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Black History Family Festival - Reading Lists Print

Black History Family Festival


Saturday, February 4, 2012 2-5 pm

In partnership with Elgin Community College and School Dist. U-46, on February 4, 2-5 pm, discover Black Americans who have had an impact on our lives from science and medicine to politics and art. This free event will feature award-winning author Candy Dawson Boyd, Broadway dancer Reginald McLaughlin and professional storyteller Linda Gorham.

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Midsummer's Knight Read - Summer Reading 2011 Print
 

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Comic Book Mania POW! BAM! READ! Print

From May 24 - Aug. 22, 2010. 

Take a fun-filled trip through the history of comic books during the last 100 years. The exhibit features comic books, toys and games, statues, and original comic book artwork.

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Picturing America Print

Picturing America
September 2009 - May 2010

Picturing America, from the National Endowment for the Humanities, brings American art into classrooms and libraries.

It's Your Money: Get $mart Print
It's Your Money: Get Smart

May 1, 2009 - August 31, 2009

These tumultuous financial times require everyone to be pro-active about financial and retirement planning. Test your financial literacy and visit this exciting new exhibit on the second floor through August 31. Look for upcoming programs about handling financial matters and preparing for the future at the It's Your Money: Get $mart web page or by inquiring at the second floor information desk.

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