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August 2019

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				Storytime at Jerri Hoffmann 10:00am - 10:30am Off Site Age Group: Child Program Type: Storytime Tremendous Twos @ Randall Oaks 10:00am - 10:30am Randall Oaks Library Age Group: Child Program Type: Early Childhood, Storytime, Description Interact with your toddler as we read stories, do finger plays, listen to music and move around. ... Storytime at Jerri Hoffmann 10:45am - 11:15am Off Site Age Group: Child Program Type: Early Childhood, Storytime, Summer Lunches 12:00pm - 1:00pm Summer Lunches 12:00pm - 1:00pm Aug 1, 2019 Dundee Library Dundee Library Meeting Room Age Group: Child, Family, Program Type: Family Description Returning this summer! The Dundee Library will host free summer lunches for all kids 18 years old and under. Visit the library from Monday through Friday from noon to 1 p.m.... Harry Potter: Ollivander's 4:00pm - 6:00pm Registration Required Dundee Library Corner 68 Age Group: Teen Program Type: S.T.E.M./Maker Registration Required Seats Remaining: 7 Description Back to school at Hogwarts would not be complete without a visit to Ollivanders wand shop. Use bamboo rods, hot glue, and paint to create your own wand. ...	High-Five to Literacy 10:00am - 10:30am Registration Required Dundee Library Dundee Library Meeting Room Age Group: Child Program Type: Early Childhood Registration Required Seats Remaining: 25 Description Read, talk, sing, write, play: Come enjoy activities featuring all five elements of early literacy! Ages 0-2 with caregiver. ... Summer Lunches 12:00pm - 1:00pm Summer Lunches 12:00pm - 1:00pm Aug 2, 2019 Dundee Library Dundee Library Meeting Room Age Group: Child, Family, Program Type: Family Description Returning this summer! The Dundee Library will host free summer lunches for all kids 18 years old and under. Visit the library from Monday through Friday from noon to 1 p.m.... Teen Hang Out 12:30pm - 2:30pm Dundee Library Corner 68 Age Group: Teen Description Take over Corner 68 during the summer! Use laptops, play videogames, get creative, and hang out with your friends. For grades 6-12. Drop-in. Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, June 3 through August 12, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.... Freaky Friday 12:30pm - 1:30pm Dundee Library* Dundee Library Craft Room Age Group: Child Program Type: Early Childhood, Early Elementary, Elementary, Family, Description For some extra summer fun, drop in on Monday Funday, Wacky Wednesday and Freaky Friday events at the Dundee Library. Each event will be different, so come on in to try something new, meet new people, tinker, craft, laugh and more at these drop-in... Interactive Movie: Incredibles 3:00pm - 5:00pm Registration Required Dundee Library Dundee Library Meeting Room Age Group: Child Program Type: Early Elementary, Movie, Registration Required Seats Remaining: 43 Description Join us for an interactive movie, where you can play, laugh, snack, act out movie parts and more! Everyone who registers will get props to interact with throughout the movie. Grades K-4 ...	Harry Potter Silhouette Lab 1:00pm - 4:00pm Registration Required Harry Potter Silhouette Lab 1:00pm - 4:00pm Aug 3, 2019 Dundee Library Corner 68 Age Group: Adult, Teen, Program Type: S.T.E.M./Maker Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 Description Use the Silhouette Cameo to cut out vinyl decals for a Harry Potter-themed coffee mug, pencil holder, or notebook. For teens and adults. Please register. ...
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Ciberseguridad: Lo Basico 2:30pm - 4:30pm Registration Required Dundee Library Corner 68 Age Group: Adult Program Type: Computer, En Español, Registration Required Seats Remaining: 11 Description Protéjase y su privacidad usando el Internet. Aprenda lo esencial de la seguridad en el Internet. ... Pool Party @ Dolphin Cove Family Aquatic Center 6:00pm - 8:00pm Off Site Description All summer reading challenge finishers will earn a ticket to the pool party! You must turn in your completed log at the library to receive your ticket by Sunday, August 4. The ticket is good for the finisher and his/her family....	Summer Lunches 12:00pm - 1:00pm Summer Lunches 12:00pm - 1:00pm Aug 5, 2019 Dundee Library Dundee Library Meeting Room Age Group: Child, Family, Program Type: Family Description Returning this summer! The Dundee Library will host free summer lunches for all kids 18 years old and under. Visit the library from Monday through Friday from noon to 1 p.m.... Teen Hang Out 12:30pm - 2:30pm Dundee Library Corner 68 Age Group: Teen Description Take over Corner 68 during the summer! Use laptops, play videogames, get creative, and hang out with your friends. For grades 6-12. Drop-in. Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, June 3 through August 12, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.... Monday Funday 12:30pm - 1:30pm Dundee Library* Dundee Library Craft Room Age Group: Child Program Type: Early Childhood, Early Elementary, Elementary, Family, Description For some extra summer fun, drop in on Monday Funday, Wacky Wednesday and Freaky Friday events at the Dundee Library. Each event will be different, so come on in to try something new, meet new people, tinker, craft, laugh and more at these drop-in... Bluestem Book Bonanza - Cancelled 5:00pm - 5:45pm Registration Required Dundee Library Dundee Library Meeting Room Age Group: Child Program Type: Book Clubs, Elementary, Registration Required Seats Remaining: 29 Description Learn about the books nominated for the Bluestem award and our seasonal book club, Beyond the Book, through activities and crafts! Grades 3-6 ...	Kids' Eye Health Vision Event 9:30am - 12:00pm Registration Required Dundee Library Dundee Library Craft Room Age Group: Child Program Type: Early Childhood, Early Elementary, Elementary, Registration Required Description Kids’ Eye Health Vision Event Thurs., Oct. 3 9:30 a.m. to noon, and 2 to 5 p.m. at the Dundee Library.... Drive In Movie: Dinosaur Train 10:00am - 10:45am Registration Required Dundee Library Dundee Library Meeting Room Age Group: Child Program Type: Early Childhood, Movie, Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 Summer Lunches 12:00pm - 1:00pm Summer Lunches 12:00pm - 1:00pm Aug 6, 2019 Dundee Library Dundee Library Meeting Room Age Group: Child, Family, Program Type: Family Description Returning this summer! The Dundee Library will host free summer lunches for all kids 18 years old and under. Visit the library from Monday through Friday from noon to 1 p.m.... KIDS' EYE HEALTH VISION EVENT 2:00pm - 5:00pm Registration Required Dundee Library Dundee Library Craft Room Age Group: Child Program Type: Early Childhood, Early Elementary, Elementary, Registration Required Seats Remaining: 15 Description Kids’ Eye Health Vision Event Thurs., Oct. 3 9:30 a.m. to noon, and 2 to 5 p.m. at the Dundee Library.... Back to School Notebooks 4:00pm - 6:00pm Registration Required Dundee Library Corner 68 Age Group: Teen Program Type: S.T.E.M./Maker Registration Required Seats Remaining: 1 Description Cut out colorful decals for your school notebooks using the Silhouette Cameo. One notebook will be provided, feel free to bring in your own if you want to decorate more. For grades 6-12. Please register. ... Manualidades en Familia (Bilingual Family Crafts) 6:00pm - 7:00pm Registration Required Manualidades en Familia (Bilingual Family Crafts) 6:00pm - 7:00pm Aug 6, 2019 Dundee Library Dundee Library Craft Room Age Group: Family Program Type: All Ages, En Español, Family, Registration Required Seats Remaining: 13 Solarize Chicagoland 7:00pm - 8:00pm Dundee Library Dundee Library Meeting Room Age Group: Adult Description Are you interested in going solar? Join us for this hour long information session. Learn the basics of solar, its financial implications for a household, and how the solar group buy program works. ... Microsoft Excel 2016 Part 3: Tables, Named Ranges and PivotTables (R) 7:00pm - 8:30pm Registration Required Microsoft Excel 2016 Part 3: Tables, Named Ranges and PivotTables (R) 7:00pm - 8:30pm Aug 6, 2019 Dundee Library Corner 68 Age Group: Adult Program Type: Computer Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 Description PivotTables allow you to easily summarize and analyze large sets of data. Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel required. Hands-on. ...	Summer Lunches 12:00pm - 1:00pm Summer Lunches 12:00pm - 1:00pm Aug 7, 2019 Dundee Library Dundee Library Meeting Room Age Group: Child, Family, Program Type: Family Description Returning this summer! The Dundee Library will host free summer lunches for all kids 18 years old and under. Visit the library from Monday through Friday from noon to 1 p.m.... Teen Hang Out 12:30pm - 2:30pm Dundee Library Corner 68 Age Group: Teen Description Take over Corner 68 during the summer! Use laptops, play videogames, get creative, and hang out with your friends. For grades 6-12. Drop-in. Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, June 3 through August 12, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.... Wacky Wednesday 12:30pm - 1:30pm Dundee Library* Dundee Library Craft Room Age Group: Child Program Type: Early Childhood, Early Elementary, Elementary, Family, Description For some extra summer fun, drop in on Monday Funday, Wacky Wednesday and Freaky Friday events at the Dundee Library. Each event will be different, so come on in to try something new, meet new people, tinker, craft, laugh and more at these drop-in... Anime Club 6:00pm - 8:00pm Dundee Library Corner 68 Age Group: Teen Description Come to Anime Club to hang out, watch k-pop music videos, make pixel art with perler beads, discuss your favorite anime and who you ship, play video games, and make buttons. For grades 6-12. Drop-in. ... 1,001 Books Before Kindergarten Graduation 6:00pm - 6:45pm Registration Required 1,001 Books Before Kindergarten Graduation 6:00pm - 6:45pm Aug 7, 2019 Dundee Library Dundee Library Meeting Room Age Group: Child Program Type: Early Childhood Registration Required Description A special graduation celebration for finishers of our 1,001 Books Before Kindergarten program. Please call 847-428-3661 or stop by the Youth Services desk to register. ...	Summer Lunches 12:00pm - 1:00pm Summer Lunches 12:00pm - 1:00pm Aug 8, 2019 Dundee Library Dundee Library Meeting Room Age Group: Child, Family, Program Type: Family Description Returning this summer! The Dundee Library will host free summer lunches for all kids 18 years old and under. Visit the library from Monday through Friday from noon to 1 p.m.... Oreo Challenge 7:00pm - 8:00pm Registration Required Oreo Challenge 7:00pm - 8:00pm Aug 8, 2019 Dundee Library Dundee Library Meeting Room Age Group: Adult, Child, Everyone, Family, Teen, Program Type: All Ages Registration Required Seats Remaining: 1 Description Can you correctly guess Oreo cookie flavors? Bring the whole family to taste and guess many different varieties of Oreos. The person who guesses the most flavors correctly wins a prize! ...	Baby Scientists 10:00am - 10:45am Registration Required Dundee Library Dundee Library Meeting Room Age Group: Child Program Type: Early Childhood, S.T.E.M./Maker, Registration Required Seats Remaining: 21 Description ... Summer Lunches 12:00pm - 1:00pm Summer Lunches 12:00pm - 1:00pm Aug 9, 2019 Dundee Library Dundee Library Meeting Room Age Group: Child, Family, Program Type: Family Description Returning this summer! The Dundee Library will host free summer lunches for all kids 18 years old and under. Visit the library from Monday through Friday from noon to 1 p.m.... Teen Hang Out 12:30pm - 2:30pm Dundee Library Corner 68 Age Group: Teen Description Take over Corner 68 during the summer! Use laptops, play videogames, get creative, and hang out with your friends. For grades 6-12. Drop-in. Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, June 3 through August 12, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.... Freaky Friday - CANCELLED 12:30pm - 1:30pm Dundee Library* Dundee Library Craft Room Age Group: Child Program Type: Early Childhood, Early Elementary, Elementary, Family, Description For some extra summer fun, drop in on Monday Funday, Wacky Wednesday and Freaky Friday events at the Dundee Library. Each event will be different, so come on in to try something new, meet new people, tinker, craft, laugh and more at these drop-in... Survivor: Monarch Stewardship 2:30pm - 4:30pm Registration Required Dundee Library Wahoo Woods Age Group: Teen Program Type: S.T.E.M./Maker Registration Required Seats Remaining: 13 Description Monarch Stewardship: Raising the Next Generation...	DIY School Planner 2:00pm - 4:00pm Registration Required Dundee Library Corner 68 Age Group: Teen Program Type: S.T.E.M./Maker Registration Required Seats Remaining: 5 Description Get organized! Do you love the look of bullet journaling, but want something a little simpler? Embellish and bind your own school planner. ...
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Read to a dog 2:00pm - 3:00pm Dundee Library Dundee Library Craft Room Age Group: Child Program Type: Early Elementary Description Practice reading with certified therapy dogs! This program is first come first served. Suggested grades K-5. ...	ABC Yoga 10:00am - 10:45am Registration Required Dundee Library Dundee Library Meeting Room Age Group: Child Program Type: Early Elementary Registration Required Seats Remaining: 15 Description Time to stretch those stretchies out! Learn some basic yoga poses to start your day off right. Bring your own yoga mat and wear comfy clothes.... Summer Lunches 12:00pm - 1:00pm Summer Lunches 12:00pm - 1:00pm Aug 12, 2019 Dundee Library Dundee Library Meeting Room Age Group: Child, Family, Program Type: Family Description Returning this summer! The Dundee Library will host free summer lunches for all kids 18 years old and under. Visit the library from Monday through Friday from noon to 1 p.m.... Teen Hang Out 12:30pm - 2:30pm Dundee Library Corner 68 Age Group: Teen Description Take over Corner 68 during the summer! Use laptops, play videogames, get creative, and hang out with your friends. For grades 6-12. Drop-in. Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, June 3 through August 12, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.... Monday Funday 12:30pm - 1:30pm Dundee Library* Dundee Library Craft Room Age Group: Child Program Type: Early Childhood, Early Elementary, Elementary, Family, Description For some extra summer fun, drop in on Monday Funday, Wacky Wednesday and Freaky Friday events at the Dundee Library. Each event will be different, so come on in to try something new, meet new people, tinker, craft, laugh and more at these drop-in...	Microsoft Excel 2016 Part 4: Formulas (R) 6:30pm - 8:30pm Registration Required Microsoft Excel 2016 Part 4: Formulas (R) 6:30pm - 8:30pm Aug 13, 2019 Dundee Library Corner 68 Age Group: Adult Program Type: Computer Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 Description Learn how to use formulas in Excel. Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel required. Hands-on. ... Loteria 7:00pm - 8:00pm Registration Required Dundee Library Dundee Library Meeting Room Age Group: Child Program Type: En Español, Family, Registration Required Seats Remaining: 1 Description It's like bingo, but with pictures instead of numbers! We have great prizes!...	Conversation Club 10:00am - 11:30am Dundee Library Corner 68 Age Group: Adult Description Practice and better your fluency in English in an informal group setting with a tutor from Literacy Connection, any level of English speaking is welcome....	Storytime at Jerri Hoffmann 10:00am - 10:30am Off Site Age Group: Child Program Type: Storytime Storytime at Jerri Hoffmann 10:45am - 11:15am Off Site Age Group: Child Program Type: Early Childhood, Storytime, Real Life Heroes Story Time: Police! 4:00pm - 4:45pm Registration Required Dundee Library Dundee Library Meeting Room Age Group: Child Program Type: Early Childhood, Storytime, Registration Required Seats Remaining: 23 Description Celebrate a real-life superhero at this story time with a special guest. Ages 2-6 with caregiver. In this session, we will be meeting a community police officer! ... Game Night 6:00pm - 8:30pm Registration Required Game Night 6:00pm - 8:30pm Aug 15, 2019 Dundee Library Corner 68 Age Group: Adult, Teen, Registration Required Seats Remaining: 17 Description Hang out and game with your friends in Corner 68. Use our games, or bring your own. We have a small selection of table top games, 12 laptops and several console systems including a Nintendo Switch, WiiU, PS3, and Xbox 360....	Little Artists: Tie Dye Art 10:00am - 10:30am Registration Required Dundee Library Dundee Library Meeting Room Age Group: Child Program Type: Early Childhood Registration Required Seats Remaining: 2 Description We’ll listen to a story and have a blast at this open-ended art-making session. Dress for a mess! Ages 1-3 with a caregiver. ... Bubble Painting 4:00pm - 4:30pm Registration Required Dundee Library Dundee Library Meeting Room Age Group: Child Program Type: Early Elementary Registration Required Seats Remaining: 3 Description Create unusual paintings as this combines two things we all love, bubbles and paint. Grades K-3. ...	Special Needs Family Resource Fair 11:00am - 1:00pm Special Needs Family Resource Fair 11:00am - 1:00pm Aug 17, 2019 Dundee Library Dundee Library Meeting Room Age Group: Child, Family, Program Type: Early Childhood, Early Elementary, Elementary, Family, Outreach, Description Families with children who have special needs are invited to this resource fair, presenting local organizations and what they offer to the community. ...
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Both Sides Now: Women in Music 2:00pm - 3:00pm Registration Required Both Sides Now: Women in Music 2:00pm - 3:00pm Aug 18, 2019 Dundee Library Dundee Library Meeting Room Age Group: Adult, Everyone, Program Type: All Ages Registration Required Description Pat Gaughan and her fellow musicians travel through time with lecture and musical performance on the history of women in the music industry. ... El Internet y Su Privacidad 2:30pm - 4:30pm Registration Required Dundee Library Corner 68 Age Group: Adult Program Type: Computer, En Español, Registration Required Seats Remaining: 11 Description Aprenda como configurar los ajustes de su navegador para máxima seguridad. ...	Toddler Touch and Play 10:00am - 10:45am Dundee Library Dundee Library Meeting Room Age Group: Child Program Type: Early Childhood Description Explore sensory activities together. Don't dress your best-- we may make a mess! Ages 1-3 with caregiver. ... Foodie Kids 4:00pm - 4:30pm Registration Required Dundee Library Dundee Library Craft Room Age Group: Child Program Type: Early Elementary Registration Required Seats Remaining: 1 Description Calling all curious chefs! join us in creating a snack in this fun, summer-inspired session. Grades K-3. ...	Stuffed Animal Sleepover Story Time 6:00pm - 6:30pm Registration Required Dundee Library Dundee Library Craft Room Age Group: Child Program Type: Early Childhood, Early Elementary, Storytime, Registration Required Seats Remaining: 4 Description Bring your favorite stuffed animal to a special pajama storytime and leave them at the library overnight for a sleepover. Pick up your animal and a photo of their library adventure on Thursday, August 22nd. Ages 3-7 ... Microsoft Excel 2016 Part 5: Advanced Functions (R) 6:30pm - 8:30pm Registration Required Microsoft Excel 2016 Part 5: Advanced Functions (R) 6:30pm - 8:30pm Aug 20, 2019 Dundee Library Corner 68 Age Group: Adult Program Type: Computer Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 Description Expand on the knowledge of formulas gained in Part 4. Learn about H-lookup, Index, and Match, among other functions. Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel required. Hands-on. ... Friends of the Library Meeting 7:00pm - 8:00pm Dundee Library Age Group: Adult Program Type: Friends	Storytime @ Panera 2:30pm - 3:00pm Storytime @ Panera 2:30pm - 3:00pm Aug 21, 2019 Off Site Age Group: Child, Family, Program Type: Outreach, Storytime, Description Join us for Story Time at the Carpentersville Panera! Children of all ages are welcome to come in and enjoy a story, music and a complimentary Petite Chocolate Chipper Cookie and milk. No registration required. ... Sewing & Fiber Arts Studio 5:30pm - 8:30pm Registration Required Sewing & Fiber Arts Studio 5:30pm - 8:30pm Aug 21, 2019 Dundee Library Corner 68 Age Group: Adult, Teen, Program Type: S.T.E.M./Maker Registration Required Seats Remaining: 18 Description Explore sewing and fiber arts through this three hour open studio in our new learning space, Corner 68. Use our materials to start something new or bring your own project to work on .... Shazam (PG-13) 6:00pm - 8:00pm Shazam (PG-13) 6:00pm - 8:00pm Aug 21, 2019 Dundee Library Dundee Library Meeting Room Age Group: Adult, Teen, Program Type: Movie Description Billy Batson is a streetwise 14-year-old who can magically transform into the adult superhero Shazam simply by shouting out one word. His newfound powers soon get put to the test when he squares off against the evil Dr. Thaddeus Sivana....	Little Artists: Tie Dye Art @ Randall Oaks 10:00am - 10:30am Registration Required Little Artists: Tie Dye Art @ Randall Oaks 10:00am - 10:30am Aug 22, 2019 Randall Oaks Library Age Group: Child Program Type: Early Childhood Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 Description We’ll listen to a story and have a blast at this open-ended art-making session. Dress for a mess! Ages 1-3 with a caregiver. ... Make Your Own: Simple Herb Wreath 7:00pm - 8:30pm Registration Required Dundee Library Dundee Library Meeting Room Age Group: Adult Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 Description Use everyday herbs to create a simple and fragrant wreath. Materials will be provided. ...	Music and Movement 10:00am - 10:30am Registration Required Dundee Library Dundee Library Meeting Room Age Group: Child Program Type: Early Childhood Registration Required Seats Remaining: 13 Description Let's shake it, babies! Join us for a fun music program where we will sing interactive songs, explore instruments, and more. Ages 0-2 + caregiver. ... Candy Camp 4:00pm - 4:30pm Registration Required Dundee Library Dundee Library Craft Room Age Group: Child Program Type: Elementary Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 Description Design, mold and decorate a special yummy treat. Grades 3-6. ...
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Read to a dog 2:00pm - 3:00pm Dundee Library Dundee Library Craft Room Age Group: Child Program Type: Early Elementary Description Practice reading with certified therapy dogs! This program is first come first served. Suggested grades K-5. ...	CANCELLED: Teen Book Club 6:30pm - 8:00pm Registration Required Dundee Library Corner 68 Age Group: Teen Program Type: Book Clubs Registration Required Seats Remaining: 15 Description A new book club for grades 6-12, meeting the last Monday of each month from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Enjoy snacks and discussion and learn about similar books and music that fits the theme of each title....		Conversation Club 10:00am - 11:30am Dundee Library Corner 68 Age Group: Adult Description Practice and better your fluency in English in an informal group setting with a tutor from Literacy Connection, any level of English speaking is welcome.... Dundee Library Book Club 1:30pm - 3:00pm Dundee Library Corner 68 Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Clubs Description We will be reading Kitchens of the Great Midwest by J. Ryan Stradal.... Dundee Library Book Club 7:00pm - 8:30pm Dundee Library Corner 68 Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Clubs Description We will be reading Kitchens of the Great Midwest by J. Ryan Stradal....	DIY Locker and Desk Decor 5:00pm - 5:30pm Registration Required Dundee Library Dundee Library Craft Room Age Group: Child Program Type: Elementary Registration Required Seats Remaining: 9 Description Create decorations to glam up your locker or desk. Grades 3-6. ... Family Caregiver Series-CANCELLED 7:00pm - 8:30pm Registration Required Dundee Library Dundee Library Meeting Room Age Group: Adult Registration Required Seats Remaining: 37 Description Throughout the caregiving journey, the role of family caregiver evolves and so should the services and support they receive.... Grupo de Lectores del Valle de Fox 7:00pm - 8:30pm Dundee Library Corner 68	Snack and Chat with My Little Pony 10:00am - 10:45am Registration Required Randall Oaks Library Age Group: Child Program Type: Early Childhood Registration Required Seats Remaining: 6 Description Enjoy a morning with your favorite book characters, do a craft and have a yummy snack. Ages 3-6 with a caregiver. ...	Dumbo (PG) 2:00pm - 4:00pm Dumbo (PG) 2:00pm - 4:00pm Aug 31, 2019 Dundee Library Dundee Library Meeting Room Age Group: Adult, Teen, Program Type: Movie Description Struggling circus owner Max Medici enlists a former star and his two children to care for Dumbo, a baby elephant born with oversized ears....