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Tomando Control de su Diabetes

Taking Control of your Diabetes

2024-09-12 18:00:00 2024-09-12 20:30:00 America/Chicago Tomando Control de su Diabetes En este curso de 6 semanas las personas con diabetes o prediabetes, y sus familiares, recibirán herramientas para una mejor vida. Taller facilitado en español por el Advocate Sherman Hospital. Main Library - Grove Room

Thursday, September 12
6:00pm - 8:30pm

Add to Calendar 2024-09-12 18:00:00 2024-09-12 20:30:00 America/Chicago Tomando Control de su Diabetes En este curso de 6 semanas las personas con diabetes o prediabetes, y sus familiares, recibirán herramientas para una mejor vida. Taller facilitado en español por el Advocate Sherman Hospital. Main Library - Grove Room

Main Library

Grove Room

En este curso de 6 semanas las personas con diabetes o prediabetes, y sus familiares, recibirán herramientas para una mejor vida. Taller facilitado en español por el Advocate Sherman Hospital.

En este taller facilitado por el Advocate Sherman Hospital usted:

• Hablará con médicos, dietistas, y otros proveedores de atención médica de Sherman

• Determinará sus propios objetivos y realizará un plan paso a paso para mejorar su salud y su vida

• Encontrará formas prácticas de lidiar con el dolor y la fatiga

•  Descubrirá mejores elecciones de nutrición

•  Aprenderá formas de comunicarse con su médico y su familia con respecto a su salud

•  Recibirá materiales para manejar mejor su diabetes

• Aprenderá a buscar y encontrar recursos en línea y en la biblioteca

 

In this 6-week course people with diabetes or prediabetes, and their families, will receive tools for a better life. Workshop facilitated in Spanish by the Advocate Sherman Hospital. 

 

In this workshop facilitated by the Advocate Sherman Hospital you:

• Will talk to doctors, dietitians, and other Sherman health care providers

• Determine your own goals and make a step-by-step plan to improve your health and life

• Find practical ways to deal with pain and fatigue

•  Discover better nutrition choices

•  Learn ways to communicate with your doctor and family about your health

•  Receive materials to better manage your diabetes

• Learn to search and find resources online and in the library

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Health & Wellness | En Espanol |

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Main Library

Phone: 847-742-2411

Hours

Today's hours

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

Mon, Oct 14 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Oct 15 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Oct 16 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Oct 17 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Oct 18 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Oct 19 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Oct 20 12:00PM to 5:00PM

Upcoming Events

Tue, Oct 15, 9:15am - 10:00am
Main Library - Story Room
Join us for a delightful time where babies and toddlers can explore, play, and socialize in a supportive setting. This is also a great time for parents to network and share parenting tips.

Tue, Oct 15, 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.
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Tue, Oct 15, 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.
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Tue, Oct 15, 10:45am - 11:15am
Rakow Branch
Preschoolers will enjoy stories, songs, and activities. Ages 3-5 years old
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Tue, Oct 15, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Computer Training Room
Drop in for a consultation with a Career Coach from workNet Batavia! Service available in Spanish. No registration required. Asesor de carrera disponible en español. No hay registro.

Tue, Oct 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC
Music appreciation with acclaimed Composer and Music Researcher Jim Kendros. Enjoy dynamic, enjoyable and highly informative presentations on some of the great composers and their music. Register

Tue, Oct 15, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Mobile Services - Sprinter
TechKnow Mobile Stop: Greater Family Health- 373 Summit Street- Elgin IL 60120

Tue, Oct 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Rakow Branch - Shales - Living Room
Do you enjoy gardening? Do you have questions or information to share about flower, herb, or vegetable gardening? If so, join our garden chat on the third Tuesday of each month.

Tue, Oct 15, 2:15pm - 3:00pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: Lin Lor Lane – corner of Lin Lor Ln. & Airlite St. - Elgin 60123 – 2:15-3:00

Tue, Oct 15, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: Powder River Park - 1985 Powder River Path – Elgin – 60123 – 3:00-3:45

Tue, Oct 15, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: Deer Pointe Drive, South Elgin 60177 – 4:00-4:45

Tue, Oct 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Sally Lee Fox Room
Help out your library and your community by working together on volunteer projects. Grades 6-8. Registration required for each date. One Volunteens Application required for the 2024-2025 school year.

Tue, Oct 15, 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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Tue, Oct 15, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Computer Training Room
In this series, learn how to use Microsoft Excel to manipulate, format, and organize numbers and other types of data. Sponsored by Comcast Internet Essentials.
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Wed, Oct 16, 9:15am - 10:00am
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms BC
Children and families of all abilities are invited to enjoy stories, music, and play! Best for ages 0-6 with a caregiver.
This event is full

Wed, Oct 16, 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

Wed, Oct 16, 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

Cancelled
Wed, Oct 16, 10:00am - 1:00pm
South Elgin Branch
Check out the Bookmobile while the South Elgin branch is under construction

Wed, Oct 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library
Learn about common viruses, email and Internet safety, firewalls, and other security features and practices in this class.

Wed, Oct 16, 10:45am - 11:15am
Rakow Branch
Preschoolers will enjoy stories, songs, and activities. Ages 3-5 years old
Registration is now closed

Wed, Oct 16, 11:00am - 1:00pm
In The Community
Diviértete haciendo manualidades para el día de los muertos en Senior Services. ¡Regístrese para obtener una tarjeta de biblioteca!

Wed, Oct 16, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library - 2nd Floor - Genealogy
Receive one-on-one genealogy assistance from Elgin Genealogical Society volunteers.

Wed, Oct 16, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: Willow Lakes Estates – club house – 161 W. River Road – Elgin 60123 – 2:00-2:45

Wed, Oct 16, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Mobile Services - Sprinter
1126 Larkin Ave, Elgin, IL 60123

Wed, Oct 16, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: Highbury Dr., east of Waverly – Elgin 60120 – 3:00-3:45

Wed, Oct 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Studio 270 Digital Media Lab
Learn the basics of audio engineering your own sessions in Logic Pro

Wed, Oct 16, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: Woodview Circle – corner of Woodview Cr. & Chicago St., Elgin 60120 – 4:00-4:45

Wed, Oct 16, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Library - Studio 270*
Help out the library with various projects. Meet in Studio 270. Registration Required.
This event is full

Wed, Oct 16, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Sally Lee Fox & Eagle Rooms
Zombies have surrounded you! You'll need to team up with other survivors to figure out how to retrieve the antidote for zombification. Can you do it before time runs out?!

Wed, Oct 16, 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.

Wed, Oct 16, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: Crestwood Apts. of Elgin – info office – 45 Poplar Creek Dr. – Elgin 60120 – 5:00-5:45

Wed, Oct 16, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC
Join State Representative Anna Moeller for a Youth Resource Fair providing an opportunity to meet with organizations and learn more about what is available locally. Refreshments will also be served.

Wed, Oct 16, 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.
This event is full

Wed, Oct 16, 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.

Wed, Oct 16, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Computer Training Room
Learn how to create and manage spreadsheet data using Google Sheets. Sponsored by Comcast Internet Essentials.