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Gail Borden<br />
<strong>January</strong>-<strong>February</strong><br />
<strong>2020</strong> <strong>Newsletter</strong><br />
Public Library District<br />
The No Tax Rate Increase Library Referendum<br />
The Gail Borden Public Library Board of Trustees voted unanimously to<br />
place a No Tax Rate Increase Referendum on the March 17, <strong>2020</strong> ballot.<br />
• Bonds that were issued to construct the Main Library and the Rakow<br />
Branch buildings will be paid off in 2021.<br />
• The library will be asking voters to approve “swapping” money—taking<br />
money that is currently being applied to bond funding and applying it to<br />
needed operating costs (books, programs and services).<br />
Townhall Meetings<br />
7 pm<br />
• The referendum question will ask for an increase in the operating fund<br />
limiting rate. There will be an equivalent reduction in the rate of the bond<br />
fund. This will result in no increase to the tax rate.<br />
Monday, <strong>January</strong> 27 · Main Library<br />
Tuesday, <strong>January</strong> 28 · Rakow Branch<br />
Tuesday, <strong>February</strong> 4 · South Elgin Branch<br />
Early Voting starts March 2, <strong>2020</strong><br />
Election Day March 17, <strong>2020</strong><br />
Table of Contents<br />
Gail Borden Library 1-12<br />
Why we need to swap usage?<br />
The main Gail Borden Public Library is<br />
nearly 17 years old and the Rakow Branch<br />
is 10 years old. Major building maintenance<br />
costs, IT infrastructure costs as well as<br />
safety and security costs will need to be<br />
paid for in the coming years. These funds<br />
would also assist in preserving current<br />
services and hours of operation, as well as<br />
adding new library areas at the South Elgin<br />
Branch in the future.<br />
For more information, please visit<br />
gailborden.info/NoTaxRateIncreaseReferendum. ES<br />
District Levy Before and After Referendum*<br />
*If passed.<br />
$0.08765<br />
$0.39835<br />
Total:<br />
$0.4860<br />
Total:<br />
$0.4860<br />
City of Elgin A-D<br />
City of Elgin pages are<br />
included only in newsletters<br />
delivered to Elgin residents.<br />
Families 2<br />
Kids 2-4<br />
Story Programs 4<br />
Teens 5<br />
Technology 6<br />
Adults 7-10<br />
En Español 10-11<br />
Stay Connected<br />
#ExploreElgin<br />
New Year.<br />
New You.<br />
A<br />
B<br />
C<br />
Doing Good for D<br />
the Neighborhood<br />
Library News 12<br />
See back page for best-selling author<br />
Mary Doria Russell's visit on <strong>January</strong> 12!<br />
ECC President<br />
Dr. David Sam and Elgin<br />
City Council Member<br />
Baldemar Lopez enjoy<br />
the 2019 Festival.<br />
Chuck Jones’<br />
Season of Creativity Exhibit<br />
Main Library<br />
<strong>January</strong> 9 – <strong>February</strong> 28<br />
Try your hand at Chuck Jones Center for Creativity<br />
Chicagoland art and science hands-on activities<br />
with Looney Tunes characters. (Continued on page 2.)<br />
Learn more about the<br />
exhibit and ACME<br />
STEAM Lab on page 2!<br />
Exhibit Kickoff<br />
15 th Annual Black History<br />
Wednesday, <strong>January</strong> 15 • 5 – 6 pm<br />
Family Festival<br />
Celebrate the opening of this creative exhibit. Get<br />
Rise Up, Unite, Celebrate!<br />
your photo taken with Looney Tunes characters,<br />
Main Library Meadows Community Rooms get creative at animation activities, enjoy cookies<br />
Saturday,<br />
and listen to the Elgin Master Chorale Chamber<br />
<strong>February</strong> 1<br />
Singers perform<br />
1 – 4 pm<br />
their spectacular<br />
This year's festival<br />
Tunes From the Toons<br />
will feature<br />
program. ES<br />
keynote speaker<br />
Brittany Barber,<br />
music from<br />
Accidentally On Purpose, Future African<br />
American Leaders, spoken word artists, gailborden.info/LooneyTunes<br />
special guest performers, treats, crafts<br />
and more. ES=Descripción en español, ver página 10 y 11.<br />
The Gail Borden Public Library District <strong>Newsletter</strong> | Published Bi-Monthly ISSUE NO. <strong>2020</strong>-01 | <strong>January</strong> 1, <strong>2020</strong><br />
© & Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. <strong>2020</strong>.
Families<br />
(Continued from cover.)<br />
Chuck Jones’<br />
Season of<br />
Creativity<br />
Exhibit<br />
Main Library<br />
<strong>January</strong> 9 –<br />
<strong>February</strong> 28<br />
Learn about animation,<br />
visit Marvin the Martian’s space ship<br />
and Duck Dodgers Multi-Plane photo<br />
op. Discover the animation of Oscar®winning<br />
director Chuck Jones, creator<br />
of Road Runner, Wile E. Coyote and<br />
Marvin Martian along with more than 300<br />
animated films during the “Golden Age of<br />
Animation.” Visit Chuck Jones’ animation<br />
desk and museum archive artwork from<br />
classic Looney Tunes films.<br />
ACME Drop-in STEAM Lab<br />
Grades 3-6. Help Wile E. Coyote try to<br />
catch the Road Runner by designing and<br />
building your own ACME Factory Creation.<br />
Main Library<br />
<strong>January</strong> 13 – <strong>February</strong> 26<br />
Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays<br />
4 – 5 pm, 6 – 7 pm<br />
Sundays, 1/12, 1/26, 2/9, 2/23<br />
1 – 2 pm<br />
Looney Tunes characters and all related indicia © & <br />
Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. <strong>2020</strong>. ES<br />
gailborden.info/LooneyTunes<br />
Mr. Freeze<br />
Main Library Meadows Community Rooms<br />
Thursday, <strong>January</strong> 2<br />
11 – 11:45 am, 6 – 6:45 pm<br />
Watch all of the cool things that liquid<br />
nitrogen can do! Mr. Freeze from Fermilab<br />
will amaze everyone as he explores the<br />
science of cold with his chilly cryogenics<br />
show.<br />
Family Music: Tall Tales and<br />
Silly Songs<br />
Main Library Meadows Community Rooms<br />
Friday, <strong>January</strong> 3 • 10:30 – 11:15 am<br />
Get ready for catchy tunes, wild dancing<br />
and fun for all as Todd tells tall tales and<br />
weaves them into lively songs.<br />
Snow Much Fun!<br />
Main Library Meadows Community Rooms<br />
Friday, <strong>January</strong> 3 • 1 – 2 pm<br />
Chill out in the library as we explore a<br />
variety of sensory activities and discover<br />
the science of winter.<br />
Snoopy Cardboard House<br />
Building Challenge<br />
Main Library Meadows Community Rooms<br />
Monday, <strong>January</strong> 20<br />
11 am – Noon, 4:30 – 5:30 pm<br />
Families will work together to build a<br />
house for Snoopy. Materials provided.<br />
No-Shushing Movie Fridays<br />
South Elgin Branch Hoffer Room<br />
Fridays • 10:30 am<br />
1/3 Dora and the Lost City of Gold (PG, 2019)<br />
1/10 Disney Penguins (G, 2019)<br />
1/17 Double Feature: Dr. Martin Luther King,<br />
Jr.: A Historical Perspective (NR, 1994) &<br />
In Remembrance of Martin (NR, 1986)<br />
1/31 The Lion King (PG, 2019)<br />
2/7 Groundhog Day (PG, 1993)<br />
2/14 Sleepless in Seattle (PG, 1993)<br />
2/21 The Presidents: From Politics to Power<br />
(NR, 2014)<br />
2/28 Toy Story 4 (G, 2019)<br />
Family Valentine Tea<br />
Main Library Meadows Community Rooms<br />
Saturday, <strong>February</strong> 8 • 10 – 10:45 am<br />
Ages 3-6. Celebrate Valentine's Day with<br />
stories, songs and a craft. R ES<br />
Cupid's Workshop<br />
Rakow Branch<br />
Saturday, <strong>February</strong> 8 • 1 – 2 pm<br />
Get ready for Valentines Day with a story,<br />
craft and a special treat.<br />
Three Cheers for Sherri Rinker<br />
South Elgin Branch Hoffer Meeting Room<br />
Saturday, <strong>February</strong> 15<br />
11:30 am – 12:30 pm<br />
Meet Sherri Rinker, author of Goodnight,<br />
Goodnight Construction Site, hear her<br />
read aloud, and understand the amazing<br />
power of books. R<br />
Interactive Movie:<br />
The Lion King<br />
Main Library Meadows Community Rooms<br />
Monday, <strong>February</strong> 17 • 1 – 3 pm<br />
Explore the African safari and the<br />
adventures of Simba as we bring this<br />
Disney classic to life.<br />
Three Kings Celebration<br />
Main Library<br />
Saturday, <strong>January</strong> 4 • 1 – 4 pm<br />
Meet Gaspar, Melchor and Balthazar, the<br />
Three Kings, take your picture with them<br />
and enjoy a taste of traditional “rosca,”<br />
stories and crafts. Partner: Mexican Organization<br />
of Elgin (OME). ES<br />
Kids<br />
Teddy Bear Slumber Party<br />
Rakow Branch<br />
Saturday, <strong>January</strong> 11 • 1 – 2 pm<br />
Wear your PJs and bring your favorite<br />
stuffed animal for stories, crafts and a<br />
snack. Leave your stuffed animal for an<br />
overnight adventure and a sleepover at<br />
the Library. Animals will be picked up the next day<br />
and will have a special surprise with them. R<br />
Children's Sign Language Club<br />
Rakow Branch Shales Living Room<br />
Thursdays, 1/16, 2/20 • 4:30 – 5:30 pm<br />
Grades 3-5. Learn American Sign<br />
Language and increase awareness,<br />
knowledge and respect of Deaf culture.<br />
Instructor: Ms. Deborah Potts. R<br />
Chinese New Year:<br />
Celebration of the Rat!<br />
South Elgin Branch Hoffer Room<br />
Saturday, <strong>January</strong> 18 • 1:30 – 3 pm<br />
Fill <strong>2020</strong> with good fortune! Enjoy fun<br />
crafts, stories and more to help ring in the<br />
New Year.<br />
The Gaming Event<br />
Main Library Youth Center<br />
Wednesday, <strong>January</strong> 22 • 5 – 5:45 pm<br />
Grades 3-8. Gamers will play Pokémon,<br />
Yu-Gi-Oh and other role-playing games,<br />
along with board games and chess. Bring<br />
your cards to play or trade.<br />
Sew Much Fun R<br />
Main Library Story Room South<br />
Monday, <strong>February</strong> 10 • 5 – 6 pm<br />
Grades 1-5.<br />
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R=Registration required • Three ways to register: Online at gailborden.info/register • Call 847-429-4597 • In person
Creativity<br />
Creativity Corner<br />
Ages 6-12. • 4 – 5 pm<br />
Happy New Year!<br />
1/2 South Elgin Branch•1/7 Rakow Branch<br />
SNOW DAY<br />
1/9 South Elgin Branch•1/14 Rakow Branch<br />
Hockey Time<br />
1/16 South Elgin Branch•1/21 Rakow Branch<br />
Fly Guy Fun<br />
1/23 South Elgin Branch•1/28 Rakow Branch<br />
Croissant (Crescent) Day<br />
1/30 South Elgin Branch•2/4 Rakow Branch<br />
Groundhog Findings<br />
2/6 South Elgin Branch•2/11 Rakow Branch<br />
Valentine Fun<br />
2/13 South Elgin Branch•2/18 Rakow Branch<br />
President Celebration<br />
2/20 South Elgin Branch•2/25 Rakow Branch<br />
International Polar Bear Day<br />
2/27 South Elgin Branch<br />
South Elgin Sentinels<br />
Chess Club<br />
South Elgin Branch Hoffer Room<br />
Tuesdays • 4:30 – 5:30 pm<br />
Pop-Up Makerspace<br />
Main Library Youth Center<br />
1/2, 1/27, 2/24 • 5 – 6 pm<br />
Homework Heroes<br />
South Elgin Branch<br />
Mondays & Wednesdays,<br />
1/8-2/26 • 3:30 – 5:30 pm<br />
Grades K-8. Students can meet one-onone<br />
with a volunteer to get help with<br />
homework assignments.<br />
Kids Explore<br />
Main Library Story Room South<br />
Thursdays<br />
1/16 • 2 – 3 pm, 5 – 6 pm {<br />
Robots, Robots, Robots R<br />
1/23 • 2 – 3 pm, 5 – 6 pm<br />
DIY Dog Toys R<br />
2/6 • 2 – 3 pm, 5 – 6 pm<br />
Slimy Science – What is a Polymer? R<br />
2/20 • 2 – 3 pm, 5 – 6 pm<br />
Art Journals R<br />
Reading & Writing<br />
Read to Rover<br />
Hone your reading skills by reading aloud<br />
to a trained and certified therapy dog. R<br />
Main Library Story Room<br />
Saturdays, 1/25, 2/22<br />
2 – 3:30 pm (30-minute timeslots)<br />
Rakow Branch Shales Living Room<br />
Sundays, 1/12, 2/9<br />
1 – 2:30 pm (15-minute timeslots)<br />
Writing Club<br />
Main Library Computer Training Room<br />
Wednesdays • 5 – 5:45 pm<br />
Grades 3-8.<br />
1/8 Utopias & Dystopias R<br />
2/5 Laugh Out Loud R<br />
K-2 Book Club<br />
Kindergarten-Grade 2. Get excited about<br />
reading in this book club for emerging<br />
readers. Adults are encouraged to attend with their<br />
children to help share the love of reading.<br />
Main Library Story Room South<br />
Thursdays • 5 – 5:45 pm<br />
1/9 The Bad Guys by Aaron Blabey R<br />
2/13 Princess in Black by Dean &<br />
Shannon Hale R<br />
Science • Technology • Engineering • Arts • Math<br />
3D Design •Main Library Computer Training Room<br />
Please bring an active email address or set up a Tinkercad.com account beforehand.<br />
Intermediate 3D Design { Monday, 1/20 • 2 − 3:30 pm<br />
Grades 4-8. Take the next step by designing your own creations to pick up<br />
later. You must have completed Intro to 3D Design before attending this class. R<br />
Parent & Child 3D Printing { Tuesday, 2/4 • 5:30 − 7 pm<br />
Grades 3-8. Learn how to make your own Valentine’s Day 3D design with a<br />
parent. Creations will be printed after class. R<br />
Advanced 3D Design {Saturday, 2/15 • 2 − 3:30 pm<br />
Grades 4-8. Take your 3D design and printing skills to the next level. You must<br />
have completed Intro and Intermediate 3D Design in order to attend this class. R<br />
Freestyle 3D Design {Monday, 2/17 • 3 − 4:30 pm<br />
Grades 4-8. Design something new or tweak an old design. Staff will be available<br />
to help. Some size restrictrictions apply. You must have previously completed all three 3D Design<br />
classes. R<br />
Coding Club {R Main Library Story Room • 1/2, 1/3 • 2 − 3:30 pm • Grades 4-8.<br />
Building & Programming Robots Series<br />
Main Library Elgin Room<br />
Wednesdays, 2/5 - 2/19 • 5:30 – 7 pm<br />
Grades 3+. Students will build and learn to program robots to do different tasks.<br />
Guardians are encouraged to stay and learn with children. R<br />
{ = Classes with this<br />
symbol are sponsored<br />
by Comcast Internet<br />
Essentials to help bridge<br />
the digital divide and foster digital literacy<br />
skills. For more information on Internet Essentials, visit<br />
internetessentials.com.<br />
STEAM<br />
Explore the wonders of the universe<br />
through STEAM in a fun, hands-on way.<br />
Main Library • Mondays<br />
Grades K-5 • 4:30 – 6 pm<br />
1/6 Drop-in STEAM<br />
Grades K-2 • 4 – 4:45 pm<br />
2/3 Robot Fun with Blue Box Bots<br />
Robotics Team R<br />
Grades 3-5 • 5 – 6 pm<br />
2/3 Robot Fun with Blue Box Bots<br />
Robotics Team R<br />
At the Branches<br />
Wednesdays • 4:30 – 5:30 pm • Grades 1-5<br />
Rakow Branch<br />
1/8 How Strong is Spaghetti? R<br />
2/12 Brain Functions R<br />
South Elgin Branch<br />
1/15 How Strong is Spaghetti? R<br />
2/19 Brain Functions R<br />
ES =Descripción en español, ver página 10 y 11.<br />
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Story Programs<br />
Winter I Session<br />
<strong>January</strong> 6 - March 1<br />
Join us for age-specific story programs as a way to boost language skills and reading readiness.<br />
Adults will participate with little ones in a variety of activities such as fingerplays, singing, clapping and more.<br />
Birth -<br />
12 Months<br />
Birth -<br />
3 Years<br />
1 - 3 Years<br />
3-6 years<br />
3-6 years<br />
This can be an<br />
"on-your-own"<br />
program or with<br />
a caregiver.<br />
Welcome Baby! Baby's First Library Visit R<br />
Rakow Branch 1/4 1 pm<br />
Main Library 1/17, 2/21 1 pm<br />
Sensory Fun for Every Little One R NEW<br />
Main Library Fridays 10:45 am (No program 1/24.)<br />
Walkers, Wigglers & Crawlers NEW<br />
Main Library Meadows Community Room C Tuesdays 6:15 pm<br />
Main Library Story Room South<br />
Fridays 10 am<br />
Drop in for an interactive storytime for little ones featuring rhymes, songs, stories, other<br />
language-building activities and playtime. Siblings welcome.<br />
1,2,3 Go! R<br />
South Elgin Branch Hoffer Room<br />
Tuesdays 10:15 am<br />
Main Library Meadows Community Rooms<br />
Thursdays 10 am<br />
Panera Milk & Cookie Storytime R<br />
369 Randall Rd. Tuesdays, 1/7, 1/21, 2/4, 2/18 • 9:30 am<br />
South Elgin, 60177<br />
Books and Badges Storytime<br />
South Elgin Branch Hoffer Room<br />
Mondays, 1/20, 2/17 • 11:15 am<br />
In partnership with the Village of South Elgin Police Department’s Operation Book’Em.<br />
SPECIAL Storytimes<br />
Main Library Mondays 7 pm • Tuesdays 10 am • Thursdays 10:45 am<br />
South Elgin Branch Mondays 6 pm • Thursdays 10:30 am<br />
Rakow Branch Wednesdays 10:30 am<br />
Jan 6-9<br />
Jan 13-16<br />
Jan 20-23<br />
Jan 27-30<br />
Feb 3-6<br />
Feb 10-13<br />
Feb 17-20<br />
Feb 24-27<br />
Main Library Theme<br />
Superhero Storytime<br />
Winter STEM Storytime<br />
Pet Storytime<br />
Nature Storytime<br />
Cake & Cookies Storytime<br />
Art Storytime<br />
Music & Movement Storytime<br />
Monster Storytime<br />
Branches Theme<br />
Twisted Storytime<br />
Superhero Storytime<br />
Winter STEM Storytime<br />
Pet Storytime<br />
Nature Storytime<br />
Cake & Cookies Storytime<br />
Art Storytime<br />
Music & Movement Storytime<br />
Dance Storytime Series<br />
Explore ballet, jazz, hip hop and lyrical<br />
dance with a story and game to keep you<br />
moving.<br />
South Elgin Branch Hoffer Room<br />
Saturdays, <strong>January</strong> 4-25<br />
Ages 2-4 10:30 – 11:20 am R<br />
Ages 5-7 11:30 am – 12:20 pm R<br />
Informational Topics<br />
Two Rivers Parent Workshops<br />
Bilingual workshops to help parents and<br />
guardians navigate family life. Partner: Two<br />
Rivers Head Start. ES<br />
Main Library Elgin Room<br />
Thursdays<br />
1/9 • 4 – 5 pm Purchasing a Home<br />
1/23 • 4:30 – 5:30 pm Child Nutrition<br />
Preschool & Childcare<br />
Information Fair<br />
Main Library Meadows Community Rooms<br />
Saturday, <strong>January</strong> 18 • 10 am – Noon<br />
Representatives from local preschools,<br />
daycare centers and licensed homes<br />
will be available to talk about childcare<br />
services and answer questions. The more<br />
schools you visit, the more chances you<br />
have to win puzzles, stuffed animals,<br />
books and more for your little one.<br />
gailborden.info/preschool<br />
Foundation Corner<br />
Thank you to all of our generous donors who have helped the Library<br />
community. Please visit our new donor recognition wall in the Main Library<br />
entry rotunda.<br />
For more information on how you can donate to the Library, please visit<br />
gailborden.info/foundation.<br />
Thank you to Wendy Wessel of Herb's Bakery and CRAFT Donuts & Coffee<br />
for supporting the unveiling of the donor wall.<br />
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R=Registration required • Three ways to register: Online at gailborden.info/register • Call 847-429-4597 • In person
Youth & Teens<br />
Grades 9-12<br />
Studio<br />
All events below take place in Studio 270 at<br />
the Main Library unless otherwise noted.<br />
270<br />
Studio 270 Hours<br />
Mon-Thu 3 – 9 pm<br />
Fri 3 – 6 pm<br />
Sat Noon – 6 pm<br />
Sun Noon – 5 pm<br />
Grades 6-8<br />
DIY Dog Toys<br />
Main Library Meadows Community Room C<br />
Wednesday, <strong>January</strong> 29 • 7 – 8 pm<br />
Meet a certified therapy dog, learn<br />
about dogs and make your own dog<br />
toy. Toys can either be brought home<br />
or donated to Anderson Animal Shelter.<br />
Grades 6-12<br />
Elgin Teen Life:<br />
Knitting for a Cause<br />
Main Library Grove Room • 4 – 6 pm<br />
1/28 Knitting for a Cause<br />
Teens can learn how to knit<br />
hats with looms. Volunteer<br />
hours are available to high<br />
school students for this event. R<br />
2/12 For the Love of Chocolate<br />
Teens will learn how to use candy<br />
melts to pour molds and dip<br />
pretzels and cookies with<br />
chocolate. Partner: Elgin Police<br />
Department. R<br />
K-Pop Afternoon<br />
Main Library Story Room<br />
Tuesday, <strong>January</strong> 14 • 4:30 – 6 pm<br />
Are you a fan of BTS, NCT, Blackpink, or<br />
other K-pop groups? Sing along to your<br />
favorite K-pop songs, practice your dance<br />
moves, or make buttons and other crafts.<br />
Stop-Motion<br />
Animation Workshop<br />
South Elgin Branch Hoffer Room<br />
Monday, <strong>January</strong> 20 • 4:30 – 5:30 pm<br />
Work as a team or independently to plan<br />
and film a stop-motion movie using paper,<br />
markers, craft supplies and small props. R<br />
1/7 4-7 pm DIY Vinyl Stickers<br />
1/9 5-6 pm Design Lab: Creating<br />
Album Art<br />
1/13 5-6 pm Video Lab: Creating<br />
Album Art<br />
1/21 5-6 pm Pizza & Books<br />
1/29 5-6 pm Audio Lab: How to<br />
Make Beats for<br />
YouTube<br />
2/4 4-7 pm DIY Vinyl Stickers<br />
2/6 5-6 pm Audio Lab: How to<br />
Build a Home<br />
Recording Studio<br />
2/11 5-6 pm Audio Lab: How to<br />
Write a Song<br />
2/18 6:30-8 pm Open Mic Night<br />
2/20 5-7 pm Audio Lab: Recording<br />
Midi Digital Music<br />
Production<br />
Manga and Anime Club<br />
Main Library Meadows Community Rooms AB<br />
Saturdays, 1/25, 2/22 • 2 – 3:30 pm<br />
Calling all fans of Attack on Titan, My Hero<br />
Academia, Sailor Moon and more. Watch<br />
anime, share fan art and enjoy Japanese<br />
snacks.<br />
My Hero Academia<br />
Escape Room<br />
Main Library Meadows Community Rooms AB<br />
Saturday, 2/29 • 2 – 3:30 pm, 3 – 3:30 pm<br />
Work together as a team to find clues,<br />
solve puzzles and pass the U.A. entrance<br />
exam. R<br />
Teen Writing<br />
and Art<br />
Showcase<br />
Writers and artists<br />
are invited to<br />
submit their<br />
creative work and<br />
see it published.<br />
gailborden.info/teenwriting<br />
Navigating the College<br />
Process: Debunking the Myths<br />
of the College Application<br />
Process<br />
Main Library Elgin Room<br />
Tuesday, <strong>January</strong> 14 • 6:30 – 7:30 pm<br />
Hear an overview of the application<br />
process including when you should start,<br />
how important grades and standardized<br />
test scores are, and if it’s possible to<br />
afford college without going into debt,<br />
among many other topics. Presenters: Doug<br />
Sept and Dan Raffety, college counseling experts.<br />
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languages using Mango. Each<br />
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native speakers of more than<br />
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Chinese, French, German,<br />
Hebrew and Japanese.<br />
gailborden.info/mango.<br />
ES =Descripción en español, ver página 10 y 11.<br />
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Technology<br />
gailborden.info/learn<br />
Classes are held in the Main Library Computer Training Room unless otherwise noted. Room may be subject to change due to<br />
construction in the Computer Center. Stay updated by checking our online calendar or calling 847-429-4680.<br />
R Register online, by phone or in person beginning December 13 for all <strong>January</strong>/<strong>February</strong> classes. Registering for the first class in a<br />
designated series automatically enrolls you in all required sessions. All other classes require separate registration.<br />
LinkedIn Series<br />
Learn how LinkedIn - the internet’s<br />
number one professional networking<br />
website - allows you to promote<br />
workplace skills, explore opportunities,<br />
and make connections in this series. R<br />
Tuesdays • 7 – 8:30 pm<br />
1/7 Basics<br />
1/14 Getting Started<br />
1/21 Tips & Tricks<br />
Windows 10<br />
Mondays • 7 – 8:30 pm<br />
1/6 Basics R<br />
1/13 Intermediate R<br />
QuickBooks<br />
QuickBooks: Year-End *NEW*<br />
Thursday, 1/9 • 7 – 8:30 pm<br />
Avoid headaches this tax season! Get<br />
your QuickBooks file ready for year end<br />
by learning how to prepare 1099's, journal<br />
entries, and year-end reports in this<br />
special session. R<br />
QuickBooks Series R<br />
Wednesdays • 7 – 8:30 pm<br />
1/16 Basics<br />
1/23 Working with Items<br />
1/30 All About Customers<br />
2/6 All About Vendors<br />
2/13 Wrap Up & Reports<br />
QuickBooks: Advanced Topics<br />
Thursday, 2/20 • 7 – 8:30 pm<br />
Learn how to format, modify and filter<br />
data within reports and set up Sales Tax<br />
reporting in this special session. R<br />
All Things Apple Group<br />
Main Library Grove Room<br />
Tuesdays, 1/7, 2/4 • 7 – 8:30 pm<br />
3D Design Series R<br />
South Elgin Branch Hoffer Room<br />
Wednesdays • 7 – 8:30 pm<br />
1/8 Basics<br />
1/15 Intermediate<br />
Computers 101 Series<br />
Learn how to use the mouse and<br />
keyboard, pick up basic computer skills<br />
and browse the internet in this series. R<br />
Fridays • 10 – 11:30 am<br />
1/10 Mouse & Keyboard<br />
1/17 Managing Your PC<br />
1/31 Internet Basics<br />
Resume Series<br />
Learn how to create a basic functional<br />
or chronological resume and format it<br />
to best sell your skills and experience to<br />
potential employers in this series. R<br />
Fridays • 10 – 11:30 am<br />
2/7 Part 1<br />
2/14 Part 2<br />
Coding Series R<br />
Saturdays • 10 – 11:30 am<br />
2/15 HTML<br />
2/22 CSS Basics<br />
2/29 CSS Intermediate<br />
Device Advice<br />
Bring your questions and your tablet,<br />
smartphone or other device to the library<br />
for some 1:1 help.<br />
Rakow Branch<br />
Thursdays, 1/2, 1/16, 2/6, 2/20<br />
9:30 – 11:30 am<br />
Main Library 2nd Floor<br />
Thursdays, 1/9, 2/13 • 9:30 – 11:30 am<br />
South Elgin Branch<br />
Thursdays, 9/26, 10/24 • 10 am – Noon<br />
Clases de Computación<br />
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Microsoft<br />
Word<br />
Mondays • 7 – 8:30 pm<br />
1/28 Basics R<br />
2/11 Formatting Documents R<br />
2/18 Editing Tools R<br />
2/25 Tables & Images R<br />
Excel<br />
Wednesdays • 7 – 8:30 pm<br />
1/8 Basics R<br />
1/15 Charts & Graphs R<br />
1/22 Formulas and Functions R<br />
1/29 Working with Tables R<br />
2/5 Advanced Topics R<br />
Access Series R<br />
Main Library Grove Room<br />
Mondays • 7 – 8:30 pm<br />
2/3 Basics<br />
2/10 Tables<br />
2/17 Queries (Meadows Room A)<br />
2/24 Forms & Reports<br />
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Adults<br />
The Hershey<br />
Chocolate<br />
Company<br />
Main Library<br />
Meadows Community Rooms AB<br />
Monday, <strong>February</strong> 17 • 6:30 – 7:30 pm<br />
Hear "behind the scenes" stories of this<br />
beloved American company and taste<br />
some of its quality milk chocolate.<br />
Presenter: Laura Keyes. R<br />
Introduction to Essential Oils R<br />
South Elgin Branch<br />
Wednesday, <strong>January</strong> 8 • 5:30 – 6:15 pm<br />
Essential Oils for<br />
Busy Moms & Kids<br />
South Elgin Branch<br />
Wednesday, <strong>January</strong> 22 • 5:30 – 6:30 pm<br />
Learn how to keep the whole family healthy<br />
and resilient during the winter months. R<br />
Cooking Devices 101<br />
Main Library Meadows Community Rooms AB<br />
Friday, <strong>January</strong> 10 • 1 – 2 pm<br />
Slow cooker, pressure cooker, or air fryer?<br />
What's right for dinner tonight? Kristyn will<br />
break down the best uses for each cooking<br />
device in her classroom kitchen. R<br />
Hive Talkin’<br />
Rakow Branch Shales Living Room<br />
Thursday, <strong>January</strong> 30 • 6:30 – 7:30 pm<br />
Discover the interesting life of bees—how<br />
honey is made, what a day in the life of a<br />
honeybee is like and the lifespan of a bee.<br />
Then explore a hive box, beekeeping tools,<br />
a honeycomb and beeswax. Presenter: Local<br />
beekeeper Konni Vukelic, Three Bees. R<br />
Cultural Diversity from<br />
Around the World<br />
Main Library Meadows Community Rooms AB<br />
Tuesday, <strong>February</strong> 4 • 6:30 – 7:30 pm<br />
Discover the similarities between various<br />
traditions from around the world. Presenter:<br />
Jeanne Roppolo, author, storyteller and motivational<br />
speaker. Co-sponsor: ALTRUSA International Club<br />
of Elgin. R<br />
The Real Mae West<br />
Rakow Branch Shales Living Room<br />
Thursday, <strong>February</strong> 13<br />
6:30 – 7:30 pm<br />
Mae West rocketed from Broadway to<br />
become the highest-paid actress in<br />
Hollywood and shattered box office<br />
records and public sensibilities. Watch<br />
the witty icon come to life in this<br />
reenactment. R<br />
Crafts<br />
Quilting with Chris:<br />
Learning to Quilt<br />
Contact Chris Dahl from Sewing 4 Fun for your supply<br />
list & to reserve a machine if needed. (847)345-0979<br />
or sewing4funwithchris@gmail.com.<br />
South Elgin Branch Hoffer Meeting Room<br />
Wednesdays • 10:30 am – 12:30 pm<br />
1/8 Making the Quilt Sandwich & Quilting<br />
the Top R<br />
1/15 Binding and Finishing your Quilt R<br />
Craft Materials Swap Drop Off<br />
Main Library Meadows Community Room C<br />
Friday, <strong>January</strong> 10 • Noon – 5:30 pm<br />
Drop off craft materials (in good<br />
condition) that you no longer need.<br />
Craft Materials Swap<br />
Main Library Meadows Community Rooms<br />
Saturday, <strong>January</strong> 11 • 1 – 2:30 pm<br />
Browse miscellaneous craft materials that<br />
have been donated to complete a project<br />
or start a new one.<br />
Crochet Club<br />
Rakow Branch Shales Living Room<br />
1/21, 2/18 • 6:30 – 8 pm<br />
Bring a project to work on. All skill levels.<br />
Elegant Earrings R<br />
Rakow Branch Shales Living Room<br />
Saturday, <strong>January</strong> 25 • 1 – 3 pm<br />
Those Were the Days<br />
Radio Players West<br />
Main Library Meadows Community Rooms<br />
Sunday, <strong>February</strong> 23 • 2 – 3 pm<br />
Experience the laughter, mystery and<br />
dramatic endings from the Golden Age<br />
of Radio. Watch radio shows live on stage<br />
with programs based on original scripts<br />
from the 30s to 50s with original music<br />
and a Foley artist creating live sound<br />
effects. R<br />
Winter Moonscape Painting<br />
Rakow Branch<br />
Saturday, <strong>February</strong> 1<br />
11 am – 1 pm, 2 – 4 pm<br />
Join artist John French for an interactive<br />
painting class as he teaches how to paint<br />
winter night landscapes illuminated by<br />
the moon. R<br />
Sewing Machine 101<br />
South Elgin Branch Hoffer Room<br />
Wednesday, <strong>February</strong> 5<br />
10:30 am – 12:30 pm<br />
Learn what to look for when purchasing<br />
your first machine and how to<br />
successfully use it. R<br />
Survival Sewing<br />
South Elgin Branch Hoffer Room<br />
Wednesday, <strong>February</strong> 12<br />
10:30 am – 12:30 pm<br />
Learn sewing techniques for lengthening,<br />
shortening, repairing rips, tears or holes,<br />
zippers and the best way to sew a button. R<br />
Copper Wire Bracelet R<br />
Rakow Branch Shales Living Room<br />
Saturday, <strong>February</strong> 22 • 1 – 3 pm<br />
Writers’ Corner<br />
Poetry Writers Workshop<br />
Main Library Grove Room<br />
Mondays, 1/6, 2/3 • 6:30 – 8 pm<br />
Share your love of poetry and your work<br />
with other local poets. Facilitator: Gareth<br />
Mann Sitz.<br />
Writers on the Fox<br />
Main Library Meadows Community Room B<br />
Mondays, 1/27, 2/24 • 7 – 8:30 pm<br />
This writer's peer group will inspire and<br />
motivate you using prompts and exercises<br />
for creative writing.<br />
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Music<br />
Sunday<br />
A F TERNOON<br />
CONCERTS<br />
Sunday Afternoon Concerts<br />
Main Library Meadows Community Rooms<br />
Sundays • 2 – 3 pm<br />
Free tickets will be available at any Library location three weeks<br />
before each concert. Meet the artists and enjoy refreshments<br />
after each concert.<br />
Brown Bag Lunch<br />
Classic Films<br />
Main Library Meadows Community Rooms AB<br />
Mondays • 11 – 2 pm<br />
1/13 On Golden Pond (PG, 1981)<br />
2/10 In the Heat of the Night<br />
(NR, 1967)<br />
Not In Our Town:<br />
Film & Conversation<br />
Main Library Elgin Room<br />
Tuesday, <strong>January</strong> 21 • 7 – 8:30 pm<br />
This series features films and discussions<br />
that showcase difficult community issues<br />
and highlight communities that respond<br />
to challenges to promote healing and<br />
unity. Moderated by Elgin Police Chief Ana Lalley and<br />
Commander Ciganek. Presented in cooperation with<br />
Elgin Police Department, Elgin Community College<br />
MAGIC, Elgin Human Relations Commission, CERL, Gail<br />
Borden Public Library, Coalition of Elgin's Religious<br />
Leaders & Elgin City of Peace.<br />
Discovering the Silent Cinema<br />
Main Library Meadows Community Rooms<br />
Sunday, <strong>January</strong> 26 • 2 – 3 pm<br />
Learn about our motion picture heritage<br />
in a fast-paced, fun-filled show featuring<br />
"the voice of the silent screen"—the<br />
mighty theatre organ—with your host &<br />
silent film organist Jay Warren. R<br />
Reel Women for Real Women<br />
Main Library Meadows Community Rooms AB<br />
Tuesdays • 6 – 8:30 pm<br />
1/28 The Farewell (PG, 2019)<br />
2/25 Harriet (PG-13, 2019)<br />
Project 2-3-1 Film & Discussion<br />
Main Library Elgin Room<br />
Thursday, <strong>January</strong> 30 • 6:30 – 8:30 pm<br />
This award-winning documentary begins<br />
with enthralling stories and photos<br />
that tell the rich history of African<br />
American life in Elgin from the Civil War<br />
“contrabands" to present day.<br />
Sponsor: Elgin History Museum. R<br />
The Moeller Cello &<br />
Guitar Duo<br />
<strong>January</strong> 19<br />
The Duo will perform works by master<br />
composers Myres, Scarlatti, De Falla,<br />
Granados and Villa-Lobos along with<br />
some jazz and pop tunes.<br />
Elgin Symphony Orchestra<br />
Listeners Club<br />
Main Library Meadows Community Rooms<br />
Wednesdays, 1/8, 2/5 • 1 – 3 pm<br />
This interactive lecture/discussion before<br />
the ESO's Classics Masterworks series<br />
will broaden your understanding of the<br />
music to be performed that week. Led by<br />
Jim Kendros. Register at elginsymphony.org or call<br />
847–888–0404 ext. 238 to reserve your seat.<br />
Music in the Stacks:<br />
The Unique Winds<br />
Rakow Branch<br />
Sunday, <strong>February</strong> 2 • 2 – 3 pm<br />
This four-person ensemble, featuring<br />
a clarinet, bass clarinet, bassoon and<br />
contrabass clarinet, will perform and<br />
discuss their instruments.<br />
Elgin Alive<br />
Main Library Meadows Community Rooms AB<br />
Tuesdays • 7 – 8:30 pm<br />
1/14 What, No Beer?<br />
National Prohibition began in 1920,<br />
but it wasn’t the first time Elgin<br />
was dry. Discover other efforts to<br />
limit liquor sales in Elgin. Presenter<br />
and Historian Jerry Turnquist. R<br />
Lindsay Garritson<br />
<strong>February</strong> 16<br />
Lindsay Garritson, internationally acclaimed<br />
pianist, performs around the world.<br />
Carnegie Hall – November<br />
Royal College of Music, UK – <strong>January</strong><br />
Gail Borden Public Library – <strong>February</strong><br />
Melbourne (Australia) Recital Centre – April<br />
She will perform works by Chopin, Ravel, Vine<br />
and Prokofiev.<br />
ESO Oboe Masterclass<br />
with Frank Rosenwein<br />
Main Library Meadows Community Rooms<br />
Saturday, <strong>February</strong> 8 • 1 – 3 pm<br />
Watch artist Frank Rosenwein work one-onone<br />
and critique talented local musicians.<br />
I Too Sing America: African<br />
American Arts Songs Inspiring<br />
Conversation<br />
Main Library Meadows Community Rooms<br />
Saturday, <strong>February</strong> 15 • 1:30 – 3 pm<br />
Dr. Rise' Dawn Jones and Dr. Margaret Brady<br />
will perform and present African American<br />
art songs that spark reflection and dialogue<br />
about current social conditions. Light<br />
refreshments will be served. Partner: Elgin City of Peace.<br />
2/11 Council-Manager Form of<br />
Government<br />
The Council-Manager form of<br />
government has served Elgin<br />
citizens for over 65 years and has<br />
enabled Elgin to achieve<br />
remarkable progress. Learn more<br />
about this form of government, its<br />
Elgin history and why it remains<br />
popular throughout the United<br />
States. R<br />
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Adults<br />
Genealogy<br />
Genealogy Writers Group<br />
Main Library Conference Room<br />
Thursdays, 1/9, 2/13 • 6:30 – 8 pm<br />
Learn from others with a similar interest<br />
in writing their families' history.<br />
Elgin Genealogical Society<br />
Main Library Meadows Community Rooms AB<br />
Tuesdays • 9:30 – 11:30 am<br />
1/7 Internet Resources for Czech<br />
Genealogy<br />
Presenter: Roger Liska, member of CSAGSI, the Czech<br />
and Slovak Genealogy Society of Illinois.<br />
2/4 Scotland’s Resources: There’s More<br />
to Scottish Research Than Scotland's<br />
People<br />
Presenter: Tina Beaird, owner of Tamarack Genealogy,<br />
and a genealogy & local history librarian.<br />
Thursdays • 7 – 8:30 pm<br />
1/16 Family History - Take a Different<br />
Look at Genealogy<br />
Presenter: Dan Jungclas, a.k.a. “The Ancestry Guy”.<br />
2/20 Tennessee Family History<br />
Research<br />
Presenter: Maureen Brady.<br />
Business & Career<br />
Job Search and Resume Help<br />
Main Library Computer Training Room<br />
Tuesdays • 1 – 4 pm<br />
Drop in for assistance with your resume,<br />
cover letter, online applications and more.<br />
Job Training Information<br />
Session<br />
Main Library Conference Room<br />
Wednesdays, 1/8, 1/22, 2/12, 2/26<br />
9:30 – 11 am<br />
Learn about available training grants,<br />
WIOA services and the application<br />
process.<br />
The two programs above are in<br />
partnership with the Kane County Office of<br />
Community Reinvestment. For information,<br />
call 630-844-8768.<br />
Smart Strategies for<br />
Job Seekers<br />
Main Library Grove Room<br />
1/15, 2/6 • 10 am – Noon<br />
Explore recources that will help you<br />
update your personal marketing tools and<br />
networking strategies and get job leads.<br />
To help you look for and land your next<br />
job. Partner: Elgin Community College. R<br />
Bookmobile Black Friday<br />
Extension!<br />
½ off Overdue Fines • <strong>January</strong> 6 – 18<br />
Get ½ off your fines when you pay<br />
them off on the Bookmobile. Visit any<br />
Bookmobile stop for this amazing deal.<br />
To see where the Bookmobile stops from<br />
<strong>January</strong> 6 – 18, visit gailborden.info/bookmobile.<br />
This offer is not valid on fines incurred for material<br />
replacement. The Bookmobile does not accept cash.<br />
Adult Sign Language Club<br />
Rakow Branch Shales Living Room<br />
Thursdays, 1/9, 2/6 • 4:30 – 5:30 pm<br />
Learn American Sign Language to help<br />
increase awareness, knowledge and<br />
respect of deaf culture. Instructor: Deborah<br />
Potts. R<br />
Senior Housing 101<br />
Main Library Elgin Room<br />
Saturday, <strong>January</strong> 11 • 11 am – Noon<br />
This informative presentation focusing<br />
on understanding the various types of<br />
available senior housing is great for both<br />
seniors and their adult children. Specific<br />
areas that will be addressed include<br />
types of senior housing, funding and what<br />
to consider when looking. Presenter: Rick<br />
Graffagna and owner of Senior Solutions – no cost<br />
senior housing placement company. R<br />
Lawyer in the Library<br />
Main Library Grove Room<br />
Thursdays, 1/23, 2/27 • 6 – 7:30 pm<br />
A volunteer attorney, a Law Librarian<br />
and an Illinois JusticeCorps Fellow will<br />
be available for 15-minute meetings to<br />
assist you with legal coaching, document<br />
review, referrals to other community<br />
services, e-filing court documents and<br />
legal questions. Bring paperwork that relates to<br />
your legal matters. Partner: Kane County Law Library &<br />
Self Help Legal Center.<br />
Real Estate FAQ<br />
South Elgin Branch Hoffer Room<br />
Saturday, <strong>February</strong> 29 • 2 – 3:30 pm<br />
From renters to buyers and savvy<br />
investors, get your real estate questions<br />
answered by local experts from KCT Credit<br />
Union, Baird and Warner, CSI Inspections<br />
Services and the Law Offices of Miguel<br />
Fernandez. R<br />
Language & Citizenship<br />
French Conversation Group<br />
Main Library Grove Room<br />
Mondays • 1/20, 2/17 6:30 – 8:30 pm Instructor: Alexis Reaves.<br />
German Conversation Group<br />
Main Library<br />
Wenesdays • 1/22, 2/26 7 – 8:30 pm Facilitator: Barbara Laane.<br />
Spanish Café ES<br />
Main Library Conference Room<br />
1 st , 2 nd , 3 rd Mondays Noon – 1 pm Instructor: Pita Betancourt.<br />
English Conversation Group ES<br />
Main Library Conference Room<br />
Tuesdays 6:30 – 7:30 pm Instructor: A Literacy Connection Tutor.<br />
Go Bilingual Conversation Group ES<br />
Main Library Elgin Room<br />
Wednesdays 6 – 7 pm Instructor: Betty Martinez.<br />
Citizen Conversation Group ES<br />
Main Library<br />
1 st & 3 rd Thursdays, 2 nd & 4 th Mondays 6:30 – 7:30 pm Instructor: A Literacy Connection Tutor.<br />
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Book Clubs<br />
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Great Books Discussion Group<br />
Mondays 1/13 Beast in the Jungle by Henry James<br />
7 – 8:30 pm 2/10 Emma by Jane Austen<br />
Rogue Reads from the Outer Edge • Main Library 2nd Floor<br />
Tuesdays 2/11 The Lady From the Black Lagoon by O'Meara Mallory<br />
Walking Book Club • The Edward Schock Centre of Elgin, 100 Symphony Way<br />
Wednesdays Jan. The Gown by Jennifer Robson<br />
7 – 8:30 pm Feb. The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek<br />
by Kim Michele Richardson<br />
Contemporary Book Group • Main Library Grove Room<br />
Wednesdays 1/22 The Guest Book by Sarah Blake<br />
7 – 8:30 pm 2/19 Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris<br />
Rakow Readers • Rakow Branch Shales Living Room<br />
Mondays 1/27 Becoming Dr. Seuss by Brian Jay Jones<br />
1:30 – 2:30 pm 2/24 Feather Thief by Kirk W. Johnson<br />
en español<br />
Café Latino: Grupo de Lectura<br />
Todos bienvenidos. Cada mes leeremos<br />
una lectura corta de la literatura<br />
hispanoamericana. Nos reuniremos para<br />
comentarla junto con estudiantes de<br />
la clase de AP Literatura en español de<br />
Elgin High School. Todas las lecturas son del<br />
libro Abriendo puertas: Ampliando perspectivas. La<br />
biblioteca tiene copias del libro que se pueden sacar<br />
prestadas. Para más información, contacte a Flor<br />
Chavez al 847-427-6791 o fchavez@gailborden.info.<br />
Salón de la Comunidad A • 6 – 7 pm<br />
Reuniones: último lunes de cada mes<br />
27 de enero - A Julia de Burgos por Julia<br />
de Burgos – Puerto Rico<br />
24 de febrero - Chac Mool por Carlos<br />
Fuentes – México<br />
Discussion Groups<br />
Coffee with the Mayor<br />
South Elgin Branch Hoffer Room<br />
Monday, <strong>January</strong> 13 • 9:30 – 10:30 am<br />
Hear what's new and have your questions<br />
answered by Steve Ward, Village of South<br />
Elgin President.<br />
Armchair Generals<br />
Commemorate events, share insights, and<br />
talk about books or experiences.<br />
Main Library Grove Room<br />
Tuesdays • 11:45 am – 1:15 pm<br />
1/14 The Carolinas Campaign, Part 2<br />
2/11 Wild Bill Hickock and the Civil War<br />
Coffee With A Cop<br />
Main Library Meadows Community Rooms<br />
Wednesday, <strong>January</strong> 15 • 2 – 3 pm<br />
Get to know Elgin police officers over<br />
coffee, CRAFT Donuts and conversation in<br />
a friendly neighborhood setting.<br />
Elgin K.N.O.W.S.<br />
(Knowledgeable Neighbors & Officers<br />
Working for Safety)<br />
Main Library Elgin Room<br />
Thursdays, 1/23, 2/20 • 6:30 – 8 pm<br />
Join the EPD in an informative, informal<br />
discussion on various topics such as<br />
personal & home safety, the history of the<br />
EPD, crime prevention and mental health.<br />
Race: The Power of an Illusion<br />
3-Part Series<br />
Main Library Elgin Room<br />
Tuesdays, <strong>February</strong> 11-25<br />
6:30 – 8:30 pm<br />
Share your insights and ideas as Professor<br />
Joyce Fountain takes us on a thoughtprovoking<br />
journey that will challenge our<br />
most common assumptions about race. R<br />
¡Cuéntate para el futuro de ellos!<br />
Los expertos estiman que cada persona contada<br />
en el estado de Illinois aporta $1,500 por año en<br />
subvenciones federales. Los resultados del conteo<br />
del Censo del <strong>2020</strong> determinaran la distribución de<br />
fondos federales para proporcionar comidas nutritivas,<br />
servicios médicos y más a las personas necesitadas durante los próximos 10<br />
años. A partir de mediados de marzo, recibirás una invitación para participar en<br />
el censo. La ley obliga a la Oficina del Censo a proteger tu información y asegura<br />
que tus respuestas no puedan ser compartidas con ninguna agencia federal,<br />
estatal o local, incluyendo agencias de inmigración. Para mayor información acerca el<br />
Censo y futuras oportunidades de entrenamiento visita gailborden.info/census.<br />
Clases de Computación<br />
Instructor: Fernando Medina.<br />
El salón puede estar sujeto a combios debido a la construcción en el Salón de entrenamiento de Computación.<br />
Manténgase actualizado consultando el calendario en línea o llamando al 847-429-6791.<br />
Los sábados • Tiempo de Práctica 1 – 1:30 pm • Clase 1 – 3 pm Para adultos.<br />
• Actividades para niños disponibles durante la clase.<br />
• No hay costo ni hay que tener la tarjeta de la biblioteca.<br />
• R Favor registrarse. Puede registrarse para la serie completa o para una sola clase.<br />
Curso Nivel 1 Principiantes<br />
11 de enero Ratón y Teclado<br />
18 de enero La Computadora y sus Partes<br />
25 de enero Introducción al Internet<br />
Idiomas y Ciudadanía<br />
Grupo de Conversación para la Ciudadanía Biblioteca Principal<br />
1° y 3° jueves, 2° y 4° lunes 6:30 – 7:30 pm Presentado por The Literacy Connection.<br />
¿Necesitas practicar tu inglés para el exámen de la ciudadanía? Ven a este grupo gratis para repasar y practicar el<br />
inglés que vas a necesitar para la entrevista y las 100 preguntas del exámen de historia y cívica.<br />
Café en Español<br />
Salón de Conferencias<br />
1°, 2° y 3° lunes de cada mes Mediodía – 1 pm Dirigido por Pita Betancourt.<br />
Participantes de nivel intermedio practicarán respondiendo o empezando conversaciones en español con fluídez y<br />
hablando con gente que habla español como primer idioma.<br />
Grupo de Conversación en inglés<br />
Salón de Conferencias<br />
Los martes 6:30 – 7:30 pm Presentado por The Literacy Connection.<br />
Práctica conversar en inglés, mejora tu pronunciación y adquiera confianza con un tutor de Literacy Connection.<br />
Grupo de Futuros Bilingües<br />
Salón Grove<br />
Los miércoles 6 – 7 pm Dirigido por la maestra Betty Martinez.<br />
Estudiantes de todos los niveles practicarán con otras personas que hablan español o inglés como primer idioma.<br />
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R=Registration required • Three ways to register: Online at gailborden.info/register • Call 847-429-4597 • In person
Todos los eventos suceden en la Biblioteca Principal, a menos que se indique lo contrario.<br />
Para la Familia<br />
Exhibición de la Época de Creatividad<br />
de Chuck Jones<br />
Biblioteca Principal • 9 de enero – 28 de febrero<br />
Toma parte de las actividades prácticas de arte y ciencia con<br />
personajes de los Looney Tunes presentadas por el Centro<br />
de Creatividad de Chuck Jones del área de Chicago. Aprende<br />
sobre la animación, visita la nave espacial de Marvin el Marciano y tomate una foto<br />
con varios aviones del Pato Dodgers. Descubre la animación del director Chuck Jones<br />
quien fue galardonado con el Oscar®, creador del Correcaminos, Wile E. Coyote y Marvin<br />
el Marciano, junto con más de 300 películas animadas durante la "Época de Oro de la<br />
Animación". Visita el escritorio de animación de Chuck Jones y las obras de arte del<br />
archivo del museo de películas clásicas de los Looney Tunes.<br />
gailborden.info/LooneyTunes<br />
Apertura de la exhibición<br />
El miércoles 15 de enero • 5 – 6 pm<br />
Celebra la apertura de esta exhibición creativa. Tomate una foto con los personajes de<br />
Looney Tunes, desata tu creatividad con las actividades de animación, saborea unas<br />
galletas mientras disfrutas de los cantantes del Coro de Cámara de Elgin y su programa<br />
espectacular Tunes From the Toons.<br />
Los personajes de Looney Tunes y todos los indicios relacionados son © & Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. <strong>2020</strong><br />
Bienvenido Bebé!<br />
al sur habitación de historia<br />
Los viernes, 1/17, 2/21 • 1 – 3 pm<br />
Llevan a su bebé y bebés nueva tarjeta<br />
de la biblioteca. Aprenda acerca de los<br />
programas y recursos para apoyar el<br />
desarrollo de alfabetismo temprano de su<br />
bebé y recibir un regalo especial! Si prefiere<br />
una cita para otro día, hora o en español por favor<br />
contactar a Ana Morales (847-289-5811). R<br />
Té Familiar de San Valentín<br />
Salones de la comunidad<br />
Sábado, 8 de febrero • 10 – 10:45 am<br />
Para niños de 3 a 6 años con sus familias.<br />
Té Familiar de San Valentín Celebra el Día<br />
de San Valentín con cuentos, canciones y<br />
una manualidad. R<br />
Cuentos para la familia<br />
Sala de cuentos<br />
Los miercoles • 6:30 – 7 pm<br />
30 minutos de cuentos, música, rimas,<br />
manualidades y mucho más para el<br />
disfrute de toda la familia.<br />
El Referéndum que no<br />
Aumentará la Tasa del<br />
Impuesto de la Biblioteca<br />
Tras una votación unánime, el Consejo<br />
de Síndicos de la Biblioteca Pública<br />
Gail Borden ha decidido colocar un<br />
Referéndum sin Aumento de Impuestos en<br />
la boleta electoral del 17 de marzo de <strong>2020</strong>.<br />
• El referéndum propondrá si los bonos<br />
que se emitieron para la construcción de<br />
los edificios de la Biblioteca Principal y<br />
la sucursal Rakow y que serán pagados<br />
en completo en el 2021.<br />
Para Padres<br />
Two Rivers Taller Para Padres<br />
Talleres bilingües para ayudar a padres y<br />
guardianes a navegar la vida familiar.<br />
En asociación con Two Rivers Head Start.<br />
Salón Elgin • Jueves<br />
9 de enero • 4 – 5 pm<br />
Comprando una casa<br />
23 de enero • 4:30 – 5:30 pm<br />
Nutrición Infantil<br />
Reuniones Comité Asesor<br />
Padres Bilingües (BPAC)<br />
Salones de la comunidad<br />
Miércoles, 15 de enero • 6:30 – 8:30 pm<br />
Le invitamos a que participe en una<br />
reunión del Comité Asesor de Padres<br />
Bilingues (BPAC) del Distrito Escolar U-46.<br />
Plática del Dr. Ferney Ramirez. Venga,<br />
participe y establezca una voz eficaz.<br />
Habrá actividades para los niños.<br />
Reuniones Generales<br />
7 pm<br />
Lunes 27 de enero • Biblioteca Principal<br />
Martes 28 de enero • sucursal Rakow<br />
Martes 4 de febrero • sucursal South Elgin<br />
• La Biblioteca preguntará a los votantes<br />
que aprueben un “intercambio” de fondos<br />
que actualmente se aplican a los fondos<br />
de bonos para cubrir los costos necesarios de operaciones (libros, programación y<br />
servicios).<br />
Votación temprana comienza 2 de marzo de <strong>2020</strong><br />
Día de las elecciones 17 de marzo de <strong>2020</strong><br />
Celebración de los Reyes Magos<br />
Biblioteca Principal<br />
Sábado, 4 de enero • 1 – 4 pm<br />
Ven a conocer a Gaspar, Melchor y Baltazar,<br />
tómate una foto con ellos y disfruta de<br />
rosca y chocolate caliente. ¡Quédate para<br />
cuentos y manualidades! En asociación con la<br />
Organización de Mexico en Elgin (OME).<br />
• La pregunta del referéndum solicitará un aumento de la tasa límite del fondo de<br />
operaciones. Habrá una reducción equivalente en la tasa de fondo de bonos.<br />
Esto no aumentará la tasa del impuesto.<br />
¿Por qué necesitamos este intercambio?<br />
La biblioteca principal de Gail Borden tiene casi 17 años y la sucursal de Rakow tiene<br />
10 años. Será necesario pagar los costos principales de mantenimiento de los edificios,<br />
los costos de infraestructura de TI, así como los costos de seguridad en los próximos<br />
años. Estos fondos asimismo ayudaran a preservar los servicios actuales, el horario de<br />
operación y la adición de nuevas áreas en la sucursal South Elgin en el futuro.<br />
Para más información por favor visite gailborden.info/notaxrateincreasereferendum.<br />
R=Regístrese • Tres maneras: en línea en gailborden.info/eventos • por teléfono 847-429-4597 • en persona<br />
GAILBORDEN.INFO<br />
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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 />
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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 />
All Library locations will be closed and<br />
Passport Services at the Main Library will<br />
be unavailable:<br />
Wednesday, <strong>January</strong> 1<br />
Friday, <strong>January</strong> 24<br />
Candidates Forum<br />
Main Library Meadows Community Rooms<br />
Wednesdays, 2/5, 2/19<br />
6 pm: Meet and Greet<br />
6:30 – 8:30 pm: Forum<br />
Hear from local candidates in a<br />
non-partisan forum hosted by the LWV.<br />
Get Counted for Their Future!<br />
Experts estimate that every person<br />
counted in Illinois brings in $1,500 per year<br />
in federal grant dollars. The Census count<br />
in <strong>2020</strong> will bring critical federal funding<br />
to provide nutritious meals, healthcare<br />
services and much more to people in<br />
need over the next 10 years. You will<br />
receive a postcard in the mail mid-March<br />
inviting you to get counted in the Census.<br />
By law, the Census Bureau cannot share<br />
your information with any federal, state<br />
or local agencies, including immigration<br />
agencies.<br />
For more information, visit<br />
gailborden.info/census. ES<br />
Census <strong>2020</strong><br />
Best-Selling<br />
Author Mary<br />
Doria Russell<br />
Main Library Meadows<br />
Community Rooms<br />
Sunday, <strong>January</strong> 12<br />
1 – 2:30 pm<br />
Dr. Mary Doria<br />
Russell, awardwinning<br />
author of six<br />
best-selling novels,<br />
will discuss writing<br />
and her new historical novel, The Women<br />
of the Copper Country, which resulted<br />
from extensive research of the young<br />
union organizer Annie Clements, known as<br />
“America’s Joan of Arc” circa 1913. Copper<br />
Country-themed refreshements will be served. Books<br />
will be available for purchase and signing following the<br />
program. Co-sponsor: Elgin Arts Commission and AAUW<br />
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Regional Office of Education<br />
Kane County Institute Day<br />
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE)<br />
Training and the Science of Hope<br />
Friday, <strong>February</strong> 28 • 8 am – 3 pm<br />
Regional Office of Education Institute Day<br />
is designed for K-12 educators and staff in<br />
Kane County schools who may encounter<br />
student trauma to understand the effects<br />
of burnout and compassion stress.<br />
For questions and more information, contact<br />
jlanglois@gailborden.info. 6 Credits. To register,<br />
visit www.kaneroe.org.<br />
Publishing Industry Changes<br />
will Affect Your Access to<br />
Reading Materials<br />
Major publishers have made recent<br />
changes that limit the ability of libraries<br />
to offer newly published eBooks and<br />
eAudiobooks to their customers.<br />
Libraries pay up to six times more<br />
than the retail price for eBooks and<br />
eAudiobooks.<br />
Expiration dates on titles limit libraries<br />
access to new items for only one to two<br />
years.<br />
Embargoes mean libraries cannot buy<br />
certain eBooks until eight weeks after the<br />
release date.<br />
These restrictions affect libraries and<br />
the people they serve. To learn more and<br />
to see how you can help, please go to<br />
eBooksForAll.org and sign the petition.<br />
Get Your Passport<br />
Photo Taken at the<br />
Main Library!<br />
The Gail Borden Public Main<br />
Library now offers passport<br />
photo services! For $12, you will<br />
receive two photos, one of which is<br />
mailed with your application.<br />
For more information, call the Information Desk at<br />
847-429-4680 or visit gailborden.info/passports or<br />
travel.state.gov.<br />
ES=Descripción en español, ver página 10 y 11.