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Community Sewing Circle

2025-01-25 10:00:00 2025-01-25 13:00:00 America/Chicago Community Sewing Circle 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. Please Register Main Library - Meadows Community Room C

Saturday, January 25
10:00am - 1:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-01-25 10:00:00 2025-01-25 13:00:00 America/Chicago Community Sewing Circle 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. Please Register Main Library - Meadows Community Room C

Main Library

Meadows Community Room C

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. Please Register

Thank you for your interest in supporting the Community Sewing Circle at the Gail Borden Library! The group is preparing for a special event on May 17th from 10AM - 1PM, where we’ll be making pillows to donate to local hospitals and nonprofit organizations.

Whether you'd like to donate materials or your time, the Community Sewing Circle would love to have you involved. Please fill out the form below and we’ll be in touch with next steps.

Pillow Support Form 

AGE GROUP: | High School | Adults |

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Wed, Oct 22, All day
Main Library
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Dinosaur Explorer Exhibit
Wed, Oct 22, 9:00am - 9:00pm
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Wed, Oct 22, 11:30am - 12:30pm
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Bookmobile Stop: Mulberry Grove Park
Wed, Oct 22, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
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Doodle & Drop- Grade: 1-6 South Elgin Branch - South Elgin Branch
Wed, Oct 22, 4:45pm - 5:45pm
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Shales Children's Activity Room
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Bookmobile Stop: Blue Heron Park
Wed, Oct 22, 5:15pm - 6:00pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: Blue Heron Park – 350 Blue Heron Way – Bartlett 60103 – 5:15-6:00
Go Bilingual en la Biblioteca - Go Bilingual at the Library
Wed, Oct 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - 2nd Floor - Behind Elevators
Aprende en la biblioteca. Participa con otras personas que hablan español o inglés como primer idioma. Learn at the Library with native English and Spanish speakers.
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Finding My Way - with Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Malala Yousafzai
Wed, Oct 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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You are invited to join us online and be one of the first to hear from Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Malala Yousafzai about her astonishing memoir, Finding My Way. Please register.
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Wednesday Night Football (Grades 7-12)
Wed, Oct 22, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Studio 270
Come hang out to talk NFL, NCAA, and High School football. Play Madden 25 and College Football 25. Enjoy pizza and refreshments. Registration recommended.
German Conversation Group - Hybrid
Wed, Oct 22, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Adult Programs - Zoom,Grove Room
Herzlich willkommen! Practice or improve your conversation skills with other German speakers. Barbara Laane will be facilitating the conversation with different relevant themes.
Google Tools: Chrome
Wed, Oct 22, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Computer Training Room
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Celebrate Oktoberfest: - With Alpine Thunder Band
Wed, Oct 22, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms AB
Alpine Thunder is a lively, fun, interactive German band performing German folk/pop music with authentic sound and instrumentation, including yodeling, cowbells and alphorns!
Walking Book Club - My Friends by Fredrik Backman
Wed, Oct 22, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Conference Room
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Mini Ofrenda en la biblioteca - Mini Ofrenda at the Library
Thu, Oct 23, All day
Main Library
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Ofrenda Comunitaria del Día de Muertos- Exhibición - Day of the Dead Community Ofrenda- Exhibit
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Dinosaur Explorer Exhibit
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Main Library - 2nd Floor - Behind Elevators
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eBay Alternatives
Thu, Oct 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - Computer Training Room
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Vivir con Vitalidad: fortaleciendo a nuestros mayores - Hispanic Services Outreach at Oak St. Health
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Gran Inauguración- Exhibición Ofrenda Día de los Muertos - Grand Opening- Day of the Dead Exhibit
Thu, Oct 23, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC
Gran inauguración de la exhibición de la "Ofrenda comunitaria del Día de Muertos " ven, participa y conoce más sobre esta tradición popular mexicana. Tendremos mucha diversión. En inglés y español.
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Thu, Oct 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Registration opens Thursday, October 23 2025 at 6:00pm
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40 Years of Environmental Conservation in Illinois - Highlights and Challenges
Thu, Oct 23, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Hoffer Meeting Room
After nearly 40 years of working in the field of environmental conservation, John Rogner reflects on the gains that have been made, and imagines how these may project into the future. Please register
Special Board Meeting
Thu, Oct 23, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Sally Lee Fox & Eagle Rooms
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