January February Newsletter 2019

Families
Super-Size Play Day
Main Library Meadows Community Rooms
Thursday, January 3
10:30 am – Noon, 2:30 – 4 pm
Play HUGE-sized versions of familiar
games for a gigantic good time. NS
Three Kings Celebration
Main Library
Saturday, January 5 • 1 – 4 pm
Meet Gaspar, Melchor and Balthazar, the
Three Kings, and take your picture with
them. Stay for stories and crafts.
Partner: The Organization of Mexico in Elgin. ES
Puzzle Club
South Elgin Branch
Saturdays, 1/12, 2/9 • 2 – 4 pm
Drop in for word puzzles, Sudoku, kids'
floor puzzles and adult jigsaw puzzles.
Family Author Day
Enjoy stories, crafts and more.
South Elgin Branch Hoffer Room
Sundays • 1 – 2:45 pm
1/13 Celebrate Fly Guy author Tedd
Arnold.
2/10 Happy Birthday to Clifford author
Norman Bridwell.
Go Bilingual Family Crafts
Main Library Meadows Community Rooms BC
Thursday, February 7 • 6 – 7:30 pm
Have fun with art while exploring Latino
cultural traditions. Create a Frida Kahlothemed
art piece and learn about her. ES
Family Valentine Tea
Main Library Meadows Community Rooms
Saturday, February 9
9:30 – 10 am, 11 – 11:30 am
Families with kids ages 3-6. Celebrate
Valentine's Day with stories, songs and a
craft. Registration required: in person or by phone at
847-429-4597.
Multicultural
Children’s Book Day
South Elgin Branch
Friday, January 25 • All Day
Drop by to try some crafts and a variety
of cultural games.
Informative Topics
United Against Bullying
Main Library Meadows Community Room A
Friday, January 18 • 4 – 5:30 pm
Families will learn to identify bullying,
why children engage in it, and be
empowered with the tools and knowledge
to stand against bullying. Presenter: Centro de
Información. ES
Help your Special Needs Child
Develop Strong Relationships
Main Library Meadows Community Rooms AB
Tuesday, January 22 • 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Learn how to build a solid foundation
between your special needs child and
their siblings, other family members and
caregivers so they have the support they
need both now and in the future.
Presented in English with interpretation in Spanish.
Presenter: Advanced Behavioral Solutions, Inc. Hosted
By: The Citizens’ Advisory Council, School District U–46
and community libraries. R es
Preschool & Childcare
Information Fair
Main Library
Saturday, January 19 • 10 am – Noon
Representatives from area preschools,
daycare centers and licensed homes will
be available to talk about their childcare
services and answer questions.
gailborden.info/preschool
Did you know?
Eagles have
been sighted by the
Main Library! Check out
binoculars from the
second floor Information
Desk to spot them.
Movies
Come enjoy a movie in a family-friendly,
casual setting. Chatting and snacks from home
are welcome.
No-Shushing Movie Fridays
South Elgin Branch Hoffer Room
Fridays • 10:15 am
1/4 Disney’s Christopher Robin (2018, PG)
1/11 The Wild (2006, G)
1/18 Kedi (2016, NR)
1/25 Zarafa (2012, NR)
2/1 Show Dogs (2018, PG)
2/8 Cats and Dogs (2001, PG)
2/15 Quill: The Life of a Guide Dog
(2004, NR)
2/22 101 Dalmatians (1996, G)
No-Shushing Film Series
Main Library Meadows Community Rooms AB
Saturday • 10 am
1/12 Smallfoot (2018, PG)
Family Movie
South Elgin Branch
Saturdays • 10 am
1/19 Sing (2016, PG)
2/16 Clifford’s Really Big Movie (2004, G)
Movie Poster Exhibit
and Scavenger Hunt
Main Library Youth Hallway
Saturday, January 26 • 9 am – 4:30 pm
All ages. View an extensive collection of
movie posters for current and upcoming
films and fill out a scavenger hunt form to
enter a prize drawing.
NS =No School Day
ES =Descripción en español, ver página 10 y 11.
gailborden.info
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