July August Newsletter 2018

Dive in with us!
Dive into Reading programs for kids, teens and families.
Ocean Fiesta
Main Library Meadows Community Rooms
Saturday, July 7 • 10 – 11 am
Families with children ages 3-6. Celebrate
summer and our Extreme Deep exhibit with
bilingual stories, music and more. R ES
Under the Sea Preschool
Dance Party
Main Library Outdoor Stage
Saturday, July 14 • 10 – 10:45 am
Ages 2-6. Drop by for this sea-themed dance
party where there will be music, movement
and interactive fun!
Dive into Reading at Lords
Park Zoo
325 Hiawatha Dr., Elgin
Thursdays • 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
7/12, 7/26, 8/9
Families. Bring a blanket or chair to sit on
and listen to stories about bison, cows, pigs
and other animals! Stay for a craft. In the
event of bad weather, storytime will move indoors to the
cowshed located at the Lords Park Zoo.
Art Buffet
Main Library Meadows Community Room C
Thursday, July 12 • 7 – 8 pm
Grades 5-8. Use our materials to put
together a greeting card, a collage, a
terrifying monster from the deep or other
creative masterpieces. Materials provided.
Night at the Library:
Celebrating Summer Reading
Challenge Finishers
Main Library
Thursday, August 9 • 4 – 8 pm
Summer Reading Challenge finishers
are invited to this special after-hours
celebration featuring dancing, magic and
more. Children receive their tickets and
other special prizes when they present
their completed Summer Reading logs
at any of our Library locations (starting
June 25) or through our Gold Star Partner
program. Children under 12 must be accompanied
by an adult; each child needs a ticket to enter.
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=In case of inclement weather, this will be held indoors.
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Receive half off when you stock up on
great children’s books in Gail’s Sales during
Summer Reading. This deal lasts only
through August 8!
Family Adventure Grand Prize
Bring your family on a wondrous adventure
to one of the largest aquariums in the world!
One lucky family will win a membership to
the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago and Metra
Ride Passes. (Family = at least one adult and
one child in high school
or younger.)
Birth-8th Grade Prizes
Log your reading and learning activities
to earn prizes. Claim your prizes
June 25 - August 8:
• Choice of a paperback book or a
mini-bundle of comic books
(while supplies last)
• Pass to swim free at Wing Park Pool
or Lords Park Pool
• Ticket to attend the Night at the
Library event
• Spin the wheel for coupons from
local businesses
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Foundation Corner
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Borden Boutique
Stop by the Foundation’s gift shop after
visiting Extreme Deep and purchase
some memorable
merchandise such as
fish plush toys, an ocean
activity book, mugs,
journals and more.
We need your books!
If you have any books, DVDs, CDs,
audiobooks or video games that you’re
looking to get rid of, please consider
dropping them off at our Book Donation
Drop Box that is conveniently located in the
parking lot just north of the Main Library.
Donations to the Library are tax deductible.
Save the Date
The Gail Borden Public Library Foundation’s
7 th Annual Book Sale will take place
September 12 – 16. Look for more details in
our next newsletter.
Proceeds from the Book Sale, Gail’s Sales
and the Borden Boutique help fund many
exciting reading initiatives and engaging
exhibits that have changed lives.
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