September October Newsletter 2021

Families
Mexican Independence Day
Celebration
Facebook Live: gbpl.info/FBLV
Saturday, September 11 • 1 – 2:30 pm
Celebrate the Anniversary of the
Independence of Mexico! In association with
the Mexican Organization of Elgin (OME).
Family Friday R
9/24 10 am My Little Pony Party
Virtual via Zoom 9/13-9/24.
9/24 2 pm Dinosaurs Rock!
Virtual via Zoom 9/13-9/24.
9/24 2 pm Dinosaurs Rock!
Main Library Meadows
Community Rooms
Family Book Club:
Fall is a HOOT! R
Main Library
Thursday, September 30
Download the Fall Family Book Club
Activity Guide from our website or pick
up a kit to enjoy fun activities with your
family at home. 9/20-9/30.
Halloween Hullabaloo
10/22 10 am Main Library Meadows
Community Rooms R
10/28 6:30 pm Virtual via Zoom R
This Halloween party will include stories,
crafts and more.
Halloween Dance Party R
Main Library Meadows Community Rooms
10/26 • 10 am
10/27 • 6 pm
Best for ages 2-6. Wear your costume for
a monstrously fun time with music, stories
and dancing.
Storytimes
Welcome Baby! R
Main Library Story Room South
Saturdays, 9/11, 10/9 • 10 am
Bring baby to this mini session designed
especially for babies up to one year old
and their caregivers.
Baby Storytime R
Best for pre-walkers. Join us for singing,
clapping, and simple stories at this
½-hour program.
Main Library Story Room South
Tuesdays, 9/7 – 10/12 • 9:30 am
Mondays, 9/13 – 10/11 • 6:15 pm
Virtual via Zoom
Tuesdays, 9/7 – 10/12 • 10:15 am
Toddler Storytime w/Miss Sara
Facebook Live: gbpl.info/FBLV
Wednesdays, 9/8 – 10/13• 9:15 am
Ages 0-2. This virtual storytime includes
songs, stories and fingerplays.
Toddler Storytime R
Main Library
Wednesdays, 9/8 – 10/13 • 10 am
Thursdays, 9/9 – 10/14 • 6:30 pm
Ages 1-2. This storytime includes songs,
stories and fingerplays.
South Elgin Branch Storytime R
South Elgin Branch
Mondays, 9/6 – 10/25 • 6 pm
Preschoolers ages 3-6. Join us for 30
minutes of stories, rhymes and songs. One
adult per child.
Mini Rakow Rangers
Preschool Storytime R
South Elgin Branch
Wednesdays, 9/8 – 10/27
10 am & 10:45 am
Preschoolers ages 3-6. Join us for 30
minutes of stories, rhymes and songs. One
caregiver per child or family group.
Preschool Storytime
Ages 3-6. Calling all preschoolers for
stories, songs and rhymes.
Main Library Story Room South R
Wednesdays, 9/8 – 10/13 • 6:30 pm
Thursdays, 9/9 – 10/14 • 10:30 am
Facebook Live: gbpl.info/FBLV
Thursdays, 9/9 – 10/14 • 9:30 am
Preschool Storytime w/Miss Katie
Facebook Live: gbpl.info/FBLV
Mondays, 9/13 – 10/11 • 10 am
Ages 3-6. Join us for stories, songs and
rhymes in this virtual storytime.
Preschool Puppeteers R
Virtual via Zoom
Fridays • 10 – 10:30 am
9/17 Kitten’s First Full Moon 9/7-9/17.
10/29 Ghost in the House 10/18-10/29.
Best for ages 3-6 with an adult caregiver.
Join us for puppet making and a story!
Participants will make a puppet together,
then act out the story.
Spanish Family Storytime
with Grisel ES
30 minutes of stories, music, rhymes,
crafts and fun for the whole family!
Main Library R
Wednesdays, 9/8 – 11/13 • 4 pm
Facebook Live: gbpl.info/FBLV
Mondays, 9/13 – 10/11 • 7 pm
= Pick up kit at Main Library = Pick up kit at Rakow Branch = Pick up kit at South Elgin Branch
2 R=Registration required • Three ways to register: Online at gailborden.info/register • Call 847-429-4597 • In person