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Bookmobile Stop: Highbury Drive
2024-05-01 15:15:00 2024-05-01 15:45:00 America/Chicago Bookmobile Stop: Highbury Drive Bookmobile stop: Highbury Dr., west of Waverly – Elgin 60120 – 3:15-3:45 Mobile Services - Bookmobile

Wednesday, May 01
3:15pm - 3:45pm

Add to Calendar 2024-05-01 15:15:00 2024-05-01 15:45:00 America/Chicago Bookmobile Stop: Highbury Drive Bookmobile stop: Highbury Dr., west of Waverly – Elgin 60120 – 3:15-3:45 Mobile Services - Bookmobile

Mobile Services

Bookmobile

Bookmobile stop: Highbury Dr., west of Waverly – Elgin 60120 – 3:15-3:45

The bookmobile will visit each stop every two weeks and will have a variety of materials for checkout including books and movies for all ages. 
You will be able to return your items to the bookmobile or any library branch - no matter where you borrowed your items from. 
Also, you will be able to register for a library card.

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Bookmobile Stop |

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Mobile Services
Hours

Today's hours

We're open 9:00AM to 5:30PM

Mon, May 20 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Tue, May 21 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Wed, May 22 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Thu, May 23 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Fri, May 24 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, May 25 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sun, May 26 9:00AM to 5:30PM
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About the Branch

Intermediate level participants will practice conversations in Spanish by doing activities in the library or visiting places in the community to gain confidence and improve their pronunciation. Please register.

If you have any question please send us an email to biblioteca@gailborden.info

¡Sumérgete para aprender español!

Participantes de nivel intermedio practicarán conversaciones en español realizando actividades en la biblioteca o visitando lugares de la comunidad para adquirir confianza y mejorar su pronunciación. Favor registrarse

Si tienes alguna pregunta envíanos un correo electrónico a biblioteca@gailborden.info

 

 

 

 

 

Upcoming Events

BabyFest Book Challenge - 150th Anniversary Special
Tue, May 21, All day
Main Library
In honor of our library's 150th anniversary, new and soon-to-be caregivers are invited to a challenge. Read 150 books (only 5 per day!) with your baby or baby-to-be all month long and receive a prize!
Bounce & Rhyme Storytime - Ages 1-3 years old
Tue, May 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Hoffer Room
Join us for stories, rhymes, and songs in this interactive Storytime. Ages 1-3 years old with adult caregiver.
Registration is now closed
Budding Bookworms Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5 years old
Tue, May 21, 11:15am - 11:45am
South Elgin Branch
Preschoolers will enjoy stories, songs, and activities. Ages 3-5 years old
Registration is now closed
Career Coach in the Library - entrenador de carrera en la biblioteca
Tue, May 21, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Computer Training Room
Drop in for a consultation with a Career Coach from workNet Batavia! Service available in Spanish. No registration required. Entrenamiento de carrera disponible en español. No hay registro.
The Music Salon - with Jim Kendros
Tue, May 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms AB
Music appreciation with acclaimed Composer and Music Researcher Jim Kendros. Enjoy dynamic, enjoyable and highly informative presentations on some of the great composers and their music. Register
Bookmobile Stop: Westwind Towers
Tue, May 21, 1:30pm - 2:15pm
Mobile Services - Bookmobile
Bookmobile stop: State Street Towers – main entrance – 104 S. State St. – Elgin 60123 – 1:30-2:15
Garden Chat Discussion Group
Tue, May 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Rakow Branch - Rakow - Living Room
Do you enjoy gardening? Do you have questions or information to share about flower, herb, or vegetable gardening? If so, join our garden chat on the third Tuesday of each month.
Canceled
TechKnow Mobile Stop: Greater Family Health
Tue, May 21, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Mobile Services
TechKnow Mobile Stop: Greater Family Health- 373 Summit Street- Elgin IL 60120
Bookmobile Stop: Belmont Avenue
Tue, May 21, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Mobile Services - Bookmobile
Bookmobile stop: corner of Belmont Ct. and Belmont Ave. – Elgin 60123 3:00-3:45
Finals Feeding Frenzy
Tue, May 21, 3:00pm - 9:00pm
Main Library - Studio 270*
Come to our high school teen center to get your study on! Refreshments will be provided.
Bookmobile Stop: Buena Vista Apartments & Townhomes
Tue, May 21, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Mobile Services - Bookmobile
Bookmobile stop: Buena Vista Apts. & Townhomes – 1285 Fleetwood, playground by the office – Elgin 60123 - 4:00-4:45
Studio 270 Volunteer Corps
Tue, May 21, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Studio 270
Help out the library with various projects. Meet in Studio 270. Registration Required.
This event is full
Asian American Representation in Literature - An Author Talk with Rebecca F. Kuang
Tue, May 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual
You’re welcome to join in a thrilling conversation with Rebecca F. Kuang (R.F. Kuang) as she chats with us about her New York Times bestselling novel, Yellowface. Please register.
Register
Spanglish Book Club - Grupo de lectura para Millennials y GenZ en español e inglés
Tue, May 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Acompáñanos mientras discutimos el título de este mes. Conversación en español y inglés. Recoge tu libro o Kindle en la sección de español para adultos.
Registration is now closed
Walking Club at Gail Borden in English and Spanish - Club de Caminata en Gail Borden-en inglés y español
Tue, May 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library
¡Traiga sus tenis, invita a tus amigos y ven a caminar con nosotros! Camina a tu propio ritmo. Gratis y abierto a adultos mayores de 18 años. Programa bilingüe (inglés y español)
Grupo de Conversación en Inglés en línea o en la Biblioteca - English Conversation Group -Hybrid-Main Library and Zoom
Tue, May 21, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Grove Room
Participantes de nivel intermedio, practican conversaciones en inglés, adquieren confianza y mejoran su pronunciación. El grupo es liderado por un tutor de Literacy Connection. Favor registrarse
Registration is now closed
Google Tools: Drive
Tue, May 21, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Computer Training Room
Learn how Google Drive can be used to upload, organize, and share files in the cloud. Sponsored by Comcast Internet Essentials.
Registration is now closed
BabyFest Book Challenge - 150th Anniversary Special
Wed, May 22, All day
Main Library
In honor of our library's 150th anniversary, new and soon-to-be caregivers are invited to a challenge. Read 150 books (only 5 per day!) with your baby or baby-to-be all month long and receive a prize!
Bounce & Rhyme Storytime - Ages 1-3 years old
Wed, May 22, 10:00am - 10:30am
Rakow Branch - Rakow - Living Room
Join us for stories, rhymes, and songs in this interactive Storytime. Ages 1-3 years old with adult caregiver.
Registration is now closed
Budding Bookworms Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5 years old
Wed, May 22, 10:45am - 11:15am
Rakow Branch
Preschoolers will enjoy stories, songs, and activities. Ages 3-5 years old
This event is full
Creativity Corner: Painting & Potions- Ages: 6-10 - Rakow Branch
Wed, May 22, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Rakow Branch - Rakow - Living Room
Remember paint by numbers? This is paint by stickers! Served up with a fun magic potion to sip on while we work on our pictures! Register to join!
This event is full
TechKnow Mobile Stop: Well Child Center
Wed, May 22, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Mobile Services - Sprinter
TechKnow Mobile Stop: Well Child Center - 620 Wing St, Elgin, IL 60123
Bookmobile Stop: Mulberry Grove Park
Wed, May 22, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Mobile Services - Bookmobile
Bookmobile stop: Mulberry Grove Park – 1770 Newbridge Cr. – Elgin 60123 – 3:00-3:45
Finals Feeding Frenzy
Wed, May 22, 3:00pm - 9:00pm
Main Library - Studio 270*
Come to our high school teen center to get your study on! Refreshments will be provided.
Bookmobile Stop: Westridge
Wed, May 22, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Mobile Services - Bookmobile
Bookmobile stop: Westridge Blvd. & Cedarfield Dr. – Bartlett 60103 – 4:00-4:30
Bookmobile Stop: Rushmore Drive
Wed, May 22, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Mobile Services - Bookmobile
Bookmobile stop: Rushmore Drive, Bartlett 60103 – 4:30-5:00
Creativity Corner: Painting & Potions- Ages: 6-10 - Rakow Branch
Wed, May 22, 4:45pm - 5:30pm
Rakow Branch
Remember paint by numbers? This is paint by stickers! Served up with a fun magic potion to sip on while we work on our pictures! Register to join!
This event is full
Bookmobile Stop: Blue Heron Park
Wed, May 22, 5:15pm - 6:00pm
Mobile Services - Bookmobile
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, May 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Elgin Room
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.
This event is full
Picnic Perfection - Online via Zoom
Wed, May 22, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual
Learn how to prepare a picnic-worthy meal with a focus on seasonal ingredients. Explore recipes for fresh salads, gourmet sandwiches, and portable desserts. Cooking instructor Kristyn Slick.
German Conversation Group - Hybrid
Wed, May 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.
Walking Book Club - The Ferryman by Justin Cronin
Wed, May 22, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Conference Room
The Walking Book Club meets weekly on Wednesday evenings at 7:00 pm to walk, followed by the book discussion at 7:45 pm. Interested? Contact Andrea at ahouston@gailborden.info.
MS Excel Series
Wed, May 22, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Computer Training Room
In this series, learn how to use Microsoft Excel to manipulate, format, and organize numbers and other types of data. Sponsored by Comcast Internet Essentials.
Registration is now closed
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