Gail Borden Public Library
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Thursday April 18 9:15am - 9:45am 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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Thursday April 18 9:45am - 10:15am CDT
Preschool Storytime
Calling all preschoolers! This storytime features stories, songs, and rhymes for ages 3-6.
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Thursday April 18 10:30am - 11:00am CDT
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 April 18 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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Thursday April 18 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 18 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
CÃrculo de Lectura en español- Book Circle in Spanish
Cada mes leemos una lectura hispanoamericana corta del libro "Abriendo puertas: Ampliando perspectivas." Hay copias del libro en la biblioteca. En español.
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Thursday April 18 6:15pm - 6:45pm CDT
Baby Rhyme Time
Calling all babies! Join us for singing, clapping, and simple stories at this program. Best for little ones 0-11 months.
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Thursday April 18 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 18 6:30pm - 7:30pm CDT
That's in Illinois?
Join travel lover & retired nurse, Celeste Brown, on her quest to visit each of the Illinois State Parks - there are about 150! Discover the diversity of wildlife and wonderful Illinois landscape.
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Thursday April 18 6:30pm - 7:15pm CDT
Programa en español para la familia
¡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 April 18 7:00pm - 8:30pm CDT
Introduction to Canva
Learn to create and edit eye-catching designs, and use built-in templates to create your next flyer, card, or graphics. Comfort with navigating the internet and using a computer is encouraged.
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Thursday April 18 7:00pm - 8:30pm CDT
Elgin Genealogical Society
Semi-monthly meeting of the Elgin Genealogical Society.
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Friday April 19 9:15am - 9:45am CDT
Baby Rhyme Time
Calling all babies! Join us for singing, clapping, and simple stories at this program. Best for little ones 0-11 months.
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Saturday April 20 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 April 20 10:30am - 11:30am CDT
Libraries and Local Oaks
Gail Borden Library has enriched lives for 150 years. For even more, local oak forests have done the same. Discover how local libraries & oak forests are essential to our thriving community.
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Saturday April 20 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 20 1:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Clases de computación en español
Serie donde aprenderás a utilizar las herramientas que te brindan los programas de Microsoft Office. En español.
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Saturday April 20 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Manga and Anime Club for Grades 6-12
Drop by to make buttons and tiny merch featuring your favorite characters from Demon Slayer, My Hero Academia, Spy x Family, and more. Bonus: you'll get to watch anime and take home Japanese candy!
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Monday April 22 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 22 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 22 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 22 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 22 12:30pm - 1:30pm CDT
Earth Day: Native vs. Invasive plants
Celebrate Earth Day with a lunchtime program on identifying native vs. invasive plant species, followed by a hike (weather-permitting) around the Main Library. Bring a lunch or purchase from cafe.
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Monday April 22 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 22 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 April 23 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 April 23 10:30am - 12:00pm CDT
Computers 101 Series
New to computers or need a refresher on how to get started? Learn how to use the mouse and keyboard, pick up basic computer skills and browse the internet in this series. Sponsored by Comcast.
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Tuesday April 23 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Walking Club at Gail Borden in English and Spanish
¡Traiga sus tenis, invita a tus amigos y ven a caminar con nosotros! Camina a tu propio ritmo. Gratis y abierto a adultos mayores de 18 años. Programa bilingüe (inglés y español)
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Tuesday April 23 6:15pm - 6:35pm CDT
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 April 23 6:30pm - 8:00pm CDT
Challenges To Intellectual Freedom
Illinois is the first state to ban book bans, but the threat to democracy persists. Find out how book banning affects communities and how libraries and school boards are responding. Please register.
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Tuesday April 23 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 April 23 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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Wednesday April 24 9:15am - 9:45am CDT
1, 2, 3 Go!
Families are invited to share stories, rhymes and musical activities together in this interactive storytime.For ages 1-3 with an adult caregiver.Drop-in program! No registration required.
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Wednesday April 24 10:00am - 10:30am 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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Wednesday April 24 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 24 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 24 6:30pm - 7:15pm CDT
Family Storytime & Crafts
Join us for stories, songs, movement activities and a fun craft! Drop-in program!
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Wednesday April 24 6:30pm - 8:00pm CDT
Teen Job Fair
Looking for a summer job? Talk to local employers about available job openings, and pick up tips and tricks to ace your application and interview.
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Wednesday April 24 7:00pm - 8:30pm CDT
German Conversation Group
Herzlich willkommen! Practice or improve your conversation skills with other German speakers. Barbara Laane will be facilitating the conversation with different relevant themes.
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Wednesday April 24 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 April 24 7:00pm - 8:30pm CDT
Exploring Artificial Intelligence
Curious about the new world of Artificial Intelligence? Come learn about different types of AI programs and how to use newly developed tools to your advantage.
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Thursday April 25 9:15am - 9:45am 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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Thursday April 25 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 April 25 9:45am - 10:15am CDT
Preschool Storytime
Calling all preschoolers! This storytime features stories, songs, and rhymes for ages 3-6.
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Thursday April 25 10:30am - 11:00am CDT
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 April 25 6:00pm - 7:30pm CDT
Lawyer in the Library
Have a legal question? Walk-in for a free, 15-minute consultation! In partnership with Kane County Law Library & Self Help Legal Center. Registration not required. Ayuda legal disponible en español.
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Thursday April 25 6:15pm - 6:45pm CDT
Baby Rhyme Time
Calling all babies! Join us for singing, clapping, and simple stories at this program. Best for little ones 0-11 months.
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Thursday April 25 6:30pm - 7:15pm CDT
Programa en español para la familia
¡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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Friday April 26 All Day
Library District Closed for Staff Training Day
All library locations are closed for Staff Training Day.
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Saturday April 27 11:00am - 2:00pm CDT
VolunteerPalooza 2024
Stop by the Main Library and visit with community groups to learn more about their volunteer needs.
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Saturday April 27 1:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Clases de computación en español
Serie donde aprenderás a utilizar las herramientas que te brindan los programas de Microsoft Office. En español.
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Sunday April 28 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
¡Celebremos el DÃa del niño!
Acompáñanos a celebrar los niños en este dÃa con un cuento y nuestro invitado especial: Chuponcito el payaso. ¡Esta presentación incluye juegos, magia, malabares y diversión!
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Sunday April 28 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
¡Celebremos el DÃa del niño!
Acompáñanos a celebrar los niños en este dÃa con un cuento y nuestro invitado especial: Chuponcito el payaso. ¡Esta presentación incluye juegos, magia, malabares y diversión!