Gail Borden Public Library
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Sunday May 26 All Day
LIBRARY CLOSED for the Memorial Day Holiday
All library locations are closed for the Holiday.
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Sunday May 26 All Day
BabyFest Book Challenge
In honor of our library's 150th anniversary, new and soon-to-be caregivers are invited to a challenge. Read 150 books (only 5 per day!) with your baby or baby-to-be all month long and receive a prize!
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Monday May 27 All Day
LIBRARY CLOSED for the Memorial Day Holiday
All library locations are closed for the Holiday.
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Monday May 27 All Day
BabyFest Book Challenge
In honor of our library's 150th anniversary, new and soon-to-be caregivers are invited to a challenge. Read 150 books (only 5 per day!) with your baby or baby-to-be all month long and receive a prize!
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Tuesday May 28 All Day
BabyFest Book Challenge
In honor of our library's 150th anniversary, new and soon-to-be caregivers are invited to a challenge. Read 150 books (only 5 per day!) with your baby or baby-to-be all month long and receive a prize!
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Tuesday May 28 3:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Finals Feeding Frenzy
Come to our high school teen center to get your study on! Refreshments will be provided.
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Tuesday May 28 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 May 28 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 May 28 6:30pm - 7:30pm CDT
âLaura Davidson Sears Art Gallery at the Elgin Academy
Learn about the historical and cultural significance of this beautiful and important building now celebrating its 100th anniversary. Please Register
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Wednesday May 29 All Day
Family Book Club: Under the SEA! (Kit ONLY)
When it's warm & sunny, many people think of going to the beach. But animals live in the ocean all year long! Let's explore ocean critters with crafts, books & games. Registration required for kit.
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Wednesday May 29 All Day
BabyFest Book Challenge
In honor of our library's 150th anniversary, new and soon-to-be caregivers are invited to a challenge. Read 150 books (only 5 per day!) with your baby or baby-to-be all month long and receive a prize!
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Wednesday May 29 3:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Finals Feeding Frenzy
Come to our high school teen center to get your study on! Refreshments will be provided.
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Wednesday May 29 6:30pm - 7:30pm CDT
Letâs Roll With It
Learn how to make spring rolls with experienced cook & cafe owner Douangchay Hedstrom.Samples will be provided. Registration Required
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Wednesday May 29 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 May 29 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 May 30 All Day
BabyFest Book Challenge
In honor of our library's 150th anniversary, new and soon-to-be caregivers are invited to a challenge. Read 150 books (only 5 per day!) with your baby or baby-to-be all month long and receive a prize!
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Thursday May 30 10:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Piano Performance
Piano performance in the lobby by volunteer community members.
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Thursday May 30 10:30am - 11:30am CDT
Avoiding Scams
Learn about recent trends in scams, how to protect yourself from them, and what to do if you get tricked.
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Thursday May 30 3:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Finals Feeding Frenzy
Come to our high school teen center to get your study on! Refreshments will be provided.
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Thursday May 30 6:30pm - 7:30pm CDT
Glimpses into Elgin History through Archived Family Letters
Join Kevin O'Connor as he discusses his book, "Two Floors Above Grief," based on a collection of letters exchanged among family members from the 1930s through the 1970s. Please Register
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Friday May 31 All Day
BabyFest Book Challenge
In honor of our library's 150th anniversary, new and soon-to-be caregivers are invited to a challenge. Read 150 books (only 5 per day!) with your baby or baby-to-be all month long and receive a prize!
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Saturday June 1 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 1 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Family 3D Design- Bookmarks!
Kick off the summer and summer reading challenge by designing and building your very own 3D printed bookmark!Grades 2-8Families welcome!
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Saturday June 1 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 1 1:30pm - 3:30pm CDT
Unabashed Gratitude Final Event
Celebrate a year of gratitude and Ross Gay's book of poetry, Unabashed Gratitude.
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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 - 7:30pm CDT
Chicagoâs Newest Waterfront
Explore Chicago! Learn about the rich history of the Chicago River and find out the latest amenities, including the exciting Riverwalk.Please register for in-person or virtual via Zoom.
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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.