Gail Borden Public Library
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Thursday May 16 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 16 10:30am - 11:30am CDT
Being Secure and Private Online
Learn about common viruses, email and Internet safety, firewalls, and other security features and practices in this class.
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Thursday May 16 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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Thursday May 16 6:00pm - 7:30pm CDT
Triumph of the Spirit
Neil Keller will speak about Jewish athletes before, during, and after the Holocaust, and showcase unique historical memorabilia.
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Thursday May 16 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 May 16 6:30pm - 8:00pm CDT
Film Screening of The Betrayal: Nerakhoon
This Oscar-nominated film centers on a family's flight from Laos after the United States Secret War in Laos and the difficulty of assimilating into American life.
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Thursday May 16 7:00pm - 8:30pm CDT
Elgin Genealogical Society
Semi-monthly meeting of the Elgin Genealogical Society.
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Friday May 17 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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Friday May 17 3:30pm - 5:00pm CDT
Awakenings Art Reception--
May is Mental Health Awareness Month! Please join us for a special reception featuring Elgin's Awakenings Art Project. The group supports and showcases the work of artists in mental health recovery.
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Saturday May 18 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 May 18 9:00am - 1:00pm CDT
Passport Event
Passport Event
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Saturday May 18 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 May 18 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 May 18 1:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Clases de computación en español- Básicos de computación
Estas clases son para principiantes, para aprender destrezas básicas. No hay costo ni hay que tener tarjeta de la biblioteca. En español.
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Saturday May 18 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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Saturday May 18 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
Hora de práctica- Básicos de computación
Quieres sentirte más confiado aplicando lo que aprendiste en tu clase de computación en español?
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Sunday May 19 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 20 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 20 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 May 20 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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Monday May 20 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 May 20 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 May 20 6:30pm - 7:30pm CDT
Clase de Pintura - Naturaleza Floral
Esta clase es perfecta para pintores principiantes,asà que no te preocupes si es tu primera vez pintando ¡Cristina Colunga,artista local, te guiará a través de cada paso para pintar naturaleza floral!
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Monday May 20 7:00pm - 8:30pm CDT
Contemporary Book Group
This group meets on the third Monday of each month to discuss current literary selections.
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Monday May 20 7:00pm - 8:30pm CDT
Contemporary Book Group
This group meets on the third Monday of each month to discuss current literary selections.
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Monday May 20 7:00pm - 8:30pm CDT
Contemporary Book Group
This group meets on the third Monday of each month to discuss current literary selections.
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Tuesday May 21 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 21 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 21 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 21 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 May 21 1:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Career Coach in the Library
Need help with resume and cover letter writing, career exploration, or job hunting? Drop in for a consultation with a Career Coach from workNet Batavia! Service also available in Spanish.
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Tuesday May 21 1:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Career Coach in the Library
Need help with resume and cover letter writing, career exploration, or job hunting? Drop in for a consultation with a Career Coach from workNet Batavia! Service also available in Spanish.
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Tuesday May 21 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 May 21 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 21 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 21 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 21 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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Tuesday May 21 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Spanglish Book Club
Acompáñanos mientras discutimos el tÃtulo de este mes. Conversación en español y inglés.Recoge tu libro o Kindle en la sección de español para adultos.
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Tuesday May 21 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 21 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 21 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 21 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 21 7:00pm - 8:30pm CDT
Google Tools: Drive
Learn how Google Drive can be used to upload, organize, and share files in the cloud. Sponsored by Comcast Internet Essentials.
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Tuesday May 21 7:00pm - 8:30pm CDT
Google Tools: Drive
Learn how Google Drive can be used to upload, organize, and share files in the cloud. Sponsored by Comcast Internet Essentials.
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Tuesday May 21 7:00pm - 8:30pm CDT
Google Tools: Drive
Learn how Google Drive can be used to upload, organize, and share files in the cloud. Sponsored by Comcast Internet Essentials.
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Wednesday May 22 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 22 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 22 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 May 22 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 May 22 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 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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Thursday May 23 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 23 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 May 23 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 23 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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Thursday May 23 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 May 23 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 May 23 6:30pm - 7:30pm CDT
Gail Borden Public Library and Elgin History Trivia Night
Test your knowledge of local history with historian Jerry Turnquist. Participants can use a smartphone or a device (limited quantity) provided by the library to answer questions. Please Register
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Friday May 24 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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Friday May 24 3:00pm - 6:00pm CDT
Finals Feeding Frenzy
Come to our high school teen center to get your study on! Refreshments will be provided.
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Saturday May 25 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 May 25 12:00pm - 6:00pm CDT
Finals Feeding Frenzy
Come to our high school teen center to get your study on! Refreshments will be provided.
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Saturday May 25 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
¡Pinta cantaritos!
¡Pinta cantaritos y disfruta de aguas frescas!Presentado en español.
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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!