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Building the Canal to Save Chicago
2020-01-08 19:00:00 2020-01-08 20:15:00 America/Chicago Building the Canal to Save Chicago Central Library - Rasmussen Room

Wednesday, January 08
7:00pm - 8:15pm

Add to Calendar 2020-01-08 19:00:00 2020-01-08 20:15:00 America/Chicago Building the Canal to Save Chicago Central Library - Rasmussen Room

Central Library

Rasmussen Room

In the 1800s, the Chicago River became a cesspool of sewage and waste. Former director Richard Lanyon of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District will detail how reversing the river saved the city of Chicago from disease and illness. Part of our Chicagoland: Read All About It series. 

Central Library
Phone: (847) 985-4000
Hours
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Mon, Apr 27 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Apr 28 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Apr 29 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Apr 30 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, May 01 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Sat, May 02 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, May 03 12:00PM to 5:00PM
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About the library

The Schaumburg Township District Library serves in excess of 134,000 residents in portions of the municipalities Elk Grove Village, Hanover Park, Hoffman Estates, Schaumburg and Streamwood. With over 1 million visitors each year, the library circulates over 2,000,000 items annually and is the second largest public library in the state of Illinois.

Upcoming events

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Drop-in Scrabble Club - North American Scrabble Players Association Club 518
Sun, May 03, 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Workshop
ChatGPT and AI
Sun, May 03, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Rasmussen South
Kindergarten Kiddos - 5-6 years
Sun, May 03, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Craft Room,Storytime Room
This event is full
Toddler Time - 2-3 years with caregiver
Mon, May 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Program Room
Registration is now closed
New Parent Support Group
Mon, May 04, 10:30am - 11:30am
Workshop
Homeschool Hangout - 5-12 years
Mon, May 04, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Craft Room,Youth Program Room
Knit and Stitch Group
Mon, May 04, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Program Room
Sand Exploration - 5-8 years
Mon, May 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Craft Room
This event is full
Citizenship Class
Mon, May 04, 5:45pm - 8:45pm
Adult Classroom
Get Your Local Business on Google Search and Maps - Grow with Google Workshop
Mon, May 04, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Rasmussen North
Pop-Up Program: Fiesta Keychains and Recipe Cards for Cinco de Mayo
Tue, May 05, All day
Rescheduled
Soloist in the Stacks
Tue, May 05, 10:00am - 11:00am
New date Tuesday, May 05, 10:30am - 11:30am
Memory Cafe: Celebrate Our Nation's Birthday
Tue, May 05, 10:00am - 11:30am
Rasmussen Room
Soloist in the Stacks
Tue, May 05, 10:30am - 11:30am
Commons
Bouncing Baby Storytime - 0-12 months with caregiver
Tue, May 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Program Room
Registration is now closed
Baby Play - 0-18 months with caregiver
Tue, May 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Youth Program Room
ESL Class: Intermediate
Tue, May 05, 12:30pm - 3:30pm
Adult Classroom
Book Explorers: Gibberish - 5-8 years
Tue, May 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Craft Room
This event is full
Teen Studio: Sashiko Stitchwork - 12-19 years
Tue, May 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Program Room
Music Party - 0-5 years with caregiver
Tue, May 05, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Youth Program Room
This event is full
Loteria: Mexican Bingo
Tue, May 05, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Rasmussen Room
Stroke Risk Assesment
Wed, May 06, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Commons
On My Own Preschool Storytime - 3-5 years
Wed, May 06, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Craft Room,Storytime Room
This event is full
Movie Music Romance: Part 1 - Senior Social Hour
Wed, May 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Workshop
Tween STEAM: Self-Propelled Boats - 9-12 years
Wed, May 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Program Room
This event is full
Autism Movement Therapy - 3-6 years with caregiver
Wed, May 06, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Craft Room,Storytime Room
Drop In Social Services Office Hours - Community Care @ Schaumburg Library
Wed, May 06, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Atrium
Rainbow Connections - 12-19 years
Wed, May 06, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Program Room
Shotcut - Video Editing
Wed, May 06, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Tech Lab
Adaptive STEAM Discovery - 7-12 years
Wed, May 06, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Craft Room,Storytime Room
Job Search Basics for New Americans
Wed, May 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Workshop
Early Intervention Playgroup - 1-3 years with caregiver
Thu, May 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
Youth Program Room
ESL Book Club
Thu, May 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
Adult Classroom
Wobbly Walkers Storytime - 13-23 months with caregiver
Thu, May 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
Workshop
Registration is now closed
Drop In Table: Schaumburg Library Genealogy Resources
Thu, May 07, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Commons
ESL Class: Intermediate
Thu, May 07, 12:30pm - 3:30pm
Adult Classroom
Art Adventures: Mother's Day Cards - 2-5 years with caregiver
Thu, May 07, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Craft Room
Citizenship Class
Thu, May 07, 5:45pm - 8:45pm
Adult Classroom
Teen Music Collective - 12-19 years
Thu, May 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Digital Recording,Editing 1,Editing 2,Program Room
Hybrid: Aging and Brain Health - Brain Health Month
Thu, May 07, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Rasmussen Room
ESL Conversation Club
Fri, May 08, 10:00am - 11:15am
Adult Classroom
Family Storytime - 0-5 years with caregiver
Fri, May 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Program Room
Connect and Play Library Playdate - 0-5 years with caregiver
Fri, May 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Craft Room,Storytime Room
Afternoon Movie: Greenland 2: Migration
Fri, May 08, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Workshop
Cancelled
Dungeons & Dragons - 9-12 years
Fri, May 08, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Community Collection Drive: Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive - Schaumburg Township Food Pantry
Sat, May 09, All day
Excel Data Analysis
Sat, May 09, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Tech Lab
Adaptive Storytime - 3-6 years with caregiver
Sat, May 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
Craft Room,Storytime Room
Teen Volunteer Hour - Central - Grades 9-12
Sat, May 09, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Program Room
Excel Formulas and Functions
Sat, May 09, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Tech Lab
Drop-in Scrabble Club - North American Scrabble Players Association Club 518
Sun, May 10, 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Workshop
Tween Coding: Raining Cats & Dogs Game - 9-12 years
Sun, May 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Tech Lab
This event is full
LEGO® Building Challenge: Spring Garden - 7-12 years
Mon, May 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Program Room
This event is full
Drop In Table: Kenneth Young Center Youth Advisory Council
Mon, May 11, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Commons
Citizenship Class
Mon, May 11, 5:45pm - 8:45pm
Adult Classroom
Silent Reading Hour
Mon, May 11, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Fireplace
Drop In Table: Community Blood Center
Tue, May 12, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Constituent Service Table Event
Tue, May 12, 9:30am - 11:30am
Commons
Blood Drive
Tue, May 12, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Rasmussen Room
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Hybrid: Emergency Preparedness and Weather Safety - Village of Schaumburg
Tue, May 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
Adult Classroom
50+ Book Discussion: Playground - The Schaumburg Barn Book Club
Tue, May 12, 10:30am - 11:30am
Baby Play - 0-18 months with caregiver
Tue, May 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Youth Program Room
ESL Class: Intermediate
Tue, May 12, 12:30pm - 3:30pm
Adult Classroom
Family ELL - 2-5 years with caregiver
Tue, May 12, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Workshop
This event is full
Catapults - 9-12 years
Tue, May 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
STEM Lab
Game Night for Friends, Family and People with Disabilities - Ages 16+
Tue, May 12, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Workshop
Overcoming Brick Walls in Eastern European Research
Tue, May 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Rasmussen North
Clases de computación en español - iPad/iPhone
Tue, May 12, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Tech Lab
Online Program: ESL Conversation Club
Tue, May 12, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
This event is full
Innovation Hub 101: Sewing Machine Basics
Tue, May 12, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
This event is full
Drop In Table: Attorney General's Office
Wed, May 13, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Commons
Where the Wild Things Are - 3-5 years with caregiver
Wed, May 13, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Craft Room,Storytime Room
Free Job Search Help from the American Job Center
Wed, May 13, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Adult Classroom
Drop-In Tech Help - Senior Social Hour
Wed, May 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Rasmussen South
AI Bytes - Chatbots and Prompt Writing
Wed, May 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Tech Lab
Polski dwujęzyczny storytime: Polish Bilingual Storytime - 2-6 years with caregiver
Wed, May 13, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Youth Program Room
Adaptive Teen Hangout with Turning Pointe Autism Foundation - 12-19 years w/ caregiver
Wed, May 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Program Room
Spanish Conversation Group - Grupo de Conversación en Español
Thu, May 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
Workshop
Intermediate Chess - 8-12 years
Thu, May 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Program Room
Adaptive Book Explorers: Broken - 5-10 years
Thu, May 14, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Craft Room,Storytime Room
Drop In Table: Schaumburg Library Genealogy Resources
Thu, May 14, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Commons
Citizenship Class
Thu, May 14, 5:45pm - 8:45pm
Adult Classroom
Mini Grad Cap Decorating - 12-19 years
Thu, May 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Program Room
Fabric Painting with Fruit and Vegetables
Thu, May 14, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Workshop
This event is full
ESL Conversation Club
Fri, May 15, 10:00am - 11:15am
Workshop
The Write Stuff: “How-To” Stories - 6-8 years
Fri, May 15, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Craft Room
This event is full
Budget & Finance Committee Meeting
Sat, May 16, 9:30am - 1:00pm
Rasmussen North
Drop In Table: Kenneth Young Center Youth Advisory Council
Sat, May 16, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Commons
Mindful Moments: Gratitude Garden - 6-9 years
Sat, May 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Craft Room,Storytime Room
This event is full
Drop-in Scrabble Club - North American Scrabble Players Association Club 518
Sun, May 17, 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Workshop
STEAM Discovery: Water Balloon Drop - 5-8 years
Sun, May 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Craft Room
This event is full
Senior Windows 11 Level 1
Mon, May 18, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Tech Lab
This event is full
50+ Book Discussion: True Biz - The Triphahn Center
Mon, May 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Puzzling Preschoolers - 3-5 years with caregiver
Mon, May 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Craft Room
Drop In Counselor Hours - Community Care @ Schaumburg Library
Mon, May 18, 3:00pm - 7:00pm
Workshop
Elementary Stitching - 6-8 years
Mon, May 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Craft Room
This event is full
Finals Week: Brain Break Room - Grades 9-12
Mon, May 18, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Program Room
Understanding an Autism Diagnosis: A Parent Information Session
Mon, May 18, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Youth Program Room
Citizenship Class
Mon, May 18, 5:45pm - 8:45pm
Adult Classroom
ESL Class: Beginner Level - Registration & Testing Day
Mon, May 18, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Tech Lab
Regular Board Meeting
Mon, May 18, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Board Room
Beyond the Book: Catalina
Tue, May 19, 10:00am - 11:00am
Rasmussen South
Senior Windows 11 Level 2
Tue, May 19, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Tech Lab
Baby Play - 0-18 months with caregiver
Tue, May 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Youth Program Room
50+ Book Discussion: Clark and Division - The Township Book Club
Tue, May 19, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Cipher Secrets - 5-8 years
Tue, May 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Craft Room
This event is full
Finals Week: Brain Break Room - Grades 9-12
Tue, May 19, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Program Room
Online Program: ESL Conversation Club
Tue, May 19, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
This event is full
Rescheduled
Online Program: Babel-On with R.F. Kuang - Illinois Libraries Present
Tue, May 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
New date Wednesday, May 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Mini Movers - 6-18 months with caregiver
Wed, May 20, 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Program Room
Hybrid: Gary Midkiff: 76 Moments in U.S. History - Senior Social Hour
Wed, May 20, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Rasmussen South
Spring Crafts - 7-12 years
Wed, May 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Craft Room
Finals Week: Brain Break Room - Grades 9-12
Wed, May 20, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Program Room
Autism Movement Therapy - 3-6 years with caregiver
Wed, May 20, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Craft Room,Storytime Room
Drop In Social Services Office Hours - Community Care @ Schaumburg Library
Wed, May 20, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Atrium
ESL Class: Beginner Level - Registration & Testing Day
Wed, May 20, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Tech Lab
Autism Movement Therapy for Tweens - 7-14 years with caregiver
Wed, May 20, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Craft Room,Storytime Room
Online Program: Babel-On with R.F. Kuang - Illinois Libraries Present
Wed, May 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Register
ESL Book Club
Thu, May 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
Adult Classroom
Art Adventures: Painted Butterflies - 2-5 years with caregiver
Thu, May 21, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Craft Room
Snack Games Challenge - 9-12 years
Thu, May 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Program Room
Citizenship Class
Thu, May 21, 5:45pm - 8:45pm
Adult Classroom
Online: Night with a Museum - The House of Miles East St. Louise
Thu, May 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Beyond the Book: Walden
Thu, May 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Workshop
ESL Conversation Club
Fri, May 22, 10:00am - 11:15am
Adult Classroom
Crafted Creations: Beaded Plants - 9-12 years
Fri, May 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Craft Room
This event is full
Java Coding Workshop - 12-15 Years
Fri, May 22, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Program Room
Teen Music Collective - 12-19 years
Sat, May 23, 9:30am - 11:00am
Digital Recording,Editing 1,Editing 2,Program Room
PowerPoint
Sat, May 23, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Tech Lab
Windows 11
Sat, May 23, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Tech Lab
What to Do When a Loved One Passes Away - A Survivor’s Checklist
Sat, May 23, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Rasmussen South
DIY Picky Pads - 9-12 years
Sat, May 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Craft Room
Registration opens Friday, May 15 2026 at 9:00am
Drop-in Scrabble Club - North American Scrabble Players Association Club 518
Sun, May 24, 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Workshop
Rescheduled
50+ Book Discussion: True Biz - The Triphahn Center
Mon, May 25, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
New date Monday, May 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Baby Play - 0-18 months with caregiver
Tue, May 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Youth Program Room
Beyond the Book: All the Colors of the Dark
Tue, May 26, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Rasmussen South
Free Immigration Consulations and DACA Renewals
Tue, May 26, 3:30pm - 6:30pm
Workshop
Hybrid: Civic Awareness Series with the League of Women Voters - Exploring Affordable Housing
Tue, May 26, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Rasmussen Room
Toddler Art Studio - 1-3 years with caregiver
Wed, May 27, 10:00am - 10:45am
Craft Room
Registration opens Friday, May 15 2026 at 9:00am
Lunch and Learn: The American Revolution - Senior Social Hour
Wed, May 27, 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Rasmussen Room
This event is full
Online: Beyond the Book: All the Colors of the Dark
Wed, May 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Glow-in-the-Dark Aquarium Jar - 12-19 years
Wed, May 27, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Program Room
Registration opens Friday, May 15 2026 at 9:00am
Cuentos y Canciones: Spanish Bilingual Storytime - 2-6 years with caregiver
Wed, May 27, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Youth Program Room
Spanish Conversation Group - Grupo de Conversación en Español
Thu, May 28, 10:00am - 11:00am
Workshop
Simple Hand Sewing: Pekinese Stitch - 9-12 years
Thu, May 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Craft Room
Registration opens Friday, May 15 2026 at 9:00am
Citizenship Class
Thu, May 28, 5:45pm - 8:45pm
Adult Classroom
Teen Music Collective - 12-19 years
Thu, May 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Digital Recording,Editing 1,Editing 2,Program Room
Mandarin Bilingual Storytime/普通话双语故事会 - 2-6 years with caregiver
Thu, May 28, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Youth Program Room
The Revolutionists - A Her-storical Play by Lauren Gunderson
Thu, May 28, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Rasmussen Room
Forest Bathing Walk
Fri, May 29, 10:00am - 11:00am
This event is full
バイリンガルお話し探検家 / Japanese Bilingual Story Explorers - 5～9年 / 5-9 years
Fri, May 29, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Craft Room
The Wander Embodiment Sensory Experience - Walk for Mental Health
Sat, May 30, 8:00am - 9:30am
Heritage Farm
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Leer y Explorar: Spanish Bilingual Book Club - 5-9 años/years
Sat, May 30, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Craft Room
Pop-Up Program: I Am... Community Board
Sun, May 31, 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Commons
Know Your News Exhibit
Sun, May 31, 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Town Square Event: Plant a Seed, Read Summer Challenge Block Party
Sun, May 31, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Town Square
New Parent Support Group
Mon, Jun 01, 10:30am - 11:30am
Workshop
Town Square Concert: PipeDream
Mon, Jun 01, 6:45pm - 8:15pm
Town Square
Soloist in the Stacks
Tue, Jun 02, 10:00am - 11:00am
Commons
Teen DIY: Pressed Flower Resin Coasters - 12-19 years
Tue, Jun 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Program Room
Registration opens Friday, May 15 2026 at 9:00am
Susan Maddox: Garden to Plate
Tue, Jun 02, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Rasmussen Room
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