March April Newsletter 2019

Gail Borden 

March-April 

2019 Newsletter 

Public Library District 

Bringing the Library to You 

Grand 

Opening on 

National 

Bookmobile 

Day! 

Gail Borden Public Library District 

Foundation 

Kiwanis 

of Elgin 

Proposed rendering of Bookmobile. 

Table of Contents 

Gail Borden 1-12 

Bookmobile Grand Opening 

Main Library Front Entrance 

Wednesday, April 10 • 4:30 – 6:30 pm 

All aboard! Witness the ribbon cutting and be one of the first to 

board the Gail Borden Public Library's new Bookmobile, enjoy light 

refreshments, music, prizes and so much more! Our Bookmobile will 

begin services throughout the community starting Monday, April 15. 

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Thank you Elgin Kiwanis Club, Gail Borden 

Public Library Foundation, EFS Foundation 

and many more for supporting the 

Bookmobile and the Jack and Marlene 

Shales Bookmobile Collection. For more 

information about the Bookmobile, including how you can 

support it, please visit gailborden.info/bookmobile. 

City of Elgin A-D 

City of Elgin pages are only 

included in newsletters 

delivered to Elgin residents. 

Kids & 

Story Programs 2 

Families 3 

STEAM & Teens 4 

Technology 5 

Adults 6 

March into Health 

Special Insert 

Adults 7-9 

En Español 10-11 

Seasonal 

Reminders 

Construction 

Residential 

Grants 

Explore Elgin 

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Library News 12 

Take Flight Exhibit 

Main Library 

Through March 14 

Don't miss this interactive exhibit that features the principles 

and forces that make flight possible for airplanes, helicopters 

and rockets! gailborden.info/flight 

March Into 

Health 

March 1 - 31 

Insert inside! 

Spring Break Events 

Look for programs marked with a No School 

Day Special NS symbol. 

Teen 

Job Fair 

See page 4. 

Open Elgin 

Saturday, April 27 • 1 – 5 pm 

Tour buildings with unique architecture and 

fascinating histories. Open Elgin features 

30+ unique spaces, such as the Elgin 

Tower Building Lobby, U-46 Planetarium 

and Observatory, old Gail Borden Public 

Library and Channing Memorial Elementary, 

celebrating its 50 th anniversary! Please 

email info@elginchamber.com or call 

847-741-5660 if you want to volunteer at 

Open Elgin to welcome visitors to these 

wonderful buildings. openelgin.com 

Open Elgin Sponsors: Elgin Area Chamber and the Enhancing 

Elgin Committee of the Elgin Development Group, the City 

of Elgin, School District U-46, Judson University, Elgin Area 

Convention & Visitors Bureau, Downtown Neighborhood 

Association, the Elgin History Museum, the Elgin Symphony 

Orchestra, and the Gail Borden Public Library District. 

The Gail Borden Public Library District Newsletter | Published Bi-Monthly ISSUE NO. 2019-02 | March 1, 2019

Kids 

Creativity Lab 

South Elgin Branch Hoffer Room 

Thursdays • 4 – 5 pm 

Grades 1-5. Art, tinkering activities and games 

will be available for creative play. 

South Elgin Sentinels 

Chess Club 


Tuesdays • 4:30 – 5:30 pm 

Kids are invited to hone their chess skills. 

All skill levels welcome. 

Homework Heroes 

South Elgin Branch 

Mondays and Wednesdays 

3:30 – 5:30 pm 

(No meetings 3/25 or 3/27.) 

Grades K-8. Students who need help with 

homework assignments can drop by to meet 

one-on-one with a volunteer. 

Make Art with 

Young Rembrandts! 

Main Library Story Room South 

Thursday, April 25 • 10 – 11 am 

Ages 3-6. Learn to draw with your own 

personal style and creativity. 

Led by Young Rembrandts. R 

Read It! Paint It! 

Rakow Branch Corridor West 

Grades 4-6 

Tuesdays • 4:30 – 5:30 pm 

3/5 Fish in a Tree 

by Lynda Mullaly Hunt R 

4/9 Rules by Cynthia Lord R 

Grades 1-3 

Saturdays • 10 – 11 am 

3/9 A Bad Case of Stripes 

by David Shannon R 

4/13 Berenstain Bears R 

Who Was…? Series 

Grades 4-6. Bring history to life! Create 

portraits of inspiring and impactful icons. 

Rakow Branch Shales Living Room 

Tuesdays • 4:30 – 5:30 pm 

3/12 Malala Yousafzai & Mother Theresa R 

4/2 Steve Irwin and Jane Goodall R 

Panera Milk & Cookie 

Storytime 

369 Randall Rd., South Elgin, 60177 

Tuesdays, 3/5, 3/19, 4/2, 4/16 

9:30 – 10:30 am 

Preschoolers. R 

Sew Much Fun 


Mondays, 3/11, 4/15 • 5 – 6 pm 

Grades K-5. Learn how to hand-sew simple 

projects. R 

Kids Explore 


Thursdays • 5 – 6 pm • Grades 1-5 

Register to attend in person or tune in to 

gailborden.info/live to follow along from 

home. (*Denotes an additional Homeschool 

Kids Explore special from 2 – 3 pm.) R 

3/7 Fruit and Veggie Dip* LIVE 

3/14 Dinos vs. Robots Art* 

3/28 Learn to Draw Alligators! 

4/4 Money* Sponsor: KCT Credit Union LIVE 

4/11 Native American History 

4/18 Chemistry* 

Story Programs 

Birth - 

6 months 

Birth - 

11 months 

Birth - 

2 years 

12-23 months 

1-3 years 

2 years 

3-6 years 

3-8 years 

4-5 years 

LIVE 

Welcome Baby! Baby's First Library Visit R 

Rakow Branch 3/2 1 – 2 pm 

Main Library 3/15, 4/19 1 – 3 pm 

South Elgin Branch 4/6 1 – 2 pm 

Baby & Toddler Playgroup 

Main Library Fridays 10:45 am 

Spring Session 

March 4 - April 19 

(No Story Programs 3/23-3/31.) 

Baby Rhyme Time R 

Main Library Thursdays 6:30 pm • Fridays 9:15 am 

Wonderful Ones R 

Main Library Mondays 6:15 pm • Tuesdays 9:15, 10 am 

Fridays 10 am 

1, 2, 3, Go! 


Main Library 

Read To Rover 


Saturdays, 3/16, 4/13 • 2, 2:30 or 3 pm 

Grades K-5. Practice reading skills by reading 

aloud to a fully trained and certified 

therapy dog. R 

Guinness World Records and 

Ripley's Believe It or Not! 

Challenge 

Rakow Branch 

Tuesday, March 19 • 4:30 – 6:30 pm 

Grades 3-8. Share your favorite stories from 

The Guinness Book of World Records and 

Ripley's Believe It or Not! books. R 

Sign Language Club 


Thursdays, 3/21, 4/25 • 4:30 – 5:30 pm 

Grades 3-5. Learn American Sign Language 

and increase awareness, knowledge and 

respect of Deaf culture. 

Presenter: Ms. Deborah Potts. 

Tuesdays 10:15 am 

Thursdays 10 am 

Terrific Twos R 

Main Library Tuesdays 6:15 pm • Wednesdays 9:15, 10, 10:45 am 

Story Mix for 3 to 6 R 

Main Library Mondays 3:30 pm, 7 pm • Tuesdays 10 am 

Thursdays 10:45 am 

South Elgin Branch Mondays 6 pm • Thurdays 10:45 am 

Rakow Branch Wednesdays 10:30 am 

Sensory Storytime R 

Main Library Saturdays 11 am 

For children with developmental delays and sensory needs. No program 3/30. 

Countdown to Kindergarten Series R 

Main Library Mondays 10:15 am 

This 6–week series is an on-your-own storytime that offers fun educational stories, songs and 

activities to get kids ready to attend Kindergarten in fall. 

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Children younger than 8 must be accompanied by a caregiver. 

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

Families 

Dr. Seuss Day! 


Saturday, March 2 • 11 am – Noon 

Celebrate Dr. Seuss' birthday with stories, 

crafts and cake! 

Puzzle Club 


Saturdays, 3/9, 4/13 • 2 – 4 pm 

Canvases, Paints and 

Brushes Oh My! 

Main Library Meadows Community Rooms 

Friday, April 19 

10 am – Noon, 1:30 – 3:30 pm 

Work on your own masterpiece that will 

become one picture when placed side by 

side. Partner activity for a child with a caregiver; siblings 

can join but only one canvas will be provided for each 

group. R 

Just Potatoes: Grow a Sweet 

Potato Plant 


Saturday, March 16 • 10:30 – 11:30 am 

Get your garden started early this year by 

growing your own sweet potato plant. R 

Money Smart Scavenger Hunt 

All Library locations - Youth Areas 

April 1 – 6 • All day 

Celebrate Money Smart week by participating 

in a scavenger hunt and earn a piggy bank 

(while supplies last). Sponsor: KCT Credit Union. 

Go Bilingual Quinceañera 

Favors Crafts 

Main Library Meadows Community Rooms BC 

Thursday, April 4 • 6 – 7:30 pm 

Have fun with art while exploring Latino 

cultural traditions. ES 

Family Author Day 

South Elgin Branch Hoffer Meeting Room 

Saturday, April 20 • 1:30 – 2:30 pm 

Listen to Shel Silverstein poems and have 

silly fun together. 

Good Night Stories 

for Rebel Girls 



Grades 3-8. Discover some of 

the 100 extraordinary women 

from past to present such as 

Elizabeth I and Serena Williams through 

reinvented fairy tales and illustrations by 

60 female artists from around the world. R 

NS =No School Day 

For more family fun, 

see the March Into 

Health insert! 

No-Shushing Movie Fridays 

Enjoy a movie in a casual setting. 


Fridays • 10:30 am 

3/1 Bambi (1942, G) 

3/8 Won't You Be My Neighbor 

(2018, PG-13) 

3/15 Smallfoot (2018, PG) 

3/22 Hamilton: One Shot to Broadway 

(2017, PG) 

3/29 Alaska: Spirit of the Wild (1997, G) 

4/5 Johnny English Strikes Again 

(2018, PG) 

4/12 The Lion King (1994, G) 

4/19 Incredibles 2 (2018, PG) 

4/26 The Apple Pushers (2011, G) 

My Family, My Community: 

Connecting Lives Celebration 


Saturday, April 27 • 2 – 4:30 pm 

Celebrate with the unveiling of our “Tree of 

Life” community-engaged art piece, a sneak 

peek at families’ video excerpts, family 

storytelling, dancing and multicultural 

snacks. Partner: Hamilton Wings. 

Informative Topics 

Stories & Songs for 

Your Classroom: 

A Workshop for Early Childhood 

Educators 


Thursday, March 7 • 6:45 – 8:45 pm 

Discover the best and most interactive 

storytime books, new songs, rhymes 

and activities, and material designed to 

maximize learning. This is eligible for DCFS hours 

and Gateway credits. R 

Online Safety for Parents 

Detective Andrew Houghton of the Elgin 

Police Department will provide information 

regarding online privacy, cyberbullying, 

sexting, and exploitation for parents. R 


Saturday, March 9 • 11 am – 12:30 pm 

Main Library Grove Room 

Wednesday, April 3 • 7 – 8:30 pm 

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Spring Break 

Family Theater: 

The Fable Factory NS 


Monday, March 25 • 2 – 3 pm, 5 – 6 pm 

Join us for a musical adventure that 

features favorite classic fables. R 

Art Camp NS 


March 25 - 27 • 1 – 3 pm 

Explore a variety of artists and mediums, 

including works by Dale Chihuly, Salvador 

Dali, Frida Kahlo and more. Supplies provided. R 

Spring Break 

Craft-O-Rama NS 


Tuesday, March 26 • 2 – 3:30 pm 

Best for children ages 3+ with an adult. 

Jump into spring by making crafts to take 

home. Supplies provided. 

Musical Petting Zoo NS 


Thursday, March 28 • 10:30 am 

Enjoy live music by the Hoke Music School. 

Then stay to try out some instruments. 

Cardboard Challenge: 

Imagination Town NS 


Thursday, March 28 • 2 – 4 pm 

Build a town using cardboard, masking 

tape, markers and crayons. R 

Interactive Movie: 

Mary Poppins (1964, G) NS 


Friday, March 29 • 10 am – 12:30 pm 

Interact with Mary, Bert, and the whole 

family in fun and magical ways. Costumes 

encouraged. Prop bags provided. R 

Let it Rip! 

Beyblade Tournament NS 


Saturday, March 30 • Noon – 1 pm 

Discover Beyblades—plastic customizable 

spinning tops—and participate in a 

tournament. R 

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Please have an email address or a Tinkercad.com login 

set up before participating. 

Intro to 3D Design 

Main Library Computer Training Room 

Friday, March 1 • 1:30 – 3 pm 

Grades 3-8. Learn how to make your own 3D 

designs and leave with a 3D-printed object. R 

Intermediate 3D Design 


Saturday, March 9 • 2 – 3:30 pm 

Grades 3-8. Take the next step in 3D printing 

by designing your own creations to pick 

up later. You must have completed Intro to 3D Design 

before attending this class. R 

Science • Technology • Engineering • Arts • Math 

Advanced 3D Design 


Saturday, March 23 • 1:30 – 3 pm 

Grades 4-8. Take your 3D design and 

printing skills to the next level with our 

next challenge. You must have completed Intro and 

Intermediate 3D Design in order to attend this class. R 

3D Design Freestyle 


Monday, March 18 • 4:30 – 5:30 pm 


Grades 4-8. Design something new or 

tweak an old design. Staff will be available to 

help with adjustments. Some size restrictrictions apply. 

Participants must have previously completed all three 3D 

Design classes. R 

STEAM 

Explore the wonders of the universe through 

STEAM in a fun, hands-on way. 

Main Library • Mondays 

Meadows Community Rooms AB R 

Grades K-2 • 4 – 4:45 pm 

Grades 3-5 • 5 – 6 pm 

3/4 Survive & Thrive Rainforest 

4/8 Survive & Thrive Under the Sea 

4/22 Earth Day Treasures 

At the Branches • Grades 1-5 

Wednesdays • 4:30 – 5:30 pm 

Rakow Branch R 

3/13 X-Ray Activity 

4/10 Earth Day Activity 

South Elgin Branch R 

3/20 X-Ray Activity 

4/17 Earth Day Activity 

Youth & Teens 

Volunteens Grades 6-8 Main Library 

Make a difference this school year. Have an impact in 

your community! Stop by the Youth Center Reference Desk. 

Studio 270 Hours 

Mon-Thu 3 – 9 pm 

Fri-Sat Noon – 6 pm 

Sun Noon – 5 pm 

Grades 5-8 

Robot Dance Challenge 

Express your creativity and improve your 

coding skills by teaching your squad of 

Ozobots to perform an original dance 

routine. No previous coding experience required. 

South Elgin Branch Hoffer Room NS 

Tuesday, March 26 • 11 am – Noon 

Main Library Story Room South NS 

Wednesday, March 27 • 6 – 7 pm 

Grades 6-12 

Drop By Game Design 


Mondays, 3/4 – 4/22 • 6 – 7 pm 

Drop in to make games using Bitsy and 

Twine 2. All levels of experience welcome. Some laptops 

will be available. 

Manga and Anime Club 

Main Library Meadows Community Rooms AB 

Saturdays, 3/23, 4/20 • 2 – 3:30 pm 

Calling all fans of Attack on Titan, My Hero 

Academia, Sailor Moon and more! Watch 

anime, share fan art, and enjoy Japanese 

snacks while socializing with other otaku. 

Blackout Poetry 

All Library locations 

April 22 – 29 • All day 

Celebrate Earth Day and National Poetry 

Month by creating your own original poems 

using words from recycled book pages. 

Studio 

Grades 9-12 

Events take place in the Main Library 

Studio 270 unless otherwise noted. 

(SEB) = South Elgin Branch 

3/5 6-7 pm Audio Lab 

3/12 6-8 pm Studio Jam 

3/20 6-8 pm Intro to Podcasting 

3/20 4-5 pm Teen Writers Club 

3/26 6-7 pm Video Lab: Green 

Screen Shootout 

3/27 4-6 pm Spa Day Crafts (SEB) 

4/2 6-7 pm Music Business 101: 

Registering your Music 

4/9 5-6 pm Pizza and Books 

4/11 6-7 pm Photoshop 101 

4/16 6-8 pm Video Lab 

4/17 4-5 pm Teen Writers Club 

4/23 6:30-8 pm Open Mic Night 

270 

SAT Practice Test 


Sundays, 3/3, 3/10 • 12:30 – 3:30 pm 

High School juniors can take a practice 

SAT and discover which subjects to review 

and study. Sylvan Learning Center will proctor the 

tests and review results with you and your parents the 

following week. R 

Teen Job Fair 


Wednesday, April 3 • 6 – 8 pm 

Looking for a summer job? Look no 

further than our Teen Job Fair to talk 

to local employers about available job 

openings and pick up tips and tricks to 

ace your application and interview. 

gailborden.info/teenjobfair 

Career & Technical 

School Fair See page 9. 

Practice SAT Test 


Saturday, April 6 • 10 am – 1 pm 

High School students can take a timed 

practice SAT test on provided laptops. 

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Technology 

Classes are held in the Main Library Computer Training Room and require registration unless otherwise noted. 

R Register online, by phone or in person beginning February 15 for all March/April classes. 

Registering for the first class in a designated series automatically enrolls you in all required sessions. 

Visit gailborden.info/learn for more information. 

3D Design Series 

7 – 8:30 pm 

Main Library Computer Training Room R 

Mondays 

3/4 Basics 

3/11 Intermediate 

3/18 Advanced 

South Elgin Branch Hoffer Room R 

Tuesdays 

4/2 Basics 

4/9 Intermediate 

4/16 Advanced 

QuickBooks 

QuickBooks Series R 

Wednesdays • 7 – 8:30 pm 

3/6 Basics 

3/13 Working with Items 

3/20 All About Customers 

4/3 All About Vendors 

4/10 Wrap Up & Reports 

QuickBooks Special Edition: 

Advanced Reports R 

Wednesday, April 17 • 7 – 8:30 pm 

Learn how to format, modify and filter 

data within reports and how to set up 

Sales Tax reporting. *Attendees must have 

previously completed the QuickBooks series. 

Computers 101 Series R 

Fridays • 11 am – 12:30 pm 

3/8 Mouse & Keyboard 

3/15 Managing Your PC 

3/22 Internet Basics 

Cybersecurity Basics R 



Learn about common viruses, e-mail and 

internet safety, firewalls and other 

security topics. 

Intro to Google Tools R 

The Lodge at Del Webb 


Learn how popular Google apps such 

as Gmail, Contacts, Calendar and more 

can help simplify your life by allowing 

you to create, organize, share and store 

information. Partner: The Del Webb Computer Club. 

Facebook Basics R 


Friday, April 5 • 11 am – 12:30 pm 

Learn how to create your profile, add friends 

and share content. 

Pinterest Basics R 


Friday, April 12 • 11 am – 12:30 pm 

Learn how to create an account, find pins 

and boards, follow fellow Pinners and adjust 

basic security settings. 

Build Your First 

Web Page Series 

Learn to code a simple web page by 

understanding the relationship between 

HTML & CSS. 

Saturdays • 10 – 11:30 am 

Session 1 March 9 - 23 R 

Session 2 April 13 - 27 R 

eBay 


Fridays • 11 am – 12:30 pm 

4/19 eBay Basics R 

4/26 Selling on eBay R 

Device Advice 

Bring your questions and your tablet, 

smartphone or other device for 1:1 help. 

Thursdays 

Rakow Branch Computer Cafe 

3/7, 3/21, 4/4, 4/18 • 9:30 – 11:30 am 

Main Library 2 nd Floor 

3/14, 4/11 • 9:30 – 11:30 am 


3/28, 4/25 • 10 am – Noon 

Technology Group Discussion 

No registration. Presenters: Phillip Schneider, Verner 

Tepe, Andy Lego and Ed Mungai. 

Main Library Elgin Room 

Tuesdays • 7 – 8:30 pm 

3/26 Downloading eBooks 

4/23 Using Social Media 

Windows 10 

Windows 10 Basics 



Rakow Branch Shales Living Room R 

Tuesday, April 23 • 6 – 7:30 pm 

Windows 10 Intermediate 

Learn how to create shortcuts, adjust 

settings, uninstall programs, utilize Task 

Manager and Windows defender, and 

explore the Windows store. 



Rakow Branch Shales Living Room R 


Microsoft 

Microsoft Excel 

Thursdays • 7 – 8:30 pm 

3/7 Basics R 

3/14 Charts & Graphs R 

3/21 Formulas & Functions R 

4/4 Working with Tables R 

4/11 Advanced Topics R 

Microsoft Access Series R 

Mondays • 7 – 8:30 pm 

4/1 Basics 

4/8 Tables 

4/15 Queries 

4/22 Forms & Reports 

=After Library operating hours; doors will be locked at 7:05 pm. 

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Adults 

Amazing Birds 


Tuesday, March 19 • 6:30 – 7:30 pm 

Take a photographic look at birds 

accompanied by facts, stories and behaviors 

of these fascinating creatures. Presenter: Robert 

Andrini. R 

Authors on the Fox: 

J. Daniel 


Thursday, April 4 

6:30 – 8 pm 

Hear J. Daniel, who has 

spent more than 20 years 

working in sports television, 

speak about his latest book Phinally! The 

Phillies, the Royals and the 1980 Baseball 

Season That Almost Wasn’t. Copies of the book 

will be available for purchase. 

So You Want to be a Referee? 


Thursday, April 11 • 6:30 – 7:30 pm 

Join Jim Lapetina as he shares his journey 

from being a grade school referee to a 

Big Ten Football referee to becoming an NFL 

Replay Official. R 

Holocaust Remembrance Day 


Monday, April 29 • 6 – 8:30 pm 

Join us to honor those who perished during 

the Holocaust and for stories of survival. 

Subject matter is sensitive. 

Did you know? 

The Main Library 

is a U.S. Passport 

Acceptance Facility. Visit 

gailborden.info/passports 

or contact the 

Information Desk at 

847-429-4680 for 

more details. 

Toxin Free Homes: 

Essential Oils 


Wednesday, March 13 • 6:30 – 7:30 pm 

Learn about Essential Oils and things that 

you can do to detoxify your home. R 

Weighted Lap Pads 


Saturday, March 16 • 1 – 3 pm 

Create your own weighted lap pad to 

help keep individuals calm in a variety of 

stressful environments. R 

Using Stress 

to Your Advantage 


Tuesday, April 2 • 6:30 – 8 pm 

Learn stress reduction techniques and gain 

a sense of greater wellness and relaxation. 

Presenter: Tom Wendt, Certified DreamBuilder Coach. R 

Yoga and Self-Care 

for Busy People 


Saturday, April 6 • 11 am – 12:30 pm 

Learn self-care practices such as seated 

yoga stretches, simple meditations and 

breathing exercises that you can do even 

when you're busy. Presenter: Julie M. Gentile. R 

Effective Organic 

Pest Control 



Discover the wonderful things in nature 

that work against the most persistent 

small animal pests. Presenter: Donna Mack, 

Master Gardener. 

Crafts 

Saturdays • 1 – 3 pm 

Bracelets Galore - Macramé 

Create Macramé bracelets with cord and 

beads. Please bring cording supplies. 

3/2 South Elgin Branch Hoffer Room R 

3/9 Rakow Branch Shales Living Room R 

Bracelets Galore 

Memory Wire 

Create bracelets and rings using memory 

wire and beads. All supplies provided. 


3/30 Rakow Branch Shales Living Room R 

Recycling-Paper Earth Day 

Recycle paper into decorative bowls and 

beads. All supplies provided. 

4/6 Rakow Branch R 


Golden Venture 

Origami or Folding 

Create a beautiful sculpture with this 

technique and learn the history behind it. 

4/20 Rakow Branch Corridor West R 


Quilting with Chris 


Wednesdays • 10:15 am – 12:15 pm 

3/6 Unfinished Objects R 

3/13 Quilt As You Go R 

3/20 Quilt As You Go R 

Crochet Club 


Tuesdays, 3/19, 4/16 • 6:30 – 8 pm 

Get hooked on crocheting! Bring a project 

to work on. All skill levels welcome. 

Knitting Basics 



Learn the basics of knitting while creating 

your own washcloth. Please bring: Size 7 or 8 

knitting needles, 1 skein of cotton yarn (i.e., Lily Sugar & 

Cream). R 

Tea and Paint Series R 


Tuesday, April 30 • 11 am – 1 pm 

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$500 Aldi gift card 

Golf Package for 4 to The Highlands 

Golf Course 

Personal training at the YMCA 

Curves membership 

Elgin Parks & Recreation Family 

Swim Pass for 4 

Cook County Forest Preserve Family 

Camping Package for 6 & Canoe 

Package for 8 

Epic Air Trampoline Park Family 

Jump Package 

McAlister's Deli lunch Package for 8 

March into 

Health2O19 

Free Community Events 

Activate Elgin presents over 30 free community health programs throughout the Elgin area for all ages to celebrate 

National Nutrition Month in March. Attend one, or all, programs and enter for a chance to win one of the Grand Prizes below. 

March into Health Kickoff 


Grand Prizes 

Prize opportunities at all events! Grand Prize 

winners will be notified by April 20. 

facebook.com/ActivateElgin 

Featuring 

Wendy & DB Interactive Family Concert 

Gail Borden Public Main Library Meadows Community Rooms 

270 N. Grove Ave., Elgin 60120 

Celebrate healthy fun for the whole family: 

• Cooking demo and tasting with Chef Doug 

from Tarragon Catering 

• Fresh Market fresh fruit giveaway and roaming fruit juggler 

• Kids crafts and activities 

• VNA Mobile Health Clinic will be present to provide free 

blood pressure, diabetes and BMI screenings 

Performance made 

possible by the Chicago 

Federation of Musicians. 

U-46 Wellness Fest NS 

The Centre of Elgin, 100 Symphony Way, Elgin 60120 

Friday, March 1 • Noon – 1:30 pm 

Fun activities for all ages. Discover new 

skills and good habits to achieve personal, 

academic and social success. Research shows 

that good nutrition and physical activity 

before, during and after the school day is 

strongly correlated with positive student 

outcomes. Enjoy use of the Centre for the day; 

this event is free and open to the community. 

Partners: The Department of Food and Nutrition 

Services, U-46 Wellness Committee, Elgin Parks & 

Recreation and Activate Elgin. 

March into Health 2019 

Free tickets to the Wendy & DB Interactive 

Family Concert will be distributed at the 

Activate Elgin lobby table from 1 – 3 pm. 

Event prize winners announced at 3 pm. 

Enter for a chance to win: 

• Lunch for 2 at McAlister's Deli 

• A $50 Epic Air jump card 

• A Nudera Orthodontic 

Dental Basket 

Kane County 

Medical Reserve Corps 

Gail Borden Public Main Library 


Saturday, March 2 • 10 am – 1 pm 

Learn personal and family preparedness 

techniques, lifesaving skills during 

emergency and ways you can join the KCMRC. 

Kanehealth.com 

Presenter: KCMRC is a volunteer agency aimed to 

support health and safety of local communities. 

Please register: Online at gailborden.info/register, over the 

phone at 847-429-4597 or in person. 

@ActivateElgin1 


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Chamber Music on the Fox 

Dancing Animals 

Gail Borden Public Main Library 270 N. Grove Ave., Elgin 60120 

Saturday, March 2 • 10:30 am – Noon 

All ages. Join us for a morning of music and 

movement featuring Camille Saint-Saens’ 

delightful suite, “The Carnival of the Animals." 

Cellist Sara Sitzer and french hornist Kelly 

Langenberg of Chamber Music on the Fox will 

explore musical concepts of rhythm, form, 

and sound production, and Dr. Kelly Stokes of 

the Salt Creek Ballet will teach participants 

a dance to accompany the live music. 

chambermusiconthefox.org 



ZUMBA at Taylor Family YMCA 

50 N. McLean Blvd., Elgin 60123 

Mondays and Wednesdays in March 

6:30 – 7:30 pm 

Zumba fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms for 

a calorie-burning, heart-racing, musclepumping 

and body-energizing class. You can 

burn between 500-1000 calories per class! 

taylorymca.org 

Healthy Travels Lunch & Learn 

Senior Services Associates, Inc. 

205 Fulton St., Elgin 60120 

Monday, March 4 • 10:30 am – 12:30 pm 

Calling all seniors! Join us on a journey to 

discover healthy lifestyles from around the 

world with a Fit & Strong program with Senior 

Services' Minnie Vasquez and Gail Borden's 

Tales and Travel program. Free, healthy lunch 

provided. seniorservicesassoc.org 

Please register: 847-741-0404. 

Zumba at Epic Air 

Trampoline Park 

1675 N. Lancaster Rd., South Elgin 60177 


All ages.Join us for a heart-pumping Zumba 

class. Free of charge. EpicAirPark.com 

Please register: www.epicairpark.com/zumba 

Preschool Healthy 

Storytime & Craft 

Greater Elgin Family Care Center 

373 Summit St., Elgin 60120 

Thursday, March 7 • 2 – 3 pm 

Preschoolers with a caregiver. Enjoy a healthy 

storytime with a Gail Borden Public Library 

ReaderShip storyteller followed by a craft. 

gefcc.org 

Spring Cleaning Your Pantry: 

Food Safety 

AMITA Health N.E.W. You Center 

77 N. Airlite St., Elgin 60123 

Thursday, March 7 • 5:30 – 6:30 pm 

Shake off the cobwebs of winter! Spring is 

the ideal time to give your kitchen a healthy 

remodel beginning with your fridge and pantry. 

Please register: Call 847-622-2080 or email 

debra.perez@AMITAhealth.org presencehealth.org/ 

presence-saint-joseph-hospital-elgin 

Conservation @ Home: Kick 

Start your Garden! 

Rolling Knolls - 11N260 Rohrssen Road, Elgin 

Sunday, March 10 • 11 am – 1:30 pm 

Learn how to create a sustainable garden 

using conservation practices and talk to local 

organizations about native landscaping and 

gardening. www.fpdcc.com 

For tickets: www.eventbrite.com/e/conservation-homekick-start-your-garden-tickets-51555991358 

Dairies to Prairies 

Film and Discussion 

Gail Borden Public Main Library Elgin Room 


Monday, March 11 • 7 – 8:30 pm 

View this feature-length documentary telling 

a nearly forgotten story about Elgin's first 

wealth, the dairy industry, and how land use 

and agriculture are changing rapidly in Kane 

County. 

This documentary film is created by The Elgin 

History Museum and Grindstone Productions in 

combination with a traveling exhibit; the exhibit will 

not be present at this showing. 

sharedharvest.coop • elginhistory.org 



Growing with Farmer Pam 

Gail Borden Public Library South Elgin Branch 

127 S. McLean Blvd., South Elgin 60177 

Monday, March 11 • 10 am – Noon 

Show kids where food comes from, and learn 

how to grow it yourself with easy-to-follow 

demonstration of how to plant various seeds. 

Kids will get to keep their seed pots. 

Sharedharvest.coop 



Elgin Alive Murky Waters: 

Understanding Drinking Water 

Issues in Our Region 




We turn on faucets dozens of times a day 

without pausing to consider the questions 

that millions of people around the world worry 

about: Do we have enough? Is it clean? Will 

it endure? Learn about the current state and 

issues concerning our future regional and local 

drinking water supply from a panel of experts 

in water resource management. elgin-ecn.org 



Partner: Elgin Community Network. 

270 Teens: Sushi Demo and 

Tasting with Chef Doug 

Gail Borden Public Main Library Studio 270 



Grades 9-12. Learn how to roll your own sushi 

with Master Chef Doug Yeomans of Tarragon 

Catering. tarragoncatering.vpweb.com 




Latin Dancing 



Stay healthy, stay in shape and come dance! 

Learn and practice salsa and bachata dance 

moves with dance instructor Elizabeth Sotelo. 

In English and Spanish. 



Healthy Living: Small Business 

EXPO & Preschool Story Time 

Elgin Community College Building B 

1700 Spartan Dr., Elgin 60123 

Thursday, March 14 • 10 am – 1 pm 

Spring into a healthier, happier life! Visit 

informational tables and listen to keynote 

speakers to create healthy habits. Healthy 

toddlers story hour. elgin.edu 

Kickin' Asthma 


Thursday, March 14 

6 – 7 pm English 

7 – 8 pm En Español 

Asthma is the most common chronic disorder 

in childhood. This session will teach you about 

the causes of youth asthma, its symptoms 

and triggers, proper use of medications, and 

asthma support for proper management. 

Refreshments, prizes and giveaways. 

Hosted by: The Christopher D. Redding Youth Asthma 

Foundation. Sponsored by: The Hoffman Estates 

Chapter of The Links, Incorporated. 

cdryouthasthma.org • hoffman-estates-links.org 

Rx Nutrition: 

Let Food Be Thy Medicine 

Elgin Community College 

Spartan Terrace Restaurant Room 100 

1700 Spartan Dr., Elgin 60123 


Learn how to eliminate processed foods and 

fast foods from our SAD (Standard American 

Diet) and replace them with whole foods while 

on a budget. Hear the latest scientific data 

and watch a healthy food demo by an awardwinning 

nutritionist. 

Sponsors: CHEF (Community Harvest Educational 

Foundation) & Elgin Community College 

Please register: Call: 847-888-1844 or email chefillinois@ 

gmail.com.

#HealthyMe Interactive 

Annual Family Festival 



#HealthyMe is a showcase event for youth 

and their families highlighting the importance 

of physical activity, healthy eating, and 

child safety. Attendees will find a variety of 

information and resources from vendors and 

live demonstrations on topics important for 

families. hoffman-estates-links.org 

Sponsors: The Hoffman Estates (IL) Chapter of The 

Links, Inc., Gail Borden Public Library and Create, 

Innovate, IGNITE! 

Judson Community 

Health & Wellness Fair 

Judson University Lindner Fitness Center 

1151 N. State St., Elgin 60120 

Tuesday, March 19 • 11 am – 1 pm 

This program invites the community to enter 

into a time of focused health and wellness 

through exhibits, guest presentations, stories, 

raffles and fun. Enjoy the intergenerational 

experience with vendors and local agencies. 

judsonu.edu 

Curves Open House 

359 S. Randall Rd., Elgin 60123 

Tuesday, March 19 • 3 – 6 pm 

Drop in for a free strength-training workout, 

healthy refreshments and information about 

the benefits of exercise, especially for women! 

curves.com 

Healthy Lifestyle 

Open Door Health Center 1665 Larkin Ave., Elgin 60123 

Tuesday, March 19 • 5:30 – 7 pm 

Adults. Learn tips and techniques that you 

can use for mental health self-care. This 

session will address sexual health wellbeing. 

A light dinner will be served and goody bag 

will be given. odhcil.org 

Plant-Based Eating in a 

Carnivore World 

AMITA Health Saint Joseph Hospital 

Diabetes Classroom-Outpatient Entrance 2 


Plant-based eating is gaining popularity and 

it can impact your health. Learn how to ease 

into this healthier and flexible style and drop 

the "all or nothing" approach. Take home tasty 

recipes to start your new routine. 

presencehealth.org/presence-saint-josephhospital-elgin 

Please register: Email Susan.Peterson@AMITAhealth.org 


Elgin Mayor 

Dave Kaptain is 

challenging all 

Elginites to get 

out and walk to 

improve their 

health and their 

neighborhood. 

Full Moon Ride: Elgin Bike Hub 

Meet at Advocate Park 179 E. Chicago St., Elgin 60120 

Wednesday, March 20 • 9 – 10:30 pm 

It's the monthly Elgin full moon ride. Join us for 

this social, moderately-paced night ride for a 

few miles throughout the core neighborhoods 

of Elgin. elginbikehub.com 

Reminder: Illinois State law requires bike riders to 

have a clear light on the front and a red reflector 

or a red light on the back for night time riding. That 

would be the minimum attempt for safety, so let's all 

be easy to see on the street. 

Soccer and A Snack 

Eastside Recreation Center 1080 E. Chicago St., Elgin 60120 

Friday, March 22 • 3 – 5 pm 

Ages 5-13. Play on the indoor soccer field and 

learn how to prepare your own healthy snacks. 

Please inform us of any food allergies at time 

of registration. cityofelgin.org/1161/Eastside- 

Recreation-Center-ERC 

Presented in partnership with the Eastside 

Recreation Center, AMITA Health Saint Joseph 

Hospital and the Northern Illinois Food Bank. 

Registration deadline is March 20. Call 847-531-7048 or 

email suffredin_c@cityofelgin.org to register. 

YMCA Stress & Wellness 

Workshop 

Gail Borden Public Main Library Elgin Room 



Discover stress management and wellness tips 

to keep you happy and healthy this season. 

Presenter: Kelly Wemken, Community Wellness 

Coordinator with the Taylor Family YMCA. 

taylorymca.org 

Elgin Bike Ride: Elgin Bike Hub 

Meet at Festival Park, Elgin 60120 

Sunday, March 24 • 2 – 4 pm 

Friendly for ages 8-80. Explore Elgin by bike 

and get to know your city and your neighbors! 

We'll ride low-stress routes for 3-5 miles. We 

will be using a mix of off-street and on-street 

routes. Each rider will be responsible for his/ 

her own behavior as a street user. We will try 

to provide helpful guidance and leadership as 

we ride. elginbikehub.com 

2019 Mayor's Community 

Walk Challenge 

Look for details for the Mayor’s 2019 

Walking Challenge June 1 - June 30 at 

www.activateelgin.org or on the 

Activate Elgin Facebook page. 


Spring Breakout Adventures NS 

Rolling Knolls 11N260 Rohrssen Rd., Elgin, 60120 

Tuesday, March 26 • 10 am – 1 pm 

All ages. Calling all families, friends, schools 

and youth organizations! Break out from 

the winter cold and join us during your 

Spring Break. Explore all that this unique 

56-acre preserve has to offer, including 

archery, biodiversity exploration, guided 

hikes, fishing and orienteering. You can 

also master your Frisbee technique with 

our 18-hole disc golf course. All equipment 

provided. fpdcc.com/event 

Registration required for groups of 20 or more. 

Duke Otherwise NS 




Skilled guitarist and captivating tap-dancer, 

Duke Otherwise delights all ages with hilarious 

songs and an array of tunes. 



BTS Sing-Along Dance Party NS 


Thursday, March 28 • 4:30 – 6 pm 

Grades 6-12. BTS fans — you're invited 

to a party! Sing and dance along to your 

favorite songs. 

CHEF Seminars 

Gail Borden Rakow Branch • 2751 W. Bowes Rd., Elgin 60124 

Saturday, March 30 

10 am Buying Healthy Food on a Budget 

Seminar by Chef Annette Licitra, 

Integrative Health Coach 

11 am Preparing Healthy & Fun Snacks 

Demo by Chefs Dalila Gonzalez and 

Noon 

Ryan Waesche 

Chair Yoga for All Ages Led by Yoga 

Master Boontiva Truong-Quang 

Explore the connection between eating 

healthy food, exercising and how to do it on 

a budget. For those attending all 3 sessions: 

receive a free acupressure Yoga mat (value 

$50). Attendees must be at least 12 years old. 

Attendees under 18 must be accompanied by 

a parent/guardian. chefillinois.org 

Sponsors: CHEF (Community Harvest Educational 

Foundation) 

Registration is required for each session; each 

class is limited to 15 people. Register: Online at 

gailborden.info/register, over the phone at 847-429-4597 

or in person. 

Kane County 

1 Billion Steps Challenge 

The Kane County Community Health 

Improvement Action Team is getting Kane 

County active! Join us to help Kane County 

reach 1 Billion Steps. 

Kane Health Counts Steps: 

bit.ly/2Q8Is2Z or www.kanehealthcounts.org. 

#ActivateElgin #MarchIntoHealth • Activate Elgin’s March into Health 2019 #ActivateElgin #MarchIntoHealth • Activate Elgin’s March into Health 2019 #ActivateElgin #MarchIntoHealth #ActivateElgin

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#ActivateElgin 

Inauguración de 

March into Health 

¡Marcha hacia la salud! 

Biblioteca Principal Gail Borden Estacionamiento 


Sábado 2 de marzo • 1 – 4 pm 

La clínica móvil de VNA estará en la biblioteca 

para proveer exámenes de diabetes, de la 

presión y de masa corporal gratis. 

Café de los Recuerdos: 

Nuestros Maravillosos Años 

Biblioteca Principal Gail Borden Cuarto de la Communidad C 


Sábado 9 de marzo • 3 – 3:30 pm 

Una oportunidad para compartir con las 

personas de la tercera edad en familia y 

comunidad. Traiga fotos de sus mejores 

memorias para recordar y compartir, y reciba 

consejos para ejercitar y fortalecer su cerebro. 

Habrá café de olla y panes dulces. Abierto a las 

personas de la tercera edad y sus cuidadores. 

Regístrese: Tres maneras: en línea en gailborden.info/register • 

por teléfono 847-429-4597 • en persona 

2019 Partners & Sponsors 

@ActivateElgin1 

En Español 

Baile Latino 

Biblioteca Principal Gail Borden Cuartos de la Communidad 


Miércoles 13 de marzo • 6 – 7 pm 

¡Mantente saludable y en forma, ven a 

bailar! Ven a aprender y practicar algunos 

pasos de salsa y bachata con la instructora 

Elizabeth Sotelo. 

Combatiendo el Asma 

Biblioteca Principal Gail Borden 


Jueves 14 de marzo • 7 – 8pm 

Aprende sobre las causas y síntomas del 

asma en los niños, el uso apropiado de 

medicamentos, y recursos disponibles. Habrá 

refrigerios, premios y regalos. 

The Christopher D. Redding Youth Asthma 

Foundation and The Hoffman Estates Chapter of The 

Links, Incorporated. 

Trampoline Park 


Estilo de Vida Saludable 

Open Door Health Center 

1665 Larkin Ave., Elgin 60123 

Martes 19 de marzo • 5 – 7 pm 

Acompáñanos en una sesión para adultos 

dirigida por Open Door Center, para orientar 

y aprender técnicas que puedes utilizar para 

una buena salud mental. En esta plática se 

destacará y subrayará el bienestar de la salud 

sexual. Se proveerán aperitivos y una bolsa con 

obsequios para las personas que asisten 

a esta charla. 

www.odhcil.org 

Cuentos Sobre la 

Salud y Manualidades 

Para Niños Pequeños 


373 Summit St., Elgin 60120 

Jueves 21 de marzo • 6 – 7 pm 

Un evento con cuentos y manualidades 

saludables para niños pequeños en español. 

gefcc.org 


facebook.com/ActivateElgin

Adults 

Global Neighbors 

This ongoing series of lectures, films, festivals, 

concerts, and more will educate and entertain you 

about the rich cultures contributing to Elgin’s past, 

present and future. 

Keeping Faith: 

Sisters of Story 



Join us on a journey of three women of 

different faiths woven into one beautiful 

community story of connection and 

unity. Accompanied by a cultural musical 

storyteller on violin, oud and guitar. R 

Jewish Film Festival 

Weekend 

Explore the rich offerings of Jewish 

cinema followed by a discussion after 

each film. Co-sponsor: Congregation Kneseth Israel. 



The Band's Visit (2008, PG-13) 


The Lady In Number 6: Music Saved 

My Life (2013, NR) 

Mah-Jongg: The Tiles That Bind (1998, NR) 

Bollywood DanceFit 


Saturday, April 13 • 1:30 – 3 pm 

In this workshop, dance experts 

demonstrate how easy and fun it is 

to dance to Bollywood beats while 

promoting the beauty of the Indian 

dance and Indian music. R 

Save the date! 

Global Neighbor 

Series: 

Get to know the people 

who make up our community 

Asian-American Pacific 

Heritage Celebration 

Saturday, May 4 

Writers Corner 

Poetry Writers Workshop 


Monday, March 4, Thursday, April 4 

6:30 – 8:30 pm 

Come share your love of poetry and what 

you have written. Facilitated by poet and 

songwriter Gareth Mann Sitz. 

Writers Critique Group 

Main Library Conference Room 

Mondays, 3/18, 4/15 • 7 – 8:30 pm 

Writers will critique work by others in 

order to get an honest evaluation and 

constructive advice for improvements for 

ultimate publication. 

Writers on the Fox 

Main Library Community Rooms 

Monday, March 25 • 7 – 8:30 pm 

Use prompts and exercises to motivate you 

in the writing process. Writers of all genres are 

welcome. 

Celebrate National Poetry 

Month with Elgin's First Poet 

Laureate 

Main Library River Room 

Sunday, April 7 • 2 – 3:30 pm 

Elgin's very first Poet Laureate Chasity 

Gunn will be here to recite some of her 

beautiful poetry in honor of National Poetry 

Month followed by light refreshments and a 

chance to meet and greet Miss Gunn. 

Poetry Alive 


Tuesday, April 30 • 6:30 – 8:30 pm 

Members of Gail Borden's Poetry Writing 

Group will read their work. Refreshments 

and conversation will follow. 

Music 

Sunday 

Sunday 

A F TERNOON 

A F TE RNOON 

CONCERTS 

CONCERTS 

Sunday Afternoon Concert 


Free tickets will be available at any Library location 

three weeks before each concert. Meet the artists and 

enjoy refreshments after each concert. 

Lyrebird Ensemble 


The Lyrebird Ensemble is an 

innovative flute and harp duo based 

in Chicago. Their performances are 

the perfect combination of exciting 

virtuosity and variety. 

Hollis Prize Winner's Recital 

Sunday, April 14 • 1 – 3:30 pm 

Millikin University’s School of 

Music is pleased to present 

the 2019 Hollis Prize Winner’s 

Recital at Gail Borden Public Library. The 

competition is made possible through the generosity 

of Dr. Kimm Hollis, Millikin alumnus and Professor of 

Music and Artist in Residence Emeritus at Hanover 

College in Indiana. 

Elgin Symphony Orchestra 

Listeners Club 


This interactive lecture/discussion before 

the ESO's Classics Masterworks series will 

broaden your understanding of the music 

to be performed that week. Led by Jim Kendros. 

Please register at www.elginsymphony.org 

or call 847–888–0404 ext. 238 to reserve your seat. 

A Musician’s Guide to Our 

National Pastime 



Witness a whimsical celebration of the 

baseball through music featuring Mark 

Fry on Trombone and Euphonium, Eleanor 

Bartsch on Violin and Larry Axelrod on 

Piano. Co-presenter: Chamber Music On The Fox. R 

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Adults 

Discussion Groups 

Films 

gailborden.info/films 

Illinois Speaks! Current Issues 

Discussion Group 

Share your viewpoint, understand a 

different perspective, and engage in the 

fine art of conversation on timely topics. 

Co-sponsor: Illinois Humanities. 


Tuesdays • 10 – 11:30 am 

3/12 Grassroots: Why Local 

Elections Matter 

4/9 Shutdown and Shut Down: 

Government Action or Inaction? 

Armchair Generals 

Commemorate events, share insights and 

talk about books or experiences. 


Tuesdays 11:45 am – 1:15 pm 

3/12 "Nine Generals of Galena" 

Presenter: Armchair General Mary Pawlak. 

4/9 Gail Borden’s Civil War-era collections 

Presenter: Librarian Melissa Bernasek. 

Kane County Sheriff Series 



3/12 Homelessness in Kane County 

Kane County Sheriff Lt. Collins, 

Hesed House & PADS of Elgin. 

4/9 Opioid Crisis 

Kane County Sheriff’s Office 

and Elgin Police Department 

Book Clubs 

Elgin 360 Photography Club 


Thursdays • 7 – 8:30 pm 

3/14 Astrophotography 

4/11 Food Photography 

Government 101 


Thursdays, 3/28, 4/25 • 7 – 8:30 pm 

Find out how different elected offices 

function and what they can do for you. 

Led by Elgin Township Supervisor Franklin Ramirez. 

Our Story 

Main Library Story Room 


Join others for a storytime and craft that will 

connect families with shared experiences 

of having a family member involved in the 

justice system. Refreshments provided. 

Sponsors: Gail Borden Public Library, YWCA, Elgin Police 

Department Social Service Unit, Elgin City of Peace, 

Family Service Association of Greater Elgin & Building 

Families Together. 

Coffee with a Cop 

Rakow Branch Library 

Tuesday, April 16 • 10 – 11 am 

Meet Commander Trost, learn what's new 

at the Elgin Police Department and enjoy 

coffee and conversation. 

gailborden.info/bookclubs 

Walking Book Club • The Edward Schock Centre of Elgin, 100 Symphony Way 

Wednesdays March Lincoln in the Bardo by George Saunders 

7 – 8:30 pm April Before We Were Yours by Lisa Wingate 

Great Books Discussion Group • Main Library Conference Room 

For more information, call Jeanne Hebeisen at 847-741-6264. Co-sponsor: AAUW Elgin Area Branch. 

Mondays 3/11 A Still Moment by Eudora Welty 

7 – 8:30 pm 4/8 Hamlet by William Shakespeare 

Contemporary Fiction Book Group • Main Library Grove Room 

Wednesdays 3/20 American Hippo by Sarah Gailey 

7 – 8:30 pm 4/17 At the Edge of the Orchard by Tracy Chevalier 

Rakow Readers • Rakow Branch 

Mondays 3/25 Pachinko by Min Jin Lee 

1:30 – 2:30 pm 4/22 American Marriage by Tayari Jones 

Brown Bag Lunch 

Classic Films 


Mondays • 11 am – 2 pm 

3/11 The Great Escape (1963, NR), Part 1 

4/8 The Great Escape (1963, NR), Part 2 

Reel Women for Real 

Women 

Main Library 

Meadows Community Rooms AB 


3/26 Can You Ever Forgive Me (2018, R) 

4/23 Mary Queen of Scots (2018, R) 

Not In Our Town 

This series features films and discussions that 

showcase difficult community issues and how 

communities responded to heal and unify. 

Moses Robinson: School Guardian 


Thursday, April 11 • 7 – 8:30 pm 

A Student Resource Officer (SRO) in 

Rochester, NY works to address tensions 

in his school and in his community. 

Moderator: Elgin Police Chief Ana Lalley. Partners: Elgin 

Police Department, Elgin Community College MAGIC, 

Elgin Human Relations Commission, CERL, Gail Borden 

Public Library, Coalition of Elgin's religious Leaders & 

Elgin City of Peace. 

Trash Talk with Recycling 

Guru Robin Migalla 


Wednesday, April 17 • 6:30 – 7:30 pm 

View an insightful short documentary, 

Racing to Zero: In Pursuit of Zero Waste, 

followed by an interactive solutionfocused 

discussion. R 

Moving from “Think Green” 

to “Act Green”: What Can I 

Recycle? 



Learn what you should be recycling at 

home and at work. Get your questions 

answered by a representative from Waste 

Management. Sponsor: ECN. 

Rogue Reads from the Outer Edge • Rakow Branch 

Tuesdays 3/26 The Brief and Frightening Reign of Phil by George Saunders 

6:30 – 7:30 pm 4/30 Space Opera by Catherynne M. Valente 

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Adults 

For more adult programs, see 

the March Into Health insert! 

Home Buying and Selling 

Workshop 



Learn about the various steps in the home 

buying and selling process. Presenters will 

discuss their areas of expertise and be 

available for questions. 

Lawyer in the Library 


Thursdays, 3/28, 4/25 

6 – 8 pm 

Volunteer attorneys will be available for 

15-minute meetings to assist you with legal 

coaching and questions, document review, 

referrals and e-filing court documents. Bring 

paperwork that relates to your legal matters. Partner: 

Kane County Law Library & Self Help Legal Center. 

Financial Recovery Tips 


Monday, April 1 • 6:30 – 8 pm 

Learn how to recover from a financial 

setback, rebuild your credit, decrease 

and prioritize expenses, develop a 

financial recovery plan and more. 

Presenter: Elgin State Bank. R 

Foundation 

Corner 

Pop-Up Fiction 

Book Sale 

Main Library Lobby 

Thursday, 3/21 – Saturday, 3/23 

Join us for a pop-up book sale 

including mystery, Sci-Fi, thrillers, 

romance and general fiction materials. 

Three days only! 

gailborden.info/foundation 

Medicare 101 


Thursday, March 7 • 6:30 – 8 pm 

Hear an overview of Medicare and how it 

works, what it covers, additional options 

and more. Presenter: David Wylly of the Medicare 

Solutions Network. R 

AARP Smart Driver Class 


4/6 • 10 am – 2 pm 

4/7 • Noon – 4 pm 

Drivers ages 55+ will refresh their driving 

skills and be eligible for a discount on auto 

insurance after completing this twoday 

class. Cost is $15 for AARP members, $20 for 

nonmembers. To register, call 847-429-4597. 

Senior Housing 101 



Great for seniors and their adult children. 

This informative presentation will focus on 

understanding the various types of available 

senior housing, funding, and factors to 

consider. Presenter: Rick Graffagna, owner of 

Senior Solutions. 

Genealogy 

Elgin Genealogical Society 


3/5 9:30 – 11:30 am 

Dropsy, Quinsy, or Consumption: 

What Did My Ancestor Have? 

Presenter Dr. Kimberly Nagy. 

3/21 7 – 8:30 pm 

Tools to Dig Deeper: 

Probate and Inquest Records 

Presenter: Grace DuMelle. 

4/2 9:30 – 11 am 

Why Am I Stuck? 10 Solutions to 

Common Genealogical Brick Walls 

Presenter: Marsha Peterson-Maass. 

4/18 7 – 8:30 pm 

Tackling Those Brick Walls 

Genealogy Writers Group 


Thursdays, 3/14, 4/11 • 6:30 – 8 pm 

Learn from others with a similar interest in 

writing their families' history. 

Business 

& Career 

Job Search and Resume Help 


Tuesdays • 1 – 4 pm 

Drop in for assistance with your resume, 

cover letter, online applications and more. 

Job Training Information 

Session 


Wednesdays, 3/13, 3/27, 4/10, 4/24 

9:30 – 11 am 

Training grants are available to help you 

get a job! Learn about WIOA services and 

the application process. 

The programs above are in partnership 

with the Kane County Office of 

Community Reinvestment. For more 

information, call 630-844-8768. 

Career & Technical 

School Fair 

Main Library Lobby 


Are you graduating soon or thinking 

about a career change? Explore different 

high-demand trades and chat with 

representatives from area colleges, 

trade and technical schools like Elgin 

Community College, Tricoci University, 

Universal Technical Institute and more. 

Pathways to a Degree: 

How to Earn College Credit 

for Work & Life Experience 


Thursday, March 21 • 7 – 8:30 pm 

If you've ever wondered how it's possible 

to earn a degree or if you should go 

back to school, join in on this interactive 

conversation to learn how you can get on 

the path to earn your college degree. 

Discussion led by: College experts from Elgin 

Community College, National Louis University – Prior 

Learning Assessment and Judson University. R 


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Language & Citizenship 

French Conversation Group 


Mondays • 3/18, 4/15 6:30 – 8:30 pm Instructors: Michele Machowicz 

& P.J. Brosmith. 

German Conversation Group 


Wednesdays • 3/27, 4/24 7 – 8:30 pm Instructor: John Schwartz. 

English Conversation Group ES 


Tuesdays 6:30 – 7:30 pm Presenter: The Literacy Connection. 

Go Bilingual Conversation Group ES 


Wednesdays 6 – 7 pm All learning levels. Presenter: Betty Martinez 

Spanish Café ES 


Mondays Noon – 1 pm Intermediate level. 

3/4, 3/18, 4/1, 4/15 

Citizenship Conversation Group ES 

Main Library 

Mondays & Thursdays 6:30 – 7:30 pm Presenter: The Literacy Connection. 

3/7, 3/11, 3/21, 3/25, 4/4, 4/8, 4/18, 4/22 

Practice for the naturalization/citizenship test, the interview and the 100 questions from the history/civics test. 

ES =Descripción en español, ver página 11. 

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

English for the Workplace: 

Power Pronunciation 


Saturdays • 10 am – 1 pm 

3/30, 4/6*, 4/13, 4/27, 5/4, 5/11, 5/18 

*Computer Training Room (No class 4/20.) 

Improved pronunciation can help grow 

confidence, make communication more 

effective and possibly lead to a better 

job. In this 7-week course, participants will 

understand and practice the sounds of 

English, take part in exercises focused on 

listening and speaking, and have access to 

online resources to use in class and at home. 

Recommended for learners who can follow 

basic instructions in English. 

To register please contact Jody Griese through text at 

224-215-6515 or call 847-742-6565. Registration ends 3/23. 

en español 

Para la Familia 

Cuentos para la familia 

Salón de Cuentos Sur 

Los miercoles • 6:30 – 7 pm 

3/6, 3/13, 3/20, 4/3, 4/10, 4/17 

¡30 minutos de cuentos, música, rimas, 

manualidades y mucho más para el disfrute 

de toda la familia! 

Bienvenido Bebé! 

Para bebés de 0 a 6 meses y sus padres. 

Traiga a su bebé y la nueva tarjeta de 

la biblioteca de su bebé a una mini 

orientación. ¡Aprenda sobre nuestros 

programas y recursos para apoyar la 

alfabetización temprana de su bebé y 

recibir un obsequio especial! Para una cita 

para otro día en español por favor llamar o 

enviar un correo electrónico a Ana Morales, 

amorales@gailborden.info; 847-289-5811. 

Go Bilingual Craft: 

Quinceañera Favors 

Salónes de la Comunidad Meadows BC 

Jueves 4 de abril • 6 – 7 pm 

Diviértete con el arte mientras exploras 

tradiciones culturales latinoamericanas 

en inglés y español. Aprende a hacer una 

pieza decorativa y un pequeño recuerdo 

para los invitados, habrá un cuento y una 

manualidad para los niños pequeños. 

Todos los eventos suceden en la Biblioteca Principal, a menos que se indique lo contrario. 

Talleres para Padres 

Talleres para ayudar a padres y guardianes 

a navegar la vida familiar. En Inglés y español. 

En asociación con Two Rivers Head Start. 

Salón Elgin 

Los jueves • 4:30 – 5:30 pm 

4/11 Salud Mental: Parte I 

4/18 Salud Mental: Parte II 

Presentadora: Mary McCarthy from TRHSA 

¡Para más programas en 

español, vea las páginas de 

"Marcha hacia la salud"! 

Dia del Niño 

Sábado 27 de abril 

¡Nueva ubicación! 

La admisión es gratis. Obtén tus boletos 

comenzando el 1 de abril en la Biblioteca 

Principal o en las dos sucursales. 

Se anunciarán más detalles próximamente. 

www.u-46.org 

Bringing the Library to You 


Foundation 

Diseño propuesto para el Bibliobús. 

Día Nacional Bibliobús 

Biblioteca principal 

Miércoles 10 de abril • 4:30 – 6:30 pm 

¡Todos a bordo! ¡Sea testigo del corte de la cinta y sea uno de los primeros en 

abordar el nuevo Bibliobús. Disfrute refrescos, música, premios y mucho más! Nuestro 

Bibliobús comenzará los servicios en toda la comunidad a partir del lunes 15 de abril. 

gailborden.info/bookmobile 

Kiwanis 

of Elgin 

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en español 

Todos los eventos suceden en la Biblioteca Principal, a menos que se indique lo contrario. 

El Increíble Mundo de la Aviación 

Salónes de la comunidad AB 

Miércoles 6 de marzo • 5 – 6:30 pm 

Jaqueline Camacho- Ruiz nos presenta su nuevo libro para niños "El increíble mundo de 

la aviación"! Es una historia inspiradora con su copiloto Pilotina, un oso de peluche que 

comparte todas las aventuras de Jaqueline en los cielos. Jacqueline Camacho-Ruiz es 

una empresaria galardonada, ponente internacional, filántropa, autora de doce libros y 

piloto de deportes de avionetas. Habrá una divertida manualidad relacionada con el libro. Copias del libro 

disponible para la venta. 

Café Latino: 

Libros y 

Conversación 

Biblioteca Principal 

Salón Elgin 

Lunes 25 de marzo 

6 – 7:30 pm 

En esta reunión 

hablaremos de 

El Zahír por Paulo 

Coelho. Disfrute de 

libros interesantes, 

nuevos amigos y un buen rato! ¿Quieres 

conseguir una copia para leer antes de 

la reunión? Comunícate con Nohora Chacon al 

847-608-4673 o biblioteca@gailborden.info. En 

asociación con el Centro de Información. R 

Talleres Legales con 

Centro de Información 

Preparación para desastres 

Salónes de la Comunidad Meadows AB 

Sábado 13 de abril • 11 am – Noon 

Acompáñenos con la Ciudad de Elgin 

para aprender qué puede hacer para 

prepararse para un desastre natural. 

Beneficios públicos 

Salón Elgin 

Lunes 22 de abril • 6 – 7 pm 

Acompáñenos para obtener información 

sobre los beneficios públicos. 

Clases de Computación 

Salón de Entrenamiento de Computación 

Los sábados 

1 – 1:30 pm Tiempo de Práctica 

Salones abiertos con asistencia individual. 

No tienes que regístrate para pasar y recibir ayuda. 

1:30 – 3 pm Clase 

Actividades para niños disponibles durante la clase. 

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

Favor Registrarse. Puede registrarse para la serie 

completa o para una sola clase. 

3/9 Word 2 

Conoce más herramientas de 

Microsoft Word aprendiendo cómo 

crear un reporte completo con fotos o 

imágenes. R 

3/16 Excel 2 

Crea documentos y hojas de cálculo 

para mantenerte organizado y más. R 

3/23 PowerPoint 2 

Aprende a crear presentaciones 

profesionales. R 

3/30 Publisher 

Aprenda los diferentes diseños y 

folletos que puede hacer. R 

4/6 Internet para Padres 

Aprenda cómo mantener seguros a 

sus hijos en Internet. R 

¿Como hago para? 

Printing/Printer On 

Sábado 13 de abril • 1 – 1:30 pm 

Aprenda a imprimir en la biblioteca. R 

Streaming 

Sábado 13 de abril • 1:30 – 3 pm 

Aprender a transmitir videos. R 

Idiomas y Ciudadanía 

Grupo de Conversación para la Ciudadanía 

Salón de Conferencias & Salón Grove 

los lunes y los jueves 6:30 – 7:30 pm Presentado por The Literacy Connection. 

3/7, 3/11, 3/21, 3/25, 4/4, 4/8, 4/18, 4/22 

¿Necesitas practicar tu inglés para el exámen de la ciudadanía? Ven a este grupo gratis para repasar y practicar el 

inglés que vas a necesitar para la entrevista y las 100 preguntas del exámen de historia y cívica. 

Café en Español 

Salón de Conferencias 

los lunes • 3/4, 3/18, 4/1, 4/15 Noon – 1 pm Dirigido por Pita Betancourt. 

Participantes de nivel intermedio practicarán respondiendo o empezando conversaciones en español con fluídez y 

hablando con gente que habla español como primer idioma. 

Grupo de Conversación en inglés 

Salón de Conferencias 

los martes 

6:30 – 7:15 pm 

Practica conversar en inglés, mejora tu pronunciación y adquiera confianza con un tutor de Literacy Connection. 

Grupo de Futuros Bilingües 

Salón Elgin 

los miercoles 6 – 7 pm Dirigido por la maestra Betty Martinez. 

Estudiantes de todos los niveles practicarán con otras personas que hablan español o inglés como primer idioma. 

Inglés para el Trabajo: 

el Poder de la Pronunciación 

Salón Grove 

Sábados • 10 am – 1 pm 

3/30, 4/6*, 4/13, 5/4, 5/11, 5/18 

*Salón de Entrenamiento de Computación 

(No habra clase 4/20.) 

Únase a este curso gratuito de 7 semanas. 

Aprenda a buscar un trabajo y crear un 

currículum en la computadora. Practique 

vocabulario y conversaciones relacionadas 

con el trabajo. Aprenda sobre la cultura y los 

derechos en el lugar de trabajo. Investigue 

profesiones y explore oportunidades de 

educación y desarrollo continuo. Para registrarse, 

comuníquese con Jody Griese por texto al 224-215-6515, o 

llame al 847-742-6565, la fecha límite para registrarse es 

el 23 de marzo. En asociación con el Literacy Connection. 

Auspiciado por el Gerald M. Klein Family Foundation. 

R=Regístrese • Tres maneras: en línea en gailborden.info/register • por teléfono 847-429-4597 • en persona 


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Board of Trustees: 

Jean Bednar, President 

Elizabeth Kruger, Vice President 

Sue Moylan, Treasurer 

Patricia Harkin, Secretary 

Amanda Garcia 

Herb Gross 

Tiffany Henderson 

Library Director - Carole Medal 

Newsletter Editor - Denise Raleigh 

Assistant Editor - Natalie Kiburg 

Graphic Designer - Laura Espinoza 

This newsletter contains recycled 

paper and soy-based inks. 

Main Library 

270 N. Grove Ave. 

Elgin, IL 60120 

847–742–2411 

Mon-Thu 

Fri-Sat 

Sun 

Mon-Thu 

Fri-Sat 

Sun 

Building Hours 

9 am – 9 pm 

9 am – 6 pm 

Noon – 5 pm 

Drive-Up Window 

8 am – 9 pm 

8 am – 6 pm 

11:30 am – 5 pm 

Rakow Branch 

2751 W. Bowes Rd. 


847–531–7271 

Mon-Thu 

Fri-Sat 

Sun 

Mon-Thu 

Fri-Sat 

Sun 


9 am – 8 pm 

9 am – 5 pm 

Noon – 5 pm 

Drive-Up Window 

8:30 am – 8 pm 

8:30 am – 5 pm 

11:30 am – 5 pm 

ECRWSS 

LOCAL POSTAL PATRON 


127 S. McLean Blvd. 

South Elgin, IL 60177 

847–931–2090 

Mon-Thu 

Fri-Sat 

Sun 

Mon-Thu 

Fri-Sat 

Sun 


10 am – 7 pm 

10 am – 4 pm 

Noon – 4 pm 

Lobby Hours 

9:30 am – 7 pm 

9:30 am – 5 pm 

11:30 am – 4 pm 

Non-Profit Organization 

U.S. Postage 

PAID 


Permit No. 164 

Photo Release 

All visitors agree to be 

photographed/videographed 

during library events/activities 

for future marketing purposes. 

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 paners, 

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. 

Library Closings 

The Main Library, Rakow Branch and 

South Elgin Branch will be closed 

Sunday, April 21 for Easter. 

Regional Office of Education 

Kane County Institute Day 2019 

Friday, March 1 • 8 am – 3 pm 

For information: https://kaneroe.org/ 

Food-for-Fines 

All Library locations 

April 6 – 13 

For every one, non-perishable food item 

you drop off, you will receive $1 off your 

extended use fees*. No limit on items. All 

items collected will be distributed to local 

charities.*Does not include replacement fees. We 

do not accept candy, bottled water, items in glass jars, 

dented cans, and opened or expired items. 

Candidates Forum 

Main Library 

The first half hour of each forum is a 

"meet and greet" with the candidates. 

3/20 10 am – 1 pm Meadows Community Rooms 

Elgin City Council and Mayor of Elgin 

3/21 6 – 9 pm Elgin Room 


Board of Trustees 

3/23 10 am – 1 pm Meadows Community Rooms 

School District U-46 and 

Elgin Community College boards 

Early Voting Consolidated 

General Election 

Main Library 2nd Floor 

For Kane County residents. 

3/18 - 3/22 9 am – 5 pm 

3/23 9 am – 2 pm 

3/24 Noon – 4 pm 

3/25 - 3/29 9 am – 7 pm 

3/30 9 am – 6 pm 

3/31 Noon – 5 pm 

4/1 9 am – 4 pm 

Consolidated Election 


Tuesday, April 2 • 6 am – 7 pm 

For select Kane County precincts. 

Become A Literacy Tutor! 

More than 40 adult learners in our 

community are waiting to be matched 

with a tutor like you. No experience 

necessary. A 12-hour training workshop 

will take place in four sessions held 3/9, 

3/12 3/19 and 4/2. 

Call 847-742-6565 or email 

info@elginliteracy.org for more 

information or to register. 

Pop-Up Fiction 

Book Sale 

See page 9. 

4 th Annual Authors Fair 


Sunday, April 28 • 2 – 4 pm 

Meet and greet area authors at this local 

literary event. Books will be available for 

purchase and signing. Refreshments will be served.

March April Newsletter 2019

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