Gail Borden Public Library
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Tuesday June 11 10:00am - 1:00pm CDT
Congressional Mobile Office Hours
Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthiâs staff will be available to discuss and assist with federal issues you and your family are facing.
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Tuesday June 11 10:00am - 10:30am CDT
Preschool Dance Party
Join us for an active program of music, stories, and rhymes! Best for ages 2-6 with an adult caregiver. Drop-in program! No registration required.
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Tuesday June 11 10:30am - 12:00pm CDT
Smartphone Basics for Seniors
Learn basic phone operations: adding and removing apps, increase text size, battery care, what to do with that pesky "low memory" message, and much more. This class is best suited for new users.
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Tuesday June 11 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Serie de verano para adultos mayores
Ven a la biblioteca para disfrutar de un verano lleno de actividades y diversión. Por favor, regÃstrese. En asociación con Oak Street Health.
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Tuesday June 11 2:00pm - 3:30pm CDT
K-Pop Afternoon for Grades 6-12
Are you a fan of BTS, Blackpink, Stray Kids, or other K-pop groups? Come enjoy your favorite K-pop songs while you make buttons, shrink-plastic charms, and other crafts.
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Tuesday June 11 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Ice Cream and Books
Come talk about what you are currently reading. Ice cream will be provided. For teens entering grades 9-12.
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Tuesday June 11 6:00pm - 6:30pm CDT
Summer Story Mix for Birth-6
Join us for an interactive storytime! Best for kids birth-6 with an adult caregiver. All ages are welcome. Drop-in!
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Tuesday June 11 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Volunteens for Grades 6-8
Help out your library and your community by working together on volunteer projects. Grades 6-8. Registration required for each date. One Volunteens Application required for the 2023-2024 school year.
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Tuesday June 11 6:30pm - 7:30pm CDT
Grupo de Conversación en Inglés en lÃnea o en la Biblioteca
Participantes de nivel intermedio, practican conversaciones en inglés, adquieren confianza y mejoran su pronunciación. El grupo es liderado por un tutor de Literacy Connection.Favor registrarse
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Tuesday June 11 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Library Board Meeting
Monthly meeting of the Library Board which is generally held on the second Tuesday of the month.
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Wednesday June 12 10:00am - 10:30am CDT
Tiny Tales
Enjoy an interactive storytime with your child that includes books, songs, music, and movement. For ages birth - age 2 with an adult caregiver. Drop-in program! No registration required.
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Wednesday June 12 10:30am - 12:00pm CDT
Play on the Patio
Babies, toddlers, and preschoolers can join us outside on the ELC Patio for fun activities! This is a drop-in program. No registration required!
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Wednesday June 12 10:30am - 12:00pm CDT
Computers 101: Managing Your PC
Learn basics like how to start your computer, create, save and modify files or folders, and keep your documents organized.
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Wednesday June 12 1:00pm - 1:30pm CDT
Writing Club: Rainbow Books
Let's write and illustrate our own RAINBOW books! Grades K-8. Registration required.
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Wednesday June 12 5:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Studio 270 Volunteer Corps
Help out the library with various projects. Meet in Studio 270. Registration Required.
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Wednesday June 12 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Skincare regimen for 20s and 30s
Learn how to take care of your skin in your 20s and 30s and establish a skincare regimen.
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Wednesday June 12 6:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Open Mic Night
Share your talent at Studio 270s Open Mic Night. We are looking for musicians, poets, comedians, story tellers and more to perform. For teens in grades 9-12.
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Wednesday June 12 7:00pm - 8:30pm CDT
Walking Book Club
The Walking Book Club meets weekly on Wednesday evenings at 7:00 pm to walk, followed by the book discussion at 7:45 pm. Interested? Contact Andrea at [email protected].
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Wednesday June 12 7:00pm - 8:30pm CDT
MS Excel Series
In this series, learn how to use Microsoft Excel to manipulate, format, and organize numbers and other types of data. Sponsored by Comcast Internet Essentials.
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Thursday June 13 9:30am - 11:30am CDT
Device Advice
Get help with common tech issues like Microsoft Office, using a tablet, hotspots, syncing email with your phone, downloading content, and more. Drop in for personalized assistance at your library.
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Thursday June 13 9:30am - 11:30am CDT
Elgin Genealogical Society Research Assistance
Receive one-on-one genealogy assistance from Elgin Genealogical Society volunteers.
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Thursday June 13 10:00am - 10:30am CDT
Summer Story Mix for Birth-6
Join us for an interactive storytime! Best for kids birth-6 with an adult caregiver. All ages are welcome. Drop-in!
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Thursday June 13 10:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Piano Performance
Piano performance in the lobby by volunteer community members.
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Thursday June 13 1:30pm - 3:30pm CDT
Elgin Men's Shed
A Men's Shed is a place geared toward older men to gather, make new friendships while working on projects, learning new skills and hobbies, and giving back to the community. All are welcome.
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Thursday June 13 6:00pm - 6:30pm CDT
Tiny Tales
Enjoy an interactive storytime with your child that includes books, songs, music, and movement. For ages birth - age 2 with an adult caregiver. Drop-in program! No registration required.
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Thursday June 13 6:30pm - 7:15pm CDT
Programa en español para la familia/Spanish Family Program
¡Este programa en español variará, desde cuentos hasta manualidades y más! Perfecto para familias con niños de 3 años en adelante.
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Thursday June 13 7:00pm - 8:30pm CDT
MS Word Series
In this series, learn the fundamentals of Microsoft Word to create, format, edit and design. Sponsored by Comcast Internet Essentials.
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Friday June 14 9:00am - 6:00pm CDT
Foundation Pop-Up Book Sale
Stop by and stock up on your summer reading selections. All proceeds benefit the Gail Borden Library Foundation.
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Friday June 14 11:00am - 11:45am CDT
Curious Kids Club Drop-In
Bring your curiosity and join us for a different theme or activity each week as we explore. This is a Drop-In Program. No Registration Required.
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Friday June 14 2:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Afternoon Movie Flicks
M3GAN is robotic AI doll who becomes obsessed with her owner, leading to terrifying consequences. Snack on some treats too!
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Friday June 14 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Drop In and DRAW with Ms. Carrie
Do you love to draw? Ms. Carrie does. DROP IN for a drawing workshop where you'll learn to draw a few items & then have time to color & share your creations. Each session will have a unique theme.
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Saturday June 15 9:00am - 6:00pm CDT
Foundation Pop-Up Book Sale
Stop by and stock up on your summer reading selections. All proceeds benefit the Gail Borden Library Foundation.
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Saturday June 15 10:00am - 10:30am CDT
Welcome Baby!
Join us for this information session designed for families with babies up to age one. Learn about programs and resources to support your baby's early literacy development.
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Saturday June 15 10:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Community Sewing Circle
Join us in this welcoming space for sewers of all skill levels to learn, create, and connect. Please bring your own project and equipment, as materials will not be provided. Please Register
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Saturday June 15 11:00am - 11:30am CDT
Rainbow Family Storytime
Join us for a storytime celebrating Pride Month! We'll read LGBTQ+ themed stories, make a rainbow craft, and embark on a pride parade around the library! Registration required.
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Saturday June 15 11:00am - 2:00pm CDT
Información sobre CiudadanÃa y Renovación de DACA en español
Conozca más sobre los servicios de ciudadanÃa y renovación de DACA que ofrecemos. No necesita registrarse. En asociación con YWCA Elgin. Becas están disponibles para aquellos que califiquen.
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Saturday June 15 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Volunteens for Grades 6-8
Help out your library and your community by working together on volunteer projects. Grades 6-8. Registration required for each date. One Volunteens Application required for the 2023-2024 school year.
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Saturday June 15 1:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Tu Voto, Tu Voz- Cómo votar y la importancia del voto
Ven y participa en la serie de talleres comunitarios sobre cómo votar y la importancia del voto.
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Sunday June 16 12:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Foundation Pop-Up Book Sale
Stop by and stock up on your summer reading selections. All proceeds benefit the Gail Borden Library Foundation.
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Sunday June 16 12:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Summer Family Art Show: Guess Who? Peg Dolls on Display!
Will you create a famous person, book character or a favorite animal? Create a "peg doll" with your family and display it in our summer art show for a chance to win a prize. Registration required.
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Monday June 17 10:00am - 10:30am CDT
Summer Story Mix for Birth-6
Join us for an interactive storytime! Best for kids birth-6 with an adult caregiver. All ages are welcome. Drop-in!
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Monday June 17 11:15am - 11:45am CDT
Bookmobile Stop: Boathouse Park
Join us at our Summer stops
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Monday June 17 2:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Sew What
Sew your own DIY bags, pillows, and more! We will be sewing a different item each Monday in June. Registration Required
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Monday June 17 5:30pm - 7:00pm CDT
Evening Chess Club
Chess players of all skill levels are welcome to join us for a game or two.
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Monday June 17 7:00pm - 8:30pm CDT
Contemporary Book Group
This group meets monthly to discuss current literary selections. Meetings are held the third Monday of each month.
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Monday June 17 7:00pm - 8:30pm CDT
MS Excel Series
In this series, learn how to use Microsoft Excel to manipulate, format, and organize numbers and other types of data. Sponsored by Comcast Internet Essentials.
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Tuesday June 18 1:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Career Coach in the Library
Drop in for a consultation with a Career Coach from workNet Batavia! Service available in Spanish. No registration required. Entrenamiento de carrera disponible en español. No hay registro.
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Tuesday June 18 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
The Music Salon
Music appreciation with acclaimed Composer and Music Researcher Jim Kendros. Enjoy dynamic, enjoyable and highly informative presentations on some of the great composers and their music.Register
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Tuesday June 18 2:00pm - 3:30pm CDT
Shrink Plastic Art for Grades 6-8
Beginners will learn how to make charms and keychains featuring their favorite characters. Experienced crafters will tackle larger and fancier projects, including 3D figures!
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Tuesday June 18 3:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Audio Lab
June 18: Beat Lab: Learn how to make your own beats using Logic Pro.June 26: BeatStars: Learn how to sell your own beats.
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Tuesday June 18 6:00pm - 6:30pm CDT
Summer Story Mix for Birth-6
Join us for an interactive storytime! Best for kids birth-6 with an adult caregiver. All ages are welcome. Drop-in!
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Tuesday June 18 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Volunteens for Grades 6-8
Help out your library and your community by working together on volunteer projects. Grades 6-8. Registration required for each date. One Volunteens Application required for the 2023-2024 school year.
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Tuesday June 18 6:30pm - 7:30pm CDT
Grupo de Conversación en Inglés en lÃnea o en la Biblioteca
Participantes de nivel intermedio, practican conversaciones en inglés, adquieren confianza y mejoran su pronunciación. El grupo es liderado por un tutor de Literacy Connection.Favor registrarse
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Tuesday June 18 7:00pm - 8:30pm CDT
Google Tools: Slides
Learn how to create a presentation, format text, and add graphics using Google Slides.
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Wednesday June 19 10:00am - 10:30am CDT
Tiny Tales
Enjoy an interactive storytime with your child that includes books, songs, music, and movement. For ages birth - age 2 with an adult caregiver. Drop-in program! No registration required.
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Wednesday June 19 10:30am - 12:00pm CDT
Play on the Patio
Babies, toddlers, and preschoolers can join us outside on the ELC Patio for fun activities! This is a drop-in program. No registration required!
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Wednesday June 19 10:30am - 12:00pm CDT
Computers 101: Internet Basics
Learn basic internet terminology, how to navigate a browser, locate a website, identify common domains, and stay safe while searching the internet.
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Wednesday June 19 12:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Elgin Genealogical Society Research Assistance
Receive one-on-one genealogy assistance from Elgin Genealogical Society volunteers.
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Wednesday June 19 1:00pm - 1:30pm CDT
Writing Club: Mini Books
Let's write and illustrate our own itty bitty mini books! Grades K-8. Registration required.
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Wednesday June 19 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
Coding with Scratch Series: Grades 3-5
Calling all coders! Join us as we learn the ins and outs of coding using Scratch and program fun projects. For grades 3 - 5
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Wednesday June 19 2:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Wednesday Crafternoons
DIY crafts for teens in grades 9-12.
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Wednesday June 19 3:30pm - 5:00pm CDT
Coding with Scratch Series: Grades 6-8
Calling all coders! Join us as we learn the ins and outs of coding using Scratch and program fun projects. For grades 6- 8
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Wednesday June 19 4:00pm - 4:30pm CDT
Bookmobile Stop: Westridge
Valley View Park. Westridge Blvd & Cedarfield Dr, Bartlett
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Wednesday June 19 5:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Studio 270 Volunteer Corps
Help out the library with various projects. Meet in Studio 270. Registration Required.
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Wednesday June 19 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Loteria para Gen Z y Millennials
¡Juega el tradicional juego Mexicano de la LoterÃa y disfruta de refrigerios ligeros.
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Wednesday June 19 7:00pm - 8:30pm CDT
Walking Book Club
The Walking Book Club meets weekly on Wednesday evenings at 7:00 pm to walk, followed by the book discussion at 7:45 pm. Interested? Contact Andrea at [email protected].
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Wednesday June 19 7:00pm - 8:30pm CDT
Google Sites Series
Learn how Google Sites allows users to create, design and add function to your own website in this two-part series. Sponsored by Comcast Internet Essentials.
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Thursday June 20 10:00am - 10:30am CDT
Summer Story Mix for Birth-6
Join us for an interactive storytime! Best for kids birth-6 with an adult caregiver. All ages are welcome. Drop-in!
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Thursday June 20 10:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Piano Performance
Piano performance in the lobby by volunteer community members.
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Thursday June 20 11:00am - 11:45am CDT
Summer Art Explorers: Zen Doodles!
Join Ms. Carrie to explore unique art this summer. We'll learn about an artist or medium, but we'll spend most of our time MAKING ART! This session, we'll ZEN doodle with markers & our imaginations.
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Thursday June 20 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
Coding with Scratch Series: Grades 3-5
Calling all coders! Join us as we learn the ins and outs of coding using Scratch and program fun projects. For grades 3 - 5
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Thursday June 20 3:30pm - 5:00pm CDT
Coding with Scratch Series: Grades 6-8
Calling all coders! Join us as we learn the ins and outs of coding using Scratch and program fun projects. For grades 6- 8
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Thursday June 20 4:00pm - 4:45pm CDT
Summer Art Explorers: Zen Doodles!
Join Ms. Carrie to explore unique art this summer. We'll learn about an artist or medium, but we'll spend most of our time MAKING ART! This session, we'll ZEN doodle with markers & our imaginations.
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Thursday June 20 6:00pm - 6:30pm CDT
Tiny Tales
Enjoy an interactive storytime with your child that includes books, songs, music, and movement. For ages birth - age 2 with an adult caregiver. Drop-in program! No registration required.
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Thursday June 20 6:30pm - 7:30pm CDT
Grupo de Conversación para la CiudadanÃa en la Biblioteca
Usando material de USCIS que incluye preguntas de educación cÃvica, el formulario de solicitud y otros requisitos para la entrevista de ciudadanÃa.
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Thursday June 20 6:30pm - 7:15pm CDT
Programa en español para la familia/Spanish Family Program
¡Este programa en español variará, desde cuentos hasta manualidades y más! Perfecto para familias con niños de 3 años en adelante.
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Thursday June 20 7:00pm - 8:30pm CDT
MS Word Series
In this series, learn the fundamentals of Microsoft Word to create, format, edit and design. Sponsored by Comcast Internet Essentials.
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Thursday June 20 7:00pm - 8:30pm CDT
Elgin Genealogical Society
Semi-monthly meeting of the Elgin Genealogical Society.
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Friday June 21 11:00am - 11:45am CDT
Curious Kids Club Drop-In
Bring your curiosity and join us for a different theme or activity each week as we explore. This is a Drop-In Program. No Registration Required.