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Choose your own READventure<br />
Elige tu Propia<br />
Gail Borden<br />
<strong>May</strong>-<strong>June</strong><br />
<strong>2021</strong> <strong>Newsletter</strong><br />
Public Library District<br />
Choose your own READventure! ES<br />
<strong>2021</strong> Summer Reading Challenge<br />
<strong>May</strong> 1 – August 8<br />
Start logging right away with the reading log printed inside<br />
this newsletter, or sign up to use our online reading log at:<br />
gailborden.beanstack.com/reader365. Visit gailborden.info/read<strong>2021</strong><br />
for more summer reading details.<br />
Birth to Grade 8<br />
Read all summer and log your minutes to earn a book and prizes! Start<br />
picking up prizes on July 1. Prizes include: Choice of a paperback book or<br />
a comic bundle (while supplies last) and virtual grand prize tickets (only<br />
available on Beanstack).<br />
Teens and Adults<br />
Read and log your books to enter the drawing for fabulous prizes!<br />
Up, Up and Away—READventures<br />
Around the World Exhibit<br />
Main Library Starting <strong>June</strong> 1<br />
See the hot air balloon and books that will take you<br />
around the world. gailborden.info/upupaway<br />
Please stay tuned<br />
to the Library's<br />
website for<br />
ongoing updates<br />
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<br />
sobre los servicios, horas<br />
y más. gbpl.info/covid.<br />
Gail Borden Library 1-8<br />
<strong>2021</strong> Summer<br />
Reading Log i-iv<br />
City of Elgin A-D<br />
City of Elgin section is<br />
included only in newsletters<br />
delivered to Elgin residents.<br />
One Book, One Community<br />
<strong>May</strong> – July<br />
News of the World by Paulette Jiles<br />
Gail Borden Library invites adults and teens to<br />
read News of the World for the Library’s first One<br />
Book, One Community program. The program’s<br />
purpose is for people of different backgrounds and<br />
experiences in the community to read the book<br />
and discuss the ideas found within its pages. We<br />
hope to enrich lives, promote literacy, encourage<br />
understanding, and connect community through<br />
this shared reading experience.<br />
Readers will find themes of tolerance, loyalty,<br />
family and many more in this fascinating historical<br />
fiction selection, recently made into a movie<br />
starring Tom Hanks. The book can be borrowed<br />
from the Library in a variety of formats. See page<br />
5 for programs. gailborden.info/onebook<br />
Elgin Area Pandemic Assistance<br />
The Gail Borden Public Library District<br />
Foundation and Library District, in<br />
partnership with Centro de Informacion<br />
and in coordination with local, regional<br />
and state partners, will be assisting<br />
COVID-impacted people in our<br />
community as part of the Pandemic<br />
Health Navigator Program. The grant<br />
for this program is from the Illinois Public<br />
Health Association (IPHA), in partnership with<br />
the Illinois Primary Health Care Association<br />
(IPHCA) and funded by the Illinois Department<br />
of Public Health (IDPH). The program will<br />
utilize Community Health Workers to help<br />
prevent transmission of COVID-19 through<br />
education and outreach, and integrates<br />
community health centers, community-based<br />
organizations, and public health partners to<br />
coordinate Illinois resources for the most<br />
vulnerable populations impacted by the<br />
COVID-19 pandemic. For more information,<br />
please visit gailborden.info/covidhelp.<br />
ES =Descripción en español, ver pagina 7.<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>-03 | <strong>May</strong> 1, <strong>2021</strong>
Families<br />
Mr. Jon! Live Children's Music<br />
Performance<br />
Tuesday, <strong>May</strong> 11 • 10 am<br />
Mr. Jon, an award-winning musician<br />
who has been featured in many of our<br />
storytimes, will join us for a musical<br />
performance along with his puppet<br />
George. Facebook Live: gbpl.info/FBLV<br />
Countdown to<br />
Summer Kits<br />
Count down to the start of<br />
summer with themed crafts,<br />
activities and reading<br />
recommendations. R 5/16-5/24.<br />
Family Fridays R<br />
Fridays • 2 pm<br />
6/4 Celebrate Pride 5/24-6/4.<br />
6/11 Cruella Party 5/31-6/11.<br />
6/18 Art Exploration 6/7-6/11.<br />
6/25 Tik Tok Dance Challenge No kit.<br />
Preschool Dance Party<br />
Tuesday, <strong>June</strong> 15<br />
Ages 2-6. Join us for an active program of<br />
music, stories and rhymes!<br />
11 am - Outdoor Stage OR Virtual via Zoom R<br />
Note: This program is scheduled to be on our outdoor stage,<br />
behind the library. Depending on inclement weather and/or<br />
Covid-19 guidelines from the Illinois Department of Health,<br />
this program may be offered virtually instead of in person. A<br />
decision will be made 2 hours before the program.<br />
2 pm - Facebook Live: gbpl.info/FBLV<br />
Family Picnic @ Home:<br />
Gary Kantor<br />
Wednesday, <strong>June</strong> 16 • 7 pm<br />
Watch and learn magic tricks with<br />
Gary Kantor as you enjoy a family picnic<br />
from the comfort of your own home. R<br />
6/7-6/16.<br />
Storytimes<br />
Storytime Kits (egg shaker and scarf) are available for<br />
our storytime program participants. To receive your kit,<br />
please visit the Main Library KidSpace desk or Drive-Up<br />
window, or the Rakow Branch and ask for the Storytime<br />
Kit. While supplies last.<br />
Sign Language Storytime<br />
w/ Miss Julie Anne<br />
Mondays, <strong>May</strong> 3, 10 • 6 pm<br />
Birth-Age 5. Read, sing and rhyme<br />
together using American Sign Language<br />
(ASL). Facebook Live: gbpl.info/FBLV<br />
Bilingual Bookmobile<br />
Bedtime Stories ES<br />
Thursdays, <strong>May</strong> 6 – 27 • 6:30 pm<br />
Join us for a bedtime story on the<br />
Bookmobile. Some weeks will also have a<br />
guitar lullaby. Facebook: gbpl.info/fbylah<br />
Journey into Storytime<br />
w/ Ms. Stephanie<br />
Thursdays, <strong>May</strong> 20 – <strong>June</strong> 24 • 10 am<br />
Travel around virtually with Ms. Stephanie<br />
throughout Elgin and South Elgin this<br />
summer. Each stop will have a special<br />
guest reader! Facebook: gbpl.info/fbylah<br />
Sweets & Treats Storytime<br />
w/ Miss Katie<br />
Wednesday, <strong>May</strong> 26 • 10 am<br />
Ages 3-6. Celebrate Blueberry Cheesecake<br />
Day with a storytime all about sweets and<br />
treats. Facebook Live: gbpl.info/FBLV<br />
Preschool Puppets & More!<br />
Mondays, <strong>June</strong> 7 – 28 • 10 am<br />
Ages 2-6. This summer, we will go on<br />
fun adventures with stories, songs and<br />
puppets. Facebook Live: gbpl.info/FBLV<br />
Family Style STEAM:<br />
Elephant Toothpaste<br />
Tuesday, <strong>June</strong> 29 • 4:30 pm<br />
Celebrate the wonder of elephants with a<br />
fun and messy family science experiment.<br />
Facebook: gbpl.info/fbylah<br />
In Your Yard Bilingual Fiesta ES<br />
Saturdays • 11 am<br />
Facebook: gbpl.info/fbylah<br />
5/15 Food! 5/8-5/14.<br />
6/19-6/26 Trivia and Drawing!<br />
Spanish Family Storytime<br />
w/ Grisel ES<br />
Mondays, <strong>June</strong> 7 – 28 • 7 pm<br />
Enjoy stories, crafts, and songs together<br />
in this Spanish-language storytime.<br />
Facebook Live: gbpl.info/FBLV<br />
Silly Farm Storytime w/ Miss Alicia<br />
Tuesday, <strong>June</strong> 8 • 10 am<br />
Ages 2-6. Cluck, cluck, moo! Join us for a<br />
storytime about farm animals. Facebook<br />
Live: gbpl.info/FBLV<br />
Tiny Tales<br />
Wednesdays, <strong>June</strong> 9 – 30 • 10 am<br />
Birth-Age 2. This storytime will include<br />
songs, stories and fingerplays. Facebook<br />
Live: gbpl.info/FBLV<br />
Stories at Lords Park Zoo:<br />
Under the Hickory Tree<br />
Lords Park Zoo, 325 Hiawatha Dr., Elgin, 60120<br />
Thursday, <strong>June</strong> 10 • 11:30 am<br />
Bring a blanket or chair to sit on and<br />
listen to stories about cows, pigs, bison<br />
and other animals. Stay for a craft.<br />
Silly Zoo Storytime w/ Miss Alicia<br />
Tuesday, <strong>June</strong> 29 • 10 am<br />
Ages 2-6. Join us for a storytime about<br />
wild and zoo animals.<br />
Facebook Live: gbpl.info/FBLV<br />
Book Bike Storytime<br />
Thursday, <strong>June</strong> 24 • 10 am<br />
Join Ms. Stephanie, Ms. Kristy and the Gail<br />
Borden Book Bike for a fun storytime<br />
during Bike, Walk, Move Week!<br />
Facebook: gbpl.info/fbylah<br />
Informational Topics<br />
Storytime Training w/ Mr. Jon<br />
Monday, <strong>May</strong> 10 • 2 pm<br />
Especially for children's library staff and<br />
teachers. Join us for a fun virtual training<br />
on music and puppets with the one and<br />
only Mr. Jon! R<br />
Parent Topics ES<br />
Tuesdays • 10 am<br />
This program offers support, confidence<br />
and information to interact with children<br />
and support their education.<br />
5/11 Nutrition R<br />
6/8 Hobbies to Learn R<br />
= Pick up kit at Main Library = Pick up kit at Rakow Branch = Pick up kit at South Elgin Branch<br />
2 R=Registration required • Three ways to register: Online at gailborden.info/register • Call 847-429-4597 • In person
Kids<br />
Kids Explore R<br />
Thursdays<br />
Grades K-2 • 4 pm l Grades 3-5 • 5 pm<br />
6/10 Vasily Kandinsky 6/1-6/6.<br />
6/17 DIY Marble Runs 6/7-6/13.<br />
6/24 Marvelous Mandalas 6/14-6/20.<br />
Creativity Corner R<br />
Tuesdays<br />
Grades K-2 • 4 pm l Grades 3-5 • 5 pm<br />
5/4 Mother's Day Craft 4/26-5/2.<br />
5/11 Star Wars Fun and Games 5/3-5/9.<br />
5/18 Quick Draw No kit.<br />
5/25 LEGO Ninja Stress Ball 5/17-5/23.<br />
6/22 Bicycle License Plate 6/14-6/20.<br />
Baking for Kids<br />
w/ Miss Tabatha<br />
Facebook Live: gbpl.info/FBLV<br />
5/12 • 4 pm – Oven Baked S'mores<br />
6/3 • 4 pm – Ice Cream in a Bag<br />
Online Chess Club<br />
Thursdays • 4 pm<br />
Play against local opponents virtually and<br />
watch others to gain experience. R<br />
Rakow Rangers R<br />
Saturdays • 11 am<br />
5/8 The Puddle Garden 5/1-5/7.<br />
6/12 Pond Life 6/5-6/11.<br />
Read-a-Like Book Talk R<br />
5/14 • 2 pm – Dog Man 5/3-5/14.<br />
5/20 • 4 pm – Smile 5/10-5/16.<br />
Pokémon Virtual Escape Room<br />
Monday, <strong>May</strong> 17 • 4 pm<br />
Grades 2-5. Put your skills to the test with<br />
a Pokémon virtual escape room. R<br />
5/10-5/16.<br />
Behind the Scenes @<br />
Shedd Aquarium<br />
Friday, <strong>June</strong> 11 • 10 am<br />
Explore the diverse habitats of the<br />
Amazon Rainforest. Obscure animals that<br />
fly, swim and crawl as you discover what<br />
animals need to survive. R<br />
ES =Descripción en español, ver pagina 7.<br />
Programs listed in the newsletter are offered via an online<br />
platform unless otherwise indicated with a physical location.<br />
All programs are subject to change. Please check the Library's program calendar at<br />
gailborden.info/register to find updated information about these programs and how you can attend them.<br />
STEAM R<br />
Grades K-2 • 11 am<br />
Grades 3-5 • 2 pm<br />
Mondays<br />
6/7 C.S.I Gail Borden 6/1-6/6.<br />
6/14 Creativity Challenge 6/7-6/13.<br />
6/21 Make a Sun Clock No kit.<br />
6/28 Minecraft Math & Magic 6/21-6/27.<br />
Coding Club R<br />
Wednesdays • 2 pm<br />
Grades 2+.<br />
6/9 Harry Potter<br />
6/16 Big Hero 6<br />
6/23 Sea Animal Sequences<br />
6/30 Coding Crazy Creatures<br />
Preschool Puppeteers! R<br />
Tuesdays • 10 am<br />
Best for ages 3-6 w/ supervision.<br />
Participants will make a puppet and act<br />
out a story together.<br />
5/18 Boxitects 5/10-5/18.<br />
6/22 Toad on the Road 6/14-6/22.<br />
BabyFest<br />
gailborden.info/babyfest<br />
Baby Bounces & Rhymes!<br />
Daily on Facebook <strong>May</strong> 3 – 14<br />
M, W, F, Sa, Su • 10 am<br />
Tu, Th • 2 pm<br />
Join us every day to celebrate BabyFest with<br />
classics, new baby bounces and rhymes.<br />
BabyFest Kits<br />
Birth-18 months. These Take-home Kits<br />
are specifically designed for you and baby,<br />
and filled with crafts, giveaways, local info,<br />
a BINGO card and more. R 5/3-5/14.<br />
BabyFest Storytime<br />
w/ Miss Cindy<br />
Tuesday, <strong>May</strong> 4 • 10 am<br />
Best for ages 0-2. Sing, wiggle and read in<br />
this energetic storytime. Facebook Live:<br />
gbpl.info/FBLV<br />
Science • Technology • Engineering • Arts • Math<br />
3D CAD Design for Kids R<br />
Fridays • 11 am<br />
Grades 2-8.<br />
6/11 Flower Power!<br />
6/25 Puzzles<br />
Coding with 3D Design Series<br />
Thursdays, <strong>June</strong> 10, 17, 24<br />
Grades 3-5 • 1 pm<br />
Grades 6-8 • 3 pm<br />
Grades 3-5. Back by popular demand! Join<br />
us for the ultimate mash-up. Coding + 3D<br />
printing. R<br />
Kids' Spanish Conversation<br />
Group on Zoom<br />
Tuesdays, <strong>June</strong> 8 – 29 • 3:30 pm<br />
Grades 2-5. This group is for kids who<br />
already know Spanish and want to<br />
improve their Spanish-speaking skills<br />
outside the classroom. R ES<br />
BabyFest<br />
<strong>May</strong> 3 – 14<br />
Baby Adventure Storytime<br />
Thursdays, <strong>May</strong> 6, 13 • 10 am<br />
Join Ms. Stephanie for a BabyFest-themed<br />
storytime. Facebook Live: gbpl.info/fbylah<br />
Early Literacy + Your Baby! A<br />
BabyFest Parent Workshop<br />
Tuesday, <strong>May</strong> 11 • 7 pm<br />
Learn how to engage your baby through<br />
singing, reading, writing, playing and<br />
talking in this early literacy workshop all<br />
about you and your baby. R<br />
Facebook Live: gbpl.info/FBLV<br />
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Youth & Teens<br />
Grades K-8<br />
Writing Club<br />
Wednesdays • 6 pm<br />
5/5 Pokémon Party R<br />
6/9 Superheroes R<br />
6/16 There Be Dragons R<br />
6/23 Disaster Zone R<br />
6/30 Outer Space Odyssey R<br />
Grades 6-8<br />
Meet a Snake,<br />
Make a Snake<br />
Wednesday, <strong>May</strong> 12 • 6 pm<br />
Meet a ball python snake and craft your<br />
very own 3D ball python! R<br />
Intro to Computer Science<br />
Series<br />
Wednesdays, 6/9 – 7/21 • 4 pm<br />
This series combines unplugged at-home<br />
activities with digital challenges. R<br />
DIY Soap Making<br />
Saturday, <strong>June</strong> 12 • 2 pm<br />
Make your own unique soaps. R<br />
DIY Minecraft Blocks<br />
and More<br />
Tuesday, <strong>June</strong> 15 • 2 pm<br />
Use your crafting skills by assembling a<br />
paper TNT block and a miniature creeper. R<br />
Time Travel Escape Room<br />
Tuesday, <strong>June</strong> 22 • 1 pm, 2 pm<br />
You are trapped in a time machine with<br />
two unconscious time travelers. Use the<br />
clues they left behind to save everyone. R<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 &<br />
Art Showcase<br />
Email your piece to<br />
zone@gailborden.info<br />
or visit<br />
gailborden.info/<br />
teenwriting for details.<br />
Grades 9-12<br />
Cinco De <strong>May</strong>o Graphic Art<br />
Design<br />
Wednesday, <strong>May</strong> 5 • 6 pm<br />
Learn how to use Canva.com to design<br />
Cinco De <strong>May</strong>o art.<br />
DIY Merch for Teens:<br />
Vinyl Stickers<br />
Wednesday, <strong>May</strong> 12 • 6 pm<br />
Learn how to use Studio 270’s vinyl sticker<br />
cutter. Facebook: gbpl.info/fbylah<br />
Reformatting Your External<br />
Hard Drive<br />
Wednesday, <strong>June</strong> 2 • 6 pm<br />
Learn how to properly format your<br />
portable hard drive for maximum file<br />
organization. Facebook: gbpl.info/fbylah<br />
Sunshine & Books<br />
Main Library Outdoor Stage<br />
Tuesday, <strong>June</strong> 8 • 2 – 3 pm<br />
Share books you've been reading and get<br />
recommendations.<br />
Need help finding a book to read?<br />
gbpl.info/teen-good-read<br />
Video Lab: Reformatting<br />
Horizontal Videos for IGTV<br />
Wednesday, <strong>June</strong> 9 • 6 pm<br />
Tune in to learn how to reformat videos<br />
that were filmed horizontally into the<br />
IGTV-friendly vertical format using iMovie.<br />
Facebook: gbpl.info/fbylah<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 />
Manga and Anime Meet-Up<br />
Saturday, <strong>May</strong> 22 • 2 pm<br />
Calling all fans of Attack on Titan, Sailor<br />
Moon and more. Watch anime, share fan<br />
art and hang out (virtually) with friends. R<br />
Teen Pop Up Events<br />
South Elgin Branch Gazebo<br />
Wednesdays • 2 – 3 pm<br />
6/9 Sketching Flowers & Nature<br />
6/23 Macrame Bracelets<br />
Studio<br />
270<br />
Soundtrap.com x Splice Virtual<br />
Studio Camp<br />
Monday, 6/14 & Tuesday, 6/15 • Noon<br />
Virtually collaborate on beats,<br />
songs & audio recordings in this<br />
beginner course. R<br />
Urban Sketching<br />
Main Library Outdoor Stage<br />
Wednesdays, 6/16, 6/30 • 3 – 4 pm<br />
Explore the landscape outside of the<br />
Library and learn to sketch from life<br />
with watercolor and ink. Supplies will be<br />
provided, but feel free to bring your own<br />
art tools.<br />
Student Loan Solutions<br />
Thursday, <strong>June</strong> 17 • 6:30 pm<br />
Discover how to find what you can apply<br />
for, when to apply and how. R<br />
Teen Writers Club<br />
Tuesday, <strong>June</strong> 22 • 3 pm<br />
Join us and other teen writers to share<br />
what you're writing and help you through<br />
the creative writing process. R<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 />
Microsoft<br />
MS Excel<br />
Main Library Computer Training Room<br />
Tuesdays • 6 pm<br />
5/6 Basics R {<br />
5/13 Charts & Graphs R {<br />
5/20 Formulas & Functions R {<br />
5/27 Working with Tables R {<br />
6/3 Advanced Topics R {<br />
MS Access Series R<br />
Main Library Computer Training Room<br />
Mondays, 6/7 – 6/28 • 6 pm<br />
Learn how to create a database, sort<br />
and filter via tables, create queries and<br />
make forms.<br />
Google<br />
Main Library<br />
Mondays • 6 pm<br />
One<br />
OBOC Look<br />
5/3 Gmail R {<br />
5/10 Book Google Drive R {<br />
5/17 Google Sheets R 5/24 Google Forms R {<br />
One<br />
Community<br />
Device Maintenance NEW R {<br />
Tuesday, <strong>2021</strong> <strong>May</strong> 4 • 6 pm <strong>2021</strong><br />
Is your computer, tablet, or smart phone<br />
running slow? Learn tips and tricks for<br />
keeping your devices up to date and<br />
running smoothly.<br />
QuickBooks Online Series R {<br />
Main Library<br />
Wednesdays, 5/5 – 6/2 • 6 pm<br />
Learn how QuickBooks Online accounting<br />
software allows users to manage their<br />
company finances via services &<br />
products, customers, vendors and reports.<br />
Computers 101 Series R {<br />
Main Library<br />
Fridays, 5/7 – 5/21 • 11 am<br />
New to computers or need a refresher<br />
on how to get started? Learn how to use<br />
the mouse and keyboard, pick up basic<br />
computer skills and browse the Internet.<br />
Coding Series R {<br />
Main Library<br />
Saturdays, 6/12 – 6/26 • 10 am<br />
Learn how to code a simple web page<br />
in this three-part series using basic<br />
semantic HTML, modern CSS for styling<br />
and the JavaScript framework Vue.js for<br />
interaction.<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 />
Cutting the Cable Cord R {<br />
VPN Basics NEW R {<br />
Thursday, <strong>June</strong> 17 • 6 pm<br />
Tuesday, <strong>May</strong> 11 • 6 pm<br />
Learn about how you might be able to<br />
Learn what a VPN (Virtual Private <strong>2021</strong> “cut | the News cable of cord” the in favor World of popular<br />
Network) is, how to install one, and how to streaming subscriptions like Netflix, Hulu<br />
enable use for daily browsing online. and more.<br />
OpenSource Software:<br />
Proton Mail R {<br />
Main Library<br />
Tuesday, <strong>May</strong> 18 • 6 pm<br />
Learn how to use this open source, private<br />
and encrypted email service as your email<br />
provider.<br />
All Things Next to Apple our GBPL Logo<br />
Main Library<br />
Tuesdays, <strong>May</strong> 4, <strong>June</strong> 1 • 6:30 pm One Selling on eBay R {<br />
Learn, share and help one another. We Book will Thursday, <strong>June</strong> 10 • 6 pm<br />
also discuss Topaz Studio 2. Bring your device. One Learn how to create an auction, employ<br />
Presenter: Frank Salvatini.<br />
Communityselling strategies to maximize profit,<br />
<strong>2021</strong><br />
navigate eBay's rules and earn seller<br />
ratings that boost future business.<br />
One Book, One Community<br />
One<br />
Book<br />
One<br />
Social Media<br />
Community<br />
<strong>2021</strong><br />
Un<br />
libro<br />
Una<br />
comunidad<br />
For more One Book, One Community<br />
programs, visit gailborden.info/onebook.<br />
3D Design Series R {<br />
OBOC Main Alternative Library to Box Look<br />
Tuesdays, <strong>June</strong> 15 – 29 • 6 pm<br />
Library Entertainment Apps R {<br />
Main Library<br />
Thursday, <strong>June</strong> 24 • 6 pm<br />
Learn how to download free eBooks,<br />
eAudiobooks, magazines, movies, and<br />
music with GBPL’s entertainment apps.<br />
Bring your device and library card.<br />
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town to town in northern Texas in 1870 to read the news to eager audiences. His world<br />
changes when the U.S. Army One offers him $50 to return a ten-year-old to Un her family.<br />
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News of the World Book<br />
Discussion <strong>2021</strong><br />
Main Library Meadows Community Rooms<br />
Thursday, <strong>June</strong> 17 • 6:30 – 8 pm<br />
Read News of the World then join fellow<br />
readers for a community-wide discussion.<br />
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various formats. R<br />
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Songs to Reflect the News<br />
of the World - An <strong>2021</strong> Outdoor<br />
Concert<br />
Main Library Outdoor Stage<br />
Sunday, <strong>June</strong> 27 • 2 – 3 pm<br />
Listen to the music of the 1800s, the era<br />
in which News of the World takes place. R<br />
One Book One Community<br />
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Adults<br />
Birding Northern Illinois:<br />
Backyards and Beyond<br />
Wednesday, <strong>May</strong> 5 • 7 pm<br />
Identify bird species and discover the<br />
best places to look for them. R<br />
Tai Chi<br />
Monday, <strong>May</strong> 17 • 11:30 am<br />
Learn and practice Tai Chi. Instructor: Erica<br />
Bough, Breathe Life Tai-Chi. R<br />
Understanding Credit<br />
Tuesday, <strong>May</strong> 18 • 6:30 pm<br />
Learn how various types of credit affect<br />
your credit score. R<br />
Backyard Grilling<br />
Tuesday, <strong>May</strong> 25 • 7 pm<br />
Explore cooking different proteins,<br />
techniques and more. Presenter: Kristyn Slick,<br />
Cooking Instructor. R<br />
South Elgin Stories<br />
Hybrid in the South Elgin Branch Hoffer<br />
Meeting Room and on Zoom<br />
Tuesdays, 5/18, 6/15 • 7 pm<br />
Submit written stories or memories<br />
for a history of South Elgin by email at<br />
seemail@gailborden.info. R<br />
Lawyer in the Library<br />
Main Library Meadows Community Rooms<br />
Thursdays, 5/27, 6/24 • 6 – 7:30 pm<br />
Visit this walk-in service for assistance<br />
with legal questions. Partners: the Kane County<br />
Law Library & Self Help Legal Center.<br />
Frozen in Time: Lake Michigan<br />
Shipwreck<br />
Tuesday, <strong>June</strong> 1 • 7 pm<br />
Underwater photographer Cal Kothrade<br />
will present video and photos of a<br />
shipwreck. R<br />
Stress Busters<br />
Wednesdays, 6/9 – 8/4 • 10 am<br />
Family caregivers will learn different<br />
coping strategies each week. R<br />
Community Shredding Event<br />
Main Library<br />
Saturday, <strong>June</strong> 12 • 9 am – Noon<br />
NO plastic bags please. Meet State Senator Cristina<br />
Castro & State Representative Anna Moeller. Hosted by<br />
KCT Credit Union & Gail Borden Public Library.<br />
Spy vs Spy: Espionage<br />
in the Second World War<br />
Tuesday, <strong>June</strong> 15 • 7 pm<br />
Hear about the art of espionage during<br />
World War II. Presenter: Battlefield scholar<br />
Robert Mueller. R<br />
Bike Drive<br />
Rakow Branch<br />
Saturday, <strong>June</strong> 26 • 9:30 am – Noon<br />
Give your old bikes new life by donating<br />
them for communities in need. Sponsor:<br />
Working Bikes Chicago.<br />
Sunday Afternoon Concert:<br />
The Leslie Sister Duo Presents<br />
Tunes for a <strong>June</strong> Afternoon<br />
In person & Facebook Live: gbpl.info/FBLV<br />
Sunday, <strong>June</strong> 13 • 2 pm<br />
Leslie Sister Duo is a dynamic,<br />
captivating and versatile duo with<br />
Regina on violin and Kirsten on piano.<br />
Hear Fritz Kreisler, Tango, Broadway,<br />
Irish melodies, Chopin, Camille<br />
Saint-Saëns and Massenet. R<br />
Crafts & More<br />
Crafts & More w/ Elda<br />
Facebook Live: gbpl.info/FBLV<br />
Tuesdays • 7 pm<br />
5/4 Easy Fruit Pizza for Mother's Day<br />
5/18 Paint Stick Flag<br />
6/8 Dalgona Whipped Iced Coffee<br />
6/22 Fresh Lemon Vase<br />
Watercolor Cards with Deb<br />
Wednesday, <strong>May</strong> 5 • 10 am<br />
Paint vibrant spring cards for Mother's<br />
Day or any other occasion. R<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 />
Book Discussions<br />
Rakow Readers Book Club R<br />
Mondays • 1:30 pm<br />
5/24 Anxious People by<br />
Fredrick Backman<br />
6/28 Night Watchmen by Louise Erdrich<br />
Nature’s Best Hope R<br />
Weekdays • 7 pm<br />
Partner: The Wild Ones of Northern<br />
Kane County.<br />
gbpl.info/nature<br />
5/4 Doug Tallamy &<br />
Nature's Best Hope<br />
6/10 Start in Your Yard<br />
6/16 Book Discussion<br />
Language<br />
Spanish Café ESR<br />
Main Library Grove Room or Zoom<br />
Mondays, 5/3 – 6/28 • Noon<br />
(No Meeting 5/31)<br />
Go Bilingual ESR<br />
Online or at Main Library<br />
Wednesdays, 5/5 – 6/30 • 6 pm<br />
Citizenship Conversation Group ESR<br />
Thursdays, 5/6, 5/20, 6/3, 6/17<br />
6:30 pm<br />
German Conversation Group R<br />
Wednesdays, 5/26, 6/23 • 7 pm<br />
English Conversation Group ESR<br />
Tuesdays, 5/4 – 6/29 • 6:30 pm<br />
Writers’ Corner<br />
Poetry Writers Workshop R<br />
Mondays, 5/3, 6/7 • 7 pm<br />
Share your love of poetry with other<br />
poets. Facilitator: Gareth Mann Sitz, poet &<br />
songwriter.<br />
Memoir Writing for Seniors R<br />
Tuesdays, 5/11, 6/8 • 10 am<br />
Make new friends and share memories<br />
as you use your words to entertain and<br />
enlighten others.<br />
ES =Descripción en español, ver pagina 7.<br />
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All Ages Summer Reading Log<br />
<strong>2021</strong> Summer Reading<br />
<strong>May</strong> 1 - August 8<br />
Registro de lectura de verano para todas las edades<br />
Choose Your Own READventure!<br />
¡Elige Ti Propia LEAventura!<br />
Lectura de verano <strong>2021</strong><br />
1 de mayo - 8 de agosto<br />
Registered<br />
on<br />
Beanstack<br />
Name/nombre<br />
Grade/grado<br />
School/escuela<br />
Email/correo electrónico<br />
Phone number/número de teléfono<br />
How to participate:<br />
1. For every 30 minutes you read,<br />
color in one circle and log it on<br />
the Beanstack app or website at:<br />
gailborden.beanstack.com/reader365.<br />
Need more paper logs? Visit Main,<br />
Rakow, or the South Elgin Branch<br />
or visit gailborden.info/read<strong>2021</strong><br />
to print from home.<br />
2. Reach your reading goal and visit Main,<br />
Rakow or South Elgin to redeem prizes.<br />
3. Want more chances to win? Log your<br />
minutes in Beanstack to unlock special<br />
badges and chances to win more prizes!<br />
(Children birth - Grade 8: Pick up prizes at<br />
any Library location from July 1 - August 8.)<br />
Cómo participar:<br />
1. Por cada 30 minutos que lea, coloree un círculo y<br />
regístrelo en la aplicación Beanstack o en el sitio<br />
web en: gailborden.beanstack.com/reader365.<br />
¿Necesita más registros de papel?<br />
Visite Main, Sucursal Rakow, o Sucursal South Elgin<br />
o visite gailborden.info/read<strong>2021</strong> para imprimir<br />
desde su casa.<br />
2. Alcanza su objetivo de lectura y visite Main, Sucursal<br />
Rakow o Sucursal South Elgin para canjear premios.<br />
3. ¿Quieren más oportunidades de ganar? ¡Registre sus<br />
minutos en Beanstack para desbloquear insignias<br />
especiales y oportunidades de ganar más premios!<br />
(Nacimiento de niños - Grado 8: Recoja los premios<br />
en cualquier ubicación de la biblioteca desde el 1 de<br />
julio hasta el 8 de agosto).<br />
<strong>2021</strong> SUMMER READING LOG<br />
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Reading<br />
Record reading by filling in the circles (each circle = 30 min of reading). Or log your minutes<br />
in Beanstack to earn a chance to win grand prizes. The more you read, the more chances to win!<br />
Reading Goals:<br />
Early Literacy (Birth-K): Read 450 minutes<br />
Elementary (K-Grade 5): Read 750 minutes<br />
Middle School (Grades 6-8): Read 1,200 minutes<br />
High School (Grades 9-12): Read 1,200 minutes<br />
Adults (18+): Read 450 minutes<br />
30 min.<br />
Your<br />
Adventure<br />
Begins Here!<br />
30 min.<br />
30 min.<br />
30 min.<br />
30 min.<br />
30 min.<br />
30 min.<br />
30 min.<br />
30 min.<br />
30 min.<br />
30 min.<br />
30 min.<br />
30 min.<br />
Yay!<br />
Adult and Early<br />
Literacy finishers<br />
450 min<br />
30 min.<br />
30 min.<br />
30 min.<br />
30 min.<br />
30 min. 30 min.<br />
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Lectura<br />
Registre la lectura completando el círculos (cada círculo = 30 minutos de lectura).<br />
O registre sus minutos en Beanstack para tener la oportunidad de ganar grandes premios.<br />
¡Cuanto más lea, más posibilidades de ganar!<br />
Objetivos de lectura:<br />
Alfabetización temprana (nacimiento-K): Leer 450 minutos<br />
Primaria (K-5 grado): lectura de 750 minutos<br />
Escuela intermedia (6-8 grado): lectura de 1,200 minutos<br />
Preparatoria (9-12 grado): lectura de 1,200 minutos<br />
Adultos (18+): Leer 450 minutos<br />
30 min.<br />
30 min.<br />
30 min.<br />
Yay!<br />
Middle School &<br />
High School<br />
finishers<br />
1,200 min<br />
30 min.<br />
30 min.<br />
30 min.<br />
30 min.<br />
30 min.<br />
30 min.<br />
30 min.<br />
Prize information on the back page!<br />
¡Información sobre premios en la última página!<br />
30 min.<br />
30 min.<br />
30 min. 30 min.<br />
30 min.<br />
Yay!<br />
Elementary<br />
finishers<br />
750 min<br />
30 min.<br />
30 min.<br />
30 min. 30 min. 30 min.<br />
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Grand Prize details:<br />
(Early Literacy, Elementary and Middle School: Log in Beanstack<br />
for chances to win a grand prize.)<br />
ELC grand prizes:<br />
• 1-year subscription to Little Passports -<br />
Early Explorers learning backpacks for<br />
ages 3-6<br />
• 1-year subscription to Panda Crate -<br />
toys for ages 0-2 delivered every<br />
other month for a year.<br />
• And more!<br />
Elementary prizes:<br />
• Entries to $50 Gift Cards<br />
(Target, Michaels, & Amazon)<br />
• Kindle Kids<br />
• Young Woodworkers Project Kit<br />
• And more!<br />
Middle School grand prize:<br />
• $100 Target gift card<br />
High School grand prize:<br />
• Entries to gift cards or certificates<br />
(Target, Amazon and more)<br />
Adults (18+):<br />
• Entry to gift cards or certificates.<br />
Log in to Beanstack and read up to 720 minutes<br />
for more chances to win.<br />
Detalles del los premios:<br />
(Alfabetización temprana, escuela primaria y secundaria: inicie sesión en<br />
Beanstack para tener la oportunidad de ganar un gran premio.)<br />
Grandes premios de ELC:<br />
• Suscripción de 1 año a Little Passports -<br />
mochilas de aprendizaje Early Explorers para<br />
edades de 3 a 6 años<br />
• Suscripción de 1 año a Panda Crate - juguetes<br />
para niños de 0 a 2 años entregados cada dos<br />
meses durante un año.<br />
• ¡Y más!<br />
Premios de primaria:<br />
• Entradas a tarjetas de regalo de $50<br />
(Target, Michaels y Amazon)<br />
• Kindle Kids<br />
• Kit de jóvenes carpinteros<br />
• ¡Y más!<br />
Gran premio de secundaria:<br />
• Tarjeta de regalo objetivo de $100<br />
Gran premio de escuela secundaria:<br />
• Entradas a tarjetas de regalo o certificados<br />
(Target, Amazon y más)<br />
Adultos (18+):<br />
• Entrada a tarjetas de regalo o certificados<br />
Inicie sesión en Beanstack y lea hasta 720 minutos<br />
para obtener más oportunidades de ganar.<br />
Levels<br />
Required<br />
Prizes<br />
Niveles<br />
Requeridos<br />
Premios<br />
Early Literacy<br />
(Birth-K)<br />
450 mins.<br />
Free book<br />
Alfabetización temprana<br />
(nacimiento-K)<br />
450 mins.<br />
Libro gratis<br />
Elementary<br />
(K-Grade 5)<br />
750 mins.<br />
Free book or<br />
Comic bundle<br />
Primaria<br />
(grados K-5)<br />
750 mins.<br />
Libro gratuito<br />
o paquete de cómics<br />
Middle School<br />
(Grades 6-8)<br />
1,200 mins.<br />
Free book or<br />
Comic bundle<br />
Escuela intermedia<br />
(grados 6-8)<br />
1,200 mins.<br />
Libro gratuito<br />
o paquete de cómics<br />
High School<br />
(Grades 9-12)<br />
1,200 mins.<br />
1 entry into<br />
grand prize drawing<br />
Escuela secundaria<br />
(grados 9-12)<br />
1,200 mins.<br />
1 entrada al sorteo<br />
del gran premio<br />
Adults<br />
(18+)<br />
450 mins.<br />
1 entry into<br />
grand prize drawing<br />
Adultos (18 años o más)<br />
450 mins.<br />
1 entrada al sorteo<br />
del gran premio<br />
Family Adventure Prize:<br />
Families, complete the summer reading<br />
challenge for a chance to win a<br />
mini-golf adventure!<br />
To qualify: Register one adult and one child on our online<br />
platform, finish the reading challenge and be a Gail Borden<br />
Library card holder.<br />
Premio Aventura Familiar:<br />
¡Familias, completen el desafío de lectura de<br />
verano para tener la oportunidad de ganar<br />
una aventura de minigolf!<br />
Para calificar: Registre un adulto y un niño en nuestra<br />
plataforma en línea, termine el desafío de lectura y sea titular<br />
de la tarjeta de la Biblioteca Gail Borden.<br />
www.gailborden.info/read<strong>2021</strong><br />
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Gail Borden Public Library District<br />
Main Library<br />
270 N. Grove Ave.<br />
Elgin, IL 60120<br />
<strong>2021</strong> SUMMER READING LOG<br />
Rakow Branch<br />
2751 W. Bowes Rd.<br />
Elgin, IL 60124<br />
www.gailborden.info<br />
South Elgin Branch<br />
127 S. McLean Blvd.<br />
South Elgin, IL 60177
Choose your own READventure<br />
Elige tu Propia<br />
en español<br />
Los programas que aparecen en este boletín se ofrecen a través de una plataforma<br />
en línea, a menos que se indique lo contrario con una ubicación física.<br />
Todos los programas están sujetos a cambios. Consulte el calendario de programas de la Biblioteca<br />
en gailborden.info/eventos para encontrar información actualizada sobre estos programas.<br />
¡Elige tu propia<br />
LEAventura!<br />
<strong>2021</strong> Lectura de Verano<br />
1 de may. al 8 de ago.<br />
Comience a iniciar sesión de inmediato<br />
con el registro de lectura impreso<br />
dentro de este boletín informativo,<br />
o regístrese para usar nuestro<br />
registro de lectura en línea en:<br />
gailborden.beanstack.com/reader365.<br />
Arriba, arriba y fuera—<br />
LEAventura alrededor del<br />
Mundo Exposición<br />
Vea el globo aerostático y los<br />
libros que le llevarán por todo<br />
el mundo en la Biblioteca<br />
Principal empezando 1 de jun.<br />
gailborden.info/upupaway<br />
Para Familias<br />
Cuentos bilingües para hora<br />
de dormir en el bibliobús<br />
Los Jueves, 6-27 de may. • 6:30 pm<br />
Facebook: gbpl.info/fbylah.<br />
Fiesta Bilingüe en el Jardín<br />
Los sábados • 11 am - Mediodía<br />
Escuche un cuento y haga una manualidad<br />
o actividad. Facebook: gbpl.info/fbylah<br />
15 de may. ¡Plantas para Monarcas! <br />
19-26 de jun. ¡Trivia y Sorteo! <br />
Conversación para niños en<br />
espanol R<br />
Los martes, 8–29 de jun. • 3:30 pm<br />
2º al 5º grados. Ideal para estudiantes de<br />
doble idioma.<br />
Cuentos para la familia<br />
con Grisel<br />
Los lunes, 7–28 de jun. • 7 pm<br />
Facebook Live: gbpl.info/FBLV<br />
Programa en Familia de<br />
STEAM<br />
Miercoles, 30 de jun. • 7 pm<br />
Exploramos con artículos que encontramos<br />
en casa y averiguamos si se hunde o<br />
flota. Este programa no tiene kit. Facebook<br />
gbpl.info/fbylah<br />
Sabias Que?<br />
Aprenda sobre el movimiento de<br />
discusión Study Circles y cómo puede<br />
participar, hacer nuevos amigos y<br />
construir una mejor comunidad.<br />
Para obtener más información, visite<br />
studycircleselgin.org.<br />
Asistencia pandémica en el<br />
área de Elgin<br />
¿Te ha impactado negativamente COVID-19<br />
o la pandemia? Visite esta página en busca<br />
de recursos gailborden.info/covidhelp.<br />
Apender Idiomas<br />
Grupo de Conversación<br />
en Inglés Online R<br />
Los martes, 4 de may. al 29 de jun. • 6:30 pm<br />
Café en Español Grupo de<br />
Conversación Online R<br />
Los lunes, 3 de may.-28 de jun. • Mediodía<br />
(no hay reunión 31 de may.)<br />
Grupo de conversación para la<br />
Ciudadanía Online R<br />
Los jueves, 6 y 20 de mayo, 3 y 17 de jun.<br />
6:30 pm<br />
Go Bilingual Online R<br />
Los miércoles, 5, 12, 19, 26 de may. • 6 pm<br />
¿Aplicó para la ciudadanía y va a<br />
tomar el exámen en español?<br />
Podemos ayudarle a prepararse y estudiar.<br />
Comuníquese por correo a: biblioteca@<br />
gailborden.info o por texto al 224-407-2399.<br />
Un libro, Una comunidad<br />
De mayo a julio<br />
Le invitamos a leer Noticias del Gran<br />
Mundo por Pualette Jiles. Personas de<br />
diferentes orígenes y experiencias en<br />
la comunidad leerán el mismo libro y<br />
discutirán juntos. gailborden.info/onebook.<br />
Clases de Computación<br />
Los sábados • 1 pm<br />
No hay costo ni hay que tener tarjeta de<br />
la Biblioteca. Favor de registrarse. Puede<br />
registrarse para la serie completa o para<br />
una sola clase.<br />
1 de may. Teclado y Ratón {R<br />
8 de may. Introducción a<br />
la computación {R<br />
15 de may. El Internet {R<br />
22 de may. Correo Electrónico {R<br />
{= Estas clases son patrocinadas por Comcast<br />
Internet Essentials para ayudar a cerrar la brecha digital<br />
y fomentar destrezas de alfabetismo digital.<br />
Para más información acerca de Internet<br />
Essentials, visite www.internetessentials.com<br />
Programas en Facebook<br />
Para participar conéctese el día del evento por<br />
Facebook gbpl.info/fbylah o Facebook Live:<br />
gbpl.info/FBLV.<br />
Programas Online y en persona<br />
• Regístrese en gailborden.info/eventos.<br />
• Si usted escogió tomar la sesión online, recibirá<br />
el código de Zoom a su correo electrónico o al<br />
teléfono, según la información que proporcionó al<br />
registrarse.<br />
• Para obtener ayuda técnica para acceder a Zoom o<br />
si tiene alguna pregunta:<br />
• Envíenos un correo electrónico a biblioteca@<br />
gailborden.info (incluya su nombre o teléfono).<br />
• O envíenos un mensaje de texto al<br />
224-407-2399.<br />
Para Padres y Adultos<br />
Conversaciones de Salud<br />
Mitos y Verdades por Facebook Live<br />
Jueves, 6 de may. • 6:30 pm<br />
Escucha a expertos del Hospital Sherman<br />
compartir información confiable y<br />
dar consejos, se estarán contestando<br />
preguntas. Facebook Live: gbpl.info/FBLV<br />
Grupo de Mujeres con Propósito<br />
Jueves, 27 de may. • 6 pm<br />
Conoceremos mujeres latinas que<br />
han trazado y logrado objetivos, y que<br />
compartirán experiencias y anhelos.<br />
Hablaremos de temas que nos conciernen.<br />
Temas para Padres Online<br />
Los martes 10 am<br />
11 de may. Nutrición<br />
8 de jun. Aficiones-Tiempo Libre<br />
para aprender<br />
Mis Consejitos Financieros:<br />
Reportes de Crédito y Puntajes<br />
Viernes, 7 de may. • 6 pm<br />
Facebook: gbpl.info/fbylah<br />
Protegiendo su Identidad<br />
Viernes, 4 de jun. • 6 pm<br />
Facebook: gbpl.info/fbylah<br />
Programas sobre Empleos<br />
Talleres de empleo<br />
Los lunes • 6 pm<br />
En linea<br />
3 de may. Escriba su currículo R<br />
10 de may. Entrevistas de Empleo R<br />
En la biblioteca principal<br />
17 de may. Escriba su currículo R<br />
24 de may. Entrevistas de Empleo R<br />
R=Regístrese • Tres maneras: en línea en gailborden.info/eventos • por teléfono 847-429-4597 • en persona<br />
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<strong>May</strong>-<strong>June</strong><br />
City of Elgin<br />
<strong>2021</strong> <strong>Newsletter</strong><br />
Boletín en Español: Cada número del boletín está disponible en español en línea en cityofelgin.org/boletin.<br />
Explore Elgin Like a Visitor<br />
Column written by Madison Bishop, Marketing & Experience Specialist for the<br />
Explore Elgin Area tourism bureau.<br />
Spend your weekend getting to know your community from the visitors’<br />
point of view. Start your trip with the basics by checking into where you<br />
will be staying. Hotels in the area sometimes offer deals and specials to<br />
summer travelers. All deals can be found at<br />
ExploreElginArea.com/deals-offers.<br />
Get the day rolling by exploring some exhibits at one of the three<br />
museums in Elgin. The Elgin History Museum and the Elgin Public<br />
Museum feature interactive exhibits that are great for kids. Near the Elgin<br />
Public Museum you’ll find Lords Park—a scenic park known for its beautiful<br />
pavilion and zoo where you can visit the bison. Pay a visit to the Elgin Fire<br />
Barn No.5 Museum—the fifth original fire barn in Elgin which initially<br />
housed horses and a firefighting carriage. Built in 1903, this historically<br />
recognized landmark now houses the city’s fire-related collection of<br />
memorabilia, including trucks. Gail Borden Public Library also features<br />
exhibits throughout the year. The exhibits here are temporary, so check to<br />
see if there’s one on display ahead of time. Otherwise, there are still a<br />
number of kid-oriented events and programs regulary scheduled.<br />
If you are looking for an active day, you’ll love spending time on the Fox<br />
River Trail. Walk the trail and enjoy the scenery or jump on your bikes and<br />
ride over 40 miles of trail. You can also head over to Festival Park located<br />
near the riverfront where kids can explore the unique, towering<br />
playground. This park is also used for events, like open-air concerts. But<br />
most notable, it hosts movies in the park, which is organized by Elgin<br />
Parks and Recreation. Did you know the City of Elgin has over 70 parks<br />
and open spaces for you to explore? Plan your weekend adventure at<br />
www.ExploreElginArea.com.<br />
Elgin Public Museum<br />
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Elgin Cultural Arts Commission<br />
Brings Public Art to Storm Drains<br />
The Elgin Cultural Arts Commission (ECAC) has a new program<br />
that brings public art to a new canvas—storm drains.<br />
Art featuring images and messages to raise awareness about<br />
storm water and the importance of storm drains will be applied<br />
to up to 40 storm drains citywide.<br />
Image from Raleigh, NC<br />
Public Art Installations<br />
Selected artwork is used to create templates for residents and<br />
businesses to install the public art. Elgin residents and<br />
businesses interested in having a storm drain painted in their<br />
neighborhood can apply online at cityofelgin.org/drainart.<br />
There is no cost to the resident or business for this program. The<br />
ECAC will provide the template, paint, supplies and instructions<br />
on the installation. If the applicant is unable to facilitate the<br />
installation, assistance can be provided. The City will prep each<br />
selected storm drain to ensure the artwork surface is optimal for<br />
the installation. The painted storm drains will be listed on the<br />
City’s online public art map at cityofelgin.org/publicart.<br />
Neighborhood applications will be accepted on a rolling basis<br />
and installations will begin this summer.<br />
Attention Artists<br />
Artist applications opened this spring and will be accepted on a<br />
rolling basis. Selected artists will receive an honorarium of up to<br />
$500. Artists interested in having their artwork applied to storm<br />
drains can complete the application at<br />
cityofelgin.org/drainart.<br />
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<strong>May</strong>-<strong>June</strong><br />
City of Elgin<br />
<strong>2021</strong> <strong>Newsletter</strong><br />
Be Part of the Solution to Storm Water Pollution<br />
As stormwater flows over driveways, lawns and sidewalks, it picks up<br />
debris, chemicals, dirt and other pollutants. Stormwater can flow into a<br />
storm sewer system or directly to a lake, stream, river or wetland.<br />
By practicing healthy household habits, homeowners can keep common<br />
pollutants like pesticides, pet waste, grass clippings and automotive fluids<br />
off the ground and out of stormwater.<br />
Healthy Household Habits<br />
Use pesticides and fertilizers<br />
sparingly and avoid application just<br />
before rainfall.<br />
Grow native plants and grasses that<br />
require less water, fertilizer and<br />
pesticides.<br />
Sweep yard debris, rather than<br />
hosing areas down and compost or<br />
recycle yard waste when possible.<br />
Vegetate bare spots in your yard to<br />
prevent soil erosion.<br />
Water during the cool times of the<br />
day, and don't let water run off into<br />
the storm drain.<br />
Cover piles of unused dirt and mulch<br />
to prevent blowing or washing off<br />
your yard.<br />
Where Does Stormwater Go?<br />
Storm sewers empty directly into our creeks, channels, streams and rivers,<br />
unlike the sanitary sewer system, which carries wastewater from your<br />
indoor drains to a wastewater treatment plant. Stop and think before you<br />
pour anything into the gutter or down the drain.<br />
Dumping anything in the storm sewer system is illegal and can harm the<br />
environment. To illustrate potential damage, when oil is released into<br />
water, it does not blend with water. Oil spreads out into a slick less than<br />
0.01mm thick. one quart of motor oil can make a slick over 1000 square<br />
feet in area, affecting birds and fish.<br />
Help ensure the safety and enjoyment of our environment by keeping the<br />
storm sewer system free from harmful pollutants.<br />
Help Keep Your Workplace & Our Water Resources Safe<br />
The storm drain system is designed to collect stormwater–both rain<br />
and snow melt–and release it directly to the Fox River or one of its<br />
tributaries without treatment. Pollutants may be transported in<br />
stormwater as rain and snowmelt flow across surfaces such as lawns,<br />
roads and parking lots, picking up chemicals and other pollutants<br />
before entering the storm drain system. These pollutants degrade<br />
the quality of our community's water resources, so care must be<br />
taken to keep stormwater runoff clean.<br />
The following list of Best Management Practices (BMPs) is applicable<br />
to many businesses and workplaces. Implementing these BMPs and<br />
other good housekeeping practices will help ensure a safe workplace<br />
and help protect our water resources.<br />
Cleaners and Solvents<br />
Follow the manufacturer's directions for safe use.<br />
Collect wastes for recycling or proper disposal. Do not<br />
dump chemicals into the storm drain system.<br />
Use non-toxic substitutes for chemicals whenever possible.<br />
Trash<br />
Cover all dumpsters and replace damaged lids.<br />
Keep the area around the dumpsters free of trash.<br />
Ensure that trash is properly bagged before placing<br />
it in the dumpster.<br />
Spills<br />
Clean up spills immediately.<br />
Use absorbent materials to clean spills, rather<br />
than hosing down the area.<br />
Ensure that loading/unloading, fueling and grease<br />
removal operations are observed by personnel<br />
familiar with proper spill response procedures.<br />
Keep absorbent materials and other spill response<br />
equipment on hand.<br />
Material Storage<br />
Close and secure any opened containers.<br />
Store all containers under cover to shield them<br />
from rain and snow.<br />
Use secondary containment measures for storage areas.<br />
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<strong>May</strong>-<strong>June</strong><br />
City of Elgin<br />
<strong>2021</strong> <strong>Newsletter</strong><br />
Stay Informed on City Construction Projects<br />
The City of Elgin is committed to investing your tax dollars in a manner that<br />
will benefit current residents and future generations. Elgin prioritizes the<br />
maintenance of City infrastructure to help accomplish this goal.<br />
There are many projects happening in Elgin this year, including neighborhood<br />
street resurfacing, combined sewer separation, LED street light retrofitting and<br />
intersection reconstruction. There are many ways to stay informed on projects.<br />
cityofelgin.org/construction<br />
elgin311@cityofelgin.org<br />
Elgin mobile app<br />
Email Updates<br />
/cityofelgin<br />
@ElginRoadAlerts<br />
Construction: Frequently Asked Questions<br />
When will projects begin & end?<br />
Some projects are already underway, and others are<br />
beginning soon. Projects are expected to be complete<br />
in November. Individual project plans and details are<br />
available at cityofelgin.org/construction.<br />
Are road closures expected?<br />
If a road closure is necessary, a detour will be determined,<br />
likely on an adjacent residential street. Streets may be reduced<br />
to one lane or closed temporarily. Plan for extra travel time in<br />
morning and evening commutes to account for any delays.<br />
Will I be able to park along the street during<br />
construction?<br />
Parking restrictions will be implemented during construction.<br />
Vehicles will be restricted from on-street parking during<br />
construction work to allow equipment to maneuver.<br />
If there is utility work on my street, how will<br />
my water service be affected?<br />
Water service loss is expected during water main<br />
connections, disconnections and transfers to a new<br />
water main. Water service loss is usually less than 4 hours,<br />
but can vary. Unfortunately, it is unavoidable to install a new<br />
water main without experiencing water service loss.<br />
Affected residents will receive a door hanger prior to<br />
water service disruption.<br />
What are construction hours?<br />
Monday-Saturday 7 a.m. - 8 p.m.<br />
Sunday 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.<br />
Will I lose access to my driveway during construction?<br />
If you live on a street with road work, there may be periods of<br />
time that your driveway will be inaccessible, specifically if the<br />
project involves curb, gutter and driveway apron removal and<br />
replacement. All property owners in project areas will receive<br />
notice and project information prior to construction.<br />
Will my trash or recycling service be impacted by<br />
construction?<br />
Often, waste trucks will service construction routes first thing in<br />
the morning, as to not interrupt project work. If you live in a<br />
construction area, it is especially important to have your bins<br />
out before 6:00 a.m. on your scheduled collection day.<br />
If I have a lead service line, will I need to replace my<br />
private portion of the service line?<br />
When a construction project with underground street work<br />
occurs, the City notifies the property owner of their options<br />
when it comes to replacing the private portion of the lead water<br />
service line. More information is available at<br />
cityofelgin.org/leadserviceinfo.<br />
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<strong>May</strong>-<strong>June</strong><br />
City of Elgin<br />
<strong>2021</strong> <strong>Newsletter</strong><br />
Saving Energy Saves Money and<br />
Helps the Environment<br />
Staying home more this past year may have made you more aware of<br />
your energy usage. The more you are home, the more energy you use<br />
and the higher your bills are. There are many ways to reduce your energy<br />
usage at home. You can implement small lifestyle changes like taking<br />
shorter showers and washing clothes in cold water as much as possible.<br />
You can also make some changes to your household, like replacing<br />
appliances with more energy efficient ones, installing a smart thermostat<br />
and fixing leaking faucets. Some actions to reduce energy can be costly<br />
upfront, but save you money over time. Local utility companies, ComEd<br />
and Nicor, offer free resources to residents wishing to reduce their energy<br />
use. They offer free home energy assessments as well as energy-saving<br />
kits and products to help you achieve your goals.<br />
Free Assessments and Kits from Nicor<br />
Nicor’s free home assessment includes installation of<br />
energy-saving products and a comprehensive report<br />
of efficiency recommendations tailored to your home. You can<br />
also order free water-saving and weatherization kits to be<br />
delivered to your door so that you can see even more savings.<br />
Free Water-Saving Kit<br />
1 or 2 low-flow showerheads<br />
1 or 2 bathroom faucet<br />
aerators<br />
1 dual-spray kitchen faucet<br />
aerator<br />
Shower timer<br />
Plumber's tape<br />
Free Weatherization Kit<br />
*Up to two per customer<br />
12-pack of outlet and<br />
switch foam gasket<br />
17' roll of closed cell foam<br />
tape weatherstripping<br />
17' roll of V-seal type<br />
weatherstripping<br />
Self-adhesive door sweep<br />
30' roll of rope caulk<br />
For more information and to schedule your assessment, visit<br />
nicorgas.com/waystosave.<br />
Free Energy-Saving Products with a<br />
Home Energy Assessment from ComEd<br />
ComEd has partnered with local natural gas utilities to offer free<br />
in-person or virtual home energy assessments for single-family<br />
homes, two-flats, condos, and townhomes. Renters in these<br />
building types are eligible, with permission from their landlord.<br />
ComEd also offers multi-family building energy assessments for<br />
landlords or property managers. Tenants who live in these<br />
buildings are encouraged to let their landlords or property<br />
managers know about this energy-saving program.<br />
The assessment includes a free inspection to determine<br />
energy-saving opportunities, a personalized assessment report,<br />
and free energy-saving products. The free products include LED<br />
bulbs, energy-efficient showerheads and aerators, up to 6 feet of<br />
hot water pipe insulation, and programmable thermostats. Smart<br />
thermostats are available for purchase at a discount. ComEd<br />
energy advisors will install the products at no cost during<br />
in-home assessments and will send the customer products<br />
during virtual assessments.<br />
Customers will also receive a free personalized report, which<br />
shows the estimated annual savings from the products that were<br />
installed and additional ways that residents can save money.<br />
For more details, go to the ComEd Energy Assessments webpage<br />
at comed.com/waystosave.<br />
To schedule an assessment,<br />
call 855-433-2700.<br />
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Board of Trustees:<br />
Board of Trustees:<br />
Jean Bednar, President President<br />
Elizabeth Kruger, Vice Vice President<br />
Patricia Tiffany Henderson, Harkin, Secretary Secretary<br />
Amanda Garcia, Treasurer<br />
Herb Patricia Gross Harkin<br />
Tiffany Herb Gross Henderson<br />
John Kokoris<br />
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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 for<br />
Memorial Day<br />
Sunday, <strong>May</strong> 30 & Monday, <strong>May</strong> 31<br />
Passport services will not be available.<br />
The Beauty Queen and the<br />
Elephant<br />
Monday, <strong>May</strong> 10 • 7 pm<br />
In honor of American Asian Pacific<br />
Heritage month, join Ms. Lao Universe<br />
and the designer of the elephant<br />
statue for their story on the journey to<br />
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Taste of Asian Pacific Heritage<br />
Wednesday, <strong>May</strong> 19 • 7 pm<br />
Enjoy clips of music, dance, fashion and<br />
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Business & Career<br />
LinkedIn R<br />
Main Library<br />
Tuesdays • 6 pm<br />
6/1 Basics<br />
6/8 Tips & Tricks<br />
Resume Essentials R<br />
Main Library<br />
Wednesday, <strong>June</strong> 9 • 6 pm<br />
Crafting a Cover Letter R<br />
Main Library<br />
Wednesday, <strong>June</strong> 16 • 6 pm<br />
Acing Your Job Interview R<br />
Main Library<br />
Wednesdays • 6 pm<br />
6/23 Part 1<br />
Learn strategies for how to navigate the<br />
interview process.<br />
6/30 Part 2<br />
Learn about the most common interview<br />
styles and how to best market your skills.<br />
Gail’s Sales<br />
Children’s books are half off<br />
throughout Summer Reading!<br />
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Peterson’s Career Tools<br />
Whether you’re preparing to enter the<br />
workforce for the first time or considering<br />
a career change, Peterson’s Career Tools<br />
can help. Create a resume or learn more<br />
about specific career topics.<br />
gailborden.info/learn/job-career<br />
Earn Your High School Diploma<br />
Gail Borden is now accepting applications<br />
for the Career Online High School<br />
program. Applicants must be 21 years of<br />
age or older and live within the library<br />
district. For more information visit<br />
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Saturdays<br />
Families. This series of virtual field trips<br />
will give you the chance to explore all<br />
the Chicagoland area has to offer!<br />
Series sponsored by multiple Illinois public libraries.<br />
5/1 1 pm Chicago Children’s Museum<br />
5/8 2 pm Illinois Holocaust Museum<br />
5/15 1 pm The Art Institute of Chicago<br />
5/22 1 pm The Field Museum<br />
5/29 2 pm The Elmhurst History Museum