Gail Borden Public Library
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Friday March 29 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Farm BINGO!
Join us for some family barnyard fun as we play farm BINGO! Drop-in Program. No registration required.
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Friday March 29 2:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
Rainbow Family Storytime: Transgender Day of Visibility
Join us for a storytime celebrating Transgender Day of Visibility! We'll read LGBTQ+ inclusive stories, make art, sing, and dance! All ages welcome. Registration required.
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Saturday March 30 9:00am - 1:00pm CDT
Free Tax Preparation
Free tax preparation for individuals and families who qualify for the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. This service is by appointment. Call 877- 220-7627 to make an appointment.
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Saturday March 30 10:30am - 11:30am CDT
Lao Connection
Join us for an opportunity to reconnect, share and learn some fun positive life experiences from one another. Program will be conducted in Lao & English. Facilitated by Douangchay Hedstrom
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Sunday March 31 All Day
LIBRARY CLOSED for the Easter Holiday
All library locations are closed for the Holiday.
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Monday April 1 10:00am - 10:30am CDT
Solar Eclipse Storytime
Get excited for the upcoming solar eclipse with an interactive storytime! For ages 2-6 with a caregiver. Drop in!
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Monday April 1 2:00pm - 2:45pm CDT
Family STEAM: Total Solar Eclipse!
We will be experiencing a total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8th. Join us to learn more about this spectacular celestial event and do some fun, eclipse related activities. Registration required.
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Monday April 1 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
DIY Magnetic Poetry
Create your own art with poetry.
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Monday April 1 5:30pm - 7:00pm CDT
Evening Chess Club
Chess players of all skill levels come join us for a game or two.
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Monday April 1 6:30pm - 8:30pm CDT
Poetry Writers Workshop
Share your love of poetry! Poets share their work in a supportive environment facilitated by Elgin Poet Laureate Emeritus Gareth Mann. Please register.
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Tuesday April 2 9:30am - 11:00am CDT
Elgin Genealogical Society
Semi-monthly meeting of the Elgin Genealogical Society.
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Tuesday April 2 10:00am - 10:30am CDT
Preschool ArtSpark
Join us for a storytime and art program for ages 3-6. Participants will be invited to explore a variety of art materials and focus on the process of creating art rather than the final result.
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Tuesday April 2 11:30am - 1:30pm CDT
Elgin Genealogical Society Research Assistance
Receive one-on-one genealogy assistance from Elgin Genealogical Society volunteers.
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Tuesday April 2 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 April 2 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Studio 270 Volunteer Corps
Are you a high schooler looking to making a difference in the library community? Join TAB to provide feedback about library services for teens, brainstorm ideas, and organize events.
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Tuesday April 2 5:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Clases de CiudadanÃa en español
Esta serie cubrirá las preguntas cÃvicas en preparación para el examen de ciudadanÃa. Para obtener más información, comunÃquese con Maria Vega de YWCA 773-600-2544. Presentado en español.
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Tuesday April 2 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 April 2 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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Wednesday April 3 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
Elgin Symphony Orchestra Listeners Club
Interactive lecture/discussion series which meets during the week of the ESO's Classics Masterworks series and will broaden your understanding of the music to be performed that week. Please register
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Wednesday April 3 2:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
Homeschool Writing Club: Poetry Party
In celebration of poetry month, let's write and share poems! Grades K-8. Registration required.
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Wednesday April 3 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
Crea tus propias pegatinas
Aprende a hacer tus propias pegatinas con tu nombre con el Silhouette cameo. Se proporcionará material. Por favor regÃstrese.
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Wednesday April 3 4:00pm - 4:30pm CDT
Writing Club: Poetry Party
In celebration of poetry month, let's write and share poems! Grades K-8. Registration required.
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Wednesday April 3 4:00pm - 6:00pm CDT
Studio 270 Volunteer Corps
Help out the library with various projects. Meet in Studio 270. Registration Required.
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Wednesday April 3 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Studio 270 Digital Media Lab Workshops
Come learn various skills in our digital media lab. March 6 - Intro to DJingMarch 18 - Greenscreen ShootoutApril 3 - Songwriters AnonymousApril 16 - Canva Crash Course For teens in grades 9-12.
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Wednesday April 3 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Go Bilingual en la Biblioteca
Aprende en la biblioteca. Participa con otras personas que hablan español o inglés como primer idioma. Learn at the Library with native English and Spanish speakers.
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Wednesday April 3 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.
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Wednesday April 3 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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Wednesday April 3 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Celebrate National Garden Month
April is National Garden Month! Learn about gardening for the times ahead. We'll focus on becoming part of a gardening movement that heals the land while providing for the other beings who share it.
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Thursday April 4 10:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Piano Performance
Piano performance in the lobby by volunteer community members.
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Thursday April 4 4:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Free Tax Preparation
Free tax preparation for individuals and families who qualify for the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. This service is by appointment. Call 877-220-7627 to make an appointment.
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Thursday April 4 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Teen Writers Club
Join other teen writers to share what you're writing and help you through the creative writing process.
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Thursday April 4 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 April 4 6:30pm - 7:30pm CDT
Making the Most of Social Security
Program beneficial to pre-retirees wondering the right time to begin collecting Social Security. Stacy Bromann, of The Dala Group, will provide details on advantageous filing strategies available.
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Thursday April 4 7:00pm - 8:30pm CDT
Writers on the Fox
This writer's peer group will inspire and motivate you using prompts and exercises for creative writing. Writers of all genres are welcome to participate. Please Register.
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Saturday April 6 10:00am - 11:30am CDT
CyberSecurity
The threats of cybersecurity attacks grow every day. With this class, business owners and individuals will learn to identify attacks and how to protect themselves. Please Register
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Saturday April 6 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 April 6 1:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Clases de computación en español
Esta serie es para principiantes, para aprender destrezas básicas. No hay costo ni hay que tener tarjeta de la biblioteca. Al registrarte para la primera clase quedarás inscrito en todas las sesiones.
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Saturday April 6 2:00pm - 2:15pm CDT
Read to Rover for K-8 (In Person)
Practice your reading skills by cuddling up with a good book and reading aloud to a fully trained and certified therapy dog. Registration required. K through 8. One 15-minute timeslot per reader.
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Saturday April 6 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Celebrate Eid!
Families are invited to learn about the Muslim holiday Eid al-Fitr through stories, crafts, and more. This is a drop-in program - no registration is required.
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Saturday April 6 2:15pm - 2:30pm CDT
Read to Rover for K-8 (In Person)
Practice your reading skills by cuddling up with a good book and reading aloud to a fully trained and certified therapy dog. Registration required. K through 8. One 15-minute timeslot per reader.
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Saturday April 6 2:30pm - 2:45pm CDT
Read to Rover for K-8 (In Person)
Practice your reading skills by cuddling up with a good book and reading aloud to a fully trained and certified therapy dog. Registration required. K through 8. One 15-minute timeslot per reader.
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Saturday April 6 2:45pm - 3:00pm CDT
Read to Rover for K-8 (In Person)
Practice your reading skills by cuddling up with a good book and reading aloud to a fully trained and certified therapy dog. Registration required. K through 8. One 15-minute timeslot per reader.
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Saturday April 6 3:00pm - 3:15pm CDT
Read to Rover for K-8 (In Person)
Practice your reading skills by cuddling up with a good book and reading aloud to a fully trained and certified therapy dog. Registration required. K through 8. One 15-minute timeslot per reader.
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Saturday April 6 3:15pm - 3:30pm CDT
Read to Rover for K-8 (In Person)
Practice your reading skills by cuddling up with a good book and reading aloud to a fully trained and certified therapy dog. Registration required. K through 8. One 15-minute timeslot per reader.
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Monday April 8 9:15am - 9:35am CDT
Terrific Twos - For age two
Especially for two year-olds, this storytime will include songs, stories, and fingerplays. Please register.
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Monday April 8 9:45am - 10:05am CDT
Terrific Twos - For age two
Especially for two year-olds, this storytime will include songs, stories, and fingerplays. Please register.
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Monday April 8 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Elgin Genealogical Society Writers' Group
A special interest group that encourages and assists with writing family stories and histories. Participants share their stories for help with ideas, clarification, and resources.
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Monday April 8 10:30am - 11:00am CDT
Preschool Storytime - For ages 3-6
Calling all preschoolers! This storytime features stories, songs, and rhymes for ages 3-6.
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Monday April 8 11:00am - 1:00pm CDT
Café para Padres- en español- Parents Cafe- In Spanish
Son reuniones donde las personas hablan, participan activamente y escuchan sobre temas como los desafÃos y las victorias de criar a una familia, a través de la autorreflexión y el aprendizaje.
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Monday April 8 11:45am - 1:15pm CDT
Armchair Generals
Monthly Civil War discussion group. Meets 2nd week of the month. No registration.
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Monday April 8 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
Spanish Café / Conversation Group
Dive in to learn Spanish! Intermediate level participants will practice conversations in Spanish by doing activities in the library or visiting places in the community.
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Monday April 8 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Music Monday with Elgin Symphony Youth Orchestras
Join the Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestras and Elgin Partnership for Early Learning for an engaging experience of shaking, dancing, and playing instruments. For ages birth-8 with a caregiver.
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Monday April 8 6:15pm - 6:45pm CDT
Wonderful Ones
This fun storytime will include short stories, fingerplays, rhymes, and music movement activities with a parent or caregiver. For ages 12-23 months.
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Monday April 8 6:30pm - 8:00pm CDT
Crochet Club
Get hooked on crocheting! Bring a project to work on. All skill levels welcome.Please Register