program and get a special balloon sculpture!
Winter Reading Kick-off and Balloon Sculpting by RC Juggles
Tue, Dec 27, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Sign up for our Winter Reading Program and get a special balloon sculpture!
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