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Board of Trustees:<br />
Jean Bednar, President<br />
Elizabeth Kruger, Vice President<br />
Sue Moylan, Treasurer<br />
Patricia Harkin, Secretary<br />
Amanda Garcia<br />
Herb Gross<br />
Tiffany Henderson<br />
Library Director - Carole Medal<br />
<strong>Newsletter</strong> Editor - Denise Raleigh<br />
Assistant Editor - Natalie Kiburg<br />
Graphic Designer - Laura Espinoza<br />
This newsletter contains recycled<br />
paper and soy-based inks.<br />
Main Library<br />
270 N. Grove Ave.<br />
Elgin, IL 60120<br />
847–742–2411<br />
Mon-Thu<br />
Fri-Sat<br />
Sun<br />
Mon-Thu<br />
Fri-Sat<br />
Sun<br />
Building Hours<br />
9 am – 9 pm<br />
9 am – 6 pm<br />
Noon – 5 pm<br />
Drive-Up Window<br />
8 am – 9 pm<br />
8 am – 6 pm<br />
11:30 am – 5 pm<br />
Rakow Branch<br />
2751 W. Bowes Rd.<br />
Elgin, IL 60124<br />
847–531–7271<br />
Mon-Thu<br />
Fri-Sat<br />
Sun<br />
Mon-Thu<br />
Fri-Sat<br />
Sun<br />
Building Hours<br />
9 am – 8 pm<br />
9 am – 5 pm<br />
Noon – 5 pm<br />
Drive-Up Window<br />
8:30 am – 8 pm<br />
8:30 am – 5 pm<br />
11:30 am – 5 pm<br />
ECRWSS<br />
LOCAL POSTAL PATRON<br />
South Elgin Branch<br />
127 S. McLean Blvd.<br />
South Elgin, IL 60177<br />
847–931–2090<br />
Mon-Thu<br />
Fri-Sat<br />
Sun<br />
Mon-Thu<br />
Fri-Sat<br />
Sun<br />
Building Hours<br />
10 am – 7 pm<br />
10 am – 4 pm<br />
Noon – 4 pm<br />
Lobby Hours<br />
9:30 am – 7 pm<br />
9:30 am – 5 pm<br />
11:30 am – 4 pm<br />
Non-Profit Organization<br />
U.S. Postage<br />
PAID<br />
Elgin, IL 60120<br />
Permit No. 164<br />
Photo Release<br />
All visitors agree to be<br />
photographed/videographed<br />
during library events/activities<br />
for future marketing purposes.<br />
Customers with Disabilities<br />
The Library accommodates<br />
customers with disabilities. Please<br />
call 847-742-2411 to discuss<br />
arrangements at least seven days<br />
prior to a scheduled event.<br />
Thank you community.<br />
Due to our work with many paners,<br />
your library received the nation’s<br />
highest honor conferred on<br />
museums and libraries<br />
for service to the<br />
community: the<br />
National Medal for<br />
Museum and<br />
Library Services.<br />
Library Closings<br />
The Main Library, Rakow Branch and<br />
South Elgin Branch will be closed<br />
Sunday, <strong>April</strong> 21 for Easter.<br />
Regional Office of Education<br />
Kane County Institute Day <strong>2019</strong><br />
Friday, <strong>March</strong> 1 • 8 am – 3 pm<br />
For information: https://kaneroe.org/<br />
Food-for-Fines<br />
All Library locations<br />
<strong>April</strong> 6 – 13<br />
For every one, non-perishable food item<br />
you drop off, you will receive $1 off your<br />
extended use fees*. No limit on items. All<br />
items collected will be distributed to local<br />
charities.*Does not include replacement fees. We<br />
do not accept candy, bottled water, items in glass jars,<br />
dented cans, and opened or expired items.<br />
Candidates Forum<br />
Main Library<br />
The first half hour of each forum is a<br />
"meet and greet" with the candidates.<br />
3/20 10 am – 1 pm Meadows Community Rooms<br />
Elgin City Council and Mayor of Elgin<br />
3/21 6 – 9 pm Elgin Room<br />
Gail Borden Public Library District<br />
Board of Trustees<br />
3/23 10 am – 1 pm Meadows Community Rooms<br />
School District U-46 and<br />
Elgin Community College boards<br />
Early Voting Consolidated<br />
General Election<br />
Main Library 2nd Floor<br />
For Kane County residents.<br />
3/18 - 3/22 9 am – 5 pm<br />
3/23 9 am – 2 pm<br />
3/24 Noon – 4 pm<br />
3/25 - 3/29 9 am – 7 pm<br />
3/30 9 am – 6 pm<br />
3/31 Noon – 5 pm<br />
4/1 9 am – 4 pm<br />
Consolidated Election<br />
Main Library Meadows Community Rooms<br />
Tuesday, <strong>April</strong> 2 • 6 am – 7 pm<br />
For select Kane County precincts.<br />
Become A Literacy Tutor!<br />
More than 40 adult learners in our<br />
community are waiting to be matched<br />
with a tutor like you. No experience<br />
necessary. A 12-hour training workshop<br />
will take place in four sessions held 3/9,<br />
3/12 3/19 and 4/2.<br />
Call 847-742-6565 or email<br />
info@elginliteracy.org for more<br />
information or to register.<br />
Pop-Up Fiction<br />
Book Sale<br />
See page 9.<br />
4 th Annual Authors Fair<br />
Main Library Meadows Community Rooms<br />
Sunday, <strong>April</strong> 28 • 2 – 4 pm<br />
Meet and greet area authors at this local<br />
literary event. Books will be available for<br />
purchase and signing. Refreshments will be served.
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