March April Newsletter 2017
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Families<br />
Family Fiesta: La Bruja<br />
que No fue a la Escuela<br />
Main Library Meadows Community Rooms<br />
Wednesday, <strong>March</strong> 8 6 – 8 pm<br />
Explore the art of writing and illustration<br />
with author and U-46 educator Raul<br />
Castillo and his book La Bruja que No fue<br />
a la Escuela, through stories, crafts and<br />
snacks. For families with at least one child<br />
in grades three to six. Para una descripción<br />
en español, vea la página 14. R ES<br />
Create. Innovate. Ignite Series<br />
This series is designed to help people spark<br />
their imaginations, ignite their creativity<br />
and bring their innovations to life!<br />
Creative Aging through<br />
the Ages<br />
Main Library Meadows Community Rooms<br />
Sunday, <strong>March</strong> 12 1 – 4 pm<br />
Join our experts for an interactive<br />
presentation and hands-on workshop<br />
that will explore the creative arts and<br />
movement through every age and stage!<br />
American Sign Language<br />
in Spanish<br />
Main Library Meadows Community Rooms<br />
Tuesdays, <strong>March</strong> 14 – <strong>April</strong> 18<br />
6 – 8 pm<br />
This free six-part American Sign Language<br />
class in Spanish for Spanish-speaking<br />
families with deaf or hard-of-hearing<br />
children is provided by CHOICES for<br />
Parents. Para una descripción en español, vea<br />
la página 14. ES<br />
Homeschool Meet-Up<br />
Main Library StoryRoom South<br />
Wednesday, <strong>March</strong> 15 11 am – noon<br />
Get ideas about starting homeschooling<br />
or get new ideas if you already<br />
homeschool and meet other families.<br />
Lucky Leprechauns<br />
Rakow Branch Children’s area<br />
Saturday, <strong>March</strong> 18 10:30 – 11:30 am<br />
All are welcome for a wee bit of<br />
St. Patrick’s Day green fun with a<br />
shamrock scavenger hunt, lucky charms<br />
and more. R<br />
Latin Dance Lesson<br />
Main Library Meadows Community Rooms<br />
Tuesday, <strong>March</strong> 14<br />
Thursday, <strong>April</strong> 13<br />
7 – 8 pm<br />
Get your shoes ready for modern and<br />
timeless Latin American dance rhythms<br />
from salsa to bachata. No previous<br />
experience or partner is required. Para una<br />
descripción en español, vea la página 14. ES<br />
Two Rivers Parent Meetings<br />
Parents of children from birth to five years<br />
learn how to help children and families<br />
remain healthy in body and mind. Para una<br />
descripción en español, vea la página 14. ES<br />
Parenting Skills<br />
Main Library Elgin Room<br />
Tuesday, <strong>April</strong> 4 4:30 – 5:30 pm<br />
Earth Day: Native and Cultural<br />
Heritage Celebration<br />
Main Library<br />
Saturday, <strong>April</strong> 22 1 – 4 pm<br />
Celebrate traditions, history and the<br />
Fox River with interactive music, dance<br />
and crafts.<br />
Sponsored by: Trickster Gallery, GBPL, Friends of the<br />
Fox River, ECCO, EHRC and ECP.<br />
Celebrate Earth Day!<br />
Rakow Branch and South Elgin Branch<br />
Saturday, <strong>April</strong> 22 11 am – 4 pm<br />
Drop in<br />
Stop by for some fun interactive<br />
Earth Day activities.<br />
Children’s Day <strong>2017</strong><br />
Elgin High School Auditorium<br />
Saturday, <strong>April</strong> 29 9 am – 1 pm<br />
The program will be presented in Spanish<br />
and English. Free tickets are available at<br />
the KidSpace desk at the Main Library.<br />
Para una descripción en español, vea la<br />
página 14. ES<br />
<strong>March</strong> into Health<br />
Kickoff<br />
Families<br />
Main Library<br />
Wednesday, <strong>March</strong> 1<br />
5:30 – 8 pm<br />
Fun for the whole family:<br />
· Welcome from Elgin Mayor<br />
Dave Kaptain<br />
· Towers of Power Ninja Warriors Demo at<br />
7 pm. Free tickets given out 5:30 – 7 pm<br />
· Chicago Junior Ninja Warriors<br />
· Sushi Demo with Chef Doug from<br />
Tarragon Catering<br />
· Fresh Market fresh fruit giveaway<br />
For information about all <strong>March</strong> into Health<br />
programs and special events, please see the insert<br />
inside this newsletter.<br />
Welcome Baby!<br />
Baby’s First Library Visit<br />
Babies up to six months and parents<br />
Main Library Storyrooms<br />
Fridays, <strong>March</strong> 17, <strong>April</strong> 14 1 & 3 pm<br />
Saturdays, <strong>March</strong> 18, <strong>April</strong> 15<br />
9:30 & 10:30 am<br />
(10:30 am session in Spanish)<br />
Rakow Branch<br />
Saturdays, <strong>March</strong> 4, <strong>April</strong> 1 1 & 2 pm<br />
South Elgin Branch<br />
Saturdays, <strong>March</strong> 11, <strong>April</strong> 22<br />
1 & 2 pm<br />
Bring baby and baby’s new library card<br />
to learn about programs and resources<br />
to support your baby’s early literacy<br />
development and receive a special gift! R<br />
Launchpad = Learning Made Fun!<br />
Long car rides and visits to the doctor get easier for kids and<br />
parents when families take along Launchpad, a preloaded<br />
children’s learning tablet. Launchpad can be checked out for one<br />
month. Kids can choose their own personal avatar and learn about<br />
space, animals, dinosaurs, nature and more through games, puzzles and storybook apps.<br />
Ask for Launchpad at the Main Library, Rakow Branch and South Elgin Branch.<br />
2 R =Registration required • Three ways to register: Online at gailborden.info/register • Call 847-429-4597 • In person
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