July August Newsletter 2017

Discover 

July – August 2017 

Dinosaur 

Giants 

An Exhibit from the 

Sereno Fossil Lab 

Main Library 

Through September 24 

Did you like the dinosaurs you saw in the movie Jurassic World? Visit the Library to 

see the two-story-tall giant Jobaria—you will have to go to the 1st and 2nd floor 

to see all of him. You will find a flying pterosaur with a 16-foot wingspan and a 

fierce Suchomimus, who looked like a crocodile with enormous claws. The exhibit 

will feature: 

• Fossils 

• Real dinosaur bones you can touch 

• Expedition images 

The bones of the Dinosaur Giants were discovered in Africa by world-famous 

University of Chicago paleontologist Dr. Paul Sereno. Para una descripción en 

español, vea la página 14. ES 

Thank you Sponsors! 

Home of the Junior Savers 

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Jobaria 

Amazing Dinosaurs 

with Dr. Paul Sereno 

Main Library Meadows Community Rooms 

Wednesday, July 26 7 pm 

Dr. Paul Sereno from the University of 

Chicago will talk about his amazing 

Dinosaur Giants discoveries. Also, learn 

about new scientific techniques being 

used by the team at the Sereno Fossil Lab 

to uncover the secrets of the past. R 

See page 2. 

Little Dinos 

Grab a Little Dinos 

Scavenger Hunt 

expedition map at the 

Main Library, Rakow 

Branch or South Elgin 

Branch. Fill in the 

Secret Dino Password 

found at each location 

for a chance to win a 

tablet. Go to gailborden.info/littledinos 

for more information. 

Manufacture Your Future 2017 

August 29 3 – 5 pm 

Connect with representatives of local 

manufacturers Fabric Images, Acme 

Design and more to learn about careers 

in manufacturing. 

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Vea la página 14. 

South Elgin Branch 

One-Year Celebration 

Saturday, July 22 1 – 3 pm 

Stop by for a treat and fun as we 

celebrate our first year. 

THE GAIL BORDEN PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT NEWSLETTER | PUBLISHED BI-MONTHLY ISSUE NO. 2017-04 | July 1, 2017

Reading is Gigantic! Family and Adult Summer Programs 

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Reading is Gigantic! 

Summer Reading Challenge 

May 15 – August 7 

Get your reading log in person at the 

Main Library, Rakow Branch or South Elgin 

Branch or by printing one at home at 

www.gailborden.info/read2017. 

Bring your reading log to the Main, 

Rakow or South Elgin Library from 

July 1 – August 7 to claim your prizes: 

· Choice of a paperback book or a 

mini-bundle of comic books (while 

supplies last). 

· Pass to swim free one time at Wing Park 

Pool or Lords Park Pool August 1 – 13. 

· Ticket to attend A Night at the 

Library Event. 

· Spin the prize wheel to get a 

coupon from a local business or a 

dinosaur–themed prize. 

Dino Fiesta 

Families with children 3 – 6 years 


Saturday, July 22 10 – 11 am 

Celebrate summer and our dinosaur 

exhibit at this bilingual program. Please 

note that ice cream will be served, so be 

advised of allergies. Para una descripción en 

español, vea la página 15. ES R 

Jurassic LEGO® Build 

Challenge! 

Grades 1 – 5 with a caregiver* 


Thursday, July 27 10:30 – 11:30 am 

Have you ever wanted to design your own 

amusement park? What about a park for 

dinosaurs? Use LEGO® blocks to create 

your own adventure. 

Dino Egg Piñatas! 


Tuesdays, July 11, 18 6 – 7 pm 

Celebrate Summer Reading and our 

GIANTS exhibit making dinosaur egg 

piñatas as a family with local artist 

Teresa Magaña. Make your piñata the 

first day and come back and decorate it 

the second day. In Spanish and English. 

Registration for both days is required. 

Para una descripción en español, vea la 

página 14. ES R 

For Adults 

Fantastic Beasts of the 

Tertiary 

Main Library Elgin Room 

Wednesday, July 12 7 – 8:30 pm 

Paleontologist/Anatomist Dan Gebo 

will discuss odd and interesting fossil 

mammals that postdate the fall of the 

dinosaurs. He will bring casts for many of 

these fossil mammals. R 

T. Rex and T-Bird: Dolphin 

Flippers and Cadillac Fins 


Wednesday, August 9 7 – 8:30 pm 

Reed Scherer, Geology Professor at NIU, 

will discuss the patterns of evolution as 

seen in the fossil record by using cars as 

an analogy. R 

Dinosaur Hunters Lisa Zago 

and Don Pfister. 

The Dinosaur Hunters 

Science Classes 

Wednesday, July 12 

Rakow Branch 1 – 2 pm 

Ages 4 – 8 

The Dinosaur Hunters Lisa Zago and 

Don Pfister will present an introduction to 

dinosaurs, extinction and the fossilization 

process. Touch real dinosaur bones and 

other fossils. R 

South Elgin Branch 3 – 4 pm 

Ages 9 – 12 

The Dinosaur Hunters present an 

introduction to dinosaur classification, 

fossil laboratory preparation and dinosaur 

extinction. R 

The Dinosaur Hunters 


Wednesday, July 12 10 am 

Dinosaur Hunters Lisa Zago and 

Don Pfister will talk about their work on a 

dinosaur dig site, The Red Canyon Ranch 

in Shell, Wyoming. Touch real dinosaur 

bones and other fossils. 

2 R =Registration required • Three ways to register: Online at gailborden.info/register • Call 847-429-4597 • In person

Families 

Monarch Butterflies at the 

Rakow Branch 

Watch butterflies grow inside in a 

butterfly habitat and outside in our 

butterfly garden. 

Camp NaNoWriMo 

South Elgin Branch Hoffer Meeting Room 

Saturday, July 1 11 am – noon 

Local author Curtis Bell will be sharing the 

Camp NaNoWriMo webpage and helping 

anyone interested in a writing challenge 

at this Come Write In (CWI) event. 

Family Picnics 

Family Picnic – Circus Boy 

Main Library Outdoor Stage 

Monday, July 10 

Picnic 6 pm 

Performance 7 – 8 pm 

Bring a picnic dinner to 

the library’s west lawn— 

beverage and dessert 

will be provided by the 

library. Circus Boy will bring comedic skills 

and circus antics. In case of inclement 

weather, families are invited to eat 

their picnic dinners on the floor in the 

Meadows Community Rooms. 

Family Picnic with 

Mary Macaroni 

Rakow Branch 

Tuesday, July 18 

6 pm 

Known for her catchy 

sing-a-longs and hilarious 

trickery, Mary Macaroni 

will get you to dance to 

the rockin’ rhythm. Bring a 

picnic dinner and lawn chair or 

blanket. Dessert provided. 

Friday Family Films* 

Meadows Community Rooms 

Fridays 10 am 

July 7 Moana (2016, PG, 107 minutes) 

July 21 The LEGO Batman Movie 

(2017, PG, 104 minutes) 

July 28 DC Super Hero Girls: 

Intergalactic Games 

(2017, Not rated, 79 minutes) 

Puzzle Club 


Saturdays, July 8, August 12 2 – 4 pm 

Drop in and join us for word puzzles, 

Sudoku, kid floor puzzles and adult 

jigsaw puzzles. 

Latin Dance Lesson 


Tuesday, July 11, August 1 7 – 8 pm 

Dance to Latin American rhythms from 

salsa to bachata. No experience or 

partner is required. Para una descripción 

en español, vea la página 14. ES 

Café Latino: La Viajera 

del Tiempo 


Monday, July 24 6 – 7:30 pm 

Come talk about La Viajera del Tiempo by 

Lorena Franco and “travel” to Spain. Light 

refreshments. In partnership with Centro 

de Información. Presented in Spanish. 

Para una descripción en español, vea la 

página 14. ES 

Kite-Making Workshop 


Sunday, August 6 1 – 2 pm 

Kids can bring an adult and learn how 

to construct their own kite with a few 

simple supplies. R 

Rhythm on the River! 

A Preschool Music Program 

with Wendy & DB 

Preschoolers & families* 


Thursday, August 17 10:30 – 11:15 am 

Jam out with Chicago musicians Wendy 

& DB! They will perform songs from their 

newest album. In case of inclement 

weather, tickets will be given out 

beginning at 10 am for an indoor program. 

Chinelo Fest 2017 

The Amigos de la Cultura de Xochitepec 

organization comes from Morelos, Mexico 

to share dance, art and other traditions. 


Friday, August 18 3 – 5:30 pm 

Participate in crafts and dance 

workshops related to chinelos, 

the traditional costumed dancers 

from Morelos. 


Saturday, August 19 3 – 5:30 pm 

Join the traditional chinelo procession 

and do el brinco del Chinelo, a fun and 

simple dance. 

Para una descripción en español, 

vea la página 14. ES 

The Go Bilingual Class and Two Rivers 

Head Start Parent Program will not be 

held in July and August. They will start 

again in September. 

Family Picnic – Touch-a-Truck 

Main Library Outdoor Stage and Library 

Parking Lot 

Monday, August 7 

Picnic 6 pm 

Touch-a-Truck 6:30 – 8 pm 

Bring a picnic dinner to the library’s 

west lawn—beverage and dessert will be 

provided by the library. Climb on an Elgin 

fire engine, an Elgin police car, school bus, 

ambulance and more. 

Meet Anna and Elsa! 

Preschoolers & families* 


Tuesday, August 8 10:30 – 11:30 am 

Anna and Elsa will sing, dance and tell 

stories and be available for photo ops. 

Space is limited. Please arrive early to 

receive your ticket. 

ES = descripción en español 

*Children younger than 8 must be accompanied by a responsible caregiver. 

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Comic Book Mania 

Comic Book Mania Convention 

All ages 

Saturday, July 15 10 am – 5 pm 


• Artists Alley will feature more than 20 comic book artists and writers. 

• Every visitor will receive a free comic book. 

• Free face painting for the kids! 

• Comic books and pop culture merchandise for sale. 

• Everyone who wears a costume will win a prize. 

• The Star Wars 501st Legion and The Windy City Ghostbusters 

will be available for photo ops! 

Comic Book 

MANIA! 

MANIA! 

Special Guest 

Svengoolie! 

Noon – 2 pm 

Meadows Community 

Room A 

Svengoolie has been the 

premiere horror show icon 

of Chicago since multiple 

Emmy award-winner Rich 

Koz became the handpicked 

successor to the 

original Svengoolie back in 

the late 1970s. Generations 

of viewers have become 

fans of the monstrous 

mirth and movies that this 

video vampire dispenses 

every week. Numbers to 

get free autographs and 

photo ops with Svengoolie 

will be distributed 

beginning at 11 am. 

Comic Book Mania Panels 

Create Dynamic Dinos! 

Grades 2 – 4 

10:30 – 11:30 am 

Grove Room (2nd Floor) 

Artist Justin Castaneda will show you how 

to create dinosaurs. R 

The Solution Squad – Creating 

a Comic Book 

All ages 

11 am – noon 

Elgin Room (2nd Floor) 

Artists Jim McClain and Serena Guerra will 

talk about how to draw a complete comic 

as well as self-publishing, crowdfunding 

and software. 

Manga & Anime Meet-Up 


Noon – 1:30 pm 


Watch anime, share fan art and enjoy 

Japanese snacks while socializing with 

other fans. 

KidSpace Activities 

Superhero Trivia Wheel 

All ages 

10:30 am – 4:30 pm 

KidSpace Youth Center (1st Floor) 

Bring the ticket that you will find in your 

free comic book bag to the KidSpace 

Youth Center help desk. Answer a trivia 

question and spin the big prize wheel. 

Grade Your Comics Like a Pro! 

All ages 

1 – 2 pm 


Jesse Buck, owner of Modern Age Comics 

in Algonquin and Crystal Lake, will show 

you the finer points of grading comics. 

From Doodle to Drawing! 


2 – 3 pm 


Chicago-area artist and graphic novelist 

Justin Castaneda will introduce new artists 

to the basics of drawing. R 

Cosplay Meet-Up 

All ages 

3 – 4 pm 


Share tips, make new friends and show off 

your costume. Refreshments. Costume 

required for entry. 

Comic Book Mania Coloring 

and Crafts for Kids! 

10 am – 5 pm 

Kidspace Creation Station (1st Floor) 

• Create Your Own Pokémon Card 

• Create Your Own Pokémon Mask 

• Superhero Coloring Sheets 


Kids 

Creativity Lab 

Grades 1 & Up 

Drop In 

Art, tinkering activities and games will be 

available for creative play. 

Rakow Branch 

Wednesdays in July 10:30 – 11:30 am 

Mondays in August 4 – 5 pm 


Tuesdays in July 2 – 3 pm 

Wednesdays in August 4 – 5 pm 

Build Challenge! 

Grades 1 – 5* 



Cardboard, LEGO® bricks, Imagination 

Playground blocks—everything you need 

to build amazing structures. 

The Gaming Event 


Main Library Meadows Community Rooms B&C 

Thursday, July 6, Monday, August 14 

6 – 8 pm 

Play card-based role-playing games such 

as Pokémon and Yu-Gi-Oh. Bring your 

cards to play or trade. 

3D Printing & Design 

Meet the 3D Printer 

All ages 

Main Library Creation Station 

July 10 – July 14 3 – 4 pm 

Rakow Branch 

Saturday, August 5 

9:30 – 10:30 am 


Saturday, August 5 11 am – noon 

Stop by to see the 3D printer in action and 

learn how it works. 

Creative Writing Camp 


Main Library Computer Training Lab 

July 10 – 14 10 am – noon 

Meet other writers, learn creative writing 

techniques and complete a short piece 

of writing. Attendance at all five days 

is expected. R 

I Survived! 

Grades 1 – 5* 


Thursday, July 13 10 – 11 am 

Enjoy action-packed games, activities and 

crafts based on the I Survived! Series. R 

Butterfly Camp 


Rakow Branch 

July 24, 25, 26 1 – 2 pm 

Explore the Rakow wetlands 

to look for butterflies and other animals 

and make unique butterfly crafts. R 

Intro to 3D Design 


Main Library Computer Training Room 

Monday, July 10 5:30 – 7 pm 

Thursday, July 20 6 – 7:30 pm 

Monday, July 24 5:30 – 7 pm 

Wednesday, August 9 11 am – 12:30 pm 

Rakow Branch 

Wednesday, July 26 

3 – 4:30 pm 


Thursday, July 20 3 – 4:30 pm 

Learn how to make your own 3D designs 

and leave with a 3D-printed object. R 

Bricks4Kidz® Camps 

Remote Control Mania Camp 

for 6 – 10 years 

Main Library Story Room South 

July 24, 25, 26, 27, 28 

1 – 4 pm 


July 31, August 1, 2, 3 

10 am – 1 pm 

Campers will use LEGO® components 

to create dynamic vehicles, inventions, 

machines and more. R 

Model Designer Camp for 

7 – 10 years 

Rakow Branch Shales Living Room 

July 17, 18, 19 

1 – 4 pm 

How do LEGO® brick model-designers 

come up with their ideas? Campers 

will learn the function of different 

LEGO® components and how they can 

work together. Each child will have 

the opportunity to present his or her 

own design. R 




Kids 

James and the Giant Peach 

Grades K – 5 with a caregiver* 



Join us for this fun-filled musical 

retelling of Roald Dahl’s James and the 

Giant Peach. 

STEAMologists 


Rakow Branch 

Wednesday, August 9 3 – 4 pm 


Thursday, August 10 

Science, Technology, 

Engineering, Arts 

and Math! Explore, 

experiment 

and create. R 

2+ 

3 – 4 pm 

4+3= 

10 

Garden Party 

4 – 8 years 

Rakow Branch 

Wednesday, August 9 10:30 – 11:30 am 

We will peek into our garden to see, 

touch and taste what’s growing and enjoy 

stories and activities. 

Chess 

ChessMaster Junior 

Chess Club 


Main Library Meadows Community Room C 

Wednesdays in July & August 

4 – 5 pm 

Kids and teens are invited to hone their 

chess skills. 

Rakow Rooks Chess and 

Games Club 


Rakow Branch 

Tuesdays 4:30 – 5:30 pm 

(August 1 will be held at South Elgin Branch 

for Playoffs) 

Back-to-School Celebration 

Entering Grades K – 6 


Monday, August 14 5:30 – 6:30 pm 

Come celebrate the return to school with 

a story, fun games, crafts, a photo op 

and snacks! 

South Elgin Sentinels 

Chess Club 




The Rakow Rooks vs. South 

Elgin Sentinels Playoffs 


Tuesday, August 1 4:30 pm 

Come cheer on the kids’ chess clubs while 

the Branch teams go head to head! 

Free Developmental 

Screenings 

Caregivers of children from birth – 6 years 

(children need not be present) 

Main Library Lobby 

Monday, July 10 

10:30 am – noon Drop In 

2:30 – 4 pm Drop In 

Make sure that your child has the tools 

needed to be prepared for school by 

completing a free developmental 

screening. Professionals from Easter 

Seals of DuPage & Fox Valley and The 

Elgin Partnership for Early Learning 

(EPEL) will be available to discuss 

resources. 

Auditory screenings will also take 

place but an appointment is needed. 

Register online, in person or by phone. 

Children need to be present for auditory 

screenings. 

For Babies 

Welcome Baby! Baby’s First 

Library Visit 

Babies up to 6 months and parents. 

Bring baby and baby’s new library card 

to learn about programs and resources 

to support your baby’s early literacy 

development and receive a special gift! 

Main Library Story Rooms 

Fridays, July 21, August 18 

1 & 3 pm 

Saturdays, July 22, August 19 

9:30 & 10:30 am 

(10:30 am session in Spanish) 

Rakow Branch 


1 & 2 pm 



1 & 2 pm 

Baby & Me Infant Touch and 

Massage 

Birth – 10 months and parent 


Tuesday, August 22 10 – 11 am 

Have fun with your child when massage 

instructor Rachael Valentine provides 

helpful information on creating an 

individualized touch routine. R 


Story Programs 

Weekly Story 

Programs in July 

No weekly story programs will take place 

in August. 

Fall I weekly story programs 

begin September 5. 

Registration begins August 21. 

Dino Tales 

2 years – kindergarten with an adult caregiver 


Mondays 2 pm & 7 pm 

Tuesdays 9:30 am & 11 am 

30 minutes of puppets, stories, movies 

and music with Dibs the Dinosaur 

and friends. 

Dino Spanish Family Storytime 


Wednesdays 6:30 pm 

Families who speak or are learning 

Spanish can enjoy stories, songs and 

movies with Dibs the Dinosaur and 

his friends. This program is entirely in 

Spanish. Para una descripción en español, 


Tiny Tales 

Birth – 23 months with an adult caregiver 


Mondays 10 am 


Mondays 6 pm 

You and your little one will enjoy a variety 

of fun activities together—music, bubbles, 

toys and more. 

Story-a-saurus 

3 – 6 years 


Tuesdays 2 pm 

Rakow Branch 

Wednesdays 10:30 am 

30 minutes of stories, fingerplays and 

songs. As parents must remain in the 

building but do not need to attend 

class, this is the first “on my own” library 

experience for children. 

Stories at Lords Park Zoo 

All ages 

Thursdays, July 13, 27, August 10 

1 pm 

Lords Park Zoo, 325 Hiawatha Dr., Elgin 

Bring something to sit on and listen to 

animal stories. Look for the ReaderShip 

van parked by the hickory tree. 

Roving Storytellers at Lords 

Park Zoo 

All ages 

Tuesday, July 18 1 – 2:30 pm 

Lords Park Zoo, 325 Hiawatha Dr., Elgin 

Look for a storyteller and listen to 

animal stories. 

Elgin Summer Harvest Market 

Storytime 

All ages 

Kimball & Grove parking lot 

Thursdays, Noon – 1 pm 

July 6 Green Day Celebration 

August 3 Back-to-School 

Enjoy stories read by the ReaderShip team 

and do a craft. 

Panera Milk & Cookie 

Storytime 

Preschoolers 

Tuesdays, July 18, August 1, 15 

9:30 – 10 am 

Panera Bread, 369 Randall Rd., South Elgin 

60177 

Enjoy stories read by the 

ReaderShip, followed by 

a milk and cookie snack, 

compliments of Panera. R 

Before 

1000 Books Before 

Kindergarten Graduation 

Party 


Saturday, August 12 2 – 3 pm 

Has your child finished 

the 1000 Books 

Before Kindergarten 

program? Join us for 

this invitation-only party 

for graduates. R 




Middle School Zone 

For Teens Entering Grades 6 – 8 

Teens 

For Teens Entering 

Grades 6 - 12 

Middle School Zone Volunteens 

Main Library 

Students entering grades 7 and 8 in 

the fall may sign up to be a Volunteen 

to work one hour a week checking 

materials, preparing craft supplies and 

more. Sign-up forms are available at the 

Youth Help Desk. 

Duct Tape + Paper Toys + You 


Thursdays, July 6 – July 27 2 – 3 pm 

Learn how to make duct tape wallets 

and roses, assemble paper toy models 

of your favorite characters or try more 

cool crafts. 

Coding Challenge for Grades 5 – 8 


Wednesdays, July 5 – July 26 3 – 4 pm 

Learn the basic concepts behind 

computer programming by completing 

coding challenges. 

Escape Room: 

Zombie Apocalypse! 


Tuesday, July 11 2 – 3 pm 

A scientist has created a virus that will 

turn everyone into zombies. Team up with 

other players to discover clues and solve 

puzzles to find the antidote before it’s 

too late! 

Tie-Dye with Sharpie Markers 

Rakow Branch 

Tuesday, July 18 3 – 4 pm 

We’ll provide a cotton T-shirt and all 

the supplies you need to turn it into a 

tie-dyed masterpiece. R 

Introduction to 3D printing 

for Grades 6 – 8 


Tuesday, July 25 9:30 am – 12:30 pm 

See a LulzBot 3D printer in action 

and learn about 3D design and 

engineering. Then use Tinkercad to 

create a 3D object. R 

Manga and Anime Club 

Main Library Grove Room 

Saturday, July 15 

Noon – 1:30 pm 


2 – 3:30 pm 

Watch anime, share fan art and 

enjoy Japanese snacks while 

socializing with other otaku. 

Teen Writing and Art 

Showcase 

Share your best writing and 

art. All submissions that meet 

the guidelines will be published 

online with selected entries 

published in a print booklet. 

Pick up an entry form at the 

Youth Help Desk or online at 

www.gailborden.info/teenwriting. 

Studio 270 

For Teens Entering Grades 9 – 12 

Media Arts Camp: Video Lab 

Main Library Studio 270 

July 10 – July 14 Noon – 2 pm 

Learn the basics of video 

recording and editing. R 

Media Arts Camp: Photo FX 


July 17 – July 21 Noon – 2 pm 

Learn the basics of photo editing 

using Photoshop. R 

LED Light Jewelry 


Wednesday, July 5 2 – 4 pm 

Learn to use LED light and 

connective thread to make your own 

one-of-a-kind jewelry. 

Ice Cream and Books 


Thursday, July 6 

2 – 3 pm 



Stop by for ice cream and talk about what 

you are currently reading. 

Sewing Camp 


July 24 – 28 Noon – 2 pm 

Learn how to operate a sewing machine, 

sew by hand and much more. R 

Tuesday Crafternoons 


Tuesdays July 11 – August 8 2 – 4 pm 

Feeling crafty? Join us on Tuesdays and 

learn how to make something new. 

Pop-up Studio 270 


Wednesdays, July 12, August 9 

2 – 4 pm 

Gaming, snacks, crafts, digital media 

and more. 

Spa Crafts 



Find some relaxation by making your own 

bath bomb and sugar scrubs. 

Altered Books: Blackout 

Poetry and Art Assignment 


Wednesday, August 2 2 – 4 pm 

Turn an old book into a new work of art. 


Technology Classes and Programs R 

Classes are open to district residents and held in the Main Library Computer Training Room unless otherwise noted. 

Registration is required and opens three weeks prior to the scheduled class date. For classes in a series, refer to the 

registration date for the first class. Register online at gailborden.info/register, by phone 847-429-4597 or in person at the 

Registration Desk. 

Computer Basics Classes 

7/25 Windows 10 7 – 8:30 pm 

8/1 Windows 10 Intermediate 7 – 8:30 pm 

New! Now that you know the basics, learn more 

about interacting with Windows 10, including adding 

desktop icons, exploring settings, using task manager, 

understanding Windows defender and more. 

8/15 Computer Maintenance 7 – 8:30 pm 

8/29 Cybersecurity Basics 7 – 8:30 pm 

New! Photoshop 

Saturdays, August 12 – 26 10 – 11:30 am 

8/12 Photoshop Elements Basics 

Learn basic image-editing concepts for correcting 

composition, red eye, color and clarity. 

8/19 Photoshop Elements Projects 

Explore options for adding filters, effects and type 

by creating a sharable collage or slideshow of 

your photographs. 

Software & Apps Classes 

7/28 Facebook: Getting Started 11 am – 12:30 pm 

Learn how to create a profile, add friends, send messages, 

comment on posts and adjust basic privacy settings in 

this introductory class. 

8/4 Pinterest: Getting Started 11 am – 12:30 pm 

Learn how to build your collection of useful pins 

and boards, follow fellow Pinners and adjust basic 

security settings. 

Microsoft Office 2013 

MS Word Series 

Wednesdays, July 12 – August 2 7 – 8:30 pm 

7/12 MS Word: Basics 

7/19 MS Word: Formatting Docs 

7/26 MS Word: Editing Tools 

8/2 MS Word: Tables, Images & Graphics 

MS Excel Series 

Monday, July 31 – August 28 7 – 8:30 pm 

7/31 MS Excel: Basics 

8/7 MS Excel: Charts & Graphs 

8/14 MS Excel: Formulas & Functions 

8/21 MS Excel: Working with Tables 

8/28 MS Excel: Advanced Topics 

Device Advice 

Need help figuring out how to use your tablet, smartphone 

or eReader? Bring your questions and device to the library. 

For district residents only. No registration. 

Main Library Studio 270 – 2nd Thursday of every month 

Thursdays, July 13, August 10 9:30 – 11:30 am 

Rakow Branch Computer Café – 1st & 3rd Thursday of every month 

Thursdays, July 6, 20 9:30 – 11:30 am 

Thursdays, August 3, 17 9:30 – 11:30 am 

South Elgin Branch – 3rd Thursday of every month 

Thursdays, July 27, August 24 10 – Noon 

Quiet Lab Summer Hours in 

the Computer Training Room 

A quiet space to come and use a computer without 

distractions for ages 18 and up. No cellphones. Headphones 

required for any audio use. No registration. Sign in at the 

Computer Center desk. The Quiet Lab will not be available on 

Monday, July 10 or on Sundays from July to August. 

Mondays 9 am – 4:30 pm 

Fridays 1 – 5:30 pm 

Computer Classes in Spanish 

• These classes are free and a library card is not required. 

• Please register once for series. 

• Classes take place in the Computer Training Room, on the 

1st floor of the Main Library, 270 N. Grove Ave. 

Microsoft Programs Camp 

Saturdays, June 10 – July 15 2 – 4 pm 

Beginning and intermediate level students learn to manage 

the most popular Microsoft programs: Word, Excel and 

Power Point. Technology activities will be offered for 

children of participants. Para una descripción en español, 




Adults 

Music and Films 

Elgin Community College 

Concert Band 


Wednesday, July 19 7 – 8:30 pm 

Bring your own lawn chair or blanket. The 

group’s repertoire features great marches, 

music from the movies and Broadway and 

traditional concert band favorites. (Rain 

date Thursday, July 20) 

Elgin Alive 

Screening of Circle of Time 


Tuesday, August 8 7 – 8:30 pm 

The film chronicles the history of the 

Elgin National Watch Factory and the 

community’s response after its closing, 

how the company shaped Elgin for over 

100 years and the stories of the people 

who worked there. Share your memories 

and stories. The Elgin History Museum will 

showcase some of its collection of Elgin 

watches and archival materials. 

Sponsored by: ECN, Elgin Area Historical 

Society 

Brown Bag Lunch Classic Films 


2nd Mondays 11 am – 1 pm 

Coffee will be served. No registration. 

July 10 Swiss Miss (1938, NR) 

August 14 Stagecoach (1939, NR) 

Reel Women for Real Women 


4th Tuesdays 6 pm 

Co-sponsored by the AAUW Elgin Area 

Branch. A film and discussion focused on 

women’s issues. No registration. 

July 25 The Zookeeper’s Wife 

(2017, PG-13) 

August 22 The Salesman (2016, PG-13) 

Be Creative! 

The Art of Quilling 

Age 17 & Up 

Rakow Branch 

Saturday, August 12 1 – 3 pm 

Quill art is great for producing innovative 

artwork and de-stressing. R 

Butterflies: A Painting 

Workshop with Christine 

Thornton 

Adults 



10:30 am – noon 

Draw a butterfly on 

watercolor paper from 

photo reference then 

learn to use watercolor 

pencils to add vibrant 

colors. R 

Quilt-Making 101 


Wednesday, August 23 

10:15 am – 12:15 pm 

Whether you are looking for inspiration, 

have questions about a current project 

or just want to get started with your first 

quilt, this workshop is for you. Presented 

by Sewing 4 Fun, Inc. R 

Hands-on Quilt-Making 


Wednesday, August 30 

10:15 am – 12:15 pm 

Learn how to make your first quilted 

piece. Materials will be provided or bring 

some of yours. Bring your own machine or 

rent one from Sewing4Fun, Inc. Presented 

by Sewing4Fun, Inc. R 

Gardening 

by University of Illinois 

Extension Master Gardener 

Seed-Saving 


Tuesday, August 22 6:30 – 7:30 pm 

Saving your own seeds is easy and free. 

A University of Illinois Extension Master 

Gardener will discuss how to save seeds 

from your own garden. R 

Fairy Gardens 


Thursday, August 24 6:30 – 7:30 pm 

Learn how to create your own miniature 

garden (inside or out) where gnomes, 

fairies, elves and other wee folk 

can frolic. R 

Did You 

Know? 

Don’t like what’s 

playing at the movies? 

The Library has an extensive 

collection of foreign films 

including Hindi, Korean, Mandarin, 

German, Russian, Swedish, Danish 

and more. 


Quick and Healthy Lunches 


Tuesday, August 8 6 – 7 pm 

Nutrition Advisor Joyce Lande will provide 

tips for lunches that will leave you 

satisfied, content and energized. R 

Reducing Stress Through 

Meditation 


Tuesday, July 18 7 – 8:30 pm 

Meditating for more than 40 years, 

Michael Ribet will discuss the 

extraordinary effect of meditation to 

reduce stress-related responses and 

improve concentration. R 

Travel Lake Michigan 


Saturday, July 29 1 – 2 pm 

Nancy McCully will take us on a journey 

through four states as we explore 

beautiful beaches, freshwater sand dunes, 

lighthouses and historic sites. R 

Fish Tales from the Fox 


Sunday, August 13 2 – 3 pm 

Retired Kane County Forest Preserve 

District Senior Ranger Tom Stewart, who 

is also a former president of the Izaak 

Walton League, will share fish tales. 

Listen to other local fisherman tell their 

experiences and share photos of fishing. 

The Life of Lady Diana 

Spencer, Princess of Wales 


Monday, August 28 6:30 – 8 pm 

Historian Jim Gibbons will discuss the 

life of Princess Diana, her marriage, 

motherhood, her royal presence 

and her death, which still remains 

controversial today. R 

Listen, Learn and Lead 

Toastmasters Club 


2nd and 4th Thursdays Noon – 1 pm 

Become the speaker and leader 

you want to be. 

Foundation Corner 

Volunteer 

If you are interested in volunteering for 

this year’s book sale that takes place 

from September 14 to 17, please contact 

booksale@gailborden.info. 

Innovative Ways to Give 

Amazon Smile 

Amazon will donate .5% of the price of your 

eligible AmazonSmile purchases. 

Go to smile.amazon.com 

PayPal 

Donate online here: 

www.gailborden.info/foundation then 

click on the gold Donate button. 

United Way 

Choose Gail Borden Public Library 

Foundation when you designate 

your dollars. 

Dinosaur Giants Exhibit 

If you have not yet stopped in to see the Dinosaur Giants exhibit, 

please do. Watch the amazed faces of young and old as they stand 

by Jobaria’s 33-foot-tall skeleton or walk in to the fossil-filled cave. 

The library has welcomed visitors from all over Illinois and 4 different 

states. We are thankful to the many people who have volunteered to 

be docents, as there have been nearly 500 people who have already 

taken tours during the exhibit’s first month. 

The library is able to bring these world-class exhibits to this 

community due to supporters. We thank the Gail Borden Public 

Library Foundation, Elgin State Bank, EFS Foundation, SEIGLE Family 

Foundation, Palmer Foundation and KCT Credit Union for making 

Dinosaur Giants a reality. We also thank all the people who make 

Gail's Sales a success – the volunteers, the people who donate 

and the people who purchase books. Those funds are essential to 

enhancing what the library can bring to the community. 


Book Clubs and Discussion Groups 

Walking Book Club 

The Centre of Elgin, 100 Symphony Way, Elgin 

Wednesdays 7 pm 

Join us for a 45-minute walk on the track, 

followed by a lively 45-minute book 

discussion. For more details, contact 

Christine Padilla at 847-289-5829. 

Poetry Writers Workshop 


1st Mondays, July 3, August 7 

6:30 – 8:30 pm 

This is a group for local poets to share 

what they have written. Poet and 

songwriter Gareth Mann Sitz will facilitate. 

Armchair Generals: A Civil 

War and Lincoln Brown Bag 

Lunch Interest Group 


2nd Tuesdays 11:45 am – 1:15 pm 

Join forces to commemorate events, 

share insights and talk about books or 

experiences. 

July 11 Stones River: The Turning 

Point of the Civil War 

presented by Frank Crawford 

August 8 Civil War Book Talks: 

Share your recent 

favorites and find new titles. 

Evening Chess Club 


July 13, 27, August 9, 24 5 – 7 pm 

Chess players of all skill levels and ages 

(10+) are invited. 

Elgin 360 Photography Club 


Thursdays 7 - 8:30 pm 

July 13 Backlit Photography: Learn 

techniques to achieve good 

results with your backlighting. 

New date! 

August 17 

Solar Eclipse Photography: 

There will be a total solar 

eclipse on August 21. 

Learn about locations, 

equipment, safety and 

photographing a solar eclipse. 

Great Books Discussion Group 

Main Library Conference Room 

2nd Mondays 

6:55 pm 

For more information, call Jeanne 

Hebeisen at 847-741-6264. Co-sponsored 

by the American Association of University 

Women Elgin Branch. 

July 10 Pigeon Feathers 

by John Updike 

August 14 My Name is Asher Lev 

by Chaim Potok 

Writers on the Fox 

Mondays 7 – 8:30 pm 

July 24 Main Library Conference Room 

August 28 Main Library Meadows 

Community Room B 

This writer’s peer group will inspire and 

motivate you using prompts and exercises 

for creative writing. 

Veterans Information 

Networking Session 

Coffee and tea will be served. 


3rd Thursdays 7 – 8:30 pm 

July 20 The Benefits of Acupuncture 

by Dr. Rob Gregory 

August 17 Atomic Legacy: An eyewitness 

account to 17 nuclear bomb 

tests by Irv Gricus. 

Languages and Citizenship 

Citizenship 

Conversation Group 

Main Library 

Thursdays 

July 6, 20 

August 17 

6:30 – 7:30 pm 

Conference Room 

Conference Room 

2nd & 4th Mondays 6:30 – 7:30 pm 

July 10 Grove Room 

July 24 Story Room 

August 14 Grove Room 

August 28 Conference Room 

Practice English for your naturalization/ 

citizenship test at this free group led by 

a tutor. Review and practice the spoken 

English you will need for the interview and 

the 100 questions from the history/civics 

test. In partnership with The Literacy 

Connection. Para una descripción en español, 


French Conversation Group 


3rd Mondays, July 17, August 21 

6:30 – 8:30 pm 

Refresh and enhance your knowledge 

of French language with former college 

language professor Dennis Schwank. 

German Conversation Group 


4th Wednesdays, July 26, August 23 

7 – 8:30 pm 

The group is led by John Schwartz, who 

has lived and traveled in Germany and 

taught German and other languages. 

English Conversation Group 



Practice having everyday conversations 

in English, improve your pronunciation 

and gain confidence with a tutor from the 

Literacy Connection. Para una descripción 


Spanish Café 


1st & 3rd Mondays Noon – 1 pm 

Intermediate-level participants will 

practice structured and spontaneous 

conversations in Spanish. Participants also 

will learn vocabulary. Para una descripción 



Business, Career and Resume Assistance 

IDES Unemployment and 

Illinois Job Link Assistance 


Tuesdays 1 – 4 pm 

Get help with filing for unemployment 

benefits and registering on the Illinois 

Job Link website. Drop-ins 

welcome. Schedules 

occasionally change. Check 

www.gailborden.info/events 

for specific locations and times. In 

partnership with the Illinois Department 

of Employment Security. For 

information, call 1-800-244-5631 or visit 

www.ides.illinois.gov. 

Job Search & Resume Help 


Tuesdays 1 – 4 pm 

Drop in for one-on-one assistance with 

your resume, cover letter, completing 

online applications and more. 

Job Training 

Information Session 


Wednesdays 9:30 – 11 am 

Training grants are available to help 

you get a job! Learn about WIOA 

services and the application process. 

Schedules occasionally change. Check 

www.gailborden.info/events for specific 

locations and times. 

In partnership with the 

Kane County Office of 

Community Reinvestment. 

For information, 

call 630-844-8768. 

Kindle Reads for Vacation 

Don’t fill your suitcase with heavy 

books when you go on vacation— 

check out a GBPL Kindle. We update 

Bestseller Kindles each week with the 

latest hot titles. Is your airline delay 

must-read only available as a Kindle 

title? Submit a Material Request 

at gailborden.info/material-request-form 

and it will be considered for purchase on 

the Kindles available for checkout. 

Zinio is Now RB Digital 

The Zinio for Libraries app has changed 

to RB Digital, which offers a great 

selection of magazines to view for free 

on your tablet, phone or laptop using 

your Gail Borden Library card. 

The Zinio app stopped updating 

June 27 and, on that day, a new app 

called RB Digital became available. 

The RB Digital app is available from 

the app store. 

If you had a Zinio account, your entire 

account, including checked out 

materials, saved materials and settings, 

has been retained in the RB Digital 

app. If you need assistance switching 

over or using the new RB Digital app, 

please contact the Gail Borden Library 

Information Desk at 847-429-4680. 

Cloud Library has the 

Hottest Titles 

My Media Mall Ending 

Are you an eBook reader? Download 

the app in any format. Why? 

• Cloud Library has the hottest 

new titles 

• Faster access due to shorter 

hold times 

• Simple method to suggest a 

new purchase 

• Wonderful user experience 

My Media Mall will no longer be 

available through Gail Borden Library 

starting October 1, 2017. Watch for 

pop-up Cloud Library programs to help 

you to navigate this wonderful new app. 

Did You 

Know? 

The Main Library has 

umbrellas you can 

check out. 

Judge John Dalton swears in Gail Borden Public Library Trustees (left to right) Amanda Garcia, 

Beth Kruger, Sue Moylan and Patty Harkin at the May 9, 2017 Board Meeting. 


Programas en español e inglés 

Dinosaurios Gigantes 

Una exhibición del Laboratorio 

Sereno de Fósiles 

Biblioteca Principal 

15 de mayo a 24 de septiembre 

¿Te encantaron los dinosaurios en la 

película Jurassic World? Pues ven a 

la Biblioteca para ver al gran Jobaria 

– es tan alto que tendrás que subir 

al segundo piso para verlo completo. 

También verás un pterosaurio volador 

con alas que miden más de 16 pies y 

un Suchomimus, un reptil feroz con 

un parecido a un cocodrilo, pero con 

unas enormes garras. 

Los fósiles de la exhibición 

Dinosaurios Gigantes fueron 

descubiertos en África por el famoso 

paleontólogo de la Universidad de 

Chicago Dr. Paul Sereno. 

Padres y Familias 

Dino historias para 

la familia 


Salones de la Comunidad Meadows 

Los miércoles a las 6:30 pm 

5 de julio al 26 de julio 

¡Este verano únete a nosotros para un 

rugiente rato con Dibs el dinosaurio 

y sus amigos! ¡30 minutos de títeres, 

cuentos, películas, música y mucho 

más! For a description in English, 

see page 7. 

¡Piñatas Prehistóricas! 



Martes 11 de julio 6 – 7 pm 

Martes 18 de julio 6 – 8 pm 

Celebra el programa de lectura 

de verano y nuestra exhibición, 

GIANTS, haciendo piñatas de huevos 

de dinosaurios con la artista local, 

Tersa Magaña. Ven haz tu piñata el 

primer día y luego decora la piñata el 

segundo. Será necesario inscribirse 

para los dos días. For a description in 

English, see page 2. 

Lección de Baile: Ritmos 

Latinoamericanos 



Martes 11 de julio y 1ro de agosto 

7 – 8 pm 

Prepara tus zapatos para ritmos 

latinoamericanos de ayer y hoy. Ritmos 

incluyen salsa y bachata. No se requiere 

experiencia previa ni pareja. For a 

description in English, see page 3. 

Café Latino: 

La Viajera del Tiempo 

Biblioteca Principal Salón Elgin 

Lunes 24 de julio 

6 – 7:30 pm 

Hablamos de los 

temas del libro, La 

Viajera del Tiempo 

escrito por, Lorena 

Franco y “viajamos” 

a España. Habrá 

refrigerios ligeros. 

En asociación 

con el Centro de 

Información. For a 

description in English, 

see page 3. 

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Reto de lectura 

del verano 

¡La Lectura es 

Gigante! 

15 de mayo a 7 de agosto 

Obtén tu hoja de anotaciones en 

persona en la Biblioteca Principal, 

sucursal Rakow o sucursal South Elgin 

o visita www.gailborden.info/read2017 

para imprimirla desde tu hogar. 

Entrega tu hoja de anotaciones en la 

Biblioteca Principal, sucursal Rakow 

o sucursal South Elgin empezando el 

1ro de julio hasta el 7 de agosto para 

obtener tus premios. 

Chinelo Fest 2017 

Los Amigos de La Cultura de Xochitepec 

compartirán tradiciones de su estado 

de Morelos incluyendo artesanías y 

baile tradicional. 



Viernes 18 de agosto 3 – 5:30 pm 

Participa en manualidades y lecciones 

de baile relacionados a los chinelos del 

estado de Morelos, México. 

Escenario al aire libre 

Sábado 19 de agosto 3 – 5:30 pm 

Acompaña a los chinelos en una 

procesión alrededor de la biblioteca 

y haz el brinco del Chinelo. 

For a description in English, see page 3. 

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Idiomas y Ciudadanía 

Dino Fiesta 

3 – 6 años con sus familias 


Salones de la Communidad Meadows 

Sábado 22 de julio 10 – 11 am 

¡Acompáñanos para tener un 

buen rato con historias, una 

manualidad, canciones y helado! 

Celebra el verano y nuestra 

exhibición de dinosaurios con 

este programa bilingüe para 

los niños de edad preescolar. 

Registración comienza el lunes 

5 de junio en persona en el 

escritorio de registración o por 

teléfono al 847-429-4597. Helado 

será servido, tenga en cuenta las 

alergias. For a description in English, 

see page 2. R 

Grupo de Conversacion 

en inglés 

Biblioteca Principal Salón de Conferencias 

Todos los martes 6:30 – 7:30 pm 

Practica conversar en inglés, mejora tu 

pronunciación y adquiera confianza con 

un tutor del Literacy Connection. For a 

description in English, see page 12. 

Grupo de Conversación 

en español 

Biblioteca Principal Salón de Conferencias 

1º y 3º lunes de cada mes 

Participantes de nivel intermedio 

practican conversaciones estructuradas 

y espontáneas en español. Énfasis en 

ayudar a participantes a responder en 

español o a empezar conversaciones en 

español con mayor fluidez. For a description 

in English, see page 12. 

Grupo de Conversación para 

la Ciudadanía 


1º y 3º jueves 6:30 – 7:30 pm 

6 y 20 de julio Salón de Conferencias 

17 de agosto Salón de Conferencias 

2º y 4º lunes 6:30 – 7:30 pm 

10 de julio Salón Grove 

24 de julio Salón de Cuentos 

14 de agosto Salón Grove 

28 de agosto Salón de Conferencias 

Ven a este grupo gratis para repasar y 

practicar con un tutor el inglés que vas a 

necesitar para la entrevista y el exámen 

de las 100 preguntas de naturalización. 

En asociación con el Literacy Connection. 

For a description in English, see page 12. 

No habrá sesiones de la Clase de Futuros 

Bilingües y Two Rivers Head Start durante 

los meses de julio y agosto. Comenzarán 

de nuevo en septiembre. 

Clases de Tecnología y Computación 

• No hay costo ni hay que tener la tarjeta de la biblioteca. 

• Favor de inscribirse para cada sesión. 

• Lugar de las Clases: Salón de Entrenamiento de Computación, primer piso, 

Biblioteca Principal, 270 N. Grove Ave. 

Campamento de Microsoft 

Los sábados, del 8 de julio al 15 de 

agosto 2 – 4 pm 

Usuarios de nivel principiante e 

intermedio aprenden a manejar los 

programas más conocidos de Microsoft: 

Word, Excel y Power Point. Se ofrecerán 

actividades de tecnología para los niños 

de los participantes. For a description in 

English, see page 9. 

Para preguntas comuníquese con Roberto 

Adame llamando al 847-429-6791 o 

escribiendo a biblioteca@gailborden.info. 


Board of Trustees: 

Jean Bednar, President 

Elizabeth Kruger, Vice President 

Sue Moylan, Treasurer 

Patricia Harkin, Secretary 

Amanda Garcia 

Herb Gross 

Penny Wegman 

Library Director - Carole Medal 

Newsletter Editor - Denise Raleigh 

Assistant Editor - Liz Clemmons 

Graphic Designer - Laura Espinoza 

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Customers with Disabilities 

The Library accommodates customers with 

disabilities. Please call 847-742-2411 to discuss 

arrangements at least seven days prior to a 

scheduled event. 

Thank you community. 

Due to our work with many partners, 

your library received the nation’s 

highest honor conferred on 

museums and libraries for service to 

the community: the National Medal 

for Museum and Library Services. 

This newsletter contains recycled 

paper and soy-based inks. 

Library News 

Library Closings 

The Main Library, 

Rakow Branch and 

South Elgin Branch will be 

closed Tuesday, July 4 for the 

Fourth of July holiday. 

The Main Library will close 

early on Thursday, August 3 

and Thursday, August 10 at 

5 pm for The Night at the 

Library events. 

Night at the Library 

Experience dinosaurs after dark, exciting 

dance and art activities, fantastic 

science-related booths and more! 

Summer reading challenge finishers 

will be invited to attend this special 

after-hours event from 6:30 to 9:30 pm 

August 3 or 10. Readers will receive more 

information when they turn in their 

Reading is Gigantic! 

Summer Reading 

Challenge log. 

Get to Know Your Library 

Card’s Expiration Date 

Did you know that every Gail Borden 

Library card has an expiration date? 

Starting July 10, library card expiration 

dates will be activated. Knowing your 

library card’s expiration date will help 

you get the most out of your card for 

the latest movies, ebooks and more. 

To find your library card’s expiration 

date, log into your library account at 

gailborden.info/account. Renew your 

Gail Borden Library card in person 

or over the phone. For assistance, 

call 847-429-4690. 

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