May June Newsletter 2024

Technology
Device Advice
Rakow Branch
Thursdays, 5/2, 5/16, 6/6, 6/20 •
9:30 – 11:30 am
Main Library
Thursdays, 5/9, 5/23, 6/13, 6/27 •
9:30 – 11:30 am
Get help with common tech issues
like using Microsoft Office, tablets or
hotspots, syncing email with your phone,
downloading content, and more.
Classes are held in the Main Library Computer Training Room unless otherwise noted.
R - Register online, by phone or in person beginning April 15. Registering for the first
class in a designated series enrolls you in all required sessions. All other classes require
separate registration. If you cannot attend a session, please cancel your registration.
Visit gailborden.info/learn or call the Computer Center at 847-429-4680 for more information.
3D Printing for Beginners R
South Elgin Branch
Wednesday, 5/1 • 10 am
Come see how a 3D printer works and
learn how to design your own name plate.
Windows 11 Basics R
Thursday, 5/2 • 10:30 am
Learn how to navigate the new Windows
11 interface, locate and manage your files,
and customize your preferences.
Google Tools R {
Tuesdays • 7 pm
5/14 Docs
5/21 Drive
6/18 Slides
6/25 Sheets
Being Secure and Private
Online R
Thursday, 5/16 • 10:30 am
Learn about common viruses, email
and internet safety, firewalls, and other
security features and practices.
Adults
Craft Corner
PhD (Projects Half Done) Club
Rakow Branch Shales Living Room
Mondays, 5/6, 6/3 • 6 – 7:30 pm
Are you working on a PhD—Project Half
Done? Bring your project and join other
needlecrafters as we work on unfinished
projects together.
Crochet Club R
Main Library Grove Room
Mondays, 5/13, 6/10 • 6:30 pm
Get hooked on crocheting! Bring a project
to work on. Crocheters of all skills levels are welcome.
Avoiding Scams R
Thursday, 5/30 • 10:30 am
Learn about recent trends in scams, how
to protect yourself from them and more.
Computers 101 R
Wednesdays • 10:30 am
6/5 Mouse and Keyboard
6/12 Managing Your PC
6/19 Internet Basics
Smartphone Basics
for Seniors R
Tuesday, 6/11 • 10:30 am
Learn basic phone operations such as
adding and removing apps, increasing
text size, battery care and more.
Google Sites Series R {
Wednesdays, 6/19 – 6/26 • 7 pm
Learn how Google Sites allows users to
create, design and add function to their
own website.
Crafty Cats (Create & Talk)
South Elgin Branch
Wednesdays, 5/15, 6/19 • 5:30 – 7 pm
Come and chat while you craft! Bring your
own projects and supplies.
Community Sewing Circle R
Main Library Meadows Community Room C
Saturday, 6/15 • 10 am
Join us in this welcoming space for
sewers of all skill levels to learn, create,
and connect. Please bring your own project and
equipment, as materials will not be provided.
Microsoft
MS Excel Series R {
South Elgin Branch
Thursdays, 5/2 – 5/30 • 7 pm
Main Library Computer Training Room
Mondays, 6/3 – 7/1 • 7 pm
Wednesdays, 5/15 – 6/12 • 7 pm
MS Word Series R {
Mondays, 5/6 – 5/20, 6/3 • 10:30 am
Thursdays, 6/6 – 6/27 • 7 pm
MS PowerPoint R
South Elgin Branch
Wednesdays • 2 pm
6/5 Basics
6/12 Special Effects
{Classes with this symbol are
sponsored by Comcast Internet
Essentials to help bridge the
digital divide and foster digital
literacy skills. For more information on Comcast
Internet Essentials programs, visit
www.internetessentials.com
Bird Painting with
John French R
Rakow Branch
Saturday, 6/22 • 11 am or 2 pm
Come paint a canvas with local birds
under John’s instruction. Previous experience
is not necessary.
Create Art with Books R
Main Library Sally Lee Rooms
Tuesday, 6/25 • 6:30 pm
Give an old book new life by creating a
beautiful altered book.
6 R=Registration required • Three ways to register: Online at gailborden.info/register • Call 847-429-4597 • In person