Need to figure out how to back up your pics using Google Photos? Having trouble using Skype? Book a tech and we'll help you figure it out!
Our Book a Librarian service includes booking a tech to help with your computer and other technical needs.
Our professional staff are always ready for your questions, but if you need a little more in-depth help, we're happy to schedule a one-on-one meeting. You can reserve up to 30 minutes with a tech, Monday - Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
You don't need to be bilingual or have teaching experience to become an English literacy volunteer for adults.
The Elgin Literacy Connection will train and guide you through the tutoring process. Tutor training is a blend of online lessons and face-to-face classes.
Celebrate National Library Week from April 7 – 13 with an interactive display showing all the things you can do at the Library.
We're looking for two young people to join our board as Student Advisory Trustees.
Whether its a few words or a whole sonnet, you can contribute to our PoeTREE.
Money Smart Week is an annual, nationwide campaign to help consumers better manage their finances. We're bringing in local professionals - including an investment adviser, an attorney, and a personal finance educator - to help you stay on track and meet your goals.
If there’s one thing readers love nearly as much as books, it’s sharing their insights with fellow readers. Book clubs are the perfect way to do that, and our Book Club in a Bag is the perfect way to accommodate your book club.
We now have a small collection of adult board games available for checkout.
This summer, we're looking for students entering grades 7 through 11 to join our new Volunteer Squad.
International bestselling author Charlie Donlea says he’s a “true crime junkie” and believes books should have captivating twists and surprise endings. Donlea will be talking about his upcoming new release, Some Choose Darkness, along with his other acclaimed thrillers, The Girl Who Was Taken, Don’t Believe It and Summit Lake, when he visits the Library on Wednesday, April 3.
We now offer wireless printing. Send a print job to the Library directly from your laptop, phone, or tablet - even from home!
Documentary artist James Bowey has spent his career covering global and national stories, and working to bridge social division through education and media. We’re proud to bring his exhibit “When Home Won’t Let You Stay” to our Central Library, March 1 – May 26.
Want to start a book club with your friends but don’t want to ask everyone to pay for a copy of the book? Never sure where to start the discussion in your neighborhood book club?
We have you covered with Book Club in a Bag.
Marlene Jones has always made it a priority to stay connected and active in the community.
“I work with my church group to bring in presenters,” she said. “I love the programs and book clubs at The Barn. And I like to go to the Library for programs, too, but it’s tougher these days.”
Filing taxes can be a complicated process, so we've compiled some resources to help.
We have basic tax forms available at the Library, like the federal and state 1040.