Gail Borden Public Library
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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!
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Monday April 29 4:00pm - 4:45pm CDT
STEAM: Invasive Species!
The Illinois landscape is being invaded by various insect and plant varieties. Join us to learn more about these botanic and entomological invaders.
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Monday April 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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Tuesday April 30 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 30 4:00pm - 6:00pm CDT
Pixel Art
Use perler beads to turn pixel art into keychains.
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Tuesday April 30 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Studio 270 Volunteer Corps
A volunteer event consisting of the 3 tiers of existing volunteers at Gail Borden Public Library, serving as an introduction to the benefits that volunteering can create over time.
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Tuesday April 30 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 30 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Volunteens (Grades 6-8) - All Volunteer Event
A volunteer event consisting of the 3 tiers of existing volunteers at Gail Borden Public Library - middle school Volunteens, high school volunteers, and adult volunteers. Registration required.
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Tuesday April 30 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 30 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 May 1 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 1 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 May 1 5:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Coffee and Cram
Cram for your upcoming tests with coffee and a donut.
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Wednesday May 1 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 1 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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Thursday May 2 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 2 10:30am - 11:30am CDT
Windows 11 Basics
Learn how to navigate the new Windows 11 interface, locate and manage your files, and customize your preferences in this class.
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Thursday May 2 3:30pm - 5:00pm CDT
Cafecito entré Amigos en español- ¡Festejando a mamá!
¡Una oportunidad para compartir con los adultos mayores en familia y la comunidad! Abierto a los adultos mayores, su familia y cuidadores. Tendremos actividades divertidas. En español.
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Thursday May 2 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 2 6:30pm - 7:30pm CDT
Putting Sears Homes on the Map
Sears Roebuck is the best known of all the companies that sold mail order homes. Learn the history of mail order home marketing and view images of homes from the eight major producers of these homes.
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Thursday May 2 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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Friday May 3 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 3 9:00am - 5:00pm CDT
Model Railroad Exhibition
Drop by to see the fun and inspiring Ho Scale Model Railroading exhibit, including pieces from the 1870s in honor of our 150th anniversary. Provided by the Kane County Model Railroad Club.
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Friday May 3 10:00am - 10:30am CDT
Welcome Baby!
Join us for this information session designed for families with babies up to age one. Learn about programs and resources to support your baby's early literacy development.
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Saturday May 4 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 4 9:00am - 5:00pm CDT
Model Railroad Exhibition
Drop by to see the fun and inspiring Ho Scale Model Railroading exhibit, including pieces from the 1870s in honor of our 150th anniversary. Provided by the Kane County Model Railroad Club.
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Saturday May 4 10:00am - 10:30am CDT
Welcome Baby!
Join us for this information session designed for families with babies up to age one. Learn about programs and resources to support your baby's early literacy development.
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Saturday May 4 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 4 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 4 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 4 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 5 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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Sunday May 5 12:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Model Railroad Exhibition
Drop by to see the fun and inspiring Ho Scale Model Railroading exhibit, including pieces from the 1870s in honor of our 150th anniversary. Provided by the Kane County Model Railroad Club.