Gail Borden Public Library
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Wednesday October 29 All Day
Mini Ofrenda en la biblioteca
Ven tú y tu familia y escriban un mensaje a un ser querido que ha partido y forma parte de la Mini-Ofrenda en la biblioteca durante las actividades del Día de Muertos.
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Wednesday October 29 All Day
Ofrenda Comunitaria del Día de Muertos- Exhibición
Conoce una ofrenda tradicional del Día de Muertos y el significado de sus elementos. Ven y disfruta de esta experiencia.
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Thursday October 30 All Day
Mini Ofrenda en la biblioteca
Ven tú y tu familia y escriban un mensaje a un ser querido que ha partido y forma parte de la Mini-Ofrenda en la biblioteca durante las actividades del Día de Muertos.
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Thursday October 30 All Day
Ofrenda Comunitaria del Día de Muertos- Exhibición
Conoce una ofrenda tradicional del Día de Muertos y el significado de sus elementos. Ven y disfruta de esta experiencia.
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Thursday October 30 9:00am - 9:00pm CDT
Dinosaur Explorer Exhibit
Dinosaur Explorer journeys through the wildest, wackiest, and most wonderous dinosaurs and examines human physiology through the lens of these magnificent creatures. Produced by Imagine.
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Thursday October 30 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Halloween Preschool Party!
Calling all little pumpkins! Join us for a spook-tacular Halloween storytime, a parade throughout the library, and trick-or-treating. Costumes encouraged! *Please register for one session only.
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Thursday October 30 3:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Teen Scream Horror Film Fest (Grades 7-12)
Celebrate Halloween with a night of Horror Films, snacks, crafts, and a screaming contest. Costumes encouraged, but not required. Optional registration. Drop ins are welcome.
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Thursday October 30 6:30pm - 7:30pm CDT
Jekyll and Hyde Revisited
With role play, film, PowerPoint, & group discussion, this interactive presentation explores how the compassionate Dr. Jekyll gradually loses control to his darker alter ego, the sinister Mr. Hyde.
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Friday October 31 All Day
Mini Ofrenda en la biblioteca
Ven tú y tu familia y escriban un mensaje a un ser querido que ha partido y forma parte de la Mini-Ofrenda en la biblioteca durante las actividades del Día de Muertos.
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Friday October 31 All Day
Ofrenda Comunitaria del Día de Muertos- Exhibición
Conoce una ofrenda tradicional del Día de Muertos y el significado de sus elementos. Ven y disfruta de esta experiencia.
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Friday October 31 9:00am - 9:00pm CDT
Dinosaur Explorer Exhibit
Dinosaur Explorer journeys through the wildest, wackiest, and most wonderous dinosaurs and examines human physiology through the lens of these magnificent creatures. Produced by Imagine.
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Friday October 31 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Supported Halloween Party!
Join us for stories, songs, and trick-or-treating at this Halloween Party designed to support children and families of all abilities. *Please register for one session only.
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Friday October 31 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
Pop-Up Teen Volunteer Hour
Make a difference by completing a hands-on volunteer project that benefits the library or the local community. Teen volunteers must complete the teen volunteer orientation before participating.
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Friday October 31 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Cardboard Creations: Spooky Build & Imagine!
Make fun Halloween creations with cardboard.costumes encouraged! Grades 3-6 ¡Crea divertidas creaciones de Halloween con cartón¡se anima el uso de disfraces! Grados 3-6
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Saturday November 1 All Day
Ofrenda Comunitaria del Día de Muertos- Exhibición
Conoce una ofrenda tradicional del Día de Muertos y el significado de sus elementos. Ven y disfruta de esta experiencia.
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Saturday November 1 All Day
Mini Ofrenda en la biblioteca
Ven tú y tu familia y escriban un mensaje a un ser querido que ha partido y forma parte de la Mini-Ofrenda en la biblioteca durante las actividades del Día de Muertos.
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Saturday November 1 9:00am - 9:00pm CDT
Dinosaur Explorer Exhibit
Dinosaur Explorer journeys through the wildest, wackiest, and most wonderous dinosaurs and examines human physiology through the lens of these magnificent creatures. Produced by Imagine.
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Saturday November 1 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Teen Pride Squad (Grades 6-12)
LGBTQIA+ affirming space to hang out, make pride merch, and share our fave books. Snacks provided. Optional registration. Drop ins are welcome.
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Saturday November 1 2:00pm - 3:30pm CDT
Festival del Día de Muertos
Celebremos el Día de los Muertos con manualidades, un cuento bilingüe, pinta caritas y mucha diversión.Celebrate Day of the Dead with crafts, face painting, stories and so much fun!
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Sunday November 2 All Day
Ofrenda Comunitaria del Día de Muertos- Exhibición
Conoce una ofrenda tradicional del Día de Muertos y el significado de sus elementos. Ven y disfruta de esta experiencia.
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Sunday November 2 All Day
Mini Ofrenda en la biblioteca
Ven tú y tu familia y escriban un mensaje a un ser querido que ha partido y forma parte de la Mini-Ofrenda en la biblioteca durante las actividades del Día de Muertos.
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Sunday November 2 8:00am - 8:00pm CST
Dinosaur Explorer Exhibit
Dinosaur Explorer journeys through the wildest, wackiest, and most wonderous dinosaurs and examines human physiology through the lens of these magnificent creatures. Produced by Imagine.
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Monday November 3 All Day
Ofrenda Comunitaria del Día de Muertos- Exhibición
Conoce una ofrenda tradicional del Día de Muertos y el significado de sus elementos. Ven y disfruta de esta experiencia.
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Monday November 3 All Day
Mini Ofrenda en la biblioteca
Ven tú y tu familia y escriban un mensaje a un ser querido que ha partido y forma parte de la Mini-Ofrenda en la biblioteca durante las actividades del Día de Muertos.
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Monday November 3 9:00am - 9:00pm CST
Dinosaur Explorer Exhibit
Dinosaur Explorer journeys through the wildest, wackiest, and most wonderous dinosaurs and examines human physiology through the lens of these magnificent creatures. Produced by Imagine.
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Monday November 3 9:15am - 9:45am CST
Preschool Storytime
Calling all preschoolers! This storytime features stories, songs, and rhymes for ages 3-6.
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Monday November 3 3:45pm - 5:45pm CST
Teen Volunteers
Only for volunteers that have already attended a teen volunteer orientation. We are expecting big crowds, so you should be able to comfortable working with big crowds and families.
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Monday November 3 4:00pm - 5:30pm CST
Join the Hero Party: A Dav Pilkey Celebration
Drop in and join in the fun as we celebrate Dav Pilkey, his beloved books, and the upcoming release of Dog Man: Big Jim Believes! All part of Childrens Book Week!
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Monday November 3 5:30pm - 7:00pm CST
Evening Chess Club
Join fellow chess players of all ages and skill levels on the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month for this open play program! Chess sets will be provided.
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Monday November 3 7:00pm - 8:30pm CST
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 November 3 7:00pm - 8:00pm CST
ASL Practice Club
Opportunity to practice & build your signing skills in a fun, supportive environment! NOTE THIS IS NOT A CLASS, but a group of people with varying degrees of proficiency helping each other practice!
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Tuesday November 4 All Day
Mini Ofrenda en la biblioteca
Ven tú y tu familia y escriban un mensaje a un ser querido que ha partido y forma parte de la Mini-Ofrenda en la biblioteca durante las actividades del Día de Muertos.
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Tuesday November 4 All Day
Ofrenda Comunitaria del Día de Muertos- Exhibición
Conoce una ofrenda tradicional del Día de Muertos y el significado de sus elementos. Ven y disfruta de esta experiencia.
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Tuesday November 4 9:00am - 9:00pm CST
Dinosaur Explorer Exhibit
Dinosaur Explorer journeys through the wildest, wackiest, and most wonderous dinosaurs and examines human physiology through the lens of these magnificent creatures. Produced by Imagine.
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Tuesday November 4 9:15am - 9:45am CST
Baby Rhyme Time
Calling all babies! Join us for singing, clapping, and simple stories at this program. Best for little ones 0-11 months with a parent or caregiver.
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Tuesday November 4 9:30am - 11:00am CST
Elgin Genealogical Society
Semi-monthly meeting of the Elgin Genealogical Society. No registration required.
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Tuesday November 4 11:30am - 1:30pm CST
Elgin Genealogical Society Research Assistance
Receive one-on-one genealogy assistance from Elgin Genealogical Society volunteers.
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Tuesday November 4 1:00pm - 3:00pm CST
Career Coach in the Library
Drop in for a consultation with a Career Coach from workNet Batavia! No registration required.
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Tuesday November 4 4:30pm - 5:00pm CST
Teen Volunteer Orientation
This session is a teen volunteer orientation only. We'll go over the program as well as volunteer expectations.
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Tuesday November 4 7:00pm - 8:30pm CST
MS PowerPoint Series
In this series, learn how to use Microsoft PowerPoint to create, design, and edit presentations. Sponsored by Comcast Internet Essentials.
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Wednesday November 5 All Day
Ofrenda Comunitaria del Día de Muertos- Exhibición
Conoce una ofrenda tradicional del Día de Muertos y el significado de sus elementos. Ven y disfruta de esta experiencia.
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Wednesday November 5 All Day
Mini Ofrenda en la biblioteca
Ven tú y tu familia y escriban un mensaje a un ser querido que ha partido y forma parte de la Mini-Ofrenda en la biblioteca durante las actividades del Día de Muertos.
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Wednesday November 5 9:00am - 9:00pm CST
Dinosaur Explorer Exhibit
Dinosaur Explorer journeys through the wildest, wackiest, and most wonderous dinosaurs and examines human physiology through the lens of these magnificent creatures. Produced by Imagine.
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Wednesday November 5 9:15am - 9:35am CST
Toddler Time
This engaging storytime will include short stories, fingerplays, rhymes, and music movement activities with a parent or caregiver.
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Wednesday November 5 10:00am - 10:20am CST
Toddler Time
This engaging storytime will include short stories, fingerplays, rhymes, and music movement activities with a parent or caregiver.
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Wednesday November 5 12:00pm - 1:00pm CST
Elgin Symphony Orchestra Listeners Club
Music Director Chad Goodman will lead discussions about upcoming ESO concerts, repertoire, guest artists, special events and other Symphony-related topics. Please register.
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Wednesday November 5 6:00pm - 7:00pm CST
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 November 5 6:00pm - 7:00pm CST
Teen Game Night (Grades 6-12)
Hang out to play board games, card games, and video games! Make your own gamer merch with our button maker, perler beads, and more. Snacks provided. Optional registration. Drop ins are welcome.
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Wednesday November 5 6:00pm - 8:00pm CST
Dog Man Movie Screening
Continue the celebration of Childrens Book Week with Dog Man on the big screen! Drop in for a full movie screening and enjoy the adventures of Dog Man, Cat Kid, and friends.
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Wednesday November 5 7:00pm - 8:30pm CST
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 at the Main Library.
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Wednesday November 5 7:00pm - 8:30pm CST
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 November 6 All Day
Ofrenda Comunitaria del Día de Muertos- Exhibición
Conoce una ofrenda tradicional del Día de Muertos y el significado de sus elementos. Ven y disfruta de esta experiencia.
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Thursday November 6 All Day
Mini Ofrenda en la biblioteca
Ven tú y tu familia y escriban un mensaje a un ser querido que ha partido y forma parte de la Mini-Ofrenda en la biblioteca durante las actividades del Día de Muertos.
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Thursday November 6 9:00am - 9:00pm CST
Dinosaur Explorer Exhibit
Dinosaur Explorer journeys through the wildest, wackiest, and most wonderous dinosaurs and examines human physiology through the lens of these magnificent creatures. Produced by Imagine.
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Thursday November 6 9:15am - 9:45am CST
Baby Rhyme Time
Calling all babies! Join us for singing, clapping, and simple stories at this program. Best for little ones 0-11 months with a parent or caregiver.
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Thursday November 6 9:45am - 10:15am CST
Preschool Storytime
Calling all preschoolers! This storytime features stories, songs, and rhymes for ages 3-6.
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Thursday November 6 10:30am - 11:00am CST
Story Mix for Birth-6
Join us for an interactive storytime! Best for kids birth-6 years with an adult caregiver. All ages are welcome. Drop-in!
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Thursday November 6 10:30am - 12:00pm CST
iPhone Basics for Seniors
Learn basic iPhone 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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Thursday November 6 4:00pm - 5:00pm CST
Book Explorers: Dinosaur Club!
Exploring books- one title at a time! Join Ms. Carrie to explore the series Dinosaur Club! We will read a selection from one of the books & make a dinosaur craft. Registration required.
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Thursday November 6 6:00pm - 8:00pm CST
Video Reels - Digital Media Lab (Grades 6-12)
Capture footage on a DSLR camera, edit it, and upload to YouTube. Bring your best idea for a short video under 1 minute. Grades 6-12. Registration required.
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Thursday November 6 6:30pm - 7:30pm CST
Grupo de Conversación para la Ciudadanía en inglés
Usando material de USCIS que incluye preguntas de educación cívica, el formulario de solicitud y otros requisitos para la entrevista de ciudadanía. Este grupo de conversación es solo en inglés.
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Thursday November 6 7:00pm - 8:30pm CST
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 November 7 9:00am - 9:00pm CST
Dinosaur Explorer Exhibit
Dinosaur Explorer journeys through the wildest, wackiest, and most wonderous dinosaurs and examines human physiology through the lens of these magnificent creatures. Produced by Imagine.
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Friday November 7 3:30pm - 5:00pm CST
Meet Your Hero: Dog Man!
Meet Dog Man in person! Get your picture taken and then join us for some Dog Man crafts and activities! All part of our Childrens Book Week celebration!
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Saturday November 8 9:00am - 9:00pm CST
Dinosaur Explorer Exhibit
Dinosaur Explorer journeys through the wildest, wackiest, and most wonderous dinosaurs and examines human physiology through the lens of these magnificent creatures. Produced by Imagine.
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Saturday November 8 10:00am - 12:00pm CST
The Internet of Things with Arduino Cloud
Learn how to connect your projects to Arduino Cloud's Internet of Things (IoT). With IoT you can build custom dashboards to control your projects from the web, your phone, or by Alexa voice commands!
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Saturday November 8 12:00pm - 2:00pm CST
Salute to Service Letter Writing Campaign
Stop by and show your support to current service members and/or veterans by creating a letter or drawing. All supplies privided!
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Saturday November 8 1:00pm - 3:00pm CST
Clases de computación en español
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 November 8 2:00pm - 3:00pm CST
Manga & 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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Sunday November 9 9:00am - 9:00pm CST
Dinosaur Explorer Exhibit
Dinosaur Explorer journeys through the wildest, wackiest, and most wonderous dinosaurs and examines human physiology through the lens of these magnificent creatures. Produced by Imagine.
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Sunday November 9 1:00pm - 2:00pm CST
Teen Volunteer Hour
Make a difference by completing a hands-on volunteer project that benefits the library or the local community. Please meet in Meadows Community Room A.
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Sunday November 9 3:00pm - 4:00pm CST
Teen Volunteer Hour
Make a difference by completing a hands-on volunteer project that benefits the library or the local community. Please meet in Meadows Community Room A.