January- February Newsletter 2020

Gail Borden 

January-February 

2020 Newsletter 

Public Library District 

The No Tax Rate Increase Library Referendum 

The Gail Borden Public Library Board of Trustees voted unanimously to 

place a No Tax Rate Increase Referendum on the March 17, 2020 ballot. 

• Bonds that were issued to construct the Main Library and the Rakow 

Branch buildings will be paid off in 2021. 

• The library will be asking voters to approve “swapping” money—taking 

money that is currently being applied to bond funding and applying it to 

needed operating costs (books, programs and services). 

Townhall Meetings 

7 pm 

• The referendum question will ask for an increase in the operating fund 

limiting rate. There will be an equivalent reduction in the rate of the bond 

fund. This will result in no increase to the tax rate. 

Monday, January 27 · Main Library 

Tuesday, January 28 · Rakow Branch 

Tuesday, February 4 · South Elgin Branch 

Early Voting starts March 2, 2020 

Election Day March 17, 2020 

Table of Contents 

Gail Borden Library 1-12 

Why we need to swap usage? 

The main Gail Borden Public Library is 

nearly 17 years old and the Rakow Branch 

is 10 years old. Major building maintenance 

costs, IT infrastructure costs as well as 

safety and security costs will need to be 

paid for in the coming years. These funds 

would also assist in preserving current 

services and hours of operation, as well as 

adding new library areas at the South Elgin 

Branch in the future. 

For more information, please visit 

gailborden.info/NoTaxRateIncreaseReferendum. ES 

District Levy Before and After Referendum* 

*If passed. 

$0.08765 

$0.39835 

Total: 

$0.4860 

Total: 

$0.4860 

City of Elgin A-D 

City of Elgin pages are 

included only in newsletters 

delivered to Elgin residents. 

Families 2 

Kids 2-4 

Story Programs 4 

Teens 5 

Technology 6 

Adults 7-10 

En Español 10-11 

Stay Connected 

#ExploreElgin 

New Year. 

New You. 

A 

B 

C 

Doing Good for D 

the Neighborhood 

Library News 12 

See back page for best-selling author 

Mary Doria Russell's visit on January 12! 

ECC President 

Dr. David Sam and Elgin 

City Council Member 

Baldemar Lopez enjoy 

the 2019 Festival. 

Chuck Jones’ 

Season of Creativity Exhibit 

Main Library 

January 9 – February 28 

Try your hand at Chuck Jones Center for Creativity 

Chicagoland art and science hands-on activities 

with Looney Tunes characters. (Continued on page 2.) 

Learn more about the 

exhibit and ACME 

STEAM Lab on page 2! 

Exhibit Kickoff 

15 th Annual Black History 

Wednesday, January 15 • 5 – 6 pm 

Family Festival 

Celebrate the opening of this creative exhibit. Get 

Rise Up, Unite, Celebrate! 

your photo taken with Looney Tunes characters, 

Main Library Meadows Community Rooms get creative at animation activities, enjoy cookies 

Saturday, 

and listen to the Elgin Master Chorale Chamber 

February 1 

Singers perform 

1 – 4 pm 

their spectacular 

This year's festival 

Tunes From the Toons 

will feature 

program. ES 

keynote speaker 

Brittany Barber, 

music from 

Accidentally On Purpose, Future African 

American Leaders, spoken word artists, gailborden.info/LooneyTunes 

special guest performers, treats, crafts 

and more. ES=Descripción en español, ver página 10 y 11. 

The Gail Borden Public Library District Newsletter | Published Bi-Monthly ISSUE NO. 2020-01 | January 1, 2020 

© & Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. 2020.

Families 

(Continued from cover.) 

Chuck Jones’ 

Season of 

Creativity 

Exhibit 

Main Library 

January 9 – 


Learn about animation, 

visit Marvin the Martian’s space ship 

and Duck Dodgers Multi-Plane photo 

op. Discover the animation of Oscar®winning 

director Chuck Jones, creator 

of Road Runner, Wile E. Coyote and 

Marvin Martian along with more than 300 

animated films during the “Golden Age of 

Animation.” Visit Chuck Jones’ animation 

desk and museum archive artwork from 

classic Looney Tunes films. 

ACME Drop-in STEAM Lab 

Grades 3-6. Help Wile E. Coyote try to 

catch the Road Runner by designing and 

building your own ACME Factory Creation. 

Main Library 

January 13 – February 26 

Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays 

4 – 5 pm, 6 – 7 pm 

Sundays, 1/12, 1/26, 2/9, 2/23 

1 – 2 pm 

Looney Tunes characters and all related indicia © & 

Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. 2020. ES 

gailborden.info/LooneyTunes 

Mr. Freeze 

Main Library Meadows Community Rooms 

Thursday, January 2 

11 – 11:45 am, 6 – 6:45 pm 

Watch all of the cool things that liquid 

nitrogen can do! Mr. Freeze from Fermilab 

will amaze everyone as he explores the 

science of cold with his chilly cryogenics 

show. 

Family Music: Tall Tales and 

Silly Songs 


Friday, January 3 • 10:30 – 11:15 am 

Get ready for catchy tunes, wild dancing 

and fun for all as Todd tells tall tales and 

weaves them into lively songs. 

Snow Much Fun! 


Friday, January 3 • 1 – 2 pm 

Chill out in the library as we explore a 

variety of sensory activities and discover 

the science of winter. 

Snoopy Cardboard House 

Building Challenge 


Monday, January 20 

11 am – Noon, 4:30 – 5:30 pm 

Families will work together to build a 

house for Snoopy. Materials provided. 

No-Shushing Movie Fridays 

South Elgin Branch Hoffer Room 

Fridays • 10:30 am 

1/3 Dora and the Lost City of Gold (PG, 2019) 

1/10 Disney Penguins (G, 2019) 

1/17 Double Feature: Dr. Martin Luther King, 

Jr.: A Historical Perspective (NR, 1994) & 

In Remembrance of Martin (NR, 1986) 

1/31 The Lion King (PG, 2019) 

2/7 Groundhog Day (PG, 1993) 

2/14 Sleepless in Seattle (PG, 1993) 

2/21 The Presidents: From Politics to Power 

(NR, 2014) 

2/28 Toy Story 4 (G, 2019) 

Family Valentine Tea 


Saturday, February 8 • 10 – 10:45 am 

Ages 3-6. Celebrate Valentine's Day with 

stories, songs and a craft. R ES 

Cupid's Workshop 

Rakow Branch 

Saturday, February 8 • 1 – 2 pm 

Get ready for Valentines Day with a story, 

craft and a special treat. 

Three Cheers for Sherri Rinker 

South Elgin Branch Hoffer Meeting Room 

Saturday, February 15 

11:30 am – 12:30 pm 

Meet Sherri Rinker, author of Goodnight, 

Goodnight Construction Site, hear her 

read aloud, and understand the amazing 

power of books. R 

Interactive Movie: 

The Lion King 


Monday, February 17 • 1 – 3 pm 

Explore the African safari and the 

adventures of Simba as we bring this 

Disney classic to life. 

Three Kings Celebration 

Main Library 

Saturday, January 4 • 1 – 4 pm 

Meet Gaspar, Melchor and Balthazar, the 

Three Kings, take your picture with them 

and enjoy a taste of traditional “rosca,” 

stories and crafts. Partner: Mexican Organization 

of Elgin (OME). ES 

Kids 

Teddy Bear Slumber Party 

Rakow Branch 


Wear your PJs and bring your favorite 

stuffed animal for stories, crafts and a 

snack. Leave your stuffed animal for an 

overnight adventure and a sleepover at 

the Library. Animals will be picked up the next day 

and will have a special surprise with them. R 

Children's Sign Language Club 

Rakow Branch Shales Living Room 

Thursdays, 1/16, 2/20 • 4:30 – 5:30 pm 

Grades 3-5. Learn American Sign 

Language and increase awareness, 

knowledge and respect of Deaf culture. 

Instructor: Ms. Deborah Potts. R 

Chinese New Year: 

Celebration of the Rat! 


Saturday, January 18 • 1:30 – 3 pm 

Fill 2020 with good fortune! Enjoy fun 

crafts, stories and more to help ring in the 

New Year. 

The Gaming Event 

Main Library Youth Center 

Wednesday, January 22 • 5 – 5:45 pm 

Grades 3-8. Gamers will play Pokémon, 

Yu-Gi-Oh and other role-playing games, 

along with board games and chess. Bring 

your cards to play or trade. 

Sew Much Fun R 

Main Library Story Room South 

Monday, February 10 • 5 – 6 pm 

Grades 1-5. 

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

Creativity 

Creativity Corner 

Ages 6-12. • 4 – 5 pm 

Happy New Year! 

1/2 South Elgin Branch•1/7 Rakow Branch 

SNOW DAY 


Hockey Time 


Fly Guy Fun 


Croissant (Crescent) Day 


Groundhog Findings 


Valentine Fun 


President Celebration 


International Polar Bear Day 

2/27 South Elgin Branch 

South Elgin Sentinels 

Chess Club 


Tuesdays • 4:30 – 5:30 pm 

Pop-Up Makerspace 

Main Library Youth Center 

1/2, 1/27, 2/24 • 5 – 6 pm 

Homework Heroes 

South Elgin Branch 

Mondays & Wednesdays, 

1/8-2/26 • 3:30 – 5:30 pm 

Grades K-8. Students can meet one-onone 

with a volunteer to get help with 

homework assignments. 

Kids Explore 


Thursdays 

1/16 • 2 – 3 pm, 5 – 6 pm { 

Robots, Robots, Robots R 

1/23 • 2 – 3 pm, 5 – 6 pm 

DIY Dog Toys R 

2/6 • 2 – 3 pm, 5 – 6 pm 

Slimy Science – What is a Polymer? R 

2/20 • 2 – 3 pm, 5 – 6 pm 

Art Journals R 

Reading & Writing 

Read to Rover 

Hone your reading skills by reading aloud 

to a trained and certified therapy dog. R 

Main Library Story Room 

Saturdays, 1/25, 2/22 

2 – 3:30 pm (30-minute timeslots) 


Sundays, 1/12, 2/9 

1 – 2:30 pm (15-minute timeslots) 

Writing Club 

Main Library Computer Training Room 

Wednesdays • 5 – 5:45 pm 

Grades 3-8. 

1/8 Utopias & Dystopias R 

2/5 Laugh Out Loud R 

K-2 Book Club 

Kindergarten-Grade 2. Get excited about 

reading in this book club for emerging 

readers. Adults are encouraged to attend with their 

children to help share the love of reading. 


Thursdays • 5 – 5:45 pm 

1/9 The Bad Guys by Aaron Blabey R 

2/13 Princess in Black by Dean & 

Shannon Hale R 

Science • Technology • Engineering • Arts • Math 

3D Design •Main Library Computer Training Room 

Please bring an active email address or set up a Tinkercad.com account beforehand. 

Intermediate 3D Design { Monday, 1/20 • 2 − 3:30 pm 

Grades 4-8. Take the next step by designing your own creations to pick up 

later. You must have completed Intro to 3D Design before attending this class. R 

Parent & Child 3D Printing { Tuesday, 2/4 • 5:30 − 7 pm 

Grades 3-8. Learn how to make your own Valentine’s Day 3D design with a 

parent. Creations will be printed after class. R 

Advanced 3D Design {Saturday, 2/15 • 2 − 3:30 pm 

Grades 4-8. Take your 3D design and printing skills to the next level. You must 

have completed Intro and Intermediate 3D Design in order to attend this class. R 

Freestyle 3D Design {Monday, 2/17 • 3 − 4:30 pm 

Grades 4-8. Design something new or tweak an old design. Staff will be available 

to help. Some size restrictrictions apply. You must have previously completed all three 3D Design 

classes. R 

Coding Club {R Main Library Story Room • 1/2, 1/3 • 2 − 3:30 pm • Grades 4-8. 

Building & Programming Robots Series 

Main Library Elgin Room 

Wednesdays, 2/5 - 2/19 • 5:30 – 7 pm 

Grades 3+. Students will build and learn to program robots to do different tasks. 

Guardians are encouraged to stay and learn with children. R 

{ = Classes with this 

symbol are sponsored 

by Comcast Internet 

Essentials to help bridge 

the digital divide and foster digital literacy 

skills. For more information on Internet Essentials, visit 

internetessentials.com. 

STEAM 

Explore the wonders of the universe 

through STEAM in a fun, hands-on way. 

Main Library • Mondays 

Grades K-5 • 4:30 – 6 pm 

1/6 Drop-in STEAM 

Grades K-2 • 4 – 4:45 pm 

2/3 Robot Fun with Blue Box Bots 

Robotics Team R 

Grades 3-5 • 5 – 6 pm 

2/3 Robot Fun with Blue Box Bots 

Robotics Team R 

At the Branches 

Wednesdays • 4:30 – 5:30 pm • Grades 1-5 

Rakow Branch 

1/8 How Strong is Spaghetti? R 

2/12 Brain Functions R 


1/15 How Strong is Spaghetti? R 

2/19 Brain Functions R 

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Story Programs 

Winter I Session 

January 6 - March 1 

Join us for age-specific story programs as a way to boost language skills and reading readiness. 

Adults will participate with little ones in a variety of activities such as fingerplays, singing, clapping and more. 

Birth - 

12 Months 

Birth - 

3 Years 

1 - 3 Years 

3-6 years 

3-6 years 

This can be an 

"on-your-own" 

program or with 

a caregiver. 

Welcome Baby! Baby's First Library Visit R 

Rakow Branch 1/4 1 pm 

Main Library 1/17, 2/21 1 pm 

Sensory Fun for Every Little One R NEW 

Main Library Fridays 10:45 am (No program 1/24.) 

Walkers, Wigglers & Crawlers NEW 

Main Library Meadows Community Room C Tuesdays 6:15 pm 


Fridays 10 am 

Drop in for an interactive storytime for little ones featuring rhymes, songs, stories, other 

language-building activities and playtime. Siblings welcome. 

1,2,3 Go! R 


Tuesdays 10:15 am 


Thursdays 10 am 

Panera Milk & Cookie Storytime R 

369 Randall Rd. Tuesdays, 1/7, 1/21, 2/4, 2/18 • 9:30 am 

South Elgin, 60177 

Books and Badges Storytime 


Mondays, 1/20, 2/17 • 11:15 am 

In partnership with the Village of South Elgin Police Department’s Operation Book’Em. 

SPECIAL Storytimes 

Main Library Mondays 7 pm • Tuesdays 10 am • Thursdays 10:45 am 

South Elgin Branch Mondays 6 pm • Thursdays 10:30 am 

Rakow Branch Wednesdays 10:30 am 

Jan 6-9 

Jan 13-16 

Jan 20-23 

Jan 27-30 

Feb 3-6 

Feb 10-13 

Feb 17-20 

Feb 24-27 

Main Library Theme 

Superhero Storytime 

Winter STEM Storytime 

Pet Storytime 

Nature Storytime 

Cake & Cookies Storytime 

Art Storytime 

Music & Movement Storytime 

Monster Storytime 

Branches Theme 

Twisted Storytime 

Superhero Storytime 

Winter STEM Storytime 

Pet Storytime 

Nature Storytime 

Cake & Cookies Storytime 

Art Storytime 

Music & Movement Storytime 

Dance Storytime Series 

Explore ballet, jazz, hip hop and lyrical 

dance with a story and game to keep you 

moving. 


Saturdays, January 4-25 

Ages 2-4 10:30 – 11:20 am R 

Ages 5-7 11:30 am – 12:20 pm R 

Informational Topics 

Two Rivers Parent Workshops 

Bilingual workshops to help parents and 

guardians navigate family life. Partner: Two 

Rivers Head Start. ES 


Thursdays 

1/9 • 4 – 5 pm Purchasing a Home 

1/23 • 4:30 – 5:30 pm Child Nutrition 

Preschool & Childcare 

Information Fair 


Saturday, January 18 • 10 am – Noon 

Representatives from local preschools, 

daycare centers and licensed homes 

will be available to talk about childcare 

services and answer questions. The more 

schools you visit, the more chances you 

have to win puzzles, stuffed animals, 

books and more for your little one. 

gailborden.info/preschool 

Foundation Corner 

Thank you to all of our generous donors who have helped the Library 

community. Please visit our new donor recognition wall in the Main Library 

entry rotunda. 

For more information on how you can donate to the Library, please visit 

gailborden.info/foundation. 

Thank you to Wendy Wessel of Herb's Bakery and CRAFT Donuts & Coffee 

for supporting the unveiling of the donor wall. 

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Youth & Teens 

Grades 9-12 

Studio 

All events below take place in Studio 270 at 

the Main Library unless otherwise noted. 

270 

Studio 270 Hours 

Mon-Thu 3 – 9 pm 

Fri 3 – 6 pm 

Sat Noon – 6 pm 

Sun Noon – 5 pm 

Grades 6-8 

DIY Dog Toys 

Main Library Meadows Community Room C 


Meet a certified therapy dog, learn 

about dogs and make your own dog 

toy. Toys can either be brought home 

or donated to Anderson Animal Shelter. 

Grades 6-12 

Elgin Teen Life: 

Knitting for a Cause 

Main Library Grove Room • 4 – 6 pm 

1/28 Knitting for a Cause 

Teens can learn how to knit 

hats with looms. Volunteer 

hours are available to high 

school students for this event. R 

2/12 For the Love of Chocolate 

Teens will learn how to use candy 

melts to pour molds and dip 

pretzels and cookies with 

chocolate. Partner: Elgin Police 

Department. R 

K-Pop Afternoon 

Main Library Story Room 

Tuesday, January 14 • 4:30 – 6 pm 

Are you a fan of BTS, NCT, Blackpink, or 

other K-pop groups? Sing along to your 

favorite K-pop songs, practice your dance 

moves, or make buttons and other crafts. 

Stop-Motion 

Animation Workshop 


Monday, January 20 • 4:30 – 5:30 pm 

Work as a team or independently to plan 

and film a stop-motion movie using paper, 

markers, craft supplies and small props. R 

1/7 4-7 pm DIY Vinyl Stickers 

1/9 5-6 pm Design Lab: Creating 

Album Art 

1/13 5-6 pm Video Lab: Creating 

Album Art 

1/21 5-6 pm Pizza & Books 

1/29 5-6 pm Audio Lab: How to 

Make Beats for 

YouTube 

2/4 4-7 pm DIY Vinyl Stickers 


Build a Home 

Recording Studio 


Write a Song 

2/18 6:30-8 pm Open Mic Night 

2/20 5-7 pm Audio Lab: Recording 

Midi Digital Music 

Production 

Manga and Anime Club 

Main Library Meadows Community Rooms AB 

Saturdays, 1/25, 2/22 • 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. 

My Hero Academia 

Escape Room 


Saturday, 2/29 • 2 – 3:30 pm, 3 – 3:30 pm 

Work together as a team to find clues, 

solve puzzles and pass the U.A. entrance 

exam. R 

Teen Writing 

and Art 

Showcase 

Writers and artists 

are invited to 

submit their 

creative work and 

see it published. 

gailborden.info/teenwriting 

Navigating the College 

Process: Debunking the Myths 

of the College Application 

Process 


Tuesday, January 14 • 6:30 – 7:30 pm 

Hear an overview of the application 

process including when you should start, 

how important grades and standardized 

test scores are, and if it’s possible to 

afford college without going into debt, 

among many other topics. Presenters: Doug 

Sept and Dan Raffety, college counseling experts. 

Did you know? 

Learn conversation 

skills in a wide variety of 

languages using Mango. Each 

lesson combines real-life 

situations and audio from 

native speakers of more than 

70 languages including Spanish, 

Chinese, French, German, 

Hebrew and Japanese. 

gailborden.info/mango. 



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Technology 

gailborden.info/learn 

Classes are held in the Main Library Computer Training Room unless otherwise noted. Room may be subject to change due to 

construction in the Computer Center. Stay updated by checking our online calendar or calling 847-429-4680. 

R Register online, by phone or in person beginning December 13 for all January/February classes. Registering for the first class in a 

designated series automatically enrolls you in all required sessions. All other classes require separate registration. 

LinkedIn Series 

Learn how LinkedIn - the internet’s 

number one professional networking 

website - allows you to promote 

workplace skills, explore opportunities, 

and make connections in this series. R 

Tuesdays • 7 – 8:30 pm 

1/7 Basics 

1/14 Getting Started 

1/21 Tips & Tricks 

Windows 10 

Mondays • 7 – 8:30 pm 

1/6 Basics R 

1/13 Intermediate R 

QuickBooks 

QuickBooks: Year-End *NEW* 

Thursday, 1/9 • 7 – 8:30 pm 

Avoid headaches this tax season! Get 

your QuickBooks file ready for year end 

by learning how to prepare 1099's, journal 

entries, and year-end reports in this 

special session. R 

QuickBooks Series R 


1/16 Basics 

1/23 Working with Items 

1/30 All About Customers 

2/6 All About Vendors 

2/13 Wrap Up & Reports 

QuickBooks: Advanced Topics 

Thursday, 2/20 • 7 – 8:30 pm 

Learn how to format, modify and filter 

data within reports and set up Sales Tax 

reporting in this special session. R 

All Things Apple Group 

Main Library Grove Room 

Tuesdays, 1/7, 2/4 • 7 – 8:30 pm 

3D Design Series R 



1/8 Basics 

1/15 Intermediate 

Computers 101 Series 

Learn how to use the mouse and 

keyboard, pick up basic computer skills 

and browse the internet in this series. R 

Fridays • 10 – 11:30 am 

1/10 Mouse & Keyboard 

1/17 Managing Your PC 

1/31 Internet Basics 

Resume Series 

Learn how to create a basic functional 

or chronological resume and format it 

to best sell your skills and experience to 

potential employers in this series. R 

Fridays • 10 – 11:30 am 

2/7 Part 1 

2/14 Part 2 

Coding Series R 

Saturdays • 10 – 11:30 am 

2/15 HTML 

2/22 CSS Basics 

2/29 CSS Intermediate 

Device Advice 

Bring your questions and your tablet, 

smartphone or other device to the library 

for some 1:1 help. 

Rakow Branch 

Thursdays, 1/2, 1/16, 2/6, 2/20 

9:30 – 11:30 am 

Main Library 2nd Floor 

Thursdays, 1/9, 2/13 • 9:30 – 11:30 am 


Thursdays, 9/26, 10/24 • 10 am – Noon 

Clases de Computación 

en español 


Microsoft 

Word 


1/28 Basics R 

2/11 Formatting Documents R 

2/18 Editing Tools R 

2/25 Tables & Images R 

Excel 


1/8 Basics R 

1/15 Charts & Graphs R 

1/22 Formulas and Functions R 

1/29 Working with Tables R 

2/5 Advanced Topics R 

Access Series R 



2/3 Basics 

2/10 Tables 

2/17 Queries (Meadows Room A) 

2/24 Forms & Reports 

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Adults 

The Hershey 

Chocolate 

Company 

Main Library 

Meadows Community Rooms AB 

Monday, February 17 • 6:30 – 7:30 pm 

Hear "behind the scenes" stories of this 

beloved American company and taste 

some of its quality milk chocolate. 

Presenter: Laura Keyes. R 

Introduction to Essential Oils R 


Wednesday, January 8 • 5:30 – 6:15 pm 

Essential Oils for 

Busy Moms & Kids 


Wednesday, January 22 • 5:30 – 6:30 pm 

Learn how to keep the whole family healthy 

and resilient during the winter months. R 

Cooking Devices 101 


Friday, January 10 • 1 – 2 pm 

Slow cooker, pressure cooker, or air fryer? 

What's right for dinner tonight? Kristyn will 

break down the best uses for each cooking 

device in her classroom kitchen. R 

Hive Talkin’ 


Thursday, January 30 • 6:30 – 7:30 pm 

Discover the interesting life of bees—how 

honey is made, what a day in the life of a 

honeybee is like and the lifespan of a bee. 

Then explore a hive box, beekeeping tools, 

a honeycomb and beeswax. Presenter: Local 

beekeeper Konni Vukelic, Three Bees. R 

Cultural Diversity from 

Around the World 


Tuesday, February 4 • 6:30 – 7:30 pm 

Discover the similarities between various 

traditions from around the world. Presenter: 

Jeanne Roppolo, author, storyteller and motivational 

speaker. Co-sponsor: ALTRUSA International Club 

of Elgin. R 

The Real Mae West 


Thursday, February 13 

6:30 – 7:30 pm 

Mae West rocketed from Broadway to 

become the highest-paid actress in 

Hollywood and shattered box office 

records and public sensibilities. Watch 

the witty icon come to life in this 

reenactment. R 

Crafts 

Quilting with Chris: 

Learning to Quilt 

Contact Chris Dahl from Sewing 4 Fun for your supply 

list & to reserve a machine if needed. (847)345-0979 

or sewing4funwithchris@gmail.com. 

South Elgin Branch Hoffer Meeting Room 

Wednesdays • 10:30 am – 12:30 pm 

1/8 Making the Quilt Sandwich & Quilting 

the Top R 

1/15 Binding and Finishing your Quilt R 

Craft Materials Swap Drop Off 

Main Library Meadows Community Room C 

Friday, January 10 • Noon – 5:30 pm 

Drop off craft materials (in good 

condition) that you no longer need. 

Craft Materials Swap 


Saturday, January 11 • 1 – 2:30 pm 

Browse miscellaneous craft materials that 

have been donated to complete a project 

or start a new one. 

Crochet Club 


1/21, 2/18 • 6:30 – 8 pm 

Bring a project to work on. All skill levels. 

Elegant Earrings R 



Those Were the Days 

Radio Players West 


Sunday, February 23 • 2 – 3 pm 

Experience the laughter, mystery and 

dramatic endings from the Golden Age 

of Radio. Watch radio shows live on stage 

with programs based on original scripts 

from the 30s to 50s with original music 

and a Foley artist creating live sound 

effects. R 

Winter Moonscape Painting 

Rakow Branch 

Saturday, February 1 

11 am – 1 pm, 2 – 4 pm 

Join artist John French for an interactive 

painting class as he teaches how to paint 

winter night landscapes illuminated by 

the moon. R 

Sewing Machine 101 


Wednesday, February 5 

10:30 am – 12:30 pm 

Learn what to look for when purchasing 

your first machine and how to 

successfully use it. R 

Survival Sewing 


Wednesday, February 12 

10:30 am – 12:30 pm 

Learn sewing techniques for lengthening, 

shortening, repairing rips, tears or holes, 

zippers and the best way to sew a button. R 

Copper Wire Bracelet R 



Writers’ Corner 

Poetry Writers Workshop 


Mondays, 1/6, 2/3 • 6:30 – 8 pm 

Share your love of poetry and your work 

with other local poets. Facilitator: Gareth 

Mann Sitz. 

Writers on the Fox 

Main Library Meadows Community Room B 

Mondays, 1/27, 2/24 • 7 – 8:30 pm 

This writer's peer group will inspire and 

motivate you using prompts and exercises 

for creative writing. 


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Films 

gailborden.info/films 

Music 

Sunday 

A F TERNOON 

CONCERTS 

Sunday Afternoon Concerts 


Sundays • 2 – 3 pm 

Free tickets will be available at any Library location three weeks 

before each concert. Meet the artists and enjoy refreshments 

after each concert. 

Brown Bag Lunch 

Classic Films 


Mondays • 11 – 2 pm 

1/13 On Golden Pond (PG, 1981) 

2/10 In the Heat of the Night 

(NR, 1967) 

Not In Our Town: 

Film & Conversation 


Tuesday, January 21 • 7 – 8:30 pm 

This series features films and discussions 

that showcase difficult community issues 

and highlight communities that respond 

to challenges to promote healing and 

unity. Moderated by Elgin Police Chief Ana Lalley and 

Commander Ciganek. Presented in cooperation with 

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. 

Discovering the Silent Cinema 


Sunday, January 26 • 2 – 3 pm 

Learn about our motion picture heritage 

in a fast-paced, fun-filled show featuring 

"the voice of the silent screen"—the 

mighty theatre organ—with your host & 

silent film organist Jay Warren. R 

Reel Women for Real Women 



1/28 The Farewell (PG, 2019) 

2/25 Harriet (PG-13, 2019) 

Project 2-3-1 Film & Discussion 


Thursday, January 30 • 6:30 – 8:30 pm 

This award-winning documentary begins 

with enthralling stories and photos 

that tell the rich history of African 

American life in Elgin from the Civil War 

“contrabands" to present day. 

Sponsor: Elgin History Museum. R 

The Moeller Cello & 

Guitar Duo 

January 19 

The Duo will perform works by master 

composers Myres, Scarlatti, De Falla, 

Granados and Villa-Lobos along with 

some jazz and pop tunes. 

Elgin Symphony Orchestra 

Listeners Club 


Wednesdays, 1/8, 2/5 • 1 – 3 pm 

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. Register at elginsymphony.org or call 

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

Music in the Stacks: 

The Unique Winds 

Rakow Branch 

Sunday, February 2 • 2 – 3 pm 

This four-person ensemble, featuring 

a clarinet, bass clarinet, bassoon and 

contrabass clarinet, will perform and 

discuss their instruments. 

Elgin Alive 



1/14 What, No Beer? 

National Prohibition began in 1920, 

but it wasn’t the first time Elgin 

was dry. Discover other efforts to 

limit liquor sales in Elgin. Presenter 

and Historian Jerry Turnquist. R 

Lindsay Garritson 


Lindsay Garritson, internationally acclaimed 

pianist, performs around the world. 

Carnegie Hall – November 

Royal College of Music, UK – January 

Gail Borden Public Library – February 

Melbourne (Australia) Recital Centre – April 

She will perform works by Chopin, Ravel, Vine 

and Prokofiev. 

ESO Oboe Masterclass 

with Frank Rosenwein 



Watch artist Frank Rosenwein work one-onone 

and critique talented local musicians. 

I Too Sing America: African 

American Arts Songs Inspiring 

Conversation 


Saturday, February 15 • 1:30 – 3 pm 

Dr. Rise' Dawn Jones and Dr. Margaret Brady 

will perform and present African American 

art songs that spark reflection and dialogue 

about current social conditions. Light 

refreshments will be served. Partner: Elgin City of Peace. 

2/11 Council-Manager Form of 

Government 

The Council-Manager form of 

government has served Elgin 

citizens for over 65 years and has 

enabled Elgin to achieve 

remarkable progress. Learn more 

about this form of government, its 

Elgin history and why it remains 

popular throughout the United 

States. R 

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Adults 

Genealogy 

Genealogy Writers Group 

Main Library Conference Room 

Thursdays, 1/9, 2/13 • 6:30 – 8 pm 

Learn from others with a similar interest 

in writing their families' history. 

Elgin Genealogical Society 


Tuesdays • 9:30 – 11:30 am 

1/7 Internet Resources for Czech 

Genealogy 

Presenter: Roger Liska, member of CSAGSI, the Czech 

and Slovak Genealogy Society of Illinois. 

2/4 Scotland’s Resources: There’s More 

to Scottish Research Than Scotland's 

People 

Presenter: Tina Beaird, owner of Tamarack Genealogy, 

and a genealogy & local history librarian. 

Thursdays • 7 – 8:30 pm 

1/16 Family History - Take a Different 

Look at Genealogy 

Presenter: Dan Jungclas, a.k.a. “The Ancestry Guy”. 

2/20 Tennessee Family History 

Research 

Presenter: Maureen Brady. 

Business & Career 

Job Search and Resume Help 

Main Library Computer Training Room 

Tuesdays • 1 – 4 pm 

Drop in for assistance with your resume, 

cover letter, online applications and more. 

Job Training Information 

Session 


Wednesdays, 1/8, 1/22, 2/12, 2/26 

9:30 – 11 am 

Learn about available training grants, 

WIOA services and the application 

process. 

The two programs above are in 

partnership with the Kane County Office of 

Community Reinvestment. For information, 

call 630-844-8768. 

Smart Strategies for 

Job Seekers 


1/15, 2/6 • 10 am – Noon 

Explore recources that will help you 

update your personal marketing tools and 

networking strategies and get job leads. 

To help you look for and land your next 

job. Partner: Elgin Community College. R 

Bookmobile Black Friday 

Extension! 

½ off Overdue Fines • January 6 – 18 

Get ½ off your fines when you pay 

them off on the Bookmobile. Visit any 

Bookmobile stop for this amazing deal. 

To see where the Bookmobile stops from 

January 6 – 18, visit gailborden.info/bookmobile. 

This offer is not valid on fines incurred for material 

replacement. The Bookmobile does not accept cash. 

Adult Sign Language Club 


Thursdays, 1/9, 2/6 • 4:30 – 5:30 pm 

Learn American Sign Language to help 

increase awareness, knowledge and 

respect of deaf culture. Instructor: Deborah 

Potts. R 

Senior Housing 101 


Saturday, January 11 • 11 am – Noon 

This informative presentation focusing 

on understanding the various types of 

available senior housing is great for both 

seniors and their adult children. Specific 

areas that will be addressed include 

types of senior housing, funding and what 

to consider when looking. Presenter: Rick 

Graffagna and owner of Senior Solutions – no cost 

senior housing placement company. R 

Lawyer in the Library 


Thursdays, 1/23, 2/27 • 6 – 7:30 pm 

A volunteer attorney, a Law Librarian 

and an Illinois JusticeCorps Fellow will 

be available for 15-minute meetings to 

assist you with legal coaching, document 

review, referrals to other community 

services, e-filing court documents and 

legal questions. Bring paperwork that relates to 

your legal matters. Partner: Kane County Law Library & 

Self Help Legal Center. 

Real Estate FAQ 


Saturday, February 29 • 2 – 3:30 pm 

From renters to buyers and savvy 

investors, get your real estate questions 

answered by local experts from KCT Credit 

Union, Baird and Warner, CSI Inspections 

Services and the Law Offices of Miguel 

Fernandez. R 

Language & Citizenship 

French Conversation Group 


Mondays • 1/20, 2/17 6:30 – 8:30 pm Instructor: Alexis Reaves. 

German Conversation Group 

Main Library 

Wenesdays • 1/22, 2/26 7 – 8:30 pm Facilitator: Barbara Laane. 

Spanish Café ES 


1 st , 2 nd , 3 rd Mondays Noon – 1 pm Instructor: Pita Betancourt. 

English Conversation Group ES 


Tuesdays 6:30 – 7:30 pm Instructor: A Literacy Connection Tutor. 

Go Bilingual Conversation Group ES 


Wednesdays 6 – 7 pm Instructor: Betty Martinez. 

Citizen Conversation Group ES 

Main Library 

1 st & 3 rd Thursdays, 2 nd & 4 th Mondays 6:30 – 7:30 pm Instructor: A Literacy Connection Tutor. 


Did you know? 

Now there is no 

need to wonder when your 

favorite author’s next book is 

coming out. Sign up for our 

F.A.N. Club and let us place the 

holds on your favorite authors 

for you. We’ve added more 

popular authors, series 

and audiobooks. 

gailborden.info/fan-club 


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Book Clubs 

gailborden.info/bookclubs 

Great Books Discussion Group 

Mondays 1/13 Beast in the Jungle by Henry James 

7 – 8:30 pm 2/10 Emma by Jane Austen 

Rogue Reads from the Outer Edge • Main Library 2nd Floor 

Tuesdays 2/11 The Lady From the Black Lagoon by O'Meara Mallory 

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

Wednesdays Jan. The Gown by Jennifer Robson 

7 – 8:30 pm Feb. The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek 

by Kim Michele Richardson 

Contemporary Book Group • Main Library Grove Room 

Wednesdays 1/22 The Guest Book by Sarah Blake 

7 – 8:30 pm 2/19 Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris 

Rakow Readers • Rakow Branch Shales Living Room 

Mondays 1/27 Becoming Dr. Seuss by Brian Jay Jones 

1:30 – 2:30 pm 2/24 Feather Thief by Kirk W. Johnson 

en español 

Café Latino: Grupo de Lectura 

Todos bienvenidos. Cada mes leeremos 

una lectura corta de la literatura 

hispanoamericana. Nos reuniremos para 

comentarla junto con estudiantes de 

la clase de AP Literatura en español de 

Elgin High School. Todas las lecturas son del 

libro Abriendo puertas: Ampliando perspectivas. La 

biblioteca tiene copias del libro que se pueden sacar 

prestadas. Para más información, contacte a Flor 

Chavez al 847-427-6791 o fchavez@gailborden.info. 

Salón de la Comunidad A • 6 – 7 pm 

Reuniones: último lunes de cada mes 

27 de enero - A Julia de Burgos por Julia 

de Burgos – Puerto Rico 

24 de febrero - Chac Mool por Carlos 

Fuentes – México 

Discussion Groups 

Coffee with the Mayor 


Monday, January 13 • 9:30 – 10:30 am 

Hear what's new and have your questions 

answered by Steve Ward, Village of South 

Elgin President. 

Armchair Generals 

Commemorate events, share insights, and 

talk about books or experiences. 


Tuesdays • 11:45 am – 1:15 pm 

1/14 The Carolinas Campaign, Part 2 

2/11 Wild Bill Hickock and the Civil War 

Coffee With A Cop 



Get to know Elgin police officers over 

coffee, CRAFT Donuts and conversation in 

a friendly neighborhood setting. 

Elgin K.N.O.W.S. 

(Knowledgeable Neighbors & Officers 

Working for Safety) 


Thursdays, 1/23, 2/20 • 6:30 – 8 pm 

Join the EPD in an informative, informal 

discussion on various topics such as 

personal & home safety, the history of the 

EPD, crime prevention and mental health. 

Race: The Power of an Illusion 

3-Part Series 


Tuesdays, February 11-25 

6:30 – 8:30 pm 

Share your insights and ideas as Professor 

Joyce Fountain takes us on a thoughtprovoking 

journey that will challenge our 

most common assumptions about race. R 

¡Cuéntate para el futuro de ellos! 

Los expertos estiman que cada persona contada 

en el estado de Illinois aporta $1,500 por año en 

subvenciones federales. Los resultados del conteo 

del Censo del 2020 determinaran la distribución de 

fondos federales para proporcionar comidas nutritivas, 

servicios médicos y más a las personas necesitadas durante los próximos 10 

años. A partir de mediados de marzo, recibirás una invitación para participar en 

el censo. La ley obliga a la Oficina del Censo a proteger tu información y asegura 

que tus respuestas no puedan ser compartidas con ninguna agencia federal, 

estatal o local, incluyendo agencias de inmigración. Para mayor información acerca el 

Censo y futuras oportunidades de entrenamiento visita gailborden.info/census. 

Clases de Computación 

Instructor: Fernando Medina. 

El salón puede estar sujeto a combios debido a la construcción en el Salón de entrenamiento de Computación. 

Manténgase actualizado consultando el calendario en línea o llamando al 847-429-6791. 

Los sábados • Tiempo de Práctica 1 – 1:30 pm • Clase 1 – 3 pm Para adultos. 

• Actividades para niños disponibles durante la clase. 

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

• R Favor registrarse. Puede registrarse para la serie completa o para una sola clase. 

Curso Nivel 1 Principiantes 

11 de enero Ratón y Teclado 

18 de enero La Computadora y sus Partes 

25 de enero Introducción al Internet 

Idiomas y Ciudadanía 

Grupo de Conversación para la Ciudadanía Biblioteca Principal 

1° y 3° jueves, 2° y 4° lunes 6:30 – 7:30 pm Presentado por The Literacy Connection. 

¿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 

1°, 2° y 3° lunes de cada mes Mediodía – 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 – 7:30 pm Presentado por The Literacy Connection. 

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

Grupo de Futuros Bilingües 

Salón Grove 

Los miércoles 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. 

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

Para la Familia 

Exhibición de la Época de Creatividad 

de Chuck Jones 

Biblioteca Principal • 9 de enero – 28 de febrero 

Toma parte de las actividades prácticas de arte y ciencia con 

personajes de los Looney Tunes presentadas por el Centro 

de Creatividad de Chuck Jones del área de Chicago. Aprende 

sobre la animación, visita la nave espacial de Marvin el Marciano y tomate una foto 

con varios aviones del Pato Dodgers. Descubre la animación del director Chuck Jones 

quien fue galardonado con el Oscar®, creador del Correcaminos, Wile E. Coyote y Marvin 

el Marciano, junto con más de 300 películas animadas durante la "Época de Oro de la 

Animación". Visita el escritorio de animación de Chuck Jones y las obras de arte del 

archivo del museo de películas clásicas de los Looney Tunes. 

gailborden.info/LooneyTunes 

Apertura de la exhibición 

El miércoles 15 de enero • 5 – 6 pm 

Celebra la apertura de esta exhibición creativa. Tomate una foto con los personajes de 

Looney Tunes, desata tu creatividad con las actividades de animación, saborea unas 

galletas mientras disfrutas de los cantantes del Coro de Cámara de Elgin y su programa 

espectacular Tunes From the Toons. 

Los personajes de Looney Tunes y todos los indicios relacionados son © & Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. 2020 

Bienvenido Bebé! 

al sur habitación de historia 

Los viernes, 1/17, 2/21 • 1 – 3 pm 

Llevan a su bebé y bebés nueva tarjeta 

de la biblioteca. Aprenda acerca de los 

programas y recursos para apoyar el 

desarrollo de alfabetismo temprano de su 

bebé y recibir un regalo especial! Si prefiere 

una cita para otro día, hora o en español por favor 

contactar a Ana Morales (847-289-5811). R 

Té Familiar de San Valentín 

Salones de la comunidad 

Sábado, 8 de febrero • 10 – 10:45 am 

Para niños de 3 a 6 años con sus familias. 

Té Familiar de San Valentín Celebra el Día 

de San Valentín con cuentos, canciones y 

una manualidad. R 

Cuentos para la familia 

Sala de cuentos 

Los miercoles • 6:30 – 7 pm 

30 minutos de cuentos, música, rimas, 

manualidades y mucho más para el 

disfrute de toda la familia. 

El Referéndum que no 

Aumentará la Tasa del 

Impuesto de la Biblioteca 

Tras una votación unánime, el Consejo 

de Síndicos de la Biblioteca Pública 

Gail Borden ha decidido colocar un 

Referéndum sin Aumento de Impuestos en 

la boleta electoral del 17 de marzo de 2020. 

• El referéndum propondrá si los bonos 

que se emitieron para la construcción de 

los edificios de la Biblioteca Principal y 

la sucursal Rakow y que serán pagados 

en completo en el 2021. 

Para Padres 

Two Rivers Taller Para Padres 

Talleres bilingües para ayudar a padres y 

guardianes a navegar la vida familiar. 

En asociación con Two Rivers Head Start. 

Salón Elgin • Jueves 

9 de enero • 4 – 5 pm 

Comprando una casa 

23 de enero • 4:30 – 5:30 pm 

Nutrición Infantil 

Reuniones Comité Asesor 

Padres Bilingües (BPAC) 

Salones de la comunidad 

Miércoles, 15 de enero • 6:30 – 8:30 pm 

Le invitamos a que participe en una 

reunión del Comité Asesor de Padres 

Bilingues (BPAC) del Distrito Escolar U-46. 

Plática del Dr. Ferney Ramirez. Venga, 

participe y establezca una voz eficaz. 

Habrá actividades para los niños. 

Reuniones Generales 

7 pm 

Lunes 27 de enero • Biblioteca Principal 

Martes 28 de enero • sucursal Rakow 

Martes 4 de febrero • sucursal South Elgin 

• La Biblioteca preguntará a los votantes 

que aprueben un “intercambio” de fondos 

que actualmente se aplican a los fondos 

de bonos para cubrir los costos necesarios de operaciones (libros, programación y 

servicios). 

Votación temprana comienza 2 de marzo de 2020 

Día de las elecciones 17 de marzo de 2020 

Celebración de los Reyes Magos 

Biblioteca Principal 

Sábado, 4 de enero • 1 – 4 pm 

Ven a conocer a Gaspar, Melchor y Baltazar, 

tómate una foto con ellos y disfruta de 

rosca y chocolate caliente. ¡Quédate para 

cuentos y manualidades! En asociación con la 

Organización de Mexico en Elgin (OME). 

• La pregunta del referéndum solicitará un aumento de la tasa límite del fondo de 

operaciones. Habrá una reducción equivalente en la tasa de fondo de bonos. 

Esto no aumentará la tasa del impuesto. 

¿Por qué necesitamos este intercambio? 

La biblioteca principal de Gail Borden tiene casi 17 años y la sucursal de Rakow tiene 

10 años. Será necesario pagar los costos principales de mantenimiento de los edificios, 

los costos de infraestructura de TI, así como los costos de seguridad en los próximos 

años. Estos fondos asimismo ayudaran a preservar los servicios actuales, el horario de 

operación y la adición de nuevas áreas en la sucursal South Elgin en el futuro. 

Para más información por favor visite gailborden.info/notaxrateincreasereferendum. 

R=Regístrese • Tres maneras: en línea en gailborden.info/eventos • 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. 

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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 

All Library locations will be closed and 

Passport Services at the Main Library will 

be unavailable: 

Wednesday, January 1 

Friday, January 24 

Candidates Forum 


Wednesdays, 2/5, 2/19 

6 pm: Meet and Greet 

6:30 – 8:30 pm: Forum 

Hear from local candidates in a 

non-partisan forum hosted by the LWV. 

Get Counted for Their Future! 

Experts estimate that every person 

counted in Illinois brings in $1,500 per year 

in federal grant dollars. The Census count 

in 2020 will bring critical federal funding 

to provide nutritious meals, healthcare 

services and much more to people in 

need over the next 10 years. You will 

receive a postcard in the mail mid-March 

inviting you to get counted in the Census. 

By law, the Census Bureau cannot share 

your information with any federal, state 

or local agencies, including immigration 

agencies. 

For more information, visit 

gailborden.info/census. ES 

Census 2020 

Best-Selling 

Author Mary 

Doria Russell 

Main Library Meadows 

Community Rooms 

Sunday, January 12 

1 – 2:30 pm 

Dr. Mary Doria 

Russell, awardwinning 

author of six 

best-selling novels, 

will discuss writing 

and her new historical novel, The Women 

of the Copper Country, which resulted 

from extensive research of the young 

union organizer Annie Clements, known as 

“America’s Joan of Arc” circa 1913. Copper 

Country-themed refreshements will be served. Books 

will be available for purchase and signing following the 

program. Co-sponsor: Elgin Arts Commission and AAUW 

Elgin Area Branch. R 

Regional Office of Education 

Kane County Institute Day 

Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) 

Training and the Science of Hope 

Friday, February 28 • 8 am – 3 pm 

Regional Office of Education Institute Day 

is designed for K-12 educators and staff in 

Kane County schools who may encounter 

student trauma to understand the effects 

of burnout and compassion stress. 

For questions and more information, contact 

jlanglois@gailborden.info. 6 Credits. To register, 

visit www.kaneroe.org. 

Publishing Industry Changes 

will Affect Your Access to 

Reading Materials 

Major publishers have made recent 

changes that limit the ability of libraries 

to offer newly published eBooks and 

eAudiobooks to their customers. 

Libraries pay up to six times more 

than the retail price for eBooks and 

eAudiobooks. 

Expiration dates on titles limit libraries 

access to new items for only one to two 

years. 

Embargoes mean libraries cannot buy 

certain eBooks until eight weeks after the 

release date. 

These restrictions affect libraries and 

the people they serve. To learn more and 

to see how you can help, please go to 

eBooksForAll.org and sign the petition. 

Get Your Passport 

Photo Taken at the 

Main Library! 

The Gail Borden Public Main 

Library now offers passport 

photo services! For $12, you will 

receive two photos, one of which is 

mailed with your application. 

For more information, call the Information Desk at 

847-429-4680 or visit gailborden.info/passports or 

travel.state.gov. 

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