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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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March is Women's History Month - 250 Years of Impactful Women in Illinois
Mon, Mar 30, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Main Library
Discover some of the incredible women who have played a vital role throughout Illinois history.
Celebrate 250: Years of Elgin - A Commemorative Exhibit
Mon, Mar 30, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Main Library
Celebrate America's 250th birthday with the 250 Years of Elgin exhibit. This engaging exhibit highlights the pivotal moments that shaped Elgin into the culturally vibrant city it is today.
AARP Smart Driver Course
Mon, Mar 30, 9:30am - 1:30pm
Main Library - Grove Room
This 2-day class meeting will explore how senior adults (55+) can continue their driving experiences safer. Cost is $20 for AARP members & $25 for non-members (required first day of class).
Crafty Preschoolers - Ages 3-5
Mon, Mar 30, 10:00am - 10:30am
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Shales Children's Activity Room
Fun art projects for little artists. Please wear appropriate clothing.
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Monday Movies - No Shushing Event
Mon, Mar 30, 10:00am - 12:00pm
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Hoffer Meeting Room
Everyone is welcome to come watch and listen.
Creativity Corner: Fork Painted Tree for Grades: K - 2 - South Elgin Branch
Mon, Mar 30, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Shales Children's Activity Room
Register to paint a cute pine tree using a fork! It’s a great way create something beautiful.
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Tech Mobile Stop: Food For Greater Elgin
Mon, Mar 30, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Mobile Services - Sprinter
Food For Greater Elgin – 1553 Commerce Dr.- Elgin 60123
De padre a padre
Mon, Mar 30, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Grove Room
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ASL Practice Club - American Sign Language
Mon, Mar 30, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
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!
March is Women's History Month - 250 Years of Impactful Women in Illinois
Tue, Mar 31, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Main Library
Discover some of the incredible women who have played a vital role throughout Illinois history.
Celebrate 250: Years of Elgin - A Commemorative Exhibit
Tue, Mar 31, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Main Library
Celebrate America's 250th birthday with the 250 Years of Elgin exhibit. This engaging exhibit highlights the pivotal moments that shaped Elgin into the culturally vibrant city it is today.
AARP Smart Driver Course
Tue, Mar 31, 9:30am - 1:30pm
Main Library - Grove Room
This 2-day class meeting will explore how senior adults (55+) can continue their driving experiences safer. Cost is $20 for AARP members & $25 for non-members (required first day of class).
Piano Performance - Vito Scalia
Tue, Mar 31, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Lobby - Piano
Piano performance in the lobby by volunteer community members.
Getting Started with Scratch - Grades 3-5 (Registration Required)
Tue, Mar 31, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Main Library - Computer Training Room
Learn to code with Scratch! Create games, stories & animations while mastering programming basics in a fun, visual way. This program is done in two sessions.
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"Furry Friends" Storytime - Family
Tue, Mar 31, 10:30am - 11:00am
Rakow Branch - Rakow - Large Exhibit Area
Bring your stuffed animal friend with you for a cozy storytime!
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Tween Time: Bubble Wrap Tree Painting for Grades: 3 - 5 - South Elgin Branch
Tue, Mar 31, 11:00am - 11:45am
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Shales Children's Activity Room
Register to get creative painting a scene using bubble wrap!
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Comedy Juggling & Variety Show - Registration Required
Tue, Mar 31, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC
This program includes a high-energy, fast-paced comedy juggling & variety show for all ages.
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Forsaken Fan Party for Grades 6-12
Tue, Mar 31, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Studio 270
Join other fans of the popular Roblox game Forsaken to make DIY merch, listen to soundtrack music, and enjoy snacks!
Comedy Juggling & Variety Show - Registration Required
Tue, Mar 31, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC
This program includes a high-energy, fast-paced comedy juggling & variety show for all ages.
Grupo de Conversación en Inglés en línea o en la Biblioteca - English Conversation Group -Main Library and Zoom
Tue, Mar 31, 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
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Left On Read Book Club - The Wedding People by Alison Espach
Tue, Mar 31, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Join us for a social book group for readers in their 20’s or 30’s to discuss a variety of genres. Whether you loved our pick or hated it, join us for a casual, lively breakdown.
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