Events in Elgin, Illinois

Think you can shred with the best of them? Find out if you'll be crowned Gail Borden's "Guitar Hero 5" champion! The winner will receive a GameStop gift card. Open to teens in grades 7-12 only....

"The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin"...

When Chuck the astronaut (Dwayne Johnson) lands on a distant planet filled with little green people, he is surprised to discover that we are not alone in the galaxy. But he gets the shock of his life when the residents of Planet 51 mistakenly believe that his presence is the start of an alien invasi...

Accompanied by his friend, the Man with the Yellow Hat, follow Curious George’s adventures as he travels by foot, train, and truck to reunite his new friend Kayla, a baby elephant he met at the magic circus show, with her brother and sister in California. (Rated G, 80 minutes)...

This week's topic: Job Searching on the Internet. Week eight of twelve....

Drop in and bring your crafts, crocheting, cross-stitching, knitting, needlepointing, quilting or just come to be inspired....

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This week's topic: Company Research & Library Databases. Week nine of twelve....

Scooby and the gang go on a trip to check on Velma's cousin, Mellisa. She’s been studying magic at the Whirlen Merlin Magic Academy, where apparently there has been some trouble. Sightings of a giant dragon have been scaring all the students away! (Not rated, 75 minutes)...

The Elgin Genealogical Society is for any person who has an interest in genealogy, research or history. Meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month at 9:30 a.m. and the third Thursday at 7:30 p.m. except in December when the date, time, and location of the annual meeting is announced....

If you love Jane Austen or love that time period, please join us for books, movies, history, antique talk and more....

This week's topic: Cover Letters. Week ten of twelve....

A Coupon Club is beginning at the library! Drop in at La Tazza Cafe on the first Wednesday of the month between 6:45 and 8 p.m. to swap coupons and talk about good deals....

Monthly meeting of the Elgin Genealogical Society's Computer Interest Group....

Elgin Cultural Art Commission Presents: Art On The Eighth 2010 A Celebration of Art and Music A Spring Open House Friday, April 9, 2010 Saturday, April 10, 2010 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Come and enjoy the artwork and music of area artists For information contact Sylvia Grady at 847-951-1515...

It’s a classic. Everyone knows the story. It starts with an evil stepmother and ends with a prince, a glass slipper, and happily-ever-after. But in between this is a Cinderella with a twist! A zany, rock-and-roll version of the beloved fairy tale, with a reluctant prince and a tough-as-nails fairy...

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Goblin Market, by Christina Rossetti....

The Elgin Genealogical Society is for any person who has an interest in genealogy, research or history. Meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month at 9:30 a.m. and the third Thursday at 7:30 p.m. except in December when the date, time, and location of the annual meeting is announced....