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Libraries and Local Oaks

Inspiring and Enriching Our Lives

Gail Borden Library has enriched lives for 150 years. For even more, local oak forests have done the same. Discover how local libraries & oak forests are essential to our thriving community.

Fifteen Things Local Libraries and Ancient Oak Forests Have in Common

In today’s program we will journey through fifteen ideas that highlight how local libraries and local oak forests share important traits essential to any town or city.

Learn about how libraries inspire us, change us and enlarge our view of ourselves and the world while serving as a keystone to the communities we are part of.

At the same time learn how oak trees and the ecosystems they support are also keystone species to these same communities, supplying us with a different type of inspiration, providing homes for local wildlife species and enriching our daily lives in ways we may not realize.

Gail Borden Library has been enriching lives for 150 years. For even more years, local oak forests have done the same. Discover 15 ideas that highlight how local libraries and oak forests are essential to our thriving community.  Ed Collins, Director of Land Preservation for the McHenry County Conservation District, will discuss how they provide roots, support and inspiration, expanding our view of ourselves and the world around us.

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AGE GROUP: | High School | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Nature & Science | Adult Programs |

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Phone: 847-742-2411
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Move n' Play - Ages 1-2 years old
Mon, Jul 14, 9:30am - 10:30am
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Shales Children's Activity Room
Gross and fine motor play for littles as they have fun making new friends. Ages 1-2 years old with adult caregiver.
Elgin Genealogical Society Writers' Group
Mon, Jul 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Conference Room
A special interest group that encourages and assists with writing family stories and histories. Participants share their stories for help with ideas, clarification, and resources.
Computers 101 Series
Mon, Jul 14, 10:00am - 11:30am
South Elgin Branch
New to computers or need a refresher on how to get started? Learn how to use the mouse and keyboard, pick up basic computer skills and browse the internet in this series. Sponsored by Comcast.
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Summer Story Mix for Birth-6
Mon, Jul 14, 10:00am - 10:30am
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms AB
Join us for an interactive storytime! Best for kids birth-6 with an adult caregiver. All ages are welcome. Drop-in! No registration required.
Café para Padres- en español- Parents Cafe- In Spanish
Mon, Jul 14, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Room C
Son reuniones donde las personas hablan, participan activamente y escuchan sobre temas como los desafíos y las victorias de criar a una familia, a través de la autorreflexión y el aprendizaje.
Sprinter: SLOTG Cornerstone Park
Mon, Jul 14, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Mobile Services - Sprinter
Cornerstone Park- 1540 Mulberry Lane, Elgin, IL 60123
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Armchair Generals - Abraham Lincoln, Episode 2: "A President at War"
Mon, Jul 14, 11:45am - 1:15pm
New date Wednesday, July 09, 11:45am - 1:15pm
Main Library
Monthly Civil War-focused discussion group. Meets 2nd week of the month. No registration.
Bookmobile Stop: Century Oaks Park
Mon, Jul 14, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: 1300 N McLean Blvd – at Sheffield Dr. – Elgin 60123 – 3:00-3:45
Bookmobile Stop: Hunter’s Ridge Apartments
Mon, Jul 14, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: Hunter’s Ridge Apts. – southeast parking lot – 1068 Todd Farm Rd. - Elgin 60123 – 4:00-4:45
South Elgin Touch a Truck - South Elgin Branch
Mon, Jul 14, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
South Elgin Branch
Kids will be able to climb on a South Elgin fire engine, South Elgin police car, school bus, ambulance and MORE at this free, fun event!
RS: Play Learn & Grow with U-46 - Fox Meadow
Mon, Jul 14, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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Sprinter Stop
Bookmobile Stop: Mark Avenue/Greater Grace Church
Mon, Jul 14, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: Mark Ave./Greater Grace Church – 991 Deborah Ave. – Elgin 60123 – 5:00-5:45
De padre a padre
Mon, Jul 14, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Room B
¿Te sientes abrumado o deprimido? Únete a nuestro grupo de apoyo en español, dirigido por personas con experiencia en salud mental, en colaboración con NAMI KDK.
Crochet Club
Mon, Jul 14, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Grove Room
Get hooked on crocheting! Bring a project to work on. All skill levels welcome. Please Register
Great Books Discussion Group - Hybrid
Mon, Jul 14, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Conference Room,Info Serv - Zoom
Co-sponsored by the American Association of University Women Elgin Area Branch. Click on the event title for a list of assigned books. Facilitated by Barbara Njus and Gail Cohen. Please Register.
MS Word Series
Mon, Jul 14, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Computer Training Room
In this series, learn the fundamentals of Microsoft Word to create, format, edit and design. Sponsored by Comcast Internet Essentials.
ASL Practice Club - American Sign Language
Mon, Jul 14, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Room C
Opportunity to practice & build your signing skills in a fun, supportive environment! NOTE THIS IS NOT A CLASS, but a group of people with varying degrees of proficiency helping each other practice!
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