Good morning, Elgin.

The Fine Line Creative Arts Center and Forest Preserve District of Kane County are hosting the Great Orb Hunt again with increased participatory orbs and locations, aiming for community engagement in outdoor art discovery.

Elgin Community College is hosting a career open house and Touch-a-Truck event to showcase their emergency services programs.

Central Unit District 301 schools in Elgin welcomed students back for their first day of the new academic year on August 21.

Eight University of Illinois students, including Roshan Betkerur from Elgin, were awarded Fulbright grants for international study and research to build global relationships and solve challenges.

Scandinavian Day Festival 2024

Celebrate the rich cultures of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden with live entertainment, activities for children, vendors, and traditional Scandinavian food.

Elgin Genealogical Society Writers' Group

Experience a supportive environment for sharing and developing family stories and histories with fellow writers.

Online or In-Person English Conversation Group

Intermediate participants practice English conversations to gain confidence and improve pronunciation under the guidance of a Literacy Connection tutor.

Bookmobile Stop at South Elgin Branch

Experience the convenience of the Bookmobile at the South Elgin branch, where you can check out books, DVDs, and hotspots while the library undergoes construction.

Elgin Men's Shed Gathering

Experience a welcoming environment where older men can connect, share skills, and work on meaningful projects while fostering friendships and community engagement.

Creative Dot Art Project for Kids

Experience a hands-on art project where children can unleash their creativity using a paper dot in KidSpace at the Gail Borden Public Library.

Gourmet Sandwich Pop-Up at Plank Road Tap Room

Experience a delightful gourmet sandwich pop-up in the scenic beer garden on a beautiful Saturday afternoon.

Creative Dot Exploration

Experience a day of creativity and imagination by transforming paper dots into your artistic visions at the library.

Creative Art Project with Paper Dots

Experience a day of creativity as kids use paper dots to create their own unique art projects in KidSpace at the library.

Volunteens for Grades 6-8

Engage in community service by assisting the library with volunteer projects designed for students in grades 6-8.