From a bubble bash to flea market finds to family yoga, the Elgin-based Gail Borden Public Library District is offering ways for parents and kids to enjoy summer fun throughout August.
Here’s some of what’s being planned:
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A Bubble Show Spectacular, featuring Mr. Scott, will be held from 3 to 4 p.m. Friday, Aug. 4, outside the Rakow Branch, 2751 W. Bowes Road, Elgin. No registration is required.
A Children’s Flea Market in which students in grades 2 to 8 can sell their old treasures will be held from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 5, at the main library, 270 N. Grove Ave. in Elgin. Nothing will be priced over $10. Only children’s items will be sold. Participants must register but the sale is open to everyone.
A Touch a Truck event featuring a fire engine, police car, ambulance, school bus and other vehicles will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Aug. 7, in the main library’s parking lot.
Storytimes for Families will be held from 11:30 a.m. to noon Thursday, Aug. 10, at Lords Park Zoo, 325 Hiawatha Drive, Elgin, and 11 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 26, at the main library.
Family Yoga, which will also feature stories and crafts, will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 19, on the outdoor stage at the main library.
A Children’s Book Author Fair will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 29, an the main library.
To register or for more information, call 847-429-4597.
Mike Danahey is a freelance reporter for The Courier-News.