September October Newsletter 2021
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Youth & Teens<br />
Grades K-8<br />
Writing Club R<br />
Virtual via Zoom<br />
Wednesdays • 6 pm<br />
9/1 Pirates!<br />
10/6 Frankenstories<br />
10/13 Pumpkin Poetry<br />
10/20 Villain’s Ball<br />
10/27 Survive the Zombie Apocalypse<br />
Grades 6-8<br />
Volunteens R<br />
Main Library<br />
Tuesdays, 9/7 – 10/26 • 6 pm<br />
Help out your library and your community.<br />
One application per person.<br />
DIY Paper Flowers R<br />
Virtual via Zoom<br />
Wednesday,<br />
<strong>September</strong> 15 • 6 pm<br />
Learn how to make<br />
beautiful paper flowers<br />
to keep or share with<br />
friends and family!<br />
DIY Five Nights at<br />
Freddy’s Crafts R<br />
Virtual via Zoom<br />
Tuesday, <strong>October</strong> 26 • 4:30 pm<br />
Assemble frightening Five Nights at<br />
Freddy’s crafts using the supplies in this<br />
kit! 10/19 – 10/26.<br />
Studio<br />
270<br />
Studio 270 Digital Media Lab<br />
Open House<br />
Main Library<br />
Wednesday, <strong>September</strong> 1 • 4 – 5 pm<br />
Take a tour of the studio’s digital media<br />
lab, where you can create and edit audio,<br />
video, photos and more!<br />
Studio 270 Grand Re-Opening<br />
Main Library<br />
Tuesday, <strong>September</strong> 28 • 5 – 8 pm<br />
Join us to celebrate the reopening of<br />
Studio 270 with treats and music.<br />
Grades 6-12<br />
Teen Writing and<br />
Art Showcase<br />
Get your creative work<br />
published! Email your piece<br />
to zone@gailborden.info<br />
or visit gailborden.info/<br />
teenwriting for details.<br />
Manga and Anime Club R<br />
Main Library Sally Lee Room<br />
Saturday, <strong>September</strong> 11 • 2 pm<br />
Calling all fans of Attack on Titan, My Hero<br />
Academia, and more! Watch anime, share<br />
fan art, and try an anime-themed craft.<br />
Grades 9-12<br />
Audio Recording 101:<br />
Logic Pro X Basics<br />
Wednesdays, 9/8, 9/22 • 4 pm<br />
Juvenile Justice Jeopardy R<br />
Thursday, <strong>September</strong> 16 • 4 pm<br />
Do you know your rights? Test your<br />
knowledge, have a snack and win a prize.<br />
Snacks and Books<br />
Thursday, <strong>September</strong> 23 • 4 pm<br />
Teen Advisory Board<br />
Thursdays, 9/30, 10/28 • 4 pm<br />
Creating Movie Trailers –<br />
Foley Art<br />
Wednesday, <strong>October</strong> 6 • 4 pm<br />
Halloween Art Using<br />
Canva.com<br />
Wednesday, <strong>October</strong> 20 • 4 pm<br />
DIY Buttons and Magnets<br />
Wednesday, <strong>October</strong> 27 • 4 pm<br />
Job Hunting<br />
Teen Resume Workshop R<br />
Main Library Grove Room<br />
Wednesday, <strong>September</strong> 15 • 5 pm<br />
Learn how to write your first resume.<br />
Teen Job Hunting R<br />
Main Library Grove Room<br />
Tuesday, <strong>October</strong> 26 • 5 pm<br />
Learn how to apply, interview and land<br />
your first job.<br />
K-Pop Afternoon R<br />
Main Library Sally Lee Room<br />
Saturday, <strong>October</strong> 9 • 2 pm<br />
Are you a fan of BTS, NCT,<br />
Blackpink or other K-pop groups? Come<br />
sing along to your favorite K-pop songs,<br />
practice your dance moves and make<br />
crafts.<br />
Elgin Teen Life: Teen Scream<br />
Horror Film Fest<br />
Main Library Meadows Community Rooms<br />
Wednesday, <strong>October</strong> 20 • 5 pm<br />
Join us for scary movies, Halloween crafts,<br />
treats, a screaming contest, and more.<br />
Programs are held in Studio 270 at the Main Library<br />
unless otherwise noted.<br />
Road to College<br />
Debunking the Myths of the<br />
College Application Process<br />
Main Library Elgin Room<br />
Tuesday, <strong>September</strong> 7 • 6:30 pm<br />
Doug and Dan from Elgin Academy will<br />
discuss grades, standardized test scores,<br />
affordability and other issues.<br />
The College<br />
Application Process R<br />
Main Library Grove Room<br />
Wednesday, <strong>September</strong> 22 • 6 pm<br />
Juniors and seniors will learn the college<br />
application process.<br />
Presenter: Illinois Student Assistance Commission.<br />
How to Complete the<br />
Applications and<br />
Write a Great Essay<br />
Main Library Elgin Room<br />
Tuesday, <strong>October</strong> 12 • 6:30 pm<br />
Learn how to complete the college<br />
application step by step as well as tips<br />
and techniques for writing an essay<br />
that will impress college admissions<br />
representatives.<br />
Financial Aid Application<br />
Completion Workshop<br />
Main Library Elgin Room<br />
Thursday, <strong>October</strong> 21 • 6 pm<br />
Get questions answered to complete<br />
either the Free Application for Federal<br />
Student Aid (FAFSA) or the Alternative<br />
Application for Illinois Financial Aid.<br />
Presenter: Illinois Student Assistance Commission.<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
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