Gail Borden Public Library
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Sunday June 29 1:30pm - 2:30pm CDT
Vector Quest: Exploring Math Through Motion: Grades 3 - 6
Unleash your creativity! Dive into the world of vector fields through exciting activities like quilling and motion mapping. Explore math like never before in this hands-on, fun-filled series!
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Monday June 30 2:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Sew What? Tote Bags (Grades 7-12)
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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Tuesday July 1 10:30am - 11:30am CDT
Piano Performance=
Piano performance in the lobby by volunteer community members.
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Tuesday July 1 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 July 1 1:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Career Coach in the Library
Drop in for a consultation with a Career Coach from workNet Batavia!
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Tuesday July 1 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Comic Con - Teen Writing Club (Grades 7-12)
Let's make comics, play games, and cosplay as our favorite characters! Grades 7-12. Registration encouraged, but not required.
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Tuesday July 1 2:00pm - 3:30pm CDT
Power Up with Minecraft!
Enjoy Minecraft-themed crafts, activities, and books. Complete your summer reading challenge, redeem your prizes, and snap a photo with a Minecraft character by showing your reading progress!
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Tuesday July 1 6:30pm - 7:30pm CDT
Grupo de Conversación en Inglés en línea 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 July 2 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Shrink Plastic Art Crafternoon (Grades 7-12)
Beginners will use shrink plastic to make charms and keychains featuring their favorite characters. Experienced crafters will tackle larger and fancier projects, including 3D figures!
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Wednesday July 2 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Go Bilingual de verano 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 July 2 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 July 3 10:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Piano Performance
Piano performance in the lobby by volunteer community members.
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Thursday July 3 6:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
EARLY LIBRARY CLOSED for the Independence Day Holiday
The Main Library, Rakow Branch and South Elgin close at 6 p.m.
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Friday July 4 All Day
LIBRARY CLOSED for the Independence Day Holiday
All library locations are closed for the Holiday.
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Monday July 7 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! No registration required.
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Monday July 7 11:00am - 11:45am CDT
Summer STEAM: All Creatures Great & Small
The world is full of so many amazing animals! Let's get together to learn about some lesser known animal friends.
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Monday July 7 2:00pm - 2:45pm CDT
Summer STEAM: All Creatures Great & Small
The world is full of so many amazing animals! Let's get together to learn about some lesser known animal friends.
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Monday July 7 5:30pm - 7:00pm CDT
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 July 7 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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Tuesday July 8 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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Tuesday July 8 10:30am - 12:00pm CDT
Patio Playtime
Designed for toddlers and preschoolers, this open-ended playtime encourages imagination and fun on our KidSpace outdoor patio. Drop in and playweather permitting!
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Tuesday July 8 11:00am - 12:00pm 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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Tuesday July 8 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
Coding Club: Operation Ozobots Series
Love coding robots? Come meet the Ozobot, a fun smart robot that uses visual and block coding to learn programming. You will take the Ozobot on fantastic programming adventures. For grades 3 - 4
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Tuesday July 8 2:00pm - 3:30pm CDT
K-Pop Afternoon (Grades 7-12)
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 July 8 3:30pm - 5:00pm CDT
Coding Club: Advanced Operation Ozobots Series
Love coding robots? Join us as we explore coding algorithms using block language and Ozobots. For grades 5-6
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Tuesday July 8 6:30pm - 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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Tuesday July 8 6:30pm - 7:30pm CDT
Grupo de Conversación en Inglés en línea 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 July 9 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 July 9 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Book Explorers: Stink, Superhero Superfan
The virtual program "Book Party" is now IN-PERSON as Book Explorers. Join Ms. Carrie to read a selection from the book Stink: Superhero Superfan & do some superhero activities.Registration required.
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Wednesday July 9 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
Coding Club: Operation Ozobots Series
Love coding robots? Come meet the Ozobot, a fun smart robot that uses visual and block coding to learn programming. You will take the Ozobot on fantastic programming adventures. For grades 3 - 4
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Wednesday July 9 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Bath Bombs & Spa Crafternoon (Grades 7-12)
Let's make our own bath bombs for the perfect spa day! Registration encouraged, but not required. Drop-ins are welcome. Grades 7-12.
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Wednesday July 9 3:30pm - 5:00pm CDT
Coding Club: Advanced Operation Ozobots Series
Love coding robots? Join us as we explore coding algorithms using block language and Ozobots. For grades 5-6
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Wednesday July 9 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Pizza and Music (Grades 7-12)
Come talk about what you are currently listening to. Pizza will be provided. Grades 7-12. Registration required.
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Wednesday July 9 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Go Bilingual de verano 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 July 9 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Cómo funciona el dinero
¿Alguna vez te has preguntado cómo funciona realmente el dinero? Este seminario te ofrece una visión clara y práctica de los conceptos fundamentales del dinero. ¡Habrá refrigerios y más!
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Wednesday July 9 6:30pm - 7:30pm CDT
Family STEAM Night - Volcanoes
Drop in for some family STEAM fun with stories, activities and a craft!