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Bookmobile Stop: Powder River Park
2024-09-17 15:00:00 2024-09-17 15:45:00 America/Chicago Bookmobile Stop: Powder River Park Bookmobile stop: Powder River Park - 1985 Powder River Path – Elgin – 60123 – 3:00-3:45 Mobile Services -

Tuesday, September 17
3:00pm - 3:45pm

Add to Calendar 2024-09-17 15:00:00 2024-09-17 15:45:00 America/Chicago Bookmobile Stop: Powder River Park Bookmobile stop: Powder River Park - 1985 Powder River Path – Elgin – 60123 – 3:00-3:45 Mobile Services -

Bookmobile stop: Powder River Park - 1985 Powder River Path – Elgin – 60123 – 3:00-3:45

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 can return your items to the bookmobile or any library branch - no matter where you borrowed 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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Today's hours

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

Mon, Sep 16 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Tue, Sep 17 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Wed, Sep 18 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Thu, Sep 19 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Fri, Sep 20 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Sep 21 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sun, Sep 22 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

Bounce & Rhyme Storytime - Ages 1-3 years old
Wed, Sep 18, 9:15am - 9:45am
Rakow Branch
Join us for stories, rhymes, and songs in this interactive Storytime. Ages 1-3 years old with adult caregiver.
Registration is now closed
Bounce & Rhyme Storytime - Ages 1-3 years old
Wed, Sep 18, 10:00am - 10:30am
Rakow Branch - Shales - 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
Bookmobile Stop: South Elgin branch
Wed, Sep 18, 10:00am - 1:00pm
South Elgin Branch
Check out the Bookmobile while the South Elgin branch is under construction
Search Like a Librarian
Wed, Sep 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - Computer Training Room
Learn how to get the most out of your research by using different search engines, AI chatbots, databases, and how to verify facts in this class.
Registration is now closed
Budding Bookworms Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5 years old
Wed, Sep 18, 10:45am - 11:15am
Rakow Branch
Preschoolers will enjoy stories, songs, and activities. Ages 3-5 years old
Registration is now closed
Cancelled
Celebración del Día de la Independencia de Mexico - Mexican Independence day at Senior Services
Wed, Sep 18, 11:00am - 1:00pm
In The Community
Celebre el día de la independencia de México en Senior Services con comida, entretenimiento y recursos. ¡Regístrese para obtener una tarjeta de biblioteca!
Elgin Genealogical Research Assistance
Wed, Sep 18, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library - 2nd Floor - Genealogy
Receive one-on-one genealogy assistance from Elgin Genealogical Society volunteers.
Living with an Expansive Mind in a Distracted World - with Nate Klemp, PhD
Wed, Sep 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual
New York Times Bestselling Co-Author of Start Here: Master the Lifelong Skill of Well-Being. Please register.
Register
Bookmobile Stop: Willow Lake Estates
Wed, Sep 18, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: Willow Lakes Estates – club house – 161 W. River Road – Elgin 60123 – 2:00-2:45
Cancelled
TechKnow Mobile Stop: Larkin Ave
Wed, Sep 18, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Mobile Services
1126 Larkin Ave, Elgin, IL 60123
Bookmobile Stop: Highbury Drive
Wed, Sep 18, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: Highbury Dr., east of Waverly – Elgin 60120 – 3:00-3:45
Bookmobile Stop: Woodview Circle
Wed, Sep 18, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: Woodview Circle – corner of Woodview Cr. & Chicago St., Elgin 60120 – 4:00-4:45
Studio 270 Volunteer Corps
Wed, Sep 18, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Library - Studio 270*
Help out the library with various projects. Meet in Studio 270. Registration Required.
Registration is now closed
Rakow Read & Explore Book Club - Grades: 3-5 - The Wild Robot By: Peter Brown
Wed, Sep 18, 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Rakow Branch - Shales - Living Room
We are thrilled to offer a kid's book club! This program is a 4 week series that combines reading, critical thinking, and hands-on activities to enrich the experience.
Registration is now closed
Semi-Annual Foundation Book Sale - Preview Night ($10.00 Admission Fee)
Wed, Sep 18, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC
Thousands of books and media for adults and children for sale at the annual Library Foundation Book Sale - proceeds help support programs and events at the library!
Clases de Ciudadanía en español - Spanish Citizenship classes
Wed, Sep 18, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Grove Room
Esta serie cubrirá las preguntas cívicas en preparación para el examen de ciudadanía. Para obtener más información, comuníquese con Annie Jarvis de YWCA (331) 442-6358. Presentado en español.
Registration is now closed
Bookmobile Stop: Crestwood Apartments of Elgin
Wed, Sep 18, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: Crestwood Apts. of Elgin – info office – 45 Poplar Creek Dr. – Elgin 60120 – 5:00-5:45
Game Night
Wed, Sep 18, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Studio 270
Join us for board games, video games and snacks in Studio 270.
Studio 270 Volunteer Corps - Book Sale
Wed, Sep 18, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library
Help with check-out and restocking.
Registration is now closed
Family Storytime & Craft - Best for age 6 and under
Wed, Sep 18, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Main Library - Sally Lee Fox & Eagle Rooms
Join us for stories, songs, movement activities and a fun craft! Drop-in program!
Elgin's Hidden Gem: The Elgin Public Museum - w/ Director Sharry Blazier
Wed, Sep 18, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Elgin Room
Join Sharry Blazier, Director & Education Coordinator of the Elgin Public Museum of Natural History & Anthropology, for a fascinating program on the history to present day of "Elgin's Hidden Gem."
Walking Book Club - The Last Twelve Miles by Erika Robuck
Wed, Sep 18, 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.
Health Talk: Female Reproductive Health
Wed, Sep 18, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Virtual
Tune in with local family physician Dr. Dori Poulos, VNA's Elisa Lara RN, BWS, and Gail Borden's Martha Martinez to discuss current health topics affecting our community. Watch at gbpl.info/healthtalk
Semi-Annual Foundation Book Sale
Thu, Sep 19, 9:00am - 8:00pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC
Thousands of books and media for adults and children for sale at the annual Library Foundation Book Sale - proceeds help support programs and events at the library!
Cancelled
Wonderful Ones - For ages 12-23 months
Thu, Sep 19, 9:15am - 9:45am
Main Library
This fun storytime will include short stories, fingerplays, rhymes, and music movement activities with a parent or caregiver. For ages 12-23 months.
Device Advice
Thu, Sep 19, 9:30am - 11:30am
Rakow Branch - Rakow - Computer Cafe
Get help with common tech issues like Microsoft Office, using a tablet, hotspots, syncing email with your phone, downloading content, and more. Drop in for personalized assistance at your library.
Preschool Storytime - For ages 3-6
Thu, Sep 19, 9:45am - 10:15am
Main Library - Story Room - North
Calling all preschoolers! This storytime features stories, songs, and rhymes for ages 3-6.
This event is full
Cancelled
Piano Performance - Steve Yoder
Thu, Sep 19, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library
Piano performance in the lobby by volunteer community members.
TechKnow Mobile Stop: JetXpress Laundry
Thu, Sep 19, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Mobile Services - Sprinter
425 Dundee Ave. – Elgin 60120
Get to Know Your iPad: Settings
Thu, Sep 19, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Rakow Branch
Learn how to navigate and grow more familiar with your iPad's settings including notifications, display, and touchscreen gestures. Please bring your mobile device. Sponsored by Comcast.
Registration is now closed
Skills to Help Promote Positive Thoughts & Behavior
Thu, Sep 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Grove Room
Marissa Raglin, (MA, LPC, NBCC) Mental Health Therapist & Educator will share valuable insights to help do life better. Click on the title for more details on this 4-part series. Please Register
This event is full
Studio 270 Volunteer Corps - Book Sale
Thu, Sep 19, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library
Help with check-out and restocking.
Registration is now closed
Grupo de Conversación para la Ciudadanía en la Biblioteca - Citizenship Conversation Group at the Library
Thu, Sep 19, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Usando material de USCIS que incluye preguntas de educación cívica, el formulario de solicitud y otros requisitos para la entrevista de ciudadanía.
Registration is now closed
Tiempo de Cuentos y Canciones - Spanish Family Program
Thu, Sep 19, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Main Library - Sally Lee Fox & Eagle Rooms
¡Acompáñanos para disfrutar historias, música, manualidades y más! Perfecto para familias con niños de 3 años en adelante.
Nobody's Fool - Why We Get Taken In and What We Can Do About It
Thu, Sep 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
In this talk with Professor Dan Simons, co-author of Nobody's Fool: Why We Get Taken In and What We Can Do About It, discover how deception works and empower yourself to become Nobody's Fool.
Register
Google Tools: Drive
Thu, Sep 19, 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.
Elgin Genealogical Society
Thu, Sep 19, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
- www.elginroots.com
Semi-monthly meeting of the Elgin Genealogical Society. No registration required.
Elgin Genealogical Society
Thu, Sep 19, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Elgin Room
Semi-monthly meeting of the Elgin Genealogical Society. No registration required.
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