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Veterans Voices: Preserve Your Military Service Story
2025-10-27 10:00:00 2025-10-27 18:00:00 America/Chicago Veterans Voices: Preserve Your Military Service Story Do you have a history of military service – either active or as a veteran? Please consider sharing your service story in a recorded interview. Main Library - Meadows Community Room A

Monday, October 27
10:00am - 6:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-10-27 10:00:00 2025-10-27 18:00:00 America/Chicago Veterans Voices: Preserve Your Military Service Story Do you have a history of military service – either active or as a veteran? Please consider sharing your service story in a recorded interview. Main Library - Meadows Community Room A

Main Library

Meadows Community Room A

Do you have a history of military service – either active or as a veteran? Please consider sharing your service story in a recorded interview.

Your story is important! Gail Borden Library is committed to recording and preserving your military service story.  Recordings will be shared with local schools and will also appear on Gail Borden’s Veterans Voices webpage. If you are interested or would like more information, please register and we will contact you with further details and to set up a specific time.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | History | Community |

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Mini Ofrenda en la biblioteca - Mini Ofrenda at the Library
Sun, Oct 26, All day
Main Library
Ven tú y tu familia y escriban un mensaje a un ser querido que ha partido y forma parte de la Mini-Ofrenda en la biblioteca durante las actividades del Día de Muertos.
Ofrenda Comunitaria del Día de Muertos- Exhibición - Day of the Dead Community Ofrenda- Exhibit
Sun, Oct 26, All day
Main Library - Elgin Room
Conoce una ofrenda tradicional del Día de Muertos y el significado de sus elementos. Ven y disfruta de esta experiencia.
Dinosaur Explorer Exhibit
Sun, Oct 26, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Main Library
Dinosaur Explorer journeys through the wildest, wackiest, and most wonderous dinosaurs and examines human physiology through the lens of these magnificent creatures.  Produced by Imagine.
Mini Ofrenda en la biblioteca - Mini Ofrenda at the Library
Mon, Oct 27, All day
Main Library
Ven tú y tu familia y escriban un mensaje a un ser querido que ha partido y forma parte de la Mini-Ofrenda en la biblioteca durante las actividades del Día de Muertos.
Ofrenda Comunitaria del Día de Muertos- Exhibición - Day of the Dead Community Ofrenda- Exhibit
Mon, Oct 27, All day
Main Library - Elgin Room
Conoce una ofrenda tradicional del Día de Muertos y el significado de sus elementos. Ven y disfruta de esta experiencia.
Dinosaur Explorer Exhibit
Mon, Oct 27, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Main Library
Dinosaur Explorer journeys through the wildest, wackiest, and most wonderous dinosaurs and examines human physiology through the lens of these magnificent creatures.  Produced by Imagine.
Veterans Voices: Preserve Your Military Service Story
Mon, Oct 27, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Room A
Do you have a history of military service – either active or as a veteran? Please consider sharing your service story in a recorded interview.
Smartphone Photography
Mon, Oct 27, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Computer Training Room
Learn about the basic features and functions of your smartphone’s camera and editing features. Android and iPhone welcome. Must bring your own device. Sponsored by Comcast.
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TechKnow Mobile Stop: Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church - EPEL Playgroup
Mon, Oct 27, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Mobile Services - Sprinter
330 Griswold St, Elgin, IL 60123
Spanish Café / Conversation Group - Café en Español / Grupo de Conversación
Mon, Oct 27, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Main Library - Grove Room
Come, learn and practice Spanish! Intermediate level participants will practice conversations in Spanish by doing activities in the library or visiting places in the community.
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Rakow Reader's Book Club
Mon, Oct 27, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Rakow Branch - Rakow - Shales Living Room
Drop by the Shales Living Room at the Rakow Branch to discuss Klara & the Sun by Kazou Ishiguro in September, and then discuss On Isabella Street by Genevieve Graham in October.
Bookmobile Stop: Old Oaks Estates
Mon, Oct 27, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: Old Oaks Estates – 850 Villa St. – corner of Nancy Ann & Suzanne Ln. – Elgin 60120 – 3:00-3:45
STEAM: Symbiotic Species! - (In Person) Grades K-5
Mon, Oct 27, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Main Library - Sally Lee Fox & Eagle Rooms
Have you heard of symbiosis? Is it a type of musical instrument? A type of bacteria or germ? NO! Symbiosis is a partnership between two different animal species. Join us to learn more!
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Bookmobile Stop: Huff Elementary
Mon, Oct 27, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: Huff Elementary – Hastings St. near the school – Elgin 60120 – 4:00-4:45
TechKnow Mobile Stop: Food For Greater Elgin
Mon, Oct 27, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Mobile Services - Sprinter
Food For Greater Elgin – 1553 Commerce Dr.- Elgin 60123
Bookmobile Stop: St. Francis Park
Mon, Oct 27, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: St. Francis Park – near Jefferson and Spring Streets – Elgin 60120 – 5:00-5:45
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