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Chess Club

All ages and skill levels welcome
2021-03-04 16:00:00 2021-03-04 17:00:00 America/Chicago Chess Club Play against local opponents over zoom and chess.com. Watch others play to gain experience or show off your chess prowess! Virtual

Thursday, March 04
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2021-03-04 16:00:00 2021-03-04 17:00:00 America/Chicago Chess Club Play against local opponents over zoom and chess.com. Watch others play to gain experience or show off your chess prowess! Virtual

Virtual

Branch Services - Zoom

Play against local opponents over zoom and chess.com. Watch others play to gain experience or show off your chess prowess!

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Activity |

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Virtual
Phone: 847-742-2411
Hours

Today's hours

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

Mon, Apr 12 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Tue, Apr 13 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Wed, Apr 14 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Thu, Apr 15 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Fri, Apr 16 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Apr 17 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sun, Apr 18 9:00AM to 5:30PM
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About the branch

Programs persented virtually through FB, Zoom, YouTube and other online sources.

Upcoming events

Toddler Time - with Miss Sara and Miss Alicia
Wed, Apr 14, 10:00am - 10:30am
Virtual
Especially for the little ones, this virtual storytime will include songs, stories, and fingerplays for ages 0-2. No registration.
Bookmobile Stop: Ann Street Park
Wed, Apr 14, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Bookmobile
Bookmobile stop: Ann St. Park – 250 Ann St. – South Elgin 60177 - 4:00-4:45
Studio 270 Teen Volunteer Corps - Kidspace Gateway Counter
Wed, Apr 14, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Library
This position is located in the gateway of the Youth department, which means, everyone needs to walk by them in order to get to the youth area.
Registration is now closed
Bookmobile Stop: Nature Ridge Elementary School
Wed, Apr 14, 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Bookmobile
Bookmobile stop: Nature Ridge Elementary – school drop off loop – 1899 Westridge Blvd. – Bartlett 60103 - 5:30-6:15
Teen Job Fair
Wed, Apr 14, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual
Looking for a summer job? Look no further than our virtual Teen Job Fair to talk to local employers about available job openings and pick up tips & tricks to ace your application and interview.
Writing Club for K-8: Mini Books - Pick up kit at Main Library from April 5-April 11
Wed, Apr 14, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Virtual - Kidspace - Zoom
Let's make mini books for National Poetry Month! Grades K-8. Registration required. For more poetry fun, check out our Poetry Scavenger Hunt on Beanstack at gailborden.beanstack.com
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Go Bilingual Online o en la Biblioteca - Go Bilingual Online or at Library
Wed, Apr 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Hispanic Services - Zoom
Aprende en la biblioteca o desde tu casa. Participa con otras personas que hablan español o inglés como primer idioma. Learn at the Library or from home with native English and Spanish speakers.
Bookmobile Stop: Blue Heron Park
Wed, Apr 14, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Bookmobile
Bookmobile stop: Blue Heron Park – 350 Blue Heron Way – Bartlett 60103 - 6:30-7:15
Spring Ahead with a Plant-based Nutrition Plan - Online via Zoom
Wed, Apr 14, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Virtual - Adult Programs - Zoom
Streamline your cooking to minimize kitchen time while maximizing nutrition with practical tips for healthier eating on the run and when dining out. 3 part series, please click title for details.
Adventure Storytime with Ms. Stephanie
Thu, Apr 15, 10:00am - 10:30am
Virtual
Join us on the library facebook page for a storytime full of adventure ! There will be a story, and craft or activity you can do from home. https://www.facebook.com/gailbordenpubliclibrary
Piano Performance - Steve Yoder
Thu, Apr 15, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Lobby - Piano
Piano performances in the Lobby by volunteer community members.
Kids Explore for Grades K-2: Even MORE Zentangles! - Pick up kit at Main Library from April 5-April 11
Thu, Apr 15, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Virtual - Kidspace - Zoom
Take the skills you learned at our first Zentangle program to the next level! We'll create colorful tie-dye paper tiles & learn new Zentangle patterns. New Zentanglers welcome too!
Registration is now closed
Bookmobile Stop: Garfield Elementary School
Thu, Apr 15, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Bookmobile
Bookmobile stop: Garfield Elementary – 420 May St. – Elgin 60120 - 4:00-4:45
Chess Club - All ages and skill levels welcome
Thu, Apr 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual - Branch Services - Zoom
Play against local opponents over zoom and chess.com. Watch others play to gain experience or show off your chess prowess!
Studio 270 Teen Volunteer Corps - Kidspace Gateway Counter
Thu, Apr 15, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Library
This position is located in the gateway of the Youth department, which means, everyone needs to walk by them in order to get to the youth area.
Registration is now closed
Kids Explore for Grades 3-5: Even MORE Zentangles! - Pick up kit at Main Library from April 5-April 11
Thu, Apr 15, 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual - Kidspace - Zoom
Take the skills you learned at our first Zentangle program to the next level! We'll create colorful tie-dye paper tiles & learn new Zentangle patterns. New Zentanglers welcome too!
Registration is now closed
Bookmobile Stop: River’s Landing Apartments
Thu, Apr 15, 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Bookmobile
Bookmobile stop: River’s Landing Apts. – 3 Times Square Rd. – Elgin 60120 - 5:30-6:15
Studio 270 Teen Volunteer Corps - Kidspace Gateway Counter
Thu, Apr 15, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library
This position is located in the gateway of the Youth department, which means, everyone needs to walk by them in order to get to the youth area.
Bilingual Bookmobile Bedtime Stories
Thu, Apr 15, 6:30pm - 6:45pm
Facebook
Join us for an English and Spanish bedtime story. Some weeks will also have a guitar lullaby.
Baby Rhyme Time - Online via Zoom
Thu, Apr 15, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Virtual - Kidspace - Zoom
Singing, clapping, simple stories and lapsit bounces at this virtual 1/2 hour program. Best for birth-23 months. Please register.
Bookmobile Stop: Littleton Trail
Thu, Apr 15, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Bookmobile
Bookmobile stop: Littleton Tr. Near Keystone Ct. – Elgin 60120 - 6:30-7:15
Grupo de Conversación para la Ciudadanía Online - Citizenship Conversation Group Online
Thu, Apr 15, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual
Repasa y practica el inglés hablado y escrito que vas a necesitar para la entrevista y las 128 preguntas. El grupo es liderado por un tutor de Literacy Connection y cualquiera puede asistir.
Music of Terezin--online
Thu, Apr 15, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual - Adult Programs - Zoom
Chamber Music on the Fox Co-Artistic Director Sara Sitzer explores the incredible musical culture inside of Terezin, the Nazi concentration camp for artists during WW2. Register
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