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• “Not All Heroes Wear Capes” highlighted U.S. Hispanic<br />
contributions. This Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration was a<br />
streamed event that recognized the role of local Latino workers<br />
providing invaluable services during the pandemic. Videos by<br />
the City of Elgin, Sherman Advocate Hospital, Greater Elgin<br />
Family Care Center and GBPL featured stories about how they<br />
lend a hand. The program reached 4,500 people, had 1,660 video<br />
views, and 790 engagements. gbpl.info/hhm-fb-<strong>2020</strong><br />
4,500<br />
people reached<br />
• The annual Veterans Voices brings veterans into classrooms<br />
to talk about their experiences serving in the military. COVID kept<br />
the veterans out of the schools this year but brought them to<br />
the screen as the Library turned the experience virtual. A panel<br />
discussion, individual talks from nine local veterans and a virtual<br />
tour of the Veteran’s Memorial helped bring veterans’ stories to<br />
the community. Also, the library honored seven Gail Borden staff<br />
members who are veterans via a display and Facebook post, which<br />
reached more than 1,600 people. gailborden.info/veterans<br />
1,600<br />
people reached<br />
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