Category Archives: Events

Elgin Public Library kicked off our Summer Reading Program with story time on Monday, June 6. The theme for summer reading this year is “Oceans of Possibilities. Twenty one kids enjoyed the tale of “Pirate Piggy Wiggy” by Christyan and Diane Fox. What would it be like to be a swashbuckling pirate? The children joined Piggy Wiggy as he set sail across the seven seas. Following the story they each made their own pirate hat and were given an eye patch to complete their pirate costume. They even had the chance to “walk the plank” as they left the library.

Elgin Public Library’s Summer Reading Program is right around the corner. Check out the video below.

Click the link below to sign up for story time. Activity time is for grades 2 – 5. There is no need to sign up for Activity Time.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C48ADA92CA2F9C52-elgin

Do you love leaving a May Day basket for a friend or relative.  The library has just the activity for you.  Children grades kindergarten through 3^rd are invited to come to the library on Friday, April 29 after school to make a May Day basket for a friend, neighbor or someone special.  Children who are interested should call the library to sign up by April 27 to ensure that we have enough supplies.

Lego League will be Monday, March 21, at Elgin Library. It will be from 4:00 to 5:00. Hope to see you there!

On Saturday, February 19th, Elgin Public Library hosted a story time with Kim Young, She read several books to the eight children that attended. They also had snacks and each one was given a book to take home. Thank you Kim.

On December 20, we had 39 children attend Lego League. This month’s project was for each group to build something that would be found in a Christmas village. Below is an example of what you can see at the library. Stop by and check out our many other creations.

Elgin Public Library would like to thank Brenda Siems for donating treats for December’s Lego League. We really appreciate it.

Merry Christmas from the library!

Elgin Public Library will be having Lego League on Monday, December 20, at 4:00. Hope to see you there!!

Have you been out looking at Christmas lights yet? Elgin Public Library has put together a Christmas Light Scavenger Hunt. It is not a contest, just a fun way to admire all the Christmas displays in town. Stop by the library or Dean’s Market and pick up your scavenger hunt paper. Start a new family tradition and have fun!

Mrs. Claus will be visiting the library on December 4, 2021 to read to the children.  Storytime will begin at 2:00 P.M. with a craft to follow.  Everyone is invited to attend. 

On Monday, November 15, the library had 44 children attend Lego League. The theme for this month was “free build”. We have everything from a deer stand to a pyramid on display at the library.

We would like to thank the Vet Clinic for providing snacks for the November Lego League. If any business would like to provide treats for the month of December, please call the library.