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Gail Borden<br />
<strong>January</strong>-<strong>February</strong><br />
<strong>2021</strong> <strong>Newsletter</strong><br />
Public Library District<br />
Ida B. Wells<br />
Please stay tuned<br />
to the Library's<br />
website for ongoing<br />
updates about available<br />
services, building<br />
hours and more.<br />
gbpl.info/covid.<br />
Por favor, manténgase<br />
atento al sitio web para<br />
recibir actualizaciones sobre<br />
los servicios, horas y más.<br />
gbpl.info/covid.<br />
Gail Borden Library 1-8<br />
City of Elgin A-D<br />
City of Elgin section is<br />
included only in newsletters<br />
delivered to Elgin residents.<br />
Virtual Exhibit<br />
Inspiring African<br />
American Leaders<br />
Celebrating Black<br />
History Month<br />
This virtual, multimedia exhibit honors some<br />
of the most influential African Americans<br />
and their contributions to humanity.<br />
Experience the stories of<br />
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.,<br />
Harriet Tubman, Booker T.<br />
Washington, Ida B. Wells,<br />
Barack Obama and many more<br />
notable leaders brought to life<br />
with historical video and audio<br />
clips and other media. Elgin<br />
historian and advocate Ernie<br />
Broadnax will be among those<br />
featured. Explore the lives of<br />
these notable individuals at<br />
gailborden.info/blackhistory.<br />
School Year<br />
Reading<br />
Program<br />
School Year Reading Program for<br />
Grades K-8<br />
Students can keep track of their reading and unlock<br />
special prizes throughout the school year. Read for<br />
20 minutes each school day to unlock special prizes<br />
each month and earn a free book at the end of the<br />
year. Sign up today at gbpl.info/beanstack.<br />
The New Jim Crow:<br />
Community Read on Racism R<br />
Sunday, <strong>January</strong> 24 • 2 pm<br />
Michelle Alexander's groundbreaking<br />
book The New Jim Crow describes<br />
mass incarceration through the lens of<br />
systemic racism. Join fellow community<br />
members for a lively discussion hosted by<br />
Elgin Mayor Dave Kaptain and facilitated<br />
by former ECC sociology instructor<br />
Joyce Fountain. With special guests Kane County<br />
Sheriff Ron Hain and Benedictine University professor<br />
Dr. Vincent Gaddis.<br />
Black Voices, Black Joy<br />
A Virtual Event Series<br />
Wednesdays, 2/3, 2/10, 2/17, 2/24 •<br />
6 – 6:30 pm<br />
Families. Celebrate Black history, culture,<br />
and heritage by sharing stories together<br />
in many ways.<br />
Facebook Live: gbpl.info/FBLV<br />
Raising Black Voices: Author<br />
Interview with Charles Waters R<br />
Monday, <strong>February</strong> 15 •<br />
2 pm<br />
Join us for a dynamic<br />
presentation by<br />
children's author Charles<br />
Waters. His book, Can I<br />
Touch Your Hair?: Poems<br />
of Race, Mistakes, and<br />
Friendship won many state<br />
awards, and is an ALA<br />
Notable Book. Please stay<br />
tuned, as there may be supplies to<br />
be picked up at the Main Library<br />
for this program.<br />
R=Registration required • Ways to register: Online at gailborden.info/register • Call 847-429-4597 • In person<br />
The Gail Borden Public Library District <strong>Newsletter</strong> | Published Bi-Monthly ISSUE NO. <strong>2021</strong>-01 | <strong>January</strong> 1, <strong>2021</strong>
Families<br />
Holidays<br />
Three Kings Celebration ES<br />
Tuesday, <strong>January</strong> 5 • 6 pm<br />
gbpl.info/FBLV<br />
12/26 - 1/6.<br />
Baking for Kids<br />
with Tabatha<br />
Wednesdays • 3 pm<br />
Join in and follow along as we bake<br />
delicious treats. As they back, we'll read<br />
stories. Facebook Live: gbpl.info/FBLV<br />
1/27 Baking Bread<br />
2/17 Cinnamon Rolls<br />
Programs listed in the<br />
newsletter are offered via<br />
an online platform unless<br />
otherwise indicated with a<br />
physical location.<br />
All programs are subject to change. Please check the<br />
Library's program calendar at gailborden.info/register<br />
to find updated information about these programs<br />
and how you can attend them.<br />
Los programas que aparecen en este<br />
boletín se ofrecen a través de una<br />
plataforma en línea, a menos que se<br />
indique lo contrario con una ubicación física.<br />
Todos los programas están sujetos a cambios.<br />
Consulte el calendario de programas de la<br />
Biblioteca en gailborden.info/eventos para encontrar<br />
información actualizada sobre estos programas.<br />
Celebrate MLK Jr. R<br />
<strong>January</strong> 18 • 2 pm<br />
Celebrate MLK Jr. with crafts, activities<br />
and more that the whole family can<br />
enjoy. 1/4 – 1/17.<br />
Family Fridays R<br />
Dress in your finest and meet with us<br />
virtually for family stories, crafts<br />
and more!<br />
1/29 11 am Winter Ball Extravaganza<br />
starting 1/18.<br />
2/12 2 pm Be My Valentine<br />
2/1 – 2/12.<br />
2/26 10 am Paw Patrol Party<br />
2/15 – 2/26<br />
Valentine's Dance Party! R<br />
Tuesday, <strong>February</strong> 9 • 10 am<br />
Best for ages 3-6. Bop, dance,<br />
sing and share sweet stories<br />
to celebrate Valentine's Day at<br />
our virtual dance party.<br />
Celebrate Valentine's Day ES<br />
Sunday, <strong>February</strong> 14 • Noon<br />
Ages 2-6 and families. Celebrate<br />
Valentine's Day with stories, puppets<br />
and more! Facebook: gbpl.info/fbylah<br />
Storytimes<br />
Preschool Storytime with Katie<br />
Mondays • 10 am<br />
Facebook Live: gbpl.info/FBLV<br />
Spanish Family Storytime<br />
with Grisel ES<br />
Mondays, 1/4 – 2/8 • 7 pm<br />
Facebook Live: gbpl.info/FBLV<br />
Toddler Time<br />
Wednesdays, 1/6 – 2/24 • 10 am<br />
Facebook Live: gbpl.info/FBLV<br />
Adventure Storytime with<br />
Stephanie<br />
Thursdays • 10 am<br />
Facebook Live: gbpl.info/FBLV<br />
Special-themed Adventure Storytimes:<br />
1/21 Winnie-the-Pooh!<br />
2/11 BEE My Valentine<br />
Bilingual Bookmobile<br />
Bedtime Stories<br />
Thursdays • 6:30 pm<br />
Facebook: gbpl.info/fbylah<br />
Stomp! Clap! Read!<br />
Fridays, 1/8 – 2/26 • 10 am<br />
Facebook Live: gbpl.info/FBLV<br />
Family Storytime R<br />
Thursdays, 1/21, 2/25 • 6 pm<br />
Preschool Puppeteers! R<br />
Tuesdays • 11 am<br />
Ages 3-6 w/ adult supervision. Participants<br />
will make a puppet, then act out a story.<br />
1/26 Can You Make a Scary Face?<br />
2/23 It's a Tiger!<br />
Virtual Visit with KidSpace R<br />
Fridays, 1/22, 2/19 • 2 pm<br />
KidSpace Librarians love helping kids<br />
and families discover new books, learn<br />
about our databases, and navigate<br />
reading levels. We are happy to<br />
announce that this service is going<br />
virtual. Sign up for a 15-minute, oneon-one<br />
virtual chat with a librarian<br />
for personalized help getting book<br />
recommendations, learning about our<br />
homework help resources, or any other<br />
questions you might have.<br />
= Pick up kit at Main Library = Pick up kit at Rakow Branch ES =Descripción en español, ver pagina 7.<br />
2 R=Registration required • Three ways to register: Online at gailborden.info/register • Call 847-429-4597 • In person
Kids<br />
Kids' Spanish Conversation<br />
Group on Zoom R<br />
Tuesdays, 1/5 – 2/9 • 3:30 pm<br />
Grades 2-5. Students who already<br />
know Spanish and want to improve on<br />
speaking Spanish can practice their<br />
dual language skills!<br />
Get<br />
Empowered—<br />
Get a Library<br />
Card Online!<br />
No superhero powers needed to find<br />
books, music and movies. Power up and<br />
get a free card online—it’s good for 90<br />
days. Go to gbpl.info/getcard.<br />
Creativity Corner R<br />
Tuesdays • 4 pm<br />
1/26 Polar Bear Bobble Head Art<br />
2/2 How to Draw a Groundhog. Happy<br />
Groundhog Day!<br />
2/23 Feed the Birds!<br />
For Parents &<br />
Caregivers<br />
Online Chess Club R<br />
Thursdays • 3 – 4 pm<br />
All skill levels.<br />
Kids Explore R<br />
Thursdays<br />
Grades K-2 • 4 – 4:30 pm<br />
Grades 3-5 • 5 – 5:30 pm<br />
1/14 Constellations 1/4 – 1/10.<br />
1/21 Hojalata (Tin) Art 1/11 – 1/17.<br />
1/28 Polar Bears 1/18 – 1/24.<br />
2/4 No Bake Mug Cake! 1/25 – 1/31.<br />
2/11 Watercoloring 2/1 – 2/7.<br />
2/18 Lunar New Year 2/8 – 2/14.<br />
Programs listed in the<br />
newsletter are offered<br />
via an online platform<br />
unless otherwise<br />
indicated with a physical<br />
location.<br />
All programs are subject to change. Please<br />
check the Library's program calendar at<br />
gailborden.info/register to find updated<br />
information about these programs and how you<br />
can attend them.<br />
Los programas que aparecen en este<br />
boletín se ofrecen a través de una<br />
plataforma en línea, a menos que se<br />
indique lo contrario con una ubicación<br />
física.<br />
Todos los programas están sujetos a cambios.<br />
Consulte el calendario de programas de la<br />
Biblioteca en gailborden.info/eventos para<br />
encontrar información actualizada sobre estos<br />
programas.<br />
Multicultural Children's<br />
Book Day R<br />
Friday, <strong>January</strong> 29 • 3 – 4 pm<br />
Grades 1-5. Learn about Champions of<br />
Change, diversity, activism and how<br />
you can be an activist in your own<br />
neighborhood!<br />
Book Party: Inspector Flytrap R<br />
Thursday, <strong>February</strong> 25 • 5 pm<br />
Grades K-5. Join us to meet<br />
Inspector Flytrap and Nina<br />
the Goat who solve BIG<br />
DEAL mysteries. We'll read<br />
and discuss part of the first<br />
book. Then, we'll make a<br />
venus flytrap craft.<br />
2/15 – 2/21.<br />
Science • Technology • Engineering • Arts • Math<br />
STEAM R<br />
Grades K-2 • 4 – 4:30 pm<br />
Grades 3-5 • 5 – 5:30 pm<br />
1/11 Do You Wanna Build a Snow Fort?<br />
1/4 – 1/10.<br />
1/12 The Great Cookie Dunk<br />
1/4 – 1/10.<br />
1/19 Static Electricity 1/11-1/17.<br />
1/25 Stack the Deck: House of Cards<br />
Challenge 1/18 – 1/24.<br />
2/8 Don't Go Breakin' My Heart<br />
2/1 – 2/7.<br />
2/9 Valentine Paper Circuit Card<br />
2/1 – 2/7.<br />
2/16 Floating Hearts (Grades 3-5)<br />
2/8-2/14.<br />
2/22 Super Groundhog Versus the<br />
Shadow 2/15 – 2/21.<br />
Preschool Information Fair R<br />
Saturday, <strong>January</strong> 16 • 10 am<br />
Discover information from area<br />
preschools, daycare centers and<br />
licensed homes on our website from<br />
Jan 16-29. Then, fill out a brief survey<br />
to be entered into a prize drawing for a<br />
gift card!<br />
gbpl.info/ChildcareFair<br />
Week of Love: Self-Care R<br />
Thursday, <strong>February</strong> 11 • 7 pm<br />
Love starts with the self. Parents are<br />
invited to join us for a relaxing evening<br />
of meditation. 2/1 – 2/11.<br />
= Pick up kit at Main Library<br />
= Pick up kit at Rakow Branch<br />
GAILBORDEN.INFO<br />
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Youth & Teens<br />
3D Design<br />
Fridays • 1 pm<br />
1/29 Intro to 3D R<br />
Grades 2-8.<br />
2/26 Intermediate 3D R<br />
Grades 3-8.<br />
Coding Club<br />
Mondays • 4 pm<br />
Grades 2+.<br />
2/1 Frozen R<br />
Use code to join Anna and Elsa as they<br />
explore the magic of ice. You will create<br />
snowflakes and patterns as you ice-skate<br />
and make a winter wonderland!<br />
2/15 Create Your Own Game R<br />
Create your own game with players that<br />
can interact, score points, throw things<br />
and vanish each other.<br />
Programs listed in the<br />
newsletter are offered via<br />
an online platform unless<br />
otherwise indicated with a<br />
physical location.<br />
All programs are subject to change.<br />
Please check the Library's program calendar at<br />
gailborden.info/register to find updated<br />
information about these programs and how<br />
you can attend them.<br />
Grades 6-12<br />
Teen Writing & Art Showcase<br />
Submit your creative work and see it published! Email<br />
your piece to zone@gailborden.info or visit<br />
gailborden.info/teenwriting for full details.<br />
Manga and Anime Meet-Up<br />
Saturday, <strong>January</strong> 23 • 2 pm<br />
Calling all fans of Attack on Titan, My Hero Academia,<br />
Sailor Moon and more! Watch anime, share fan art and<br />
hang out (virtually) with friends. 1/16 – 1/23.<br />
Los programas que aparecen en<br />
este boletín se ofrecen a través de<br />
una plataforma en línea, a menos<br />
que se indique lo contrario con una<br />
ubicación física.<br />
Todos los programas están sujetos a cambios.<br />
Consulte el calendario de programas de la<br />
Biblioteca en gailborden.info/eventos para<br />
encontrar información actualizada sobre<br />
estos programas.<br />
Grades K-8<br />
Writing Club R<br />
Wednesdays • 6 pm<br />
1/13 Animal Superstars<br />
2/3 Race Against Time<br />
Grades 6-8<br />
DIY Craft Kits R<br />
1/9 2 pm Among Us DIY Craft Kit<br />
1/4 – 1/12.<br />
2/10 6 pm DIY Woven Heart Basket<br />
2/3 – 2/10.<br />
2/13 2 pm Sloth-O-Rama DIY Craft Kit<br />
2/5 – 2/15.<br />
2/24 6 pm DIY Mini-Notebooks<br />
2/17 – 2/24.<br />
Grades 9-12<br />
Digital Media Lab<br />
Wednesdays • 6 pm<br />
Facebook: gbpl.info/fbylah<br />
1/6 How to Mix your Song in Logic Pro X<br />
1/13 Programming Drums in Logic Pro X<br />
1/20 DIY Merchandise for Teens<br />
1/27 Album Art of Digital Streaming<br />
Studio<br />
270<br />
Teen Book Hangout R<br />
Tuesday, <strong>January</strong> 5 • 4 pm<br />
Join in and share what you are reading or<br />
learn about new books.<br />
Teen Writers Club R<br />
Tuesdays, 1/26, 2/23 • 4 pm<br />
Join other teen writers to share what<br />
you're writing and help you through the<br />
creative writing process.<br />
Teen Job Hunting R<br />
Tuesday, <strong>February</strong> 9 • 6:30 pm<br />
Looking for a job? Don’t know how to<br />
start? Join Billie to learn how to apply,<br />
interview, and land your first job.<br />
= Pick up kit at Main Library = Pick up kit at Rakow Branch<br />
4 R=Registration required • Three ways to register: Online at gailborden.info/register • Call 847-429-4597 • In person
Technology<br />
All Things Apple<br />
Tuesdays, 1/5, 2/2 • 7 pm<br />
Selling On eBay R<br />
Wednesday, <strong>January</strong> 6 • 6 pm<br />
LinkedIn Basics R {<br />
Thursday, <strong>January</strong> 7 • 6 pm<br />
Open Source Software:<br />
ProtonMail NEW R {<br />
Wednesday, <strong>January</strong> 13 • 6 pm<br />
Looking for an alternative to big name<br />
corporations for your email provider?<br />
Learn about the open source, private<br />
and encrypted email service offered by<br />
ProtonMail.<br />
LinkedIn Tips & Tricks R<br />
Thursday, <strong>January</strong> 14 • 6 pm<br />
Cybersecurity Basics R<br />
Wednesday, <strong>January</strong> 20 • 6 pm<br />
3D Design Series R {<br />
Wednesdays • 6 pm<br />
2/10, 2/17, 2/24<br />
Google<br />
Mondays • 6 pm<br />
1/4 Google Gmail R {<br />
1/11 Google Drive R {<br />
1/18 Google Docs R {<br />
1/25 Google Photos R {<br />
QuickBooks Year-End R<br />
<strong>January</strong> 5 • 6 pm<br />
Avoid headaches this tax season! Get<br />
your QuickBooks file ready for year-end<br />
by learning how to prepare 1099s, journal<br />
entries, and year end reports in this<br />
special session.<br />
QuickBooks Online<br />
Series NEW R {<br />
Tuesdays • 6 pm<br />
1/12, 1/19, 1/26, 2/2, 2/9<br />
Learn how QuickBooks Online accounting<br />
software allows users to manage their<br />
company finances via services to<br />
products, customers, vendors and reports.<br />
Programs listed in the<br />
newsletter are offered via<br />
an online platform unless<br />
otherwise indicated with<br />
a physical location.<br />
All programs are subject to change.<br />
Please check the Library's program calendar at<br />
gailborden.info/register to find updated<br />
information about these programs and how<br />
you can attend them.<br />
Los programas que aparecen en este<br />
boletín se ofrecen a través de una<br />
plataforma en línea, a menos que se<br />
indique lo contrario con una ubicación física.<br />
Todos los programas están sujetos a cambios.<br />
Consulte el calendario de programas de la<br />
Biblioteca en gailborden.info/eventos para encontrar<br />
información actualizada sobre estos programas.<br />
Microsoft<br />
Mondays • 6 pm<br />
2/1 Microsoft Word Basics R {<br />
2/8 Microsoft Word Formatting Docs R {<br />
2/15 Microsoft Word Editing Tools R {<br />
2/22 Microsoft Word Tables R {<br />
Microsoft Access Series R<br />
Thursdays • 6 pm<br />
2/4, 2/11, 2/18, 2/25<br />
{Classes with this symbol are sponsored by Comcast Internet Essentials to help bridge the digital divide<br />
and foster digital literacy skills. For more information on the Comcast Internet Essentials program, visit<br />
internetessentials.com.<br />
Adults<br />
Book Discussions<br />
Rakow Readers Book Club R<br />
Mondays • 1:30 pm<br />
1/25 The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett<br />
2/22 Finding Dorothy by Elizabeth Letts<br />
Nature’s Best Hope R<br />
Partner: The Wild Ones of Northern Kane County.<br />
Book Discussions<br />
1/23 2 pm<br />
1/25 7 pm<br />
2/4 2 pm<br />
2/13 2 pm<br />
Programs<br />
2/6 2 pm Getting Started with Native Gardening<br />
2/8 2 pm Invasive Plants<br />
2/10 7 pm Woodland Gardens<br />
2/18 2 pm Prairie Gardens<br />
2/25 7 pm Growing Native Plant Communities<br />
2/27 10 am The Biodynamic Engine That Drives Our<br />
Ecosystem<br />
GAILBORDEN.INFO<br />
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Adults<br />
Crafts & More with Elda<br />
Tuesdays • 7 pm<br />
Facebook Live: gbpl.info/FBLV<br />
1/12 Chunky Knit Wrap/Blanket Part 1<br />
1/26 SOUP-er Bowl Crock Pot Recipes<br />
2/9 Easy Cake Truffles for Your Valentine<br />
2/23 Edible Focaccia Bread Bouquet Art<br />
1918 Spanish Flu Pandemic,<br />
World War I and Wilson R<br />
Tuesday, <strong>January</strong> 5 • 7 pm<br />
Historian Jim Gibbons will take you on the<br />
rollercoaster ride of your life through the<br />
decade of the 1910s including World War I<br />
and the 1918 Spanish Flu Pandemic.<br />
Programs listed in the<br />
newsletter are offered<br />
via an online platform<br />
unless otherwise<br />
indicated with a physical location.<br />
All programs are subject to change.<br />
Please check the Library's program calendar at<br />
gailborden.info/register to find updated<br />
information about these programs and how<br />
you can attend them.<br />
Bet you Didn't Know This<br />
About Elgin History R<br />
Thursday, <strong>January</strong> 14 • 7 pm<br />
What kind of weather<br />
oddities has Elgin had?<br />
What famous people<br />
have visited the city?<br />
Hear these and other<br />
lesser-known facts<br />
about Elgin. Presenter: Jerry<br />
Turnquist, Elgin History Museum.<br />
Elgin: How Sweet It Is R<br />
Thursday, <strong>February</strong> 11 • 7 pm<br />
Virtually taste sweet treats—from ice<br />
cream to popcorn and various other<br />
candies made in Elgin.<br />
Presenter: Linda Rock, Historian.<br />
Los programas que aparecen en<br />
este boletín se ofrecen a través de<br />
una plataforma en línea, a menos que se<br />
indique lo contrario con una ubicación<br />
física.<br />
Todos los programas están sujetos a cambios.<br />
Consulte el calendario de programas de la<br />
Biblioteca en gailborden.info/eventos para encontrar<br />
información actualizada sobre<br />
estos programas.<br />
Writers’ Corner<br />
Poetry Writers Workshop<br />
Online R<br />
Mondays, 1/4, 2/1 • 7 pm<br />
Share your love of poetry with other<br />
local poets. Facilitator: Gareth Mann Sitz, poet and<br />
songwriter.<br />
Memoir Writing for<br />
Seniors NEW R<br />
Tuesdays, 1/12, 2/9 • 10 – 11 am<br />
Make new friends and share memories<br />
as you use your words to entertain and<br />
enlighten others. We will start with oral<br />
history and move to writing short<br />
memoir pieces.<br />
Writers on the Fox R<br />
Mondays, 1/25, 2/22 • 7 pm<br />
This writer's peer group will inspire and<br />
motivate writers of all genres using<br />
prompts and exercises for creative<br />
writing. Led by author Kathleen York.<br />
Extreme Self Care for<br />
Extreme Times R<br />
Wednesday, <strong>January</strong> 6 • 7 pm<br />
Explore strategies to preserve your sanity<br />
during this unprecedented time.<br />
Aging in Place R<br />
Tuesdays • 6:30 pm<br />
1/19 The Emerging Importance of<br />
Aging in Place<br />
1/26 Your Health Plan to Age in Place<br />
2/2 Legal & Financial Planning for<br />
Successful Age in Place Plan<br />
2/9 Transitioning to Senior Living<br />
Homebuying 101 R<br />
Tuesday, <strong>February</strong> 16 • 6:30 pm<br />
Learn if home ownership is right for you,<br />
the advantages and disadvantages of<br />
buying a home, and what you need to<br />
get the best rates and mortgage options<br />
available.<br />
ES =Descripción en español, ver pagina 7.<br />
Language<br />
Spanish Café Online ES R<br />
Mondays, <strong>January</strong> 4 – <strong>February</strong> 22<br />
Noon – 1 pm<br />
English Conversation Group<br />
Online ES R<br />
Tuesdays, <strong>January</strong> 5 – <strong>February</strong> 23<br />
6:30 pm<br />
German Conversation Group R<br />
Wednesdays, 1/27, 2/24 • 7 pm<br />
Go Bilingual Online ES R<br />
Wednesdays, <strong>January</strong> 6 – <strong>February</strong> 24<br />
6 pm<br />
Citizenship Conversation Group R<br />
Thursdays, 1/7, 1/21, 2/4, 2/18<br />
6:30 pm<br />
6 R=Registration required • Three ways to register: Online at gailborden.info/register • Call 847-429-4597 • In person
en español<br />
Celebración de los Reyes<br />
Magos por Facebook Live<br />
Martes, 5 de ene. • 6 pm<br />
La festividad virtual incluirá un cuento,<br />
cómo hacer tu propia corona y música en<br />
vivo. Recoge una bolsita con los materiales<br />
para la manualidad de la corona en la<br />
Biblioteca Principal del 26 de diciembre<br />
al 6 de enero. Participa en un sorteo de<br />
una rosca. Postea en Facebook durante<br />
el evento: pon una foto con tu corona,<br />
o dinos como celebras los Reyes Magos.<br />
gbpl.info/FBLV<br />
Para Familias<br />
Cuentos para la familia<br />
Los lunes, 4 de ene. – 8 de feb.<br />
7 pm<br />
gbpl.info/FBLV<br />
Celebremos el Día de<br />
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<strong>January</strong>-<br />
<strong>February</strong><br />
City of Elgin<br />
<strong>2021</strong> <strong>Newsletter</strong><br />
Explore Elgin’s Winter Amenities<br />
Column written by Madison Bishop, Marketing & Experience Specialist for the<br />
Explore Elgin Area tourism bureau.<br />
When looking for something to do this winter, Elgin is the perfect place<br />
to enjoy wintertime activities. Elgin has been a top spot for outdoor<br />
adventures for years, and this winter isn’t any different. There are many<br />
activities perfect for friends and families to enjoy the scenic winter safely.<br />
Snowshoeing and Cross Country Skiing<br />
Make some tracks snowshoeing or cross country skiing in the Elgin area’s<br />
forest preserves, parks and other trailed areas. With over 20,000 acres to<br />
discover, each outing can be a new adventure. The Fox River Trail is also a<br />
beautiful path to snowshoe on to observe the Fox River and frozen trees.<br />
And bring your binoculars! The area near the Gail Borden Public Library<br />
is known to be home to bald eagles during the colder months.<br />
Dog-Friendly Winter Hikes at<br />
Hawthorne Hill Nature Center<br />
If you are feeling adventurous this year and want to try something new,<br />
consider cross country skiing. Bowes Creek Country Club offers a full<br />
cross country skiing experience where trails are groomed when snow<br />
accumulates. Skiers must provide their own equipment. Whether it be<br />
snowshoeing or cross country skiing, it’s good to remember that having<br />
four inches of snow is recommended for these activities.<br />
Ice Fishing<br />
The Paul Wolff Campground in Elgin, part of Kane County Forest Preserve<br />
District, is a great spot for ice fishing. Grab a few friends, some food and<br />
warm clothes before heading over to the lake to set up operations. Be<br />
sure to call the campground at 630-232-5980 before arriving to make<br />
sure the lake is frozen solid enough for ice fishing.<br />
Sledding<br />
It would be a disservice not to mention the family favorite pastime of<br />
sledding. Families all around Elgin have a yearly go-to spot for sledding.<br />
Channing Park is a fan favorite spot as well as Wing Park and the<br />
Burnidge Forest Preserve.<br />
No matter what the activity, warming up is an essential part of<br />
wintertime fun. Elgin is home to countless local cafes to grab a cup of<br />
coffee or hot chocolate. Find a listing of locations as well as other<br />
wintertime events and activities at ExploreElginArea.com.<br />
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Hawthorne Hill is an excellent place to relax, recreate and<br />
explore the natural world, providing two ponds, a nature<br />
play area and about two miles of looped trails that are open<br />
daily from dawn until dusk. The 67-acre natural area that<br />
flanks both sides of Brookside Drive has a wheelchair<br />
accessible trail that leads to the pond and sedge meadow, as<br />
well as wide, wood-chipped trails to access other areas. It’s a<br />
great place to explore with your dog. Just make sure to<br />
cleanup after your pet– there are convenient waste stations<br />
placed along the trails.<br />
#ExploreElgin<br />
Explore Elgin is a community-wide campaign supporting<br />
the City’s goal to be a “city of choice” - a top place for<br />
people to live, create opportunities, grow their families<br />
and businesses and enjoy visiting year-round. This is<br />
achieved through collaboration with partners and<br />
residents building on the community’s strengths and<br />
showcasing all that Elgin has to offer.<br />
The next time you’re looking to Explore Elgin, search for<br />
#ExploreElgin on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram and<br />
visit ExploreElginArea.com.<br />
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<strong>January</strong>-<strong>February</strong><br />
City of Elgin<br />
<strong>2021</strong> <strong>Newsletter</strong><br />
36th annual<br />
Dr. Martin Luther<br />
King Jr. Celebration<br />
"The whirlwind of revolt will<br />
continue to shake the foundations<br />
of our nation until the bright day of<br />
justice emerges."<br />
-Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.<br />
Let the Bright Day of Justice Emerge<br />
Each year, the City of Elgin Human Relations Commission takes great pride in<br />
presenting a weekend of activities celebrating the life of one of our country’s<br />
greatest civil rights leaders, the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. This year’s<br />
theme is “Let the bright day of justice emerge.” A branch of the commission,<br />
the Martin Luther King Committee, organizes several programs to carry on the<br />
legacy of Dr. King, including a youth scholarship program, food drive, youth<br />
day of service and prayer breakfast. Some of these events may be altered from<br />
their traditional formats due to the pandemic, so the most updated<br />
information and announcements can be found at cityofelgin.org/mlk.<br />
<strong>2021</strong> Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship<br />
The Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship is awarded annually to students who<br />
have demonstrated an active interest and meaningful involvement in the<br />
areas of human rights, civil rights, social justice and/or world peace.<br />
Scholarships may also be awarded to students whose activities are<br />
exemplary and reflect the ideals and life of Dr. King. Donations help provide<br />
very deserving young people the ability to attend college and become<br />
successful, contributing leaders of our community. Donations can be made<br />
anytime at cityofelgin.org/mlkyouthdonation.<br />
10th Annual Dr. King Food Drive<br />
For the past nine years, the Dr. King Food Drive has collected<br />
thousands of pounds of food for the less fortunate in our<br />
community. The committee’s <strong>2021</strong> goal is to collect and<br />
Martin<br />
Luther<br />
distribute 80,000 pounds of food and household items for our local food<br />
pantries. Every $1.00 donation collected equals 8 pounds of<br />
food. With your generous donation, we can reach our goal.<br />
Donate today at cityofelgin.org/mlkfooddonation.<br />
King Jr.<br />
Check the cityofelgin.org/mlk and the City’s Facebook page for<br />
information on drive through food drive events. If you would like to help<br />
with the food drive, call Joe Wars at 847-742-2228.<br />
Wanted: Sidewalk Heroes<br />
NOT ALL HEROES WEAR CAPES.<br />
Some are geared up in layers of winter wear and armed<br />
with a trusty shovel or snowblower.<br />
Will you be the Sidewalk Hero your neighborhood needs<br />
this winter? Some are not physically able to shovel. People<br />
with disabilities, the elderly, meter readers and mail carriers<br />
all need your help to keep the sidewalks clear of snow and<br />
ice this winter. Sidewalks may see heavier traffic this winter,<br />
too, as many people are staying home and working from<br />
home more frequently. A leisurely walk around the<br />
neighborhood is a great way to get some fresh air and<br />
exercise.<br />
Have a big heart<br />
Own snow gear<br />
*cape + mask optional<br />
Requirements:<br />
Own a shovel<br />
or snow blower<br />
40 lb<br />
Ability to lift upwards<br />
of 40 pounds<br />
*snow can be heavy<br />
Share your good deeds and find others like you. Upload<br />
your photos on social media with #SidewalkHeroes. The<br />
City may share or photo or offer you a prize! For more<br />
information, visit cityofelgin.org/sidewalkheroes.<br />
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<strong>January</strong>-<strong>February</strong><br />
City of Elgin<br />
<strong>2021</strong> <strong>Newsletter</strong><br />
Elgin Sustainability Commission<br />
About the Sustainability Commission<br />
The City of Elgin adopted the Elgin Sustainability Action Plan in<br />
2011, incorporating goals and tasks identified by nine citizen<br />
work groups. The Elgin Sustainability Commission was then<br />
formed to oversee implementation of plan.<br />
The Commission consists of nine community volunteers who<br />
meet monthly and whose duties include:<br />
Make recommendations to city council for projects,<br />
programs, policies and initiatives that support the action plan<br />
Engage citizens and organizations in projects and events<br />
Hear presentations on sustainable practices or initiatives<br />
for implementation in Elgin<br />
Organize and promote events to highlight citywide<br />
efforts in sustainability<br />
Volunteers Needed<br />
The City of Elgin Sustainability Commission is actively<br />
recruiting community members to contribute to their efforts to<br />
help educate residents and businesses, and to take action to<br />
make Elgin a more sustainable community.<br />
Those interested can get involved by joining the commission or<br />
serving on one of the commission’s work groups. The<br />
commission’s work groups focus on specific areas of<br />
sustainability, such as waste, solar and climate action.<br />
Find more information online:<br />
cityofelgin.org/sustainability<br />
facebook.com/elginsustainability<br />
A Message from the Elgin Sustainability Commission<br />
On May 27, 2020, the City of Elgin endorsed a Resolution<br />
Declaring a Climate Emergency, thereby joining over 13,700<br />
scientists and 1,800 governmental bodies worldwide in<br />
proclaiming a climate crisis. These declarations call for immediate<br />
action to reduce the release of greenhouse and to offset their<br />
harmful impacts on human lives and the environment. Increases<br />
in droughts, wildfires, severe storms, flooding and poisoned and<br />
rising oceans are among the effects of climate change. There is<br />
firm evidence that climate change and its effects are progressing<br />
faster than predicted.<br />
The Elgin Climate Emergency Resolution calls for community-wide<br />
engagement. Individual sustainable living practices, widespread<br />
use of green technology and new regulations will likely be<br />
needed.<br />
Please join with the climate action work group of the Sustainability<br />
Commission to learn, discuss, plan, innovate and act.<br />
“Elgin and cities around the world are<br />
integral to tackling the global challenge<br />
of climate change. Cities are both a<br />
major source of greenhouse gas<br />
emissions, and a major source of<br />
climate change solutions,” said Elgin<br />
Sustainability Commission Chair<br />
Tom Armstrong. “We are running out<br />
of time as a global society to take action.<br />
We view efforts to address climate<br />
change as a moral imperative to<br />
protect future generations and the<br />
health of all living things on the planet.”<br />
Tom Armstrong,<br />
Chairman<br />
Elgin Sustainability<br />
Commission<br />
Find more information on climate change and the climate<br />
action work group on the City of Elgin’s website:<br />
cityofelgin.org/climate<br />
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<strong>January</strong>-<strong>February</strong><br />
City of Elgin<br />
<strong>2021</strong> <strong>Newsletter</strong><br />
Partner Organizations Offer Valuable Services and Resources<br />
The City of Elgin proudly partners with local organizations that help<br />
support the residents and businesses of Elgin by offering services and<br />
resources and improving the quality of life and image of our city. Get to<br />
know these featured organizations:<br />
Explore Elgin Area<br />
Explore Elgin Area is the area’s certified convention<br />
and visitors bureau. The team works with venues<br />
like the Elgin Sports Complex, the Hemmens<br />
Cultural Center and The Haight to attract groups to the area for<br />
weddings, tournaments and meetings. Explore Elgin Area then assists<br />
local businesses in promoting their products and services to the visiting<br />
groups. Weekly blogs and an extensive social media plan through<br />
@ExploreElgin help to showcase the community as a place to visit, live<br />
and work. Ideas on how to explore the community can be found at<br />
ExploreElginArea.com.<br />
Downtown Neighborhood Association<br />
of Elgin (DNA)<br />
Working on behalf of every Downtown Elgin business owner, property<br />
owner, stakeholder and resident in conjunction with City leaders and<br />
community volunteers. The DNA’s mission is to revitalize, enhance and<br />
sustain Elgin’s historic city center.<br />
DNA helps strengthen the economic vitality of the downtown by<br />
providing strategic business support services available to all downtown<br />
businesses, cultivating a network of entrepreneurs interested in<br />
considering a downtown location and driving foot-traffic and visibility<br />
through positive community building events such as the Elgin Farmers<br />
Market and seasonal promotional campaigns. Learn more at<br />
downtownelgin.com.<br />
Elgin Area Chamber<br />
The Elgin Area Chamber (EAC) provides a<br />
platform for businesses to gain valuable insight<br />
and be successful through a range of extensive programs, services,<br />
connections and resources. EAC works in partnership with the<br />
community to create a business climate of growth and success<br />
in which all businesses can prosper.<br />
As the area’s largest business organization of entrepreneurs, small<br />
businesses, middle-market companies, non-profits, professionals,<br />
manufacturers and corporations, the EAC offers businesses a variety of<br />
opportunities to gain expertise and knowledge, build meaningful<br />
relationships, engage with business peers and make a positive impact<br />
on the community. Learn more at elginchamber.com.<br />
Elgin Development Group<br />
The Elgin Development Group (EDG), a division<br />
of the EAC, is focused on helping business remain<br />
strong and grow. EDG’s business assistance includes<br />
business retention and relocation, workforce development, business<br />
expansion, site selection,<br />
fast-track permitting, small<br />
business resources and<br />
international trade<br />
assistance. EDG provides<br />
solutions that challenge<br />
our business community<br />
and help them achieve<br />
success. Learn more at<br />
elgindevelopment.com.<br />
Keeping Up with COVID-19<br />
The City continues to adapt its operations to the dynamic restrictions imposed by the pandemic. The City of Elgin’s dedicated website,<br />
cityofelgin.org/coronavirus, continues to be the central location for all local COVID-19 information, service impacts, financial assistance<br />
and other resources, news and much more. In addition to our partner organization webpages, the City of Elgin’s Mapping Resource Hub<br />
(cityofelgin.org/resourcemapping) also lists updated information on Elgin businesses, nonprofits and other organizations, as offerings<br />
may change based on restrictions and other factors.<br />
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Elizabeth Kruger, Vice President<br />
Patricia Harkin, Secretary<br />
Amanda Garcia<br />
Herb Gross<br />
Tiffany Henderson<br />
John Kokoris<br />
Library Director - Carole Medal<br />
<strong>Newsletter</strong> Editor - Denise Raleigh<br />
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Natalie Kiburg<br />
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Main Library<br />
270 N. Grove Ave.<br />
Elgin, IL 60120<br />
847–742–2411<br />
Building Hours<br />
Mon-Thu 9 am – 9 pm<br />
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Sun Noon – 5 pm<br />
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Sun 11:30 am – 5 pm<br />
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Elgin, IL 60124<br />
847–531–7271<br />
Building Hours<br />
Mon-Thu 9 am – 8 pm<br />
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South Elgin, IL 60177<br />
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Sun<br />
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9:30 am – 5 pm<br />
11:30 am – 4 pm<br />
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for future marketing purposes.<br />
Customers with Disabilities<br />
The Library accommodates<br />
customers with disabilities. Please<br />
call 847-742-2411 to discuss<br />
arrangements at least seven days<br />
prior to a scheduled event.<br />
Thank you community.<br />
Due to our work with many paners, 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 and services:<br />
• Closed all day December 24-27 and<br />
December 31-<strong>January</strong> 3.<br />
Passport services will not be available.<br />
Visit our 24/7elibrary to discover<br />
hoopla, Kanopy, PressReader,<br />
cloudLibrary, Freegal, Tumblebooks and<br />
other great resources for all ages.<br />
Wiggle at our Wiggle<br />
Interactive Storywalk<br />
Bike Trail - West of the Main Library<br />
Get outside and wiggle! Visit the Main<br />
Library Wiggle stations outside along the<br />
Bike Trail to read this interactive story<br />
based on the book Wiggle by Doreen<br />
Cronin that features a dog who loves to<br />
wiggle. All stations are in English<br />
and Spanish.<br />
While you read the Wiggle interactive<br />
story, take a fun picture with Wiggle.<br />
Then, text your picture and last name<br />
to (847) 857-7740 and you can pick up a<br />
"You with Wiggle" button picture at the<br />
contactless drive-up at the Main library<br />
in 5 business days from the day of the<br />
text. Or pick up a button with just Wiggle<br />
at the contactless drive-up window now.<br />
www.gailborden.info/storywalk<br />
Foundation Corner<br />
Thank you to our successful Gail Borden<br />
Public Library District Foundation,<br />
generous donors, wonderful volunteers,<br />
and our Gail's Sales shoppers. Even during<br />
this challenging year, the Sprinter van<br />
was added to bring more literacy and<br />
programming opportunities into the<br />
community and the School Year Reading<br />
program received needed support. Visit<br />
the website to read more about the<br />
Foundation and its impact. To make a<br />
donation, please visit gbpl.info/donate.<br />
You can now view The<br />
Foundation Community<br />
Impact Year in<br />
Review enhanced<br />
web version by<br />
visiting gbpl.info/gbfdn2020.