November - December, 2014
Gail Borden Public Library District
Geographic Referendum
What Does Gail Borden Public Library’s Referendum Question on November 4, 2014 Mean to You? On Election Day, November 4, 2014, a small number of residents who live within the library’s current western boundaries and do not have public library service will be asked a referendum question. The question (see page 2) will ask them whether they want to join the Gail Borden Public Library District. This same question will also be asked of current library district members. It is important to remember that this referendum will not impact the taxes of current library members.
Open Now Through January, 2015 Main Library See 13 world-famous landmarks as you’ve never seen them before—built entirely of LEGOs®! LEGO® Certified Professional Adam Reed Tucker has re-created Fallingwater, 7 South Dearborn, Chicago Spire, John Hancock Center, Marina City, Willis Tower, Trump Tower, Burj Khalifa, Empire State Building, St. Louis Arch, TransAmerica Building, Jin Mao Tower and one of the World Trade Center towers. This exhibit is sponsored by the Gail Borden Public Library Foundation and Judson University.
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Kickoff for Discovery 2015 STEM Exposition (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) Rakow Branch November 5 Page 8 Main Library November 11 Page 3
Elgin Home for the Holidays Kickoff
If the unserved people vote yes and the current residents vote yes on November 4 (votes are counted by precinct), these people will become members of the Library District and will have the same privileges available to them as those available to the current members. These prospective members have been provided with a complimentary card for the past 6 months to experience library services as well as informational materials.
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Ecker Center Festival of Trees November 2 – 14 Page 3
Why a Geographic Referendum? The Gail Borden Public Library District Board of Trustees made the decision to invite unserved people living within the Gail Borden Public Library District boundaries to become members of the library district to take advantage of the educational impact public library services have on students and lifelong learning. Public libraries play a major role in helping children to read. Numerous studies show a strong correlation between success in school and library usage. A little more than half of the students and households within the geographic referendum area do not have access to a public library (see map on page 2).
Keep Your Elgin Dollars Home for the Holidays
Look inside for special offers from local businesses. Receive a discount from participating merchants when you show your Gail Borden Library Card during November. It’s a way to support local businesses and literacy at the same time! In partnership with Hagg Press, the City of Elgin, the Elgin Area Chamber of Commerce and the Elgin Downtown Neighborhood Association.
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Family programs Read, Create, Play
3 years – kindergarten with a parent or adult caregiver Building Bricks Saturday, November 1 10:30 – 11:15 am Playdough Saturday, December 6 10:30 – 11:15 am Meadows Community Rooms Children develop early literacy skills in fun and imaginative ways by reading, creating and playing.
A LEGO® Exhibit
Open Now Through January, 2015 Main Library The 13 models range in size up to 15 feet tall. Designed with one side open to expose internal structure, visitors will be able to view the complex and intricate design and engineering that goes into the construction of the models—just like real buildings. Trained as an architect, Tucker rekindled his childhood interest in LEGO® bricks and began experimenting with LEGO® as a medium for his art in 2003. His work has previously been shown at several venues including the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago. LEGO®, its logo and the brick and knob configuration are trademarks of The LEGO Group.
Authors on the Fox
Adam Reed Tucker, LEGO® Architecture: The Visual Guide Tuesday, December 9 7 – 8:30 pm Meadows Community Rooms Adam Reed Tucker is the LEGO® Certified Professional who created Art + Science = Architecture: A LEGO® Exhibit, on display at the Main Library. He will talk about his book and bring extra models he has built. Book sales and autographing will take place after the program. Also, Adam will have LEGO® architecture sets that are showcased in the book for purchase and signing. Registration begins October 28. *Children younger than 8 must be accompanied by an adult.
Get Ready for Family Reading Night with the Fox Valley Reading Council
Families* Thursday, November 13 6 – 7 pm Meadows Community Rooms A&B Choose books to read together as a family, listen to stories and have a chance to win a prize.
Kickoff for the Discovery 2015 STEM Exposition (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)
Tuesday, November 11 Two sessions: 6 – 7 pm & 7:15 – 8:15 pm Meadows Community Rooms Please register. Science demonstrations, hands-on activities and science fun will kick off the School Dist. U-46 STEM Expo (to be held February 28 at South Elgin High School). Pick up information for the STEM Expo, a free, non-judged science event open to students of all ages from public, private and home schools in the library district and U-46 boundaries.
International Games Day
All ages* Saturday, November 15 1 – 3 pm Meadows Community Rooms Kids and families are invited to play a variety of board games together.
Tinsel Time with Dave Herzog’s Marionettes Preschool and kindergarten children and their adults Thursday, December 11 10 – 10:45 am Enjoy Frosty’s Winter Wonderland, a variety show featuring puppets that sing and dance. Mrs. Claus will join the fun!
Elgin Home for the Holidays Kickoff
Saturday, November 8 1 – 4 pm Main Library Welcome the holiday season with live entertainment, a holiday photobooth, nonprofit expo, kids’ crafts, bilingual storytime with Mrs. Claus from 1:30 to 3 pm, free carriage rides from 1:30 to 3:30 pm and the Ecker Center Festival of Trees. Go to www.elginhomefortheholidays. com for more holiday events. The kickoff is sponsored by the Elgin Young Professionals Network and Gail Borden Public Library.
Festival of Trees
Lobby November 2 – 14 Noon Visit this exhibit with more than 30 decorated trees and wreaths sponsored by local businesses and organizations to benefit the Ecker Center, which provides services for more than 3,700 people with mental illnesses. For information, go to www.FestofTreesELGIN.org. www.gailborden.info
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kidspace programs Story Programs Boost Language Skills and Reading Readiness! Fall II Programs October 20 – November 28 Winter Programs January 5 – February 27 Registration begins December 15.
Baby Rhyme Time
Birth – 11 months with an adult Thursdays 6:15 pm Fridays 9:15 am Story Room South Registration required. 15 minutes of singing, clapping and simple stories followed by a 15-minute playtime.
Wonderful Ones
12 – 23 months with an adult Mondays 5:30 or 6:15 pm Tuesdays 10:45 am Thursdays 9:30 am Fridays 10 am Story Room South Registration required. 15 minutes of short stories, fingerplays and rhymes followed by a 15-minute play period.
Terrific Twos
2 year olds and an adult Tuesdays 6:15 pm Story Room South Thursdays 9:15, 10 or 10:45 am Meadows Community Room C Registration required. 20 minutes of stories and interactive fingerplays and large muscle activities.
Story Programs
Family Storytime
All ages Mondays 7 pm Meadows Community Rooms A&B 30 minutes of stories, songs and crafts for parents and children to enjoy together.
Spanish Family Storytime
Wednesdays 7 pm Meadows Community Rooms A&B Families who speak or are learning Spanish can enjoy stories, crafts and songs. Children in the Dual Language Program can practice using Spanish outside of the classroom. Presented entirely in Spanish.
Cuentos para la Familia
Todos los miércoles a las 7 pm Cuartos de la Comunidad Meadows AyB ¡30 minutos de cuentos, música, rimas, y más para el disfrute de toda la familia! (No necesita registrarse.)
Ready . . . Set . . . Read! Playful Learning Centers
2 years – kindergarten with adult Wednesday, November 12 4 – 6 pm Elgin Child & Family Resource Center, 210 National St., Elgin No registration. Drop in for interactive activities to help preschoolers get ready to read. Bring your Gail Borden Library Card to check out library books.
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Miércoles, 12 de noviembre del 2014 4 – 6 pm Niños de 2 años a kinder y sus adultos pueden venir y participar de las actividades divertidas para ayudar a los preescolares prepararse para leer. No necesita registrarse.
1,2,3, Go!
1 – 3 year olds and an adult Wednesdays 10 am Meadows Community Rooms Families are invited to share stories, rhymes and musical activities together.
Story Mix for Three to Six
3 – 6 years Mondays 9:30 am, 3:30 pm Tuesdays 10 am, 7 pm Thursdays 10:15 am Story Room North 30 minutes of stories, fingerplays and songs. As parents must remain in the building but do not need to attend, this is the first “on my own” library experience for children.
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Sensory Storytime
Ages 4 – 8 Thursdays November 6, 13, 20 6:30 – 7 pm Meadows Community Room C Families will enjoy stories and music chosen for children with developmental delays and sensory needs. Register in person at the Rakow Branch or the Main Library to fill out a required questionnaire.
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Winter Reading Program:
Have Book Will Travel
Birth – 8th grade December 8, 2014 – February 28, 2015 Pick up a reading log at the Main library or Rakow Branch or print one at gailborden. info. Return your completed reading log beginning February 2 to pick up a prize. The last day for prizes is February 28.
Elementary age students Saturdays, November 8, December 13 10, 10:30, 11 or 11:30 am Story Room Registration required. Read to a fully trained and certified animal therapy dog for 20 minutes.
ChessMaster Junior Chess Club Grades 2 – 12 Thursdays 4 – 5 pm Youth Center Kids and teens are invited to hone their chess skills.
Open Art Studio
Grades 1 and up Wednesdays, November 5, December 3 4 – 5:30 pm Story Room South We will provide a variety of art supplies— kids bring the creativity!
The Gaming Event
Grades 3 and up Mondays, November 10, December 1 6 – 8 pm Meadows Community Room C Play various card-based role-playing games such as Pokemon and Yu-Gi-Oh. Bring your cards to play or trade. 2+
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Grades 1 – 5 Mondays, November 10, December 8 4 – 5 pm Story Room South Registration required. Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math! Kids will be explore, experiment and create.
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Minecraft for Grades 3 – 5
Wednesdays, November 12, December 10 4 – 5 pm Computer Training Room Registration required. Kids with all ability levels are welcome. Beginners learn how to play while experts compete in a building challenge with friends.
Sports Trading Card Club Elementary age students Thursdays, November 13, December 11 3:30 – 5 pm Story Room South Drop in and bring your collections to show and trade. Presented by Jeff Allison, hosted by KidSpace.
Turkeys and More!/ ¡Pavos y más!
Grades 1 – 3 Monday, November 17 4 – 5 pm Meadows Community Rooms Registration is preferred. Listen to a story or two and play games such as the turkey run. Presented in English and Spanish. Este programa es para niños de 1 – 3 grado Lunes, 17 de noviembre 4 – 5 pm En los salones de la Comunidad Meadows Registración es preferida. Niños, vengan a escuchar un cuento o dos y jugar a un juego como la carrera del pavo. Este programa será presentado en inglés y español.
Build It Up!
Grades 1 and up* Wednesdays, November 19, December 17 4 – 5 pm Meadows Community Rooms Registration required. Children are invited to bring their imaginations and building abilities. Building blocks will be provided.
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kidspace programs
Three Ways to Register: • Online at gailborden.info/register • Call 847-429-4597 • In person at Registration Desk
Winter/Invierno
Grades 1 – 3 Monday December 8 4 – 5 pm Meadows Community Rooms Registration is preferred. Come and listen to stories, drink hot chocolate and eat cookies. Presented in English and Spanish. Este programa es para niños de 1 – 3 grado Lunes, 8 de diciembre 4 – 5 pm En los Salones de la Comunidad Meadows Registración es preferida. ¿Qué te parece venir a escuchar cuentos, beber chocolate caliente y comer galletitas en este programa de invierno? Este programa será presentado en inglés y español.
Bring Your Own Device Minecraft
All ages* Saturdays, November 1, December 6 10:30 am – 12:30 pm Youth Center Bring your own laptop or tablet to play at this informal gathering of Minecraft enthusiasts.
Games & Gadgets
Grades 1 and up* Saturday, December 20 2 – 3 pm Story Room South No registration. Drop in for some free play! Board games, chess, Legos, Wii video games or iPads will be available.
Winter Break No School Days
Holly Jolly Scavenger Hunt
All ages All Day Monday, December 22 and Tuesday, December 23 KidSpace Your favorite holiday characters are hiding in KidSpace! Pick up your list of clues at the Help Desk, make your list and check it twice, then spin the wheel to get a prize.
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Thanksgiving Break
No School Days
Holiday Craft-O-Rama
Mom-Can-Cook Movie Day
Muppets: Most Wanted (2014, PG, 107 minutes) All ages** Wednesday, November 26 2 pm Meadows Community Rooms No registration. Dad and the kids can watch a movie to give mom time to prepare for the holiday.
Winter Film Festival
All ages** Meadows Community Rooms No registration. Friday, December 26 10 am Mr. Peabody and Sherman
All ages* Friday, November 28 2 – 3:30 pm Meadows Community Rooms No registration. Make four holiday crafts to take home. All materials will be supplied.
Tuesday December 30 10 am Planes: Fire and Rescue (2014, PG, 83 minutes)
2 pm How to Train Your Dragon 2 (2014, PG, 102 minutes)
Friday January 2 10 am Disneynature: Bears (2014, G, 78 minutes) 2 pm Rio 2 (2014, G, 101 minutes)
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2 pm Legends of Oz: Dorothy’s Return (2014, PG, 88 minutes)
Monday, December 29 10 am Barbie and the Secret Door (2014, not rated, 81 minutes)
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Beach Party!
All ages* Monday, January 5 1 – 2:30 pm Escape the cold and celebrate the New Year Hawaiian style! Luau music, limbo party and tropical crafts.
*Children younger than 8 must be accompanied by an adult. **Children younger than 12 must be accompanied by an adult
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For teens in Grades 6 - 8! Programs meet in The Zone unless otherwise noted.
Manga and Anime Club
Grades 6 – 12 Saturday, November 1, December 6 2 – 3:30 pm South Elgin Watch episodes of Fairy Tail and Black Butler, talk about your favorite manga and draw fan art. We’ll have Japanese snacks, too!
Duct Tape Crafting
Thursdays, November 6, December 11 6 – 7 pm Learn how to make wallets, pencil cases, and roses out of duct tape.
KidSpace Volunteens
Sign-up forms for 7th and 8th grades are available at the Youth Center Help Desk.
Mockingjay Stop-Motion Animation Workshop Night
Thursday, November 13 6 – 7 pm Celebrate the release of the new Mockingjay movie! Re-watch the movie trailers, try a Panem-themed craft and earn a button.
Paper Toy Engineering
Thursdays, November 20, December 18 6 – 7 pm Construct your own paper minion, TNT block, mini-Pikachu and more!
Friday, November 28 2 – 3:30 pm South Elgin Room We’ll work in teams to create stop-motion movies using office supplies, LEGOs or any small objects you bring in from home!
Minecraft for Grades 6 - 8 Thursday, December 4 6 – 7 pm Computer Training Room Beginners can learn how to play and experts can show off their amazing skills.
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Be Creative! Audio Lab
Musicians can create a professional quality recording. 4 – 6 pm November 10 Intro to Logic Pro X November 13 Digital Music Production November 24 Recording 101 December 3 Audio Editing December 8 Autotune World December 10 Audio for Videos
Grades 9 – 12 Wordplay
Thursdays, November 20, December 18 6 – 8:30 pm The Teen Writers & Artists Project, in which teens pursuing writing and other art forms are mentored by professionals, will present a writing workshop, open mic and special featured performer.
Monday – Thursday 3 – 9 pm Friday & Saturday 3 – 6 pm Sunday Noon – 5 pm Open at noon on No School Days
Open Mic Night
Tuesday, November 18
7 – 8 pm
Foosball Tournament
Tuesday, December 9
6 – 7 pm
Finals Feeding Frenzy - Snacks for Studying December 15 – 18
3 – 9 pm
Holiday Movie Marathon
Monday, December 22 Noon – 9 pm Hot chocolate, cookie decorating and movies. Thursday, November 6
6 – 7 pm
Monday, December 29 Noon – 9 pm Movies, snacks & superhero crafts.
DIY Crafts 3 – 6 pm November 10 December 23 December 30
Avengers Movie Marathon
DIY Holiday Cards DIY Ornaments DIY Stickers
Cookies and Books Tuesday, December 4
6 – 7 pm
NBA 2k15 Tournament
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Rakow Branch
Health Insurance 101: Preparing for Open Enrollment
Rakow Branch Kickoff for the Discovery 2015 STEM Exposition
(Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) Wednesday, November 5 5:30 – 7:30 pm Students are invited to bring family and friends to engage in cutting-edge technologies, experiment with nextgeneration science, and explore STEM to kick off the School Dist. U-46 STEM Expo (February 28 at South Elgin High School). Pick up information for the STEM Expo, a free, non-judged science event open to students of all ages from public, private and home schools in the library district and U-46 boundaries.
Youth Story Times Wiggles n’ Giggles
9 – 23 months with a parent Mondays 9:15 or 10 am November 3, 10, 17, 24 Registration required for each session. 15 minutes of short stories, fingerplays, rhymes and music followed by a 15 minute play period.
Drop-In Fall Story time
Ages 3 – 6 with a parent Tuesdays in November 6:30 pm Wednesdays in November 10:30 am No registration. Join Ms. Angela for 30 minutes of stories, songs and finger puppets.
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Rakow Read to Rover
School age kids Saturdays, November 22, December 27 10, 10:30, 11 am or 11:30 am Registration required. Kids practice their reading skills by reading aloud to a fully trained and certified therapy dog.
Thursday, November 13 6:30 – 7:30 pm Shales Living Room Learn about the Affordable Care Act and health insurance options available through the Get Covered Illinois program. Presented by Alexis Witkowski of Greater Elgin Family Care Center. Please register.
Device Advice
Thursdays 9:30 – 11:30 am November 6, 20, December 4, 18 Seniors can drop by for hands-on learning in a relaxed atmosphere. You are welcome to bring your own devices. No registration. iPad
Rakow Readers
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm Shales Living Room No registration. Monday, November 24 Yellow Birds by Kevin Powers Monday, December 22 Still Life With Bread Crumbs by Anna Quindlen
NOVELS @ NIGHT
New Evening Book Group! Rakow Novels at Night
6:30 – 7:30 pm Shales Living Room No registration. Thursday, November 20 Yellow Birds by Kevin Powers Thursday, December 18 Still Life With Bread Crumbs by Anna Quindlen
Season’s Readings
Wednesday, December 10 2 – 3 pm Shales Living Room Registration required. Give everyone on your list the perfect book, or find something for yourself. Readers Services Librarian Tish Calhamer unwraps the newest, most appealing titles just in time for your holiday shopping.
Corn Husk Dolls
Grade 4 (with a parent) – adult Saturday, November 1 11 am Registration required. Make your own dolls then bring them home to decorate your fall table.
Swedish Craft Day
Teens and adults Saturday, December 13 1 pm Registration required. Join us for a relaxing afternoon making simple traditional holiday crafts and take home ideas for winter decorating.
adult programs
Three Ways to Register: • Online at gailborden.info/register • Call 847-429-4597 • In person at Registration Desk
Music
Sunday Afternoon Concert Series
The one-hour performances begin at 2 pm in the Community Rooms. Meet the artists and enjoy refreshments after each concert. Free tickets are available at the Main Library and Rakow Branch three weeks prior to each concert.
Martha Stiehl, Harpsichord, Featuring Sun-Young Gemma Shin, Violin
November 23 Critically acclaimed harpsichordist Martha Stiehl will perform baroque music by Frescobaldi, Louis Couperin and J.S. Bach. Joining her is violinist Sun-Young Gemma Shin.
Brass Quintet: Madrigals to Jazz and Everything In Between
December 7 From the top of the piccolo trumpet to the depths of the tuba, the ESO Brass will entertain using only their lips (along with instruments, a nifty rope trick and music from Gabrieli to Bernstein) to demonstrate the evolution of music over the past 300 years.
Wednesday, November 12 1 – 3 pm Meadows Community Rooms This free, interactive lecture/ discussion series led by Jim Kendros meets before the ESO’s Classics Masterworks performances to broaden your understanding of the music to be performed that week. Register at www. elginsymphony.org, or call 847-888-0404 ext. 238.
FILMS
Get Online and Mobile Access to Movies, TV Shows, Music and Audiobooks with Hoopla Gail Borden Library cardholders can now borrow content via smartphones, tablets and PCs through a new partnership with Hoopla Digital. Download the free Hoopla digital mobile app on your Android or IOS device or visit hoopladigital.com to begin enjoying thousands of artists and titles—from major Hollywood studios, record companies and publishers— available to borrow for instant streaming or temporary downloading. Gail Borden Library cardholders receive five downloads each month, and there are no extended use fees as content is returned automatically.
Elgin Symphony Orchestra Listeners Club
Brown Bag Lunch Classic Films Tuesdays 6 pm Meadows Community Rooms A&B Co-sponsored by the AAUW Elgin Area Branch. A film and discussion focused on women’s issues. No registration. November 25 To Have and Have Not (1944)
Mondays 11 am – 1 pm Meadows Community Rooms A&B Coffee will be served. No registration. November 10 Cat Ballou (1965) December 8 The Man Who Came to Dinner (1942)
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adult programs Noteworthy
Identity Theft
Natives: A Contemporary Voice
Wednesday, November 5 7 – 8:30 pm Elgin Room Native community leader Joseph Podlasek, of Ojibwe descent, will present a contemporary view of the Native population, share data on populations and funding, and discuss arts and culture, tribal casinos and the mascot issues. Please register.
Finding the Novel Inside of You Wednesday, November 12 7 – 8:30 pm Elgin Room Author William Hazelgrove will discuss how to get started on that idea and keep at it, the “ins-and-outs” of getting published, movie options and his first big contract. Please register.
Children and Play: Why It’s So Important
Grow Your Business with Reference USA
Thursday, November 13 4 – 5 pm Elgin Room Find out how your small business can benefit from this online directory of more than 13 million U.S. businesses and 120 million residences that lets you create lists based on sales volume, consumer demographics and more. In partnership with the Elgin Area Chamber of Commerce. Please register.
The Best Camera For You
Wednesday, November 12 7 – 8 pm Meadows Community Rooms A&B Early childhood expert Joan Almon will present ways to strengthen children’s play-based experiential approach to life while offering rich content via books, stories and other life activities. Please register.
Monday, November 17 7 – 8:30 pm Elgin Room Former camera store owner and full time professional photographer Keith French will address the latest technologies for capturing images and memories for your family. Find out if you need more than just a good smartphone or if you’re a candidate for the hottest new DSLR. Presented in partnership with Elgin 360 Photography Club. Please register.
Book Sale Thank You It takes a village to put on a successful book sale, and the Gail Borden Library Foundation “village” was up to the task! We had the generous support of area businesses and organizations, The Elgin Symphony Orchestra, Berna Moving & Storage, Elgin School District U-46, Elgin Fresh Market and Anders Riedemann which helped defray expenses and increase profits. The library staff provided creative ideas and sage advice in so many ways which were crucial for our success. Our volunteers were outstanding! Book sorters work all year long categorizing our patrons’ generous donations. The enthusiastic support of the people who come in and set up for the book sale, worked the actual sale days, and/or helped break it down when it is over made our jobs easy and the book sale fun. Our heartfelt thanks go out to all! Library exhibits (like SuperCroc) and programs (like the Summer Reading Program with Clifford) are supported by the Book Sale profits and only possible with this generous support! Karen Schock & Bonnie Kirmse Book Sale Co-Chairs
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Wednesday, December 10 7 – 8pm Elgin Room Protecting your identity and online personal information is becoming an increasingly difficult task. Learn how to protect your confidential information from hackers, thieves and other malcontents. No registration.
Battle of the Bulge: The Forgotten Heroes
Wednesday, December 17 7 – 8 pm Elgin Room It was Western Europe’s largest battle of World War II involving more than one million combatants, yet the Battle of the Bulge was won by small groups of American soldiers in the right place at the right time. Please register.
Donna Mebane: Tomorrow Comes
Sunday, November 16 2 – 4 pm Elgin Room Popular, spirited 19-year-old Emma dies in her sleep from no known cause. The family grieves and the community mourns, and Emma wakes up in a place she calls “AFTER.” Donna will discuss the different ways to journey on the path through grief to comfort, and discuss her own journey, which led to writing Tomorrow Comes. Participants will receive a special Emma gift and information about support resources. Book sales and signing. Please register.
adult programs
Elgin Alive Job Search & Resume Help
Tuesdays, November 4 – December 30 10 am – 2 pm Computer Training Room Drop in for assistance with your job search, résumé, online applications and more. For more information, contact the Kane County Department of Employment and Education at 630-966-1435.
Workforce Investment Act Information Session
Thursdays, November 6 – December 18 1:30 – 3:30 pm Training grants are available to help you get a job! Learn about WIA services and the application process. For more information, contact the Kane County Department of Employment and Education at 630-966-1435.
Drop-in Genealogy Help
Receive one-on-one assistance with genealogy sources, microfilm, newspapers and more. For a schedule, go to www. gailborden.info. For more information, contact the Elgin Genealogical Society at ElginGS@aol.com.
Sponsored in collaboration with the Elgin Community Network and ECCO. No registration.
Movie Night:
Inequality for All Tuesday, November 18 6:30 – 8:45 pm Meadows Community Rooms A&B
The widening gap between the rich, a shrinking middle class and the poor has gained public awareness. Economic policy expert Robert Reich explains how this extreme inequality has roots in economic and policy changes that began more than 30 years ago.
Family Film: Smurfs Christmas Carol
Tuesday, December 16 6:30 – 8:45 pm Meadows Community Rooms A&B Grouchy finds himself the subject of Papa Smurf’s magic potion and is visited by the Smurfs of Christmas Past, Present, and Future (G, 30 minutes).
Meet with a librarian for personalized service!
• Services for readers • Using library materials • Research guidance • eBook and technology training • Genealogy and local history • Citizenship assistance • FAFSA Call to schedule an appointment at 847-429-4680
Health and Wellness Health Insurance 101: Preparing for Open Enrollment
Monday, November 10 7 – 8:30 pm Elgin Room Learn about the Affordable Care Act and health insurance options available through the Get Covered Illinois program. Presented by Alexis Witkowski of Greater Elgin Family Care Center. Please register.
Diabetes Academy
Thursday, November 13 7 – 8:30 pm Elgin Room Get strategies for managing diabetes from Julie Nordan, a Novo Nordisk Diabetes Educator. Please register.
Diabetes Screening
Presented by Rep. Anna Moeller Friday, November 14 10 am - noon Elgin Room
Illinois DHS Division of Rehabilitation Services Information Session
Monday, November 17, December 15 1 – 3 pm South Elgin Room Learn about the Vocational Rehabilitation Program and other programs and services. Referrals for services will be accepted at the end of the session.
Listen Learn and Lead Toastmasters Club
Second Thursdays Noon – 1 pm South Elgin Room Become the speaker and leader you want to be. No registration. www.gailborden.info
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book clubs & Discussion Groups
Contemporary Fiction Book Club
The club meets at 7 pm in the South Elgin Room. For more information, contact Tish at 847-289-5838. November 19 The Yellow Birds by Kevin Powers December 17 Still Life with Bread Crumbs by Anna Quindlen
Walking Book Club
Join us for a 45-minute walk followed by a 45-minute book discussion every Wednesday at 7 pm. We gather in the front lobby of the library. Contact Nancy at 847-289-5840 for more information. November 19 The Yellow Birds by Kevin Powers December 17 Still Life with Bread Crumbs by Anna Quindlen
Poetry Writers Workshop
Mondays, November 3, December 1 6:30 – 8:30 pm Conference Room Local poets share what they have written with poet Gareth Mann Sitz facilitating. No registration.
French Conversation Group
Mondays, November 17, December 15 6:30 – 8:30 pm South Elgin Room Refresh and enhance your knowledge of French language and culture with former college language professor Dennis Schwank. No registration.
German Conversation Group
Thursday November 20 7 – 8:30 pm Elgin Room No meeting in December John Schwartz, who has lived in Great Books Discussion Group Germany, will present articles and videos Co-sponsored by the American to be discussed auf Deutsch in a friendly Association of University Women of atmosphere. No registration. Elgin branch. Meetings are held at 6:55 pm in the South Elgin Room. For more information, please call Rachel Spanish Café Mondays, November 10, December 8 Bloomberg at 630-391-2966. Noon – 1 pm November 10 Notes of a Native Son Meadows Community Room C by James Baldwin (title essay) Practice your Spanish conversation skills. December 8 Poetry Session No registration. various authors
Writers on the Fox Mondays, November 24, December 22 7 – 8:30 pm Conference Room This writers’ peer group will inspire and motivate you with thought-provoking writing prompts and constructive critique. Writers of all genres are welcome to participate. No registration.
Help Change Someone’s Life
The Literacy Connection is seeking volunteers to tutor adults in basic reading or ESL. To learn more, attend a free orientation from 9:30 to 10:30 am on November 15 at Gail Borden Library followed by tutor training until 4:30 p.m. and an additional session November 22. For more information, call 847-742-6565, or email info@elginliteracy.org. We are celebrating our 30th anniversary at 6 pm November 8 at the Grand Victoria Casino. For information, contact Karen Oswald at koswald@elginliteracy.org.
Armchair Generals: A Civil War and Lincoln Brown Bag Lunch Interest Group
Join forces to commemorate events, share insights and talk about books or experiences during the 150th anniversary. Bring your own hardtack. No registration. Tuesdays 11:45 am – 1:15 pm South Elgin Room November 11 The Blue Versus the Gray: Bringing the Civil War to Life through Electronic Resources December 9 Lincoln and the Civil War Era Show ‘n’ Tell. Bring your own artifacts, photos, books, articles or stories to share in group discussion.
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Veterans Information Networking Session
Thursdays, 7 – 8:30 pm November 20 Medicare December 18 Dependent Benefits South Elgin Room Coffee and tea will be served. No registration.
technology classes Technology classes are held in the Computer Lab and require proficiency with a mouse and keyboard unless otherwise specified. Registration opens three weeks prior to the scheduled class date. Call 847-429-4597 or visit gailborden.info/register to sign up for a class.
MS Word 2010: Basics
Monday, November 3 7 – 9 pm Learn how to navigate, create and save new documents, open and print existing documents and change document views.
MS Word 2010: Formatting Tips & Tricks
Monday, November 10 7 – 9 pm Now that you know the basics, learn how to add and format text, apply a theme to a document and create a bulleted or numbered list.
Device Advice
Tuesday, November 11 6:30 – 8:30 pm Computer Lab Thursday, November 13 9:30 – 11:30 am Studio 270 Thursday, December 11 9:30 – 11:30 am Studio 270 Thursday, December 11 6:30 – 8:30 pm Computer Lab Monday, December 15 6:30 – 8:30 pm Computer Lab Devices are fun, but sometimes you need a little extra help figuring out how to use a particular feature, program or app. Bring your questions and device for some 1:1 help and a cup of coffee or tea!
MS Publisher 2010: Basics
Wednesday, November 12 7 – 9 pm Microsoft Publisher provides users with software to create flyers, greeting cards, calendars, invitations and more. Learn how to create a new document, locate and apply a template, and save your project.
Tablet Basics: Which One Is Right For Me?
Tuesday, November 18 7 – 8 pm South Elgin Room With all the tablet options on the market, it’s hard to know which one best fits your needs. Learn the nuances of Android vs. iOS systems and compare tablet types ranging from iPads to Nooks.
MS Publisher 2010: Enhancing Your Documents
Wednesday, November 19 7 – 9 pm This is for users who want to move beyond using Microsoft Publisher’s stock templates. Learn how to create your own with a series of images, text boxes and special effects in this intermediate-level hands-on session.
MS Word 2010: Tables
Monday, December 1 7 – 9 pm Tables provide a way to balance and align text in Microsoft Word as well as to make data groups stand out from the rest of the document. Learn how to design and insert them into your documents.
EBay Basics
Tuesday, December 2 7 – 8:30 pm Elgin Room Ebay is one of the world’s largest online marketplaces for new and used merchandise, collectibles and other hardto-find items. Learn how it works and how to pay for your purchases with PayPal.
Windows 8.1: Getting Around with the New Operating System
Wednesday, December 3 7 – 8 pm Elgin Room Frustrated by Windows 8? Windows 8.1 is here! Come to this informative presentation to learn 8.1 basics such as how to navigate, use the task manager and manage your files with Microsoft’s latest operating system.
Getting Started with LinkedIn
Sunday, December 14 Noon – 2 pm Now that you’ve been introduced to the power of LinkedIn, create your profile, find and add contacts, locate companies and join groups.
Technology Classes in Spanish Tecnología clases se llevan a cabo en el laboratorio de computación y requieren habilidad con el ratón y el teclado a menos que se especifique lo contrario. El registro se abre tres semanas antes de la fecha de la clase programada. Llame 847-429-4597 o visite gailborden.info/ register para inscribirse en una clase!
Introducción a las Tabletas Electrónicas
Sábado, Noviembre 8 2 – 4 pm El participante conocerá las posibilidades tecnológicas y las características esenciales de las tabletas electrónicas: iPads, Android y Windows.
Introducción a la Computación
Sábado, Noviembre 15 2 – 4 pm Aprenda los diversos sistemas operativos, tecnologías, tendencias y los componentes básicos de hardware y software de una computadora. No hace falta tener la tarjeta de la Biblioteca para tomar esta clases pero se require inscripción ya que el espacio es limitado.
Explorar Internet
Sábado, Diciembre 6 2 – 4 pm Aprenda cómo se navega en Internet. No hace falta tener la tarjeta de la Biblioteca para tomar las clases pero se require inscripción ya que el espacio es limitado.
Introducción a Microsoft Word
Sábado, Diciembre 13 2 – 4 pm Aprenda cómo usar este programa para crear documentos. No hace falta tener la tarjeta de la Biblioteca para tomar las clases pero se require inscripción ya que el espacio es limitado.
LinkedIn Basics
Sunday, December 7 Noon – 1 pm Elgin Room LinkedIn is the premier social media sites for creating and promoting an online business presence and networking with other professionals. Learn about the site and its basic features. www.gailborden.info
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programs in English and Spanish Programs in English and Spanish/ Programas en inglés y español
Save the date!
The Three Kings
Sunday, January 4, 2015 Anota la fecha para los Reyes Magos Domingo, 4 de enero 2015
Day of the Dead Mini-Fest
Sunday, November 2 2 – 3:30 pm Meadows Community Rooms Families can celebrate with crafts, stories, face painting, traditional sweet bread and more. No registration.
Mini-Feria Día de los Muertos
domingo, 2 de noviembre 2 – 3:30 pm Salón de Comunidad Meadows ¡Celebra el Día de los Muertos con manualidades, cuentos, pinta caritas, pan dulce y mucho más! Las familias son bienvenidas. No es necesario registrarse.
Health Insurance 101: Preparing for Open Enrollment
Monday, November 10 7 – 8:30 pm Elgin Room Learn about the Affordable Care Act and health insurance options available through the Get Covered Illinois program. Presented by Alexis Witkowski of Greater Elgin Family Care Center. Please register.
Seguro de Salud 101: Prepárese para la Inscripción Abierta
lunes, 10 de noviembre 7 – 8:30 pm Salón South Elgin Venga para conocer la Ley de Cuidado de Salud Asequible y entender las opciones disponibles bajo el programa “Get Covered Illinois.” Presentado por Greater Elgin Family Care Center. Favor de inscribirse.
English Conversation Group
Tuesdays 6:30 – 7:30 pm 2nd Floor Conference Room Practice having everyday conversations in English, improve your pronunciation and gain confidence with a tutor from the Literacy Connection. No registration.
Grupo de Conversación en Inglés
martes 6:30 – 7:30 pm Salón de Conferencias 2do Piso Practica conversar en inglés, mejora tu pronunciación y adquiere confianza con un tutor del Literacy Connection. No hace falta inscribirse.
Go Bilingual Class
Wednesdays 6 – 7 pm South Elgin Room English and Spanish lessons and conversation. No registration.
Clase Futuros Bilingües
miércoles 6 – 7 pm Salón South Elgin Lecciones y conversación en inglés y español. No hace falta inscribirse.
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Citizenship Conversation Group
1st and 3rd Thursday 6:30 – 7:30 pm November 6, 20, December 4,18 Do you need to practice English for your naturalization/ citizenship test? Come to this free group to review and practice the spoken English you will need for the interview and the 100 questions from the history/civics test. This group will be led by a tutor and is open to all. Presented by The Literacy Connection. No registration.
Grupo de Conversación para la Ciudadanía
1er y 3er jueves de cada mes 6:30 – 7:30 pm 5 y 20 de noviembre y 4 y 18 de deciembre ¿Necesitas practicar tu inglés para el exámen de la ciudadanía? Ven a este grupo gratis para repasar y practicar el inglés que vas a necesitar para la entrevista y las 100 preguntas del exámen de historia y cívica. El grupo es liderado por un tutor y cualquiera puede asistir. Presentado por The Literacy Connection. No hace falta inscribirse.
programs in English and Spanish Road to College Series
Let’s a! Zumb os m ¡Haga a! Zumb
For students and their parents. In partnership with Renz Center, the Youth Leadership Academy, School District U-46 and Elgin Community College.
Serie Camino a la Universidad
Para los estudiantes y sus padres. En asociación con Renz Center, Youth Leadership Academy, el Distrito Escolar U-46 y Elgin Community College.
Wednesday, November 19 6:30 – 8:30 pm Elgin Room Learn about college expenses and the financial aid—grants, scholarships, and loans—that is available to help meet those costs. Aprenda acerca de los gastos de la universidad y la ayuda financiera— subvenciones, becas y préstamos—que está disponibles para ayudar a cubrir esos costos.
Tuesday, December 2 6 – 7 pm Meadows Community Rooms Learn new dance moves in this Latininspired calorie-burning fitness party for the entire family. Please wear comfortable clothes and gym shoes. Children must be accompanied by an adult. martes, 2 de diciembre 6 – 7 pm Salones de la Communidad Meadows Trae a la familia para aprender nuevos pasos de baile con ejercicios inspirados por ritmos latinos. Favor de usar ropa cómoda y zapatos de gimnasio. Los niños deben estar acompañados por un adulto.
Two Rivers Head Start
Christmas Posada at the Library
College Finances/ Las Finanzas para la Universidad
Parents of children from birth to five years learn how to help children and families remain healthy in body and mind. No registration. Estos programas están abiertos a todos los padres que tienen niños entre recién nacidos y los 5 años para ayudar a las familias a estar saludables en cuerpo y mente. Se ofrece cuidado de niños. No hace falta inscribirse.
Nutrition/La Nutrición
martes, 11 de noviembre 5 – 6 pm Salón de la Comunidad Meadows C
Saturday, December 13 2 pm Meadows Community Rooms Bring your family and friends for crafts, stories, Mexican punch, candy, and traditional Christmas carols in Spanish with the St. Joseph Church choir. No registration.
Posadas Navideñas en la Biblioteca
sábado, 13 de diciembre 2 pm Salón de la Communidad Meadows Trae a tu familia y amigos para una celebración navideña. Habrá manualidades, cuentos, ponche mexicano, dulces y villancicos tradicionales en español con el coro de la Iglesia San José. No es necesario inscribirse.
Programas en español Los Secretos para una feliz temporada de fiestas
martes 11 de noviembre 7 – 8 pm salón south elgin Estrés y depresión son comunes en algunas personas en los meses de invierno. Ven y aprende a sobrellevarlos.
Tu Viaje a México Paso a Paso
Tuesday, November 25 6 – 7 pm Ven a conocer tus derechos y obligaciones a la hora de ingresar, transitar y salir de México. Familiarízate con todos los trámites y servicios que puedes realizar con el gobierno de México y con tu consulado. Presentado por el Consulado Mexicano. No hace falta inscribirse.
Consejos y Trucos para Ahorrar en tu Factura
miércoles, 3 de diciembre 7 – 8 pm Salón de la Comunidad Meadows A Aprende cómo entender tu factura de energía y obtén consejos sobre cómo ahorrar dinero, especialmente en el invierno, y evitar las estafas. Presentado en español por Citizens Utility Board. No hace falta inscribirse.
El Robo de Identidad
Miércoles, 10 de diciembre 7 – 8 pm Salón South Elgin La protección de su identidad e información personal en línea se está convirtiendo en una tarea cada vez más difícil. Aprenda a proteger tu información confidencial de ladrones y otros malcontentos. No hace falta inscribirse.
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Art for All Annual Winter Show December 2 – 28 Main Library Lobby www.artforallelgin.com
Save the Date! 10th Annual Black History Family Festival February 7, 2015
Season’s Readings
Thursday, December 4 7 – 8 pm Main Library Wednesday, December 10 2 – 3 pm Rakow Branch Give everyone on your list the perfect book or find something for yourself. Readers Services Librarian Tish Calhamer unwraps the newest titles just in time for your holiday shopping. Please register.
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