Elgin library foundation book sale starts Wednesday
Books and other media items for adults and children will be on sale during the Gail Borden Public Library District Foundation’s semi-annual sale Wednesday through Sunday, Sept. 20-24, at the main Elgin library branch, 270 N. Grove Ave.
Those willing to pay $10 can access the sale on its preview night from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, according to a news release. Otherwise the sale is free and open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday.
Sale proceeds help the foundation fund programs and events held at the library. For more information, go to gailborden.info/booksale.
Hanover Township holding property tax appeal seminar
Hanover Township Assessor Khaja Moinuddin and Supervisor Brian McGuire will host a tax appeal seminar at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 21, at the Senior Center, 240 S. Route 59, Bartlett.
Cook County Board of Review Commissioner George Cardenas and his staff will discuss the tax appeal process and answer questions, according to a news release. Township residents are asked to bring their 2021 second installment property tax bill or have their property index number (PIN).
For more information, call 630-837-0301 or email [email protected].
East Dundee’s 5th annual Oktoberfest this weekend
East Dundee’s fifth annual Oktoberfest will be held from 5 to 10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 22, and 2 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 23, outside The Depot at 319 N. River St.
The free event will include food and beverages from local vendors, children’s activities, a play area with inflatables, a scarecrow display and live music, according to the village website.
Set to perform Friday are The Polkaholics and Beyond the Blonde. On the bill Saturday are Die Kellerknaben, Lounge Puppets and The Prince Experience.
For more information, go to www.facebook.com/eastdundeeoktoberfest, call 847-426-2822 or email [email protected].
Carpentersville Fall Fest set for Friday and Saturday
Carpentersville’s annual Fall Fest will be held from 6 to 11 p.m. Friday, Sept. 22, and 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 23, in Carpenter Park, 275 Maple Ave.
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Food and beverages from 10 local vendors and axe throwing will be available both days. On Friday, live music will be provide by Soda and 7th Heaven. Saturday features a touch-a-truck area, lumberjack shows, a kids’ zone, a craft show and a magic show.
Set to perform are Ginger Road, Los Heroes Del Norte, Boy Band Review and Bella Cain.
For more information, go to www.cville.org/518/Fall-Fest or email [email protected].