Current Printed Newsletter
The library district's quarterly newsletter is mailed to 27,000 households in East Dundee, West Dundee, Carpentersville, Gilberts, Sleepy Hollow, and parts of Algonquin, Barrington Hills, and Elgin.
The 70,000 residents of the district save and reference the newsletter as a seasonal guide for free library programs for all ages, from babies to seniors. Please contact us for further information.
Upcoming Events
Welcome to Fox Boxes! We’re excited to offer quarterly book boxes for kids ages 5–12. Each curated Fox Box includes:
· A handpicked library book chosen just for you.
· Fun goodies you get to keep.
How well can you predict the Academy Awards? Cast your ballot at our Oscars display for a chance to win a Movie Night Prize Bucket which includes 2 free tickets to Cinemark!
Welcome to Fox Boxes! We’re excited to offer quarterly book boxes for kids ages 5–12. Each curated Fox Box includes:
· A handpicked library book chosen just for you.
· Fun goodies you get to keep.
Love to build? Obsessed with LEGO? Join us at the library to build with other LEGO lovers! We’ll have a monthly challenge or build whatever you’d like.
Disclaimer(s)
We often take photographs during library events. These photos are for library use only and may be used for promotion in print, digital, and social media. Attending a library event provides expressed consent to take and utilize photographs of you/your family. If you prefer not to be photographed, please alert a staff member.
Drop in between 5 and 7 p.m. to duck-orate a yellow rubber duck and display it at the Randall Oaks Library. Ducks must be picked up by March 28 or they will be forfeited.
Disclaimer(s)
We often take photographs during library events. These photos are for library use only and may be used for promotion in print, digital, and social media. Attending a library event provides expressed consent to take and utilize photographs of you/your family. If you prefer not to be photographed, please alert a staff member.
Welcome friends! Join us for stories, songs, and other fun activities in English and Spanish. Come with your family and enjoy this bilingual storytime.
Disclaimer(s)
This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
In this four part series, learn how to slow down and observe nature changing by documenting it in an artistic nature journal. This spring focuses on blooming flowers using watercolor techniques. All materials provided.
Disclaimer(s)
The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.
We often take photographs during library events. These photos are for library use only and may be used for promotion in print, digital, and social media. Attending a library event provides expressed consent to take and utilize photographs of you/your family. If you prefer not to be photographed, please alert a staff member.
FREE English as a Second Language class for adults.
English as a Second Language skills, including digital literacy, are taught and practiced for Basic through Low Intermediate levels for Adults- all nationalities welcome!
Join us for a storytime designed for our youngest patrons! This lap-sit storytime will focus on singing, rhymes, and parent interaction to help develop early literacy skills.