Gail Borden Public Library
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Monday June 3 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 3 10:30am - 12:00pm 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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Monday June 3 11:15am - 11:45am CDT
Bookmobile Stop: Boathouse Park
Join us at our Summer stops
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Monday June 3 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 3 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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Monday June 3 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 3 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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Monday June 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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Monday June 3 7:00pm - 7:45pm CDT
¡Noche familiar de LoterÃa!
¡Acompáñenos a una noche familiar divertida con el juego tradicional Mexicano, LoterÃa! Favor de registrar a cada persona que estará jugando. Â
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Tuesday June 4 9:30am - 11:00am CDT
Elgin Genealogical Society
Semi-monthly meeting of the Elgin Genealogical Society.
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Tuesday June 4 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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Tuesday June 4 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 June 4 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 4 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 4 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 4 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 June 4 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 June 5 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 5 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 5 10:30am - 12:00pm CDT
Computers 101: Mouse and Keyboard
Learn how to left-click, right-click, double click, use basic command keys, and navigate various areas of the keyboard.
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Wednesday June 5 2:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Wednesday Crafternoons
DIY crafts for teens in grades 9-12.
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Wednesday June 5 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 5 6:30pm - 7:30pm CDT
Ritmo Latino: Clase de Zumba
Acompáñanos a disfrutar de una noche de ritmo latino. Todos son bienvenidos. Por favor, regÃstrese.
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Wednesday June 5 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 5 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 6 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 6 10:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Piano Performance
Piano performance in the lobby by volunteer community members.
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Thursday June 6 11:00am - 11:45am CDT
Summer Art Explorers: Monokubo
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, meet Monokubo & their gigantic animals.
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Thursday June 6 4:00pm - 4:45pm CDT
Summer Art Explorers: Monokubo
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, meet Monokubo & their gigantic animals.
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Thursday June 6 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 6 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 6 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 6 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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Thursday June 6 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 7 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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Saturday June 8 10:00am - 11:45am CDT
Estrategias de pronunciación
En este curso aprenderás como mejorar tu inglés a través de la pronunciación. Practicaras el uso correcto de la entonación y acento. La clase es para nivel de conversación intermedio.
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Saturday June 8 10:30am - 11:30am CDT
French Conversation Group
Practice or improve your conversation skills with other French speakers. This discussion group will be in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere facilitated by Sue Aissaoui, who is a native speaker.
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Saturday June 8 1:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
150th Anniversary Old Towne Fair & Summer Reading Kickoff
Come one, come all to the greatest fair in 150 years! Enjoy tasty & FREE treats (while they last).Ride the carousel. Stop by the petting zoo. Play vintage games. Win fun prizes.
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Monday June 10 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 10 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 June 10 11:00am - 11:45am CDT
STEAM: Groovy Gardens!
Do you love to grow flowers or have a vegetable garden? This is the program for you! Let's talk about the science of how plants grow and things we can do to help our gardens look and be their best.
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Monday June 10 11:15am - 11:45am CDT
Bookmobile Stop: Boathouse Park
Join us at our Summer stops
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Monday June 10 11:45am - 1:15pm CDT
Armchair Generals
Monthly Civil War discussion group. Meets 2nd Tuesdays, 11:45am-1:15pm. No registration.
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Monday June 10 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 June 10 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 10 4:00pm - 4:45pm CDT
STEAM: Groovy Gardens!
Do you love to grow flowers or have a vegetable garden? This is the program for you! Let's talk about the science of how plants grow and things we can do to help our gardens look and be their best.
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Monday June 10 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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Monday June 10 6:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Family Picnic - Crystal Lake Strikers!
Bring your lawn chairs and dinner for a family picnic starting at 6pm. The Crystal Lake Strikers Drumline will perform at 7pm. The library will provide dessert. No registration required.
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Monday June 10 6:30pm - 8:00pm CDT
Crochet Club
Get hooked on crocheting! Bring a project to work on. All skill levels welcome.Please Register
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Monday June 10 7:00pm - 8:30pm CDT
Great Books Discussion Group
Co-sponsored by the American Association of University Women Elgin Area Branch. Click on the event title for a list of assigned books. Facilitated by Barbara Njus and Gail Cohen. Please Register.
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Monday June 10 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 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.