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Adults<br />
For more adult programs, see<br />
the <strong>March</strong> Into Health insert!<br />
Home Buying and Selling<br />
Workshop<br />
South Elgin Branch Hoffer Room<br />
Sunday, <strong>March</strong> 10 • 2 – 4 pm<br />
Learn about the various steps in the home<br />
buying and selling process. Presenters will<br />
discuss their areas of expertise and be<br />
available for questions.<br />
Lawyer in the Library<br />
Main Library Grove Room<br />
Thursdays, 3/28, 4/25<br />
6 – 8 pm<br />
Volunteer attorneys will be available for<br />
15-minute meetings to assist you with legal<br />
coaching and questions, document review,<br />
referrals and e-filing court documents. Bring<br />
paperwork that relates to your legal matters. Partner:<br />
Kane County Law Library & Self Help Legal Center.<br />
Financial Recovery Tips<br />
Main Library Elgin Room<br />
Monday, <strong>April</strong> 1 • 6:30 – 8 pm<br />
Learn how to recover from a financial<br />
setback, rebuild your credit, decrease<br />
and prioritize expenses, develop a<br />
financial recovery plan and more.<br />
Presenter: Elgin State Bank. R<br />
Foundation<br />
Corner<br />
Pop-Up Fiction<br />
Book Sale<br />
Main Library Lobby<br />
Thursday, 3/21 – Saturday, 3/23<br />
Join us for a pop-up book sale<br />
including mystery, Sci-Fi, thrillers,<br />
romance and general fiction materials.<br />
Three days only!<br />
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Medicare 101<br />
Main Library Elgin Room<br />
Thursday, <strong>March</strong> 7 • 6:30 – 8 pm<br />
Hear an overview of Medicare and how it<br />
works, what it covers, additional options<br />
and more. Presenter: David Wylly of the Medicare<br />
Solutions Network. R<br />
AARP Smart Driver Class<br />
South Elgin Branch Hoffer Room<br />
4/6 • 10 am – 2 pm<br />
4/7 • Noon – 4 pm<br />
Drivers ages 55+ will refresh their driving<br />
skills and be eligible for a discount on auto<br />
insurance after completing this twoday<br />
class. Cost is $15 for AARP members, $20 for<br />
nonmembers. To register, call 847-429-4597.<br />
Senior Housing 101<br />
Main Library Elgin Room<br />
Tuesday, <strong>April</strong> 16 • 7 – 8:30 pm<br />
Great for seniors and their adult children.<br />
This informative presentation will focus on<br />
understanding the various types of available<br />
senior housing, funding, and factors to<br />
consider. Presenter: Rick Graffagna, owner of<br />
Senior Solutions.<br />
Genealogy<br />
Elgin Genealogical Society<br />
Main Library Meadows Community Rooms AB<br />
3/5 9:30 – 11:30 am<br />
Dropsy, Quinsy, or Consumption:<br />
What Did My Ancestor Have?<br />
Presenter Dr. Kimberly Nagy.<br />
3/21 7 – 8:30 pm<br />
Tools to Dig Deeper:<br />
Probate and Inquest Records<br />
Presenter: Grace DuMelle.<br />
4/2 9:30 – 11 am<br />
Why Am I Stuck? 10 Solutions to<br />
Common Genealogical Brick Walls<br />
Presenter: Marsha Peterson-Maass.<br />
4/18 7 – 8:30 pm<br />
Tackling Those Brick Walls<br />
Genealogy Writers Group<br />
Main Library Conference Room<br />
Thursdays, 3/14, 4/11 • 6:30 – 8 pm<br />
Learn from others with a similar interest in<br />
writing their families' history.<br />
Business<br />
& Career<br />
Job Search and Resume Help<br />
Main Library Computer Training Room<br />
Tuesdays • 1 – 4 pm<br />
Drop in for assistance with your resume,<br />
cover letter, online applications and more.<br />
Job Training Information<br />
Session<br />
Main Library Conference Room<br />
Wednesdays, 3/13, 3/27, 4/10, 4/24<br />
9:30 – 11 am<br />
Training grants are available to help you<br />
get a job! Learn about WIOA services and<br />
the application process.<br />
The programs above are in partnership<br />
with the Kane County Office of<br />
Community Reinvestment. For more<br />
information, call 630-844-8768.<br />
Career & Technical<br />
School Fair<br />
Main Library Lobby<br />
Wednesday, <strong>March</strong> 6 • 6 – 8 pm<br />
Are you graduating soon or thinking<br />
about a career change? Explore different<br />
high-demand trades and chat with<br />
representatives from area colleges,<br />
trade and technical schools like Elgin<br />
Community College, Tricoci University,<br />
Universal Technical Institute and more.<br />
Pathways to a Degree:<br />
How to Earn College Credit<br />
for Work & Life Experience<br />
Main Library Elgin Room<br />
Thursday, <strong>March</strong> 21 • 7 – 8:30 pm<br />
If you've ever wondered how it's possible<br />
to earn a degree or if you should go<br />
back to school, join in on this interactive<br />
conversation to learn how you can get on<br />
the path to earn your college degree.<br />
Discussion led by: College experts from Elgin<br />
Community College, National Louis University – Prior<br />
Learning Assessment and Judson University. R<br />
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