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Matt Sandbank's Shadow Factory

For families and children of all ages
2023-06-30 11:00:00 2023-06-30 11:45:00 America/Chicago Matt Sandbank's Shadow Factory Join us as we welcome Matt Sandbank, a nationally-touring shadow puppeteer based in Durham, NC, for his show that brings a sense of wit and wonder for all ages to enjoy. Elk Grove Village Public Library - Lee Maternowski Meeting Room A/B/C

Friday, June 30
11:00am - 11:45am

Add to Calendar 2023-06-30 11:00:00 2023-06-30 11:45:00 America/Chicago Matt Sandbank's Shadow Factory Join us as we welcome Matt Sandbank, a nationally-touring shadow puppeteer based in Durham, NC, for his show that brings a sense of wit and wonder for all ages to enjoy. 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 as we welcome Matt Sandbank, a nationally-touring shadow puppeteer based in Durham, NC, for his show that brings a sense of wit and wonder for all ages to enjoy.

This is a ticketed program. Due to capacity, a limited number of tickets will be distributed at the Youth Services Reference Desk on a first-come, first-served basis 30 minutes before the program start times. We will give one ticket per person and all attendees must be present to receive a ticket.

Showtimes are 11 am and 1:30 pm. The same show will be performed at each time.

For questions, please contact Youth Services at 847-439-0447 x267.

AGE GROUP: | Middle School | Elementary | Early Childhood |

EVENT TYPE: | Special Event | Performance |

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Celebrate the fall with a pumpkin made from twine to add to your home.
Family Evening Storytime
Wed, Oct 09, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Kids Korner A/B
Join us for stories, finger plays, songs, and a craft.
Kakeibo: a Japanese savings and budgeting method
Wed, Oct 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Darlene Greaves Conference Room
Kakeibo is a century-old Japanese technique for budgeting that could change your financial life and help you take charge of your finances.
Elk Grove Echoes Literary Magazine Submissions open!
Thu, Oct 10, All day
The Elk Grove Village Public Library Youth Services Department is thrilled to announce our NEW youth literary magazine, Elk Grove Echoes. Submissions will be accepted through October 13.
Six String Search
Thu, Oct 10, All day
Get tuned up for this scavenger hunt! Rock n’ Roll your way through Youth Services when you take part in this instrumental adventure. Finish the challenge and win a prize!
Día de los Muertos/Day of the Dead: Ofrenda de comunidad
Thu, Oct 10, All day
Bring in photographs or memories of loved ones who have passed away for our community Ofrenda.
Polish Storytime
Thu, Oct 10, 10:00am - 10:30am
Kids Korner A/B
Join us for a Polish-English story time that includes stories and rhymes. Recommended for ages 0 - 5.
C.S.I. - Curious Science Investigators
Thu, Oct 10, 4:15pm - 4:45pm
Kids Korner A/B
Let's investigate with STEM! This class combines a little bit of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math with a whole lot of fun! Hands-on activities for inquisitive minds!
This event is full
Knitting and Crochet Circle
Thu, Oct 10, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Maker Space
A casual, monthly program for crocheters and knitters who want to socialize and share their work with others. No registration required.
Thursday Evening Tech Help
Thu, Oct 10, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Drop-in technology help. Got a technology question? Our librarians are here to help!
Read to the Dog
Thu, Oct 10, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Kids Korner A/B
*Required registration for this program begins Friday, September 13, 9 am, for EGVPL cardholders. Please register in-person at the Youth Services Desk or by phone at 847-439-0447 x267
Elk Grove Echoes Literary Magazine Submissions open!
Fri, Oct 11, All day
The Elk Grove Village Public Library Youth Services Department is thrilled to announce our NEW youth literary magazine, Elk Grove Echoes. Submissions will be accepted through October 13.
Six String Search
Fri, Oct 11, All day
Get tuned up for this scavenger hunt! Rock n’ Roll your way through Youth Services when you take part in this instrumental adventure. Finish the challenge and win a prize!
Día de los Muertos/Day of the Dead: Ofrenda de comunidad
Fri, Oct 11, All day
Bring in photographs or memories of loved ones who have passed away for our community Ofrenda.
Messy Play
Fri, Oct 11, 10:00am - 10:45am
Kids Korner A/B
Come to the library for hands-on experiences that may include some mess and will always include fun!
Registration opens Friday, September 27 2024 at 9:00am
Rock to Bedrock
Fri, Oct 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kids Korner A/B
Have fun with friends when you take a trip to Bedrock!
Registration opens Friday, September 27 2024 at 9:00am
Elk Grove Echoes Literary Magazine Submissions open!
Sat, Oct 12, All day
The Elk Grove Village Public Library Youth Services Department is thrilled to announce our NEW youth literary magazine, Elk Grove Echoes. Submissions will be accepted through October 13.
Six String Search
Sat, Oct 12, All day
Get tuned up for this scavenger hunt! Rock n’ Roll your way through Youth Services when you take part in this instrumental adventure. Finish the challenge and win a prize!
Día de los Muertos/Day of the Dead: Ofrenda de comunidad
Sat, Oct 12, All day
Bring in photographs or memories of loved ones who have passed away for our community Ofrenda.
Fun Factory Saturday
Sat, Oct 12, 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.
Family Storytime Yoga
Sat, Oct 12, 10:00am - 10:30am
Lee Maternowski Meeting Room A/B/C
Join this storytime with Lindsey Frank, children’s yoga teacher and author, and bring the magic of books and social skills alive with laughter and movement together with your child.
Registration opens Friday, September 27 2024 at 9:00am
Spooky Candle Making
Sat, Oct 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
Maker Space
Pour a few ounces of hot wax into a small jar and decorate it with paint, or with tiny Halloween-themed decals.
This event is full
Elk Grove Echoes Literary Magazine Submissions open!
Sun, Oct 13, All day
The Elk Grove Village Public Library Youth Services Department is thrilled to announce our NEW youth literary magazine, Elk Grove Echoes. Submissions will be accepted through October 13.
Six String Search
Sun, Oct 13, All day
Get tuned up for this scavenger hunt! Rock n’ Roll your way through Youth Services when you take part in this instrumental adventure. Finish the challenge and win a prize!
Día de los Muertos/Day of the Dead: Ofrenda de comunidad
Sun, Oct 13, All day
Bring in photographs or memories of loved ones who have passed away for our community Ofrenda.
Six String Search
Mon, Oct 14, All day
Get tuned up for this scavenger hunt! Rock n’ Roll your way through Youth Services when you take part in this instrumental adventure. Finish the challenge and win a prize!
Día de los Muertos/Day of the Dead: Ofrenda de comunidad
Mon, Oct 14, All day
Bring in photographs or memories of loved ones who have passed away for our community Ofrenda.
Halloween Poetry Creation Station
Mon, Oct 14, All day
Stop by our Creation Station to create some Spine-Tingling Poetry. Pick out some spooky titles, add some haunted words, and conjure up a Halloween inspired verse for a chance to win a raffle prize!
Baby Tales Storytime
Mon, Oct 14, 9:30am - 10:15am
Kids Korner A/B
Bond with your little one and meet new friends at a lap-sit storytime full of bounces, tickles, songs, and giggles.
Baby Tales Storytime
Mon, Oct 14, 10:30am - 11:15am
Kids Korner A/B
Bond with your little one and meet new friends at a lap-sit storytime full of bounces, tickles, songs, and giggles.
Game Show Gala
Mon, Oct 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Lee Maternowski Meeting Room A/B/C
Join with a friend, or work with your family, to answer trivia in a Quiz Show, guess the top answers in Friendly Feud, and spin to win in Whirl of Riches!
ESL Monday Afternoons
Mon, Oct 14, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Lee Maternowski Meeting Room A/B/C
ESL Classes available for adults.
Saving Oceanika - Mobile Escape Room
Mon, Oct 14, 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Surrounded by corals, giant clams, sunken ships, and lost treasures, it will be up to you to stop rising ocean temperatures by solving an adventure at 20,000 leagues under the sea!
Registration opens Friday, September 27 2024 at 9:00am
Saving Oceanika - Mobile Escape Room
Mon, Oct 14, 2:30pm - 3:00pm
Surrounded by corals, giant clams, sunken ships, and lost treasures, it will be up to you to stop rising ocean temperatures by solving an adventure at 20,000 leagues under the sea!
Registration opens Friday, September 27 2024 at 9:00am
Saving Oceanika - Mobile Escape Room
Mon, Oct 14, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Surrounded by corals, giant clams, sunken ships, and lost treasures, it will be up to you to stop rising ocean temperatures by solving an adventure at 20,000 leagues under the sea!
Registration opens Friday, September 27 2024 at 9:00am
Saving Oceanika - Mobile Escape Room
Mon, Oct 14, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Surrounded by corals, giant clams, sunken ships, and lost treasures, it will be up to you to stop rising ocean temperatures by solving an adventure at 20,000 leagues under the sea!
Registration opens Friday, September 27 2024 at 9:00am
Graphic Novel Book Club
Mon, Oct 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Kids Korner A/B
Discuss books, movies, and everything in between!
Día de los Muertos/Day of the Dead: Ofrenda de comunidad
Tue, Oct 15, All day
Bring in photographs or memories of loved ones who have passed away for our community Ofrenda.
Halloween Poetry Creation Station
Tue, Oct 15, All day
Stop by our Creation Station to create some Spine-Tingling Poetry. Pick out some spooky titles, add some haunted words, and conjure up a Halloween inspired verse for a chance to win a raffle prize!
Mini Mad Science Storytime
Tue, Oct 15, 10:00am - 10:45am
Kids Korner A/B
Join us for fun, simple science activities and much more! Each week will be a different theme and activity.
Tuesday Tech Help
Tue, Oct 15, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Drop-in technology help. Got a technology question? Our librarians are here to help!
Mini Mad Science Storytime
Tue, Oct 15, 1:30pm - 2:15pm
Kids Korner A/B
Join us for fun, simple science activities and much more! Each week will be a different theme and activity.
C.S.I. - Curious Science Investigators
Tue, Oct 15, 4:15pm - 4:45pm
Kids Korner A/B
Let's investigate with STEM! This class combines a little bit of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math with a whole lot of fun! Hands-on activities for inquisitive minds!
Registration opens Friday, September 27 2024 at 9:00am
Uke Jam
Tue, Oct 15, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Kids Korner A/B
Hang out and learn a song on the ukulele. All experience levels are welcome! Ukuleles are provided by the library.
Registration opens Friday, September 27 2024 at 9:00am
Committee of the Whole Meeting
Tue, Oct 15, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Lee Maternowski Meeting Room A/B/C
Committee Meeting
Evening Book Discussion
Tue, Oct 15, 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Darlene Greaves Conference Room
The group will discuss Trust by Hernan Diaz. Please contact Julie at jhadler@egvpl.org or 847-725-2170 if you would like to participate and need a book.
Halloween Poetry Creation Station
Wed, Oct 16, All day
Stop by our Creation Station to create some Spine-Tingling Poetry. Pick out some spooky titles, add some haunted words, and conjure up a Halloween inspired verse for a chance to win a raffle prize!
Alphabet Soup Storytime
Wed, Oct 16, 9:30am - 10:15am
Kids Korner A/B
Attention little learners! Grab your grown-up and get moving in an interactive storytime filled with music and play.
ESL Wednesday Mornings
Wed, Oct 16, 10:00am - 11:30am
Lee Maternowski Meeting Room A/B/C
ESL Classes available for adults
Alphabet Soup Storytime
Wed, Oct 16, 10:30am - 11:15am
Kids Korner A/B
Attention little learners! Grab your grown-up and get moving in an interactive storytime filled with music and play.
Art Class: Sunflower Painting
Wed, Oct 16, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Lee Maternowski Meeting Room A/B/C
Join us and learn how to paint a sunflower using acrylics to display on your desk or wall.
This event is full
Book Bites
Wed, Oct 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids Korner A/B
Get a taste of appetizing books with this book club. Pizza, snacks and drinks provided. Find copies of the book at the Youth Services Desk.
Registration opens Friday, September 27 2024 at 9:00am
Learn, and go craft! Tassel Ghosts
Wed, Oct 16, 4:30pm - 4:45pm
Meet up at the YA area for an introduction and quick instruction on how to make a fun craft. Then, take home your supplies to make your own creation. Sign up for a new craft each month!
Registration opens Friday, September 27 2024 at 9:00am
Art Class: Sunflower Painting
Wed, Oct 16, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Lee Maternowski Meeting Room A/B/C
Join us and learn how to paint a sunflower using acrylics to display on your desk or wall.
This event is full
LEGO Club (October Session 1)
Wed, Oct 16, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Kids Korner A
Design, create, build, and have fun... with LEGOS! Registration is required and limited to EGVPL cardholders.
Registration opens Friday, September 27 2024 at 9:00am
Halloween Poetry Creation Station
Thu, Oct 17, All day
Stop by our Creation Station to create some Spine-Tingling Poetry. Pick out some spooky titles, add some haunted words, and conjure up a Halloween inspired verse for a chance to win a raffle prize!
Polish Storytime
Thu, Oct 17, 10:00am - 10:30am
Kids Korner A/B
Join us for a Polish-English story time that includes stories and rhymes. Recommended for ages 0 - 5.
C.S.I. - Curious Science Investigators
Thu, Oct 17, 4:15pm - 4:45pm
Kids Korner A/B
Let's investigate with STEM! This class combines a little bit of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math with a whole lot of fun! Hands-on activities for inquisitive minds!
Registration opens Friday, September 27 2024 at 9:00am
Cutting the Cord
Thu, Oct 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Darlene Greaves Conference Room
Learn about options and alternatives for your cable, home internet, and home phone.
This event is full
3D Printed Desk Name Plate
Thu, Oct 17, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Maker Space
Design and 3D print your own custom desk name plate using OpenSCAD and the Prusa 3D printers.
This event is full
Art Around the World
Thu, Oct 17, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Art Program for Grades 4- 8
Registration opens Friday, September 27 2024 at 9:00am
Halloween Poetry Creation Station
Fri, Oct 18, All day
Stop by our Creation Station to create some Spine-Tingling Poetry. Pick out some spooky titles, add some haunted words, and conjure up a Halloween inspired verse for a chance to win a raffle prize!
Geodes and Gems
Fri, Oct 18, 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Kids Korner A/B
We’ll use oil pastels and watercolor to “rock” out some spectacular creations in this art workshop!
Registration opens Friday, September 27 2024 at 9:00am
Gaming Group
Fri, Oct 18, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Darlene Greaves Conference Room
This program will offer modded Minecraft and Roblox play for experienced gamers, and Feed the Beast to learn new skills and enhance your Minecraft play. Use of Roblox requires an existing account.
Registration opens Friday, September 27 2024 at 9:00am
Halloween Poetry Creation Station
Sat, Oct 19, All day
Stop by our Creation Station to create some Spine-Tingling Poetry. Pick out some spooky titles, add some haunted words, and conjure up a Halloween inspired verse for a chance to win a raffle prize!
Fresh from the Library
Sat, Oct 19, 8:00am - 1:00pm
Stop by our library booth and add some flavor to your summer! Each time, we'll feature a fresh theme and hand-picked resource for you to try. Kids can make a free, fun craft.
Fun Factory Saturday
Sat, Oct 19, 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.
Tiempo del cuento/Spanish Storytime
Sat, Oct 19, 10:00am - 10:30am
Kids Korner A/B
Vengan a explorar un nuevo tema cada mes con libros y experiencias interactivas. Come explore a new theme each month through books and interactive experiences. All language abilities are welcome.
Laser Engraved Earrings
Sat, Oct 19, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Maker Space
Design your own custom earrings using Inkscape and cut and etch them from colored acrylic using the Muse laser engraver.
D&D One-Shot
Sat, Oct 19, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Darlene Greaves Conference Room
Join us to take part in an exciting one-shot adventure. These sessions will be for players that have some experience and are comfortable creating their own characters.
Registration opens Friday, September 27 2024 at 9:00am
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