May June Newsletter 2021
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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 />
Library Chief Director Executive - Carole Officer: Medal<br />
<strong>Newsletter</strong> Carole Medal Editor - Denise Raleigh<br />
Assistant Editors - Liz Clemmons,<br />
Natalie Questions Kiburg about the newsletter?<br />
Graphic Email Denise Designers Raleigh - at Laura Espinoza,<br />
draleigh@gailborden.info.<br />
Karen Gilpatrick<br />
This newsletter contains recycled<br />
paper and soy-based inks.<br />
Main Library<br />
270 N. Grove Ave.<br />
Elgin, IL 60120<br />
847–742–2411<br />
Building Hours<br />
Mon-Thu 9 am – 9 pm<br />
Fri-Sat 9 am – 6 pm<br />
Sun Noon – 5 pm<br />
Drive-Up Window<br />
Mon-Thu 8 am – 9 pm<br />
Fri-Sat 8 am – 6 pm<br />
Sun 11:30 am – 5 pm<br />
Rakow Branch<br />
2751 W. Bowes Rd.<br />
Elgin, IL 60124<br />
847–531–7271<br />
Building Hours<br />
Mon-Thu 9 am – 8 pm<br />
Fri-Sat 9 am – 5 pm<br />
Sun Noon – 5 pm<br />
ECRWSS<br />
LOCAL POSTAL PATRON<br />
South Elgin Branch<br />
127 S. McLean Blvd.<br />
South Elgin, IL 60177<br />
847–931–2090<br />
Building Hours<br />
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Fri-Sat<br />
Sun<br />
10 am – 4 pm<br />
Noon – 4 pm<br />
Drive-Up Window<br />
Lobby Hours<br />
Mon-Thu<br />
Fri-Sat<br />
Sun<br />
8:30 am – 8 pm<br />
8:30 am – 5 pm<br />
11:30 am – 5 pm<br />
Mon-Thu<br />
Fri-Sat<br />
Sun<br />
9:30 am – 7 pm<br />
9:30 am – 5 pm<br />
11:30 am – 4 pm<br />
Non-Profit Organization<br />
U.S. Postage<br />
PAID<br />
Elgin, IL 60120<br />
Permit No. 164<br />
Photo Release<br />
All visitors agree to be<br />
photographed/videographed<br />
during library events/activities<br />
for future marketing purposes.<br />
Customers with Disabilities<br />
The Library accommodates<br />
customers with disabilities. Please<br />
call 847-742-2411 to discuss<br />
arrangements at least seven days<br />
prior to a scheduled event.<br />
Thank you community.<br />
Due to our work with many paners,<br />
your library received the nation’s<br />
highest honor conferred on<br />
museums and libraries<br />
for service to the<br />
community: the<br />
National Medal for<br />
Museum and<br />
Library Services.<br />
Library Closings<br />
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 />
the pageant. R<br />
Taste of Asian Pacific Heritage<br />
Wednesday, <strong>May</strong> 19 • 7 pm<br />
Enjoy clips of music, dance, fashion and<br />
cooking demos from various countries. R<br />
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 />
gailborden.info/foundation<br />
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 />
gailborden.info/diploma.<br />
Your City @ Home R<br />
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