January February Newsletter 2019
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Families<br />
Super-Size Play Day<br />
Main Library Meadows Community Rooms<br />
Thursday, <strong>January</strong> 3<br />
10:30 am – Noon, 2:30 – 4 pm<br />
Play HUGE-sized versions of familiar<br />
games for a gigantic good time. NS<br />
Three Kings Celebration<br />
Main Library<br />
Saturday, <strong>January</strong> 5 • 1 – 4 pm<br />
Meet Gaspar, Melchor and Balthazar, the<br />
Three Kings, and take your picture with<br />
them. Stay for stories and crafts.<br />
Partner: The Organization of Mexico in Elgin. ES<br />
Puzzle Club<br />
South Elgin Branch<br />
Saturdays, 1/12, 2/9 • 2 – 4 pm<br />
Drop in for word puzzles, Sudoku, kids'<br />
floor puzzles and adult jigsaw puzzles.<br />
Family Author Day<br />
Enjoy stories, crafts and more.<br />
South Elgin Branch Hoffer Room<br />
Sundays • 1 – 2:45 pm<br />
1/13 Celebrate Fly Guy author Tedd<br />
Arnold.<br />
2/10 Happy Birthday to Clifford author<br />
Norman Bridwell.<br />
Go Bilingual Family Crafts<br />
Main Library Meadows Community Rooms BC<br />
Thursday, <strong>February</strong> 7 • 6 – 7:30 pm<br />
Have fun with art while exploring Latino<br />
cultural traditions. Create a Frida Kahlothemed<br />
art piece and learn about her. ES<br />
Family Valentine Tea<br />
Main Library Meadows Community Rooms<br />
Saturday, <strong>February</strong> 9<br />
9:30 – 10 am, 11 – 11:30 am<br />
Families with kids ages 3-6. Celebrate<br />
Valentine's Day with stories, songs and a<br />
craft. Registration required: in person or by phone at<br />
847-429-4597.<br />
Multicultural<br />
Children’s Book Day<br />
South Elgin Branch<br />
Friday, <strong>January</strong> 25 • All Day<br />
Drop by to try some crafts and a variety<br />
of cultural games.<br />
Informative Topics<br />
United Against Bullying<br />
Main Library Meadows Community Room A<br />
Friday, <strong>January</strong> 18 • 4 – 5:30 pm<br />
Families will learn to identify bullying,<br />
why children engage in it, and be<br />
empowered with the tools and knowledge<br />
to stand against bullying. Presenter: Centro de<br />
Información. ES<br />
Help your Special Needs Child<br />
Develop Strong Relationships<br />
Main Library Meadows Community Rooms AB<br />
Tuesday, <strong>January</strong> 22 • 6:30 – 8:30 pm<br />
Learn how to build a solid foundation<br />
between your special needs child and<br />
their siblings, other family members and<br />
caregivers so they have the support they<br />
need both now and in the future.<br />
Presented in English with interpretation in Spanish.<br />
Presenter: Advanced Behavioral Solutions, Inc. Hosted<br />
By: The Citizens’ Advisory Council, School District U–46<br />
and community libraries. R es<br />
Preschool & Childcare<br />
Information Fair<br />
Main Library<br />
Saturday, <strong>January</strong> 19 • 10 am – Noon<br />
Representatives from area preschools,<br />
daycare centers and licensed homes will<br />
be available to talk about their childcare<br />
services and answer questions.<br />
gailborden.info/preschool<br />
Did you know?<br />
Eagles have<br />
been sighted by the<br />
Main Library! Check out<br />
binoculars from the<br />
second floor Information<br />
Desk to spot them.<br />
Movies<br />
Come enjoy a movie in a family-friendly,<br />
casual setting. Chatting and snacks from home<br />
are welcome.<br />
No-Shushing Movie Fridays<br />
South Elgin Branch Hoffer Room<br />
Fridays • 10:15 am<br />
1/4 Disney’s Christopher Robin (2018, PG)<br />
1/11 The Wild (2006, G)<br />
1/18 Kedi (2016, NR)<br />
1/25 Zarafa (2012, NR)<br />
2/1 Show Dogs (2018, PG)<br />
2/8 Cats and Dogs (2001, PG)<br />
2/15 Quill: The Life of a Guide Dog<br />
(2004, NR)<br />
2/22 101 Dalmatians (1996, G)<br />
No-Shushing Film Series<br />
Main Library Meadows Community Rooms AB<br />
Saturday • 10 am<br />
1/12 Smallfoot (2018, PG)<br />
Family Movie<br />
South Elgin Branch<br />
Saturdays • 10 am<br />
1/19 Sing (2016, PG)<br />
2/16 Clifford’s Really Big Movie (2004, G)<br />
Movie Poster Exhibit<br />
and Scavenger Hunt<br />
Main Library Youth Hallway<br />
Saturday, <strong>January</strong> 26 • 9 am – 4:30 pm<br />
All ages. View an extensive collection of<br />
movie posters for current and upcoming<br />
films and fill out a scavenger hunt form to<br />
enter a prize drawing.<br />
NS =No School Day<br />
ES =Descripción en español, ver página 10 y 11.<br />
gailborden.info<br />
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