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Library Visit

Bloomington Public Library
2025-02-11 10:00:00 2025-02-11 14:00:00 America/Chicago Library Visit Staff from BPL will tour Davis Road and Main Library Mobile Services -

Tuesday, February 11
10:00am - 2:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-02-11 10:00:00 2025-02-11 14:00:00 America/Chicago Library Visit Staff from BPL will tour Davis Road and Main Library Mobile Services -

Staff from BPL will tour Davis Road and Main Library

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Group/School Visit |

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Mobile Services
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Today's hours

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

Mon, Feb 10 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Tue, Feb 11 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Wed, Feb 12 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Thu, Feb 13 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Fri, Feb 14 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Feb 15 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sun, Feb 16 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
Tue, Feb 11, 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
Library Visit - Bloomington Public Library
Tue, Feb 11, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Mobile Services
Staff from BPL will tour Davis Road and Main Library
Congressional Mobile Office Hours
Tue, Feb 11, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Main Library - Lobby - Concierge
Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi’s staff will be available to discuss and assist with federal issues you and your family are facing.
Bounce & Rhyme Storytime - Ages 1-3 years old
Tue, Feb 11, 10:00am - 10:30am
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
Computers 101 Series
Tue, Feb 11, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Computer Training Room
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.
Registration is now closed
Budding Bookworms Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5 years old
Tue, Feb 11, 10:45am - 11:15am
Rakow Branch
Preschoolers will enjoy stories, songs, and activities. Ages 3-5 years old
Registration is now closed
TechKnow Mobile Stop: Hanover Landing
Tue, Feb 11, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Mobile Services - Sprinter
711 E Chicago Street, Elgin IL 60120
Bookmobile Stop: Westwind Towers
Tue, Feb 11, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: State Street Towers – main entrance – 104 S. State St. – Elgin 60123 – 2:00-2:45
Bookmobile Stop: Eastside Neighborhood Garden
Tue, Feb 11, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: Eastside Neighborhood Garden – Borsford Pl., near Channing & Division – Elgin 60120 – 3:00-3:45
TechKnow Mobile Stop: Mobile Food Pantry
Tue, Feb 11, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Mobile Services - Sprinter
901 Center Street Elgin, IL 60120
Elgin Area Memory Cafe'
Tue, Feb 11, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
In The Community
Those with dementia and their care partners are invited for a social event and resources at South Elgin Public Works Building, 1000 Bowes Rd. RSVP 847-289-5848.
K-Pop Afternoon for Grades 6-12
Tue, Feb 11, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms AB
Are you a fan of BTS, Blackpink, Stray Kids, or other K-pop groups? Come enjoy your favorite K-pop songs while you make buttons, shrink-plastic charms, and other crafts.
Registration is now closed
Rakow Read & Explore Book Club - Grades: 3-5 - The Eyes & The Impossible By: Dave Eggers
Tue, Feb 11, 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Rakow Branch
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
Spanglish Book Club - Club de Lectura Spanglish
Tue, Feb 11, 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
Dystopian Tropes from an Indigenous Perspective - In Conversation with Waubgeshig Rice
Tue, Feb 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual
You’re invited to a riveting conversation with Waubgeshig Rice to chat about his newest book Moon of the Turning Leaves, bestseller Moon of the Crusted Snow's hotly anticipated sequel. Please register
Register
Pizza & Books
Tue, Feb 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Studio 270*
Share your current favorite, listen to what others are reading, and learn about new teen books you will love, and of course, pizza. Registration Required.
Registration is now closed
Grupo de Conversación en Inglés en línea o en la Biblioteca - English Conversation Group -Main Library and Zoom
Tue, Feb 11, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Room C
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
Library Board Meeting
Tue, Feb 11, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Elgin Room
Monthly meeting of the Library Board which is generally held on the second Tuesday of the month.
Bounce & Rhyme Storytime - Ages 1-3 years old
Wed, Feb 12, 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
1, 2, 3 Go!
Wed, Feb 12, 9:15am - 9:45am
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC
Families are invited to share stories, rhymes and musical activities together in this interactive storytime. For ages 1-3 with an adult caregiver. Drop-in program! No registration required.
Bounce & Rhyme Storytime - Ages 1-3 years old
Wed, Feb 12, 10:00am - 10:30am
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
Budding Bookworms Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5 years old
Wed, Feb 12, 10:45am - 11:15am
Rakow Branch
Preschoolers will enjoy stories, songs, and activities. Ages 3-5 years old
Registration is now closed
Bookmobile Stop: South Elgin branch
Wed, Feb 12, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile Stop in Freshway parking lot
Bookmobile Stop: Mulberry Grove Park
Wed, Feb 12, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: Mulberry Grove Park – 1770 Newbridge Cr. – Elgin 60123 – 3:00-3:45
Bookmobile Stop: Westridge Boulevard
Wed, Feb 12, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: Westridge Blvd. & Cedarfield Dr. – Bartlett 60103 – 4:00-4:30
Bookmobile Stop: Rushmore Drive
Wed, Feb 12, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: Rushmore Drive, Bartlett 60103 – 4:30-5:00
Rescheduled
Rakow Read & Explore Book Club - Grades: 3-5 - The Eyes & The Impossible By: Dave Eggers
Wed, Feb 12, 4:45pm - 5:45pm
New date Tuesday, February 11, 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Rakow Branch
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.
Bookmobile Stop: Blue Heron Park
Wed, Feb 12, 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, Feb 12, 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.
Jeorge Holmes - Elgin's own professional vocalist!
Wed, Feb 12, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC
Professional vocalist Jeorge Holmes was born and raised in Elgin. Come be inspired and entertained through music and stories--as he performs everything from Sinatra and Presley--to Pavarotti.
Build Your Own PC Series
Wed, Feb 12, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Computer Training Room
Learn how to identify the working parts of a computer, assemble & disassemble components and perform basic repairs in this two-part, hands-on series.
Registration is now closed
Walking Book Club - James by Percival Everett
Wed, Feb 12, 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 at the Main Library.
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