November December Newsletter 2018

Gail Borden 

November-December 

2018 Newsletter 

Public Library District 

Build It! With LEGO ® Bricks 

Main Library 

Mid-October – December 30 

• Giant character photo ops 

• LEGO famous landmark exhibit 

• LEGO hands-on programs 

For details, visit gailborden.info/BuilditLegos. ES 

Northern Illinois LEGO ® 

Train Club Exhibit 

Main Library Meadows Community Rooms 

Saturday, November 3 • 9 am – 6 pm 

Sunday, November 4 • Noon – 5 pm 

Families. LEGO Trains are here just in time for the holidays. ES 

LEGO ® Architecture Showcase 

for Kids and Ice Cream Social 

Main Library Lobby 

Tuesday, December 4 • 6:30 – 7:30 pm 

Kids will design and create any kind of LEGO structure for the 

future like a restaurant, theater, museum, library or school and 

then show off their creations and say a few words about them. 

To reserve a spot, call Liz Clemmons at 847-429-4698 by 11/20. 

Festival of Trees 

Main Library 

November 1 – November 9 at Noon 

These tabletop trees will amaze you! Proceeds from 

a gala auction at the St. Charles Country Club will 

benefit the Ecker Center for Mental Health, which 

serves the greater Elgin area. 

For more information, call 847-695-0484 x 1913. 

Holiday Singalong with 

Mrs. Claus! 

Rakow Branch 

Thursday, December 20 

6:30 – 7:30 pm 

Jingle and jangle as we sing holiday favorites and 

take photos with Mrs. Claus. Featuring Josh McClure 

on the keyboard. 

See pages 2, 7, 8 and 10 

for more holiday events. 

School District U-46 STEM Expo Kickoff 

Families. Engage with cutting-edge technology, experiment 

with next-generation science and check out live chemistry 

and physics demonstrations. u46STEMexpo.com 

Main Library 

Wednesday, November 14 • 6 – 8 pm 

Rakow Branch 

Thursday, November 15 • 6 – 8 pm 

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The Gail Borden Public Library District Newsletter | Published Bi-Monthly ISSUE NO. 2018-06 | November 1, 2018

Kids 

Holiday 

Homeschool Kids Explore R 

Main Library Story Room South 

Thursdays • 2 – 3 pm 

11/1 Baked Donuts 

11/29 DIY Books 

12/6 Electricity 

12/13 Gingerbread House Wars 

Kids Explore R 



11/1 Baked Donuts Live Stream 

11/8 Cardboard Challenge 

11/29 DIY Books 

12/6 Electricity 

12/13 Gingerbread House 

Wars Live Stream 

Register to attend in person or tune in to 

gailborden.info/live to follow along at home! 

LIVE 

Creativity Lab 

Art, tinkering activities and games will be 

available for creative play. 

South Elgin Branch Hoffer Room 


11/1 Dream catchers 

11/8 Hershey M&M Math 

11/15 Pilgrim Feathery Fun 

11/29 Team Build Marble Run 

12/6 Candy Cane Reindeer 

12/13 Clay Pot Snowpeople 

12/20 Indoor Snow Play 

12/27 2019 Calendar Craft 

Homework Heroes 

South Elgin Branch 

Mondays and Wednesdays 

11/5 – 12/19 • 3:30 – 5:30 pm 

Grades K-8. Students who need help with 

homework assignments can drop by to 

meet one-on-one with a volunteer. 

Read It! Paint It! 

Rakow Branch Shales Living Room 

1 – 3 pm 

Saturday, November 17 

Grades 1-3. Follow Flora and the Flamingo to 

create your very own masterpiece. R 

Wednesday, November 21 

Grades 4-6. Paint your very own Mistake Tree 

like Gloria Dump in Because of Winn Dixie. R 

Sew Much Fun 


Mondays, 11/19, 12/3 • 5 – 6 pm 

Learn how to hand sew simple projects. R 

South Elgin Sentinels 

Chess Club 


Tuesdays, 11/6 – 12/18 

4:30 – 5:30 pm 

Kids of all skill levels. Drop by to practice 

your chess skills with other players. 

Week of Play 

Main Library KidSpace 

December 26 – 30 • All day 

Get out of the house and visit our 

wonderland of play! There will be games, 

a scavenger hunt and crafts. NS 

Imagination Station 

Rakow Branch 

December 26 – 28 • 9 am – 5 pm 

Ages 5-10. Drop by and try out a different 

craft activity each day. NS 

Fun at the Branch 


December 26 – 29 • All day 

Try something new or different everyday: 

technology, crafts, movies and games. NS 

Corn Husk Dolls 

Rakow Branch 

Saturday, November 10 • 10 am – 2 pm 

Make-and-take corn husk dolls. 

Thanksgiving Hat Party 


Tuesday, November 20 • 4 – 5 pm 

Make silly or traditional hats with 

drumsticks, feathers and beads. R 

Kwanzaa Stories and 

Celebration 


Sunday, December 2 • 2 – 4 pm 

Learn about the Seven Principles of 

Kwanzaa and celebrate with entertainment, 

music, food and activities. Featuring Kucha & 

Baba Tony Storytellers. Partner: The Elgin Cultural Arts 

Commission. 

Festival of Lights: Hanukkah 

Stories, Traditions and Treats 


Sunday, December 9 • 2 – 3 pm 

Learn about Hanukkah through stories, 

music, food and the dreidel game. 

Tinsel Time 


Thursday, December 13 • 10 – 11 am 

Preschoolers. Come out of the cold to sing 

and dance with Mr. Dave and special guest 

Mrs. Claus! Mrs. Claus will be available for 

photos after the show. 

Gingerbread House Workshop 


Sunday, December 16 

12:30 – 1:30 pm, 2 – 3 pm 

Grades K-6. Create a gingerbread house 

from half-pint milk cartons, graham 

crackers and sweet treats. R 

Happy Noon Year Party 

Preschoolers. Can’t stay up until midnight? 

Ring in the New Year early with stories, 

games, holiday food and dancing. 

Rakow Branch Shales Living Room R 

Saturday, December 29 • 11 am – Noon 

Main Library Meadows Community Rooms R 

Saturday, December 29 

11:30 – 12:30 pm 

South Elgin Branch Hoffer Room R 

Sunday, December 30 

11:30 am – 12:30 pm 

Children younger than 8 must be accompanied by a caregiver. 

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Families 

Did you know? 

Stop by the KidSpace 

Gateway to admire tradingcard-sized 

works of art 

created by local students. If 

you’re feeling inspired, you 

can get materials at the 

Youth Help Desk to make 

your own cards to add to 

the display! 

Family Art Inspired by 

Mister Rogers 


Sunday, November 11 • 1 – 3 pm 

Be a part of the neighborhood and create 

an art project based on Mister Rogers and 

his lessons of kindness and empathy. R 

Family Reading Night 


Thursday, November 15 • 6 – 6:45 pm 

Spend quality time reading together during 

this statewide event held annually on the 

third Thursday in November. Sponsors: The Illinois 

State Library and Illinois Center for the Book. 

Illinois Family Reads Night 


Thursday, November 15 • 6 – 9 pm 

Celebrate Illinois Family Reading night with 

us! Some attendees will win books from Fox 

Valley Reading Chapter. 

Family Fort Building 


Wednesday, November 21 • 2 – 3:30 pm 

Bring the whole family and create forts 

together. NS 

Go Bilingual Craft: Rebozos 

Main Library Meadows Community Rooms BC 

Thursday, December 6 • 6 – 7:30 pm 

Learn how to create beautiful embroidery 

for the traditional rebozo using an 

embroidery hoop. There will be a paper 

doll craft and a story about rebozos for the 

children. R ES 

Family Author Day 


Sunday, December 9 • 1 – 2:45 pm 

Stop by for storytime fun featuring books 

written by favorite children's author 

Anna Dewdney. 

Bring Your Own Cardboard 

Challenge 


Friday, December 28 

10:30 am – Noon 

Bring your own cardboard, wrapping paper, 

gift bags and tissue, then, use your recycled 

materials to create amazing things. NS 

Live Painting Show with 

John French featuring 

Geronimo Stilton Series 


Saturday, December 29 • 2 – 4 pm 

Watch local artist John French paint some 

of your favorite Geronimo Stilton characters 

and dragons, followed by cookies, a meet 

and greet, and a photo op with French. 

Movies 

No-Shushing Movie Fridays 

Drop in to enjoy a movie in a casual setting. 

Chatting and snacks from home are welcome. 


Fridays • 10:30 am – 12:30 pm 

11/2 The Nutcracker and the Mouse King 

(2004, PG) 

11/9 The Jungle Book (2016, PG) 

11/16 Free Birds (2013, PG) 

11/23 Winnie the Pooh (2011, G) 

11/30 Charles Dickens: A Christmas Carol 

(1986, PG) 

12/14 Arthur Christmas (2011, PG) 

12/21 A Christmas Story (1983, PG) 

12/28 Hotel Transylvania 3 (2018, PG) 

No-Shushing Film Series 



10 am – Noon 

11/17 The Incredibles (2004, PG) 

Family Movies 


11/23 1 pm Incredibles 2 (2018, PG) 

12/27 10:30 am Peter Rabbit (2018, PG) 

For My Family 

Perfectionism and Anxiety 

in Children 

Main Library Elgin Room 

Tuesday, November 6 • 6:30 – 8 pm 

Understand the connection between 

perfectionism and anxiety along with ways 

to support children who struggle, positive 

coping skills and outside resources. Presenter: 

Anne-Elise Parker, Director of Personalized Learning at 

Elgin Academy. R 

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Science • Technology • Engineering • Arts • Math 

3D Printing 

Main Library Computer Training Room 

Grades 4-8. Please have your login for 

Tinkercad.com ready before classes begin. 

1:30 – 3 pm 

Intermediate 3D Design 


Take the next step in 3D printing and 

create your own designs. Projects will 

be printed for later pickup. *You must have 

completed Intro to 3D Design in order to attend this 

class. R 

Advanced 3D Design 


Take your 3D design and printing skills to 

the next level with our next challenge. 

*You must have completed Intro and Intermediate 3D 

Design in order to attend this class. R 

Family Tech Play 


Monday, November 5 • 4 – 5:30 pm 

Saturday, December 15 • 1:30 – 3 pm 

Play and create with simple robots, kidfriendly 

tech and more. 

Coding Club 



11 am – 12:30 pm 

Grades 3-8. Learn basic concepts behind 

computer programming by completing 

fun coding challenges. R NS 

STEAM 

Explore the wonders of the Universe in a fun, 

hands-on way. R 

Main Library • Mondays 

Meadows Community Rooms AB 

Grades K-2 • 4 – 4:45 pm 

Grades 3-5 • 5 – 6 pm 

11/12 Lights, Sounds, Action! 

11/26 Trash to Treasure 

12/10 Monochromatic Self Portraits 

Branches • Wednesdays 

Grades 1-5 • 4:30 – 5:30 pm 

Rakow Branch 


12/12 Snow Crystals: Overnight 

Crystal Garden 



12/19 Snow Crystals: Overnight 

Crystal Garden 

Story Programs 

Fall II Session 

Nov 5 – Dec 14 

Join us for age-specific story programs as a way to boost language skills and reading readiness. 

Adults will participate with little ones in a variety of activities such as fingerplays, singing, 

clapping and more. Children younger than 8 must be accompanied by a caregiver. 

Birth- 

Welcome Baby! Baby's First Library Visit R 

6 months Rakow Branch 11/3 1 pm 

Main Library 11/16, 12/21 1, 3 pm • 11/17, 12/22 9:30 am 

In Spanish: 11/17, 12/22 10:30 am ES 

South Elgin Branch 12/1 1 pm 

Baby Rhyme Time R 

Main Library Thursdays 6:30 pm • Fridays 9:15 am (No meeting 11/15.) 

Birth- 

Baby & Toddler Playgroup 

23 months Main Library Fridays 10:45 am 

Birth- 

Pediatric Therapeutic Playgroup R 

5 years Main Library Tuesdays 11 am 

1-2 years Wonderful Ones R 

Main Library Mondays 6:15 pm • Tuesdays 9:15, 10 am 

Fridays 10 am 

1-3 years 1, 2, 3, Go! 


Main Library 

2 years Terrific Twos R 

Main Library 

Tuesdays 10:15 am 

Thursdays 10 am 

Tuesdays 6:15 pm 

Wednesdays 9:15, 10, 10:45 am 

3-6 years Story Mix for Three to Six 

Main Library Mondays 3:30, 7 pm • Tuesdays 10 am 

Thursdays 10:45 am 

South Elgin Branch Mondays 6 pm 

Rakow Branch Wednesdays 10:30 am 

STEAM Storytime R 

Main Library Mondays 9:30 am 

*Note: Tinsel Time will replace 

1,2,3 Go! on 12/13. 

Yoga Storytime NEW 

Main Library Story Room 


Friday, December 28 • 10 – 10:45 am 

Ages 3-6. Stretch your body and your 

imagination with stories, songs and yoga 

poses! Wear comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat 

or towel. R NS 

Panera Milk & Cookie 

Storytime 

369 Randall Rd., South Elgin, 60177 

Tuesdays • 9:30 – 10 am 

11/6, 11/20, 12/4 

Preschoolers will enjoy stories read by a 

ReaderShip storyteller, followed by a milk 

and cookie snack compliments of Panera. 

Stay for a craft. R 

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Teens 

Studio 

270 

Middle School 

Grades 6-8 

Hours 

Mon-Thu 

Fri-Sat 

Sun 

3 – 9 pm 

Noon – 6 pm 

Noon – 5 pm 

Duct Tape + Paper Toys + You 

Main Library Middle School Zone 

Wednesdays • 7 – 8 pm 

November 14, December 12 

Construct a duct tape wallet, make a 

rose or assemble an awesome papercraft. 

Supplies will be provided. 

Altered Domino Art 


Friday, November 23 • 2 – 3 pm 

Create miniature works of art using 

vintage dominoes as your canvas. 

Supplies will be provided. 

Volunteens 

Main Library 

Are you interested in making a difference 

this school year and having an impact 

in your community? Stop by the Youth 

Center Reference Desk to learn about our 

Volunteen program. Homeschool students 

are encouraged to apply to our newest 

time slot on Fridays from 2 – 3 pm. 

Grades 6-12 

Manga and Anime Club 

Main Library Meadows Community Rooms AB 

Saturdays • 2 – 3:30 pm 

November 10, December 15 

Calling all fans of Attack on Titan, Naruto, 

My Neighbor Totoro and more! Watch anime, 

share fan art and enjoy Japanese snacks 

while socializing with other otaku. 

Drop by Game Design 

Drop in to make games using Bitsy and 

Twine 2. All levels of experience welcome. Some laptops 

will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. 


Mondays 

Series 1 - Middle School 

11/12, 11/26, 12/10 6 – 7 pm 

Series 2 - High School 

11/19, 12/3, 12/17 6:30 – 7:30 pm 

High School 

Grades 9-12 

Events take place in the Main Library 

Studio 270 unless otherwise noted. 

11/5 4-5 pm Audio Lab: Mic Shoot 

11/13 4-5 pm Audio Lab: Mixing 

11/13 5-6 pm Pizza and Books 

11/20 6:30-8 pm Open Mic Night 

11/21 4-5 pm Teen Writers Club 

11/23 2-4:30 pm Afternoon Flick: Ant-man 

and the Wasp (2018, PG-13) 

12/11 4-5 pm Audio Lab: Beat Production 

12/27 2-4 pm Afternoon Movie: Krampus 

(2015, PG-13) 

Photoshop 101: Xmas Cards 

Monday, December 3 • 4 – 5 pm 

Learn how to use Photoshop to make your 

own awesome holiday cards. 

Finals Feeding Frenzy 

Relax and study for finals where snacks will 

be provided. 

Main Library Studio 270 

December 17, 18, 19, 20 • 3 – 9 pm 


Tuesday, December 18 • 4 – 7 pm 

Did you know? 

The Digital Media Lab 

in Studio 270 offers space, 

hardware, and software for 

adults and teens in high school 

to create their own videos, 

music, photos and more. Make 

a reservation online, in-person 

or by phone. A Gail Borden 

Library Card is required to 

make an appointment. 

Grades 7-12 

Cards for a Cause 



Drop and create beautiful holiday cards that 

will be passed along to some senior citizens. 

Knit for a Cause 



Drop in and learn to knit warm cozy hats for 

our local PADS shelter. 

FAFSA 

Completion Workshop 


Sunday, November 18 • 12:30 – 3:30 pm 

High school seniors and parents. Complete 

your FAFSA application with assistance of a 

trained mentor. The FAFSA is the application 

for federal (and some state) financial aid 

to help pay for college, university, and trade 

school. Contact Melissa Lane at 847-289-5837 for 

information about what information is required. 

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Technology 

MS Publisher 

Thursdays • 7 – 8:30 pm 

11/1 Basics R 

Learn how to use Publisher to 

create flyers, greeting cards, 

calendars, invitations and more. 

11/8 Enhancing Your Docs R 

Enhance your Publisher creations 

by using a series of images, text 

boxes and special effects. 

Windows 10 

Wednesdays • 7 – 8:30 pm 

11/7 Basics R 

Learn how to navigate the 

Windows 10 interface, locate and 

manage your files and customize 

your preferences. 

11/14 Intermediate R 

Learn how to create shortcuts, 

adjust settings, uninstall programs, 

utilize Task Manager and Windows 

defender, and explore the Windows 

store. 

MS Access Series R 


November 15 – December 13 

11/15 Basics 

Learn the basics of using and 

creating an Access database. 

11/29 Tables 

Sort and filter data in an Access 

table, modify a table design, 

import data, and link tables 

together in a relationship. 

12/6 Queries 

Create queries to extract 

meaningful data from your 

database to meet your 

requirements. 

12/13 Forms & Reports 

Use forms to make data entry 

easier and create printable reports 

and mailing labels from your 

database. 

3D Printing and Design for Adults 

3D Printing Basics 

Learn about the basics of this exciting 

technology and get some hands on 

experience by creating your own object 

for printing. 

Rakow Branch Shales Living Room R 


South Elgin Branch Hoffer Room R 


**This class will be held at the South Elgin Branch after 

normal operating hours. Please arrive on time, as the 

doors will be locked at 7:05 pm. 

Adult 3D Printing Design 

Series R 

Wednesdays • 7 – 8:30 pm 

December 5 – 19 

12/5 Basics 

Learn about the basics of this 

exciting technology and get some 

hands on experience by creating 

your own object for printing. 

12/12 Intermediate 

Expand your knowledge of the 

tools in TinkerCAD while creating a 

box with a secret compartment. 

12/19 Advanced 

Create objects by problem solving 

and using your imagination 

(without instructions) to fix and 

create everyday objects. 

Tech Talks 


Thursdays, 11/8, 12/13 • 9:30 – 10 am 

Are you curious about what’s next in 

technology? Join us for a discussion about 

gadgets and current trends. 

Computer Classes 

in Spanish 

See page 11. ES 

Classes are held in the Main Library Computer Training 

Room and require registration unless otherwise noted. 

R Register online, by phone or in person beginning October 

15 for all November/December classes. Registering for the 

first class in a designated series automatically enrolls you 

in all required sessions. 

Visit gailborden.info/learn for more information. 

3D Printing Business Cards & 

Job Seeking Strategies R 

Tuesday, November 6 • 7 – 8:30 pm 

Learn about 3D printing and experience 

how to create your own 3D business card, 

along with job seeking resources to help 

improve your job search. Bring a digital copy of 

your headshot, company logo or other branding which you 

want to add to your business card. 

Intro to 3D Design - A Family 

Workshop Special R 

Monday, December 3 • 5:30 – 7 pm 

Ages 8+. Families will work together to learn 

the basics of 3D printing to create a holiday 

project. Creations will be printed for later pickup. 

Device Advice 

Drop in for 1:1 help with your tablet, 

smartphone or device. Bring your questions 

and your devices. No registration. 

Thursdays 

Rakow Branch Computer Cafe 

11/1, 11/15, 12/6, 12/20 

9:30 – 11:30 am 

Main Library Studio 270 ES 

11/8, 12/13 • 9:30 – 11:30 am 

South Elgin Branch Tech Table 

12/27 • 10 am – Noon 

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Adults 

Healthy Living for Your Brain 

& Body: Tips From the Latest 

Research 


Thursday, November 1 • 6:30 – 8 pm 

Discover tips and research on how to make 

lifestyle choices that may help keep your 

brain and body healthy as you age, along with 

diet, nutrition, exercise and activity research. 

Partner: Alzheimer's Association Illinois Chapter. R 

Aquaponics Gardening 


Tuesday, November 6 • 6:30 – 7:30 pm 

Learn how to start your own aquaponics 

system — a system that combines 

recirculating aquaculture with hydroponics– 

and great new gardening tips for this 

chemical free and sustainable technique. R 

Presenter: Gordy Gotsch Max McGraw Wildlife Foundation. 

Illinois Speaks! Current Issues 

Discussion Group 

Share your viewpoint, understand a different 

perspective and engage in the fine art of 

conversation on timely topics. 

Co-sponsor: Illinois Humanities Council. 

Rakow Branch 

Tuesdays • 10 – 11:30 am 

11/13 Giving Thanks In an Age of 

Ingratitude 

12/9 Heroes/Anti-Heroes: Kaepernick, 

McCain & The Meaning of Heroism 

"Elgin's Doughboys Fight 

World War I" 



On the 200th anniversary of 

World War I’s end, longtime Courier-News 

columnist Dave Gathman will share his 

interviews with many local WWI veterans, 

and their attitudes towards war, and his 

experience of interviewing the last living 

doughboy of the Kane County’s National 

Guard Company E. 

Trash Talk With Recycling 

Guru Robin Migalla 



View an insightful short documentary, 

Racing to Zero: In Pursuit of Zero Waste, 

followed by an interactive, solution-focused 

discussion. Presenter: Robin Migalla. 

Elgin and the Development 

of Art Deco 



7 – 8:30 pm 

Explore the Art Deco design trends for 

watches, compact cases and more 

c. 1910-1960, the curious history of the term 

“Art Deco” and the unique place of Elgin 

in the larger story of mainstream modern 

American design. Presenter: Robert Bruegmann. 

Co-sponsors: Elgin Area History Museum and the Chicago 

Art Deco Society. 

Government 101 


Thursdays, 11/29, 12/20 • 7 – 8:30 pm 

Join Elgin Township Supervisor Franklin 

Ramirez in an engaging look at how 

governments function and what they do. 

Colonial Williamsburg During 

the Holidays 



See the decorations of the magical Colonial 

Williamsburg during the holidays and 

discover how easy it is to add Williamsburgstyle 

touches to your celebrations. R 

Elgin Alive: Elgin During 

World War I 


Thursday, November 8 • 7 – 8:30 pm 

Using a variety of vintage photos, Elgin 

historian Jerry Turnquist will tell how Elgin 

citizens participated in World War I – both 

overseas and on the homefront. R 

Elgin Alive Holiday Movie 

With Mrs. Claus 

Main Library Meadows Community Rooms AB 

Tuesday, December 11 

6:30 – 8:45 pm 

All ages. Come in your pajamas, bring a 

favorite toy to cuddle and celebrate the 

holiday season with a showing of the short 

animated classic The Snowman. Mrs Claus 

will be on hand to talk about the book 

before the film. 

Crafts 

Decorating With Fondant 


Saturday, November 17 • 1 – 3 pm 

Learn to decorate a whole cake with fondant. 

Supply list will be emailed. R 

Pop-up Holiday Cards 

Create a unique holiday pop-up card and see a 

Cricut device demo. 

Rakow Branch 

Saturday, November 24 • 1 – 3 pm R 


Saturday, December 8 • 1 – 3 pm R 

Crochet Club 


Tuesdays, 11/20, 12/18 • 6:30 – 8 pm 

Get hooked on crocheting! Bring a project to 

work on. All skill levels. 

Essential Oils 101: 

Holiday Make and Take 


Wednesday, November 28 • 6:30 – 8 pm 

Learn about essential oils and make a holiday 

gift for someone. R 

Painted Alcohol Ink Coasters 


Tuesday, December 4 • 1 – 3 pm 

Create coasters using alcohol ink. Keep or give 

as a gift this holiday season. R 

Craft Making for the Holidays 

Rakow Branch Corridor West 


Create unique holiday crafts for gifts. R 

Cupcake Decorating for the 

Holidays 



Make cupcakes for the holidays. Supply list 

will be emailed. R 

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Adults 

Genealogy 

Genealogy Writers' Group 

Main Library Conference Room 

Thursdays, 11/8, 12/13 • 6:30 – 8 pm 

Learn from others with a similar interest in 

writing their families' history. 

Music 

Sunday 

Sunday 

A F TE RNOON 

A F TE RNOON 

CONCERTS 

CONCERTS 


Sundays • 2 – 3 pm 

Free tickets will be available at any Library location 

three weeks prior to each concert. Meet the artists 

and refreshments after each concert. 

Elgin Genealogical Society 

Main Library 

11/6 "Uff Da!" Researching My 

Norwegian Roots 

Grove Room • 9:30 – 11:30 am 

Presenter Caron Primas Brennan 

will share what she has learned in 

researching her own Norwegian roots, 

including research locations, guides 

and other resources. 

11/15 Telling Our Stories 

Main Library Meadows Community 

Rooms AB • 7 – 8:45 pm 

Several members of EGS meet each 

month to learn to write the stories 

of their ancestors and they will be 

sharing these stories. 

12/4 Meeting and Luncheon 

Main Library Meadows Community 

Rooms AB • 9:30 – 11:30 am 

Business meeting followed by a 

luncheon celebrating the Illinois 

Bicentennial. 

Engage 

Mmmole! @ Dream Hall 

Dream Hall • 51 S. Grove Ave., Elgin 

Monday, November 12 

For more details, visit gailborden.info/engage. ES 

Mmmole Tasting 

5 – 6:30 pm 

Partners: Dream Hall, Café Revive and Legit Dogs. 

Memory Café 

5 – 6 pm 

Please register by calling 847-429-4597 or at the 

Mole Tasting. 

Duo Steiner-Hochwartner 

November 11 

Trombonist Peter Steiner and pianist 

Constanze Hochwartner have performed 

over 80 concerts in Universities and 

Concert Halls around the world. This 

program will guarantee a variety of 

genres with works by Bizet, Puccini, 

Piazzolla and many more. 

Music in the Stacks: 

Grateful Gathering 


Monday, November 19 • 4:30 – 5:30 pm 

John Duggleby, singer and songwriter, will 

perform songs of happiness and gratitude 

for the Thanksgiving season. 

Music in the Stacks: 

Five Reed Quartet 



The Five Reed Quartet will perform festive 

tunes and talk about their interesting 

instruments. 

Did you know? 

Gail’s Golden Tickets will be hidden in 

books and DVDs at the Main Library, 

Rakow Branch and South Elgin Branch. 

Find a ticket to receive a free book 

bag, 50% off your fines or a Gail’s Sales 

gift card. Good luck! 

Elgin String Quartet 

December 16 

Violinist Isabella Lippi, Concertmaster 

of the Elgin Symphony Orchestra, along 

with violinist Eleanor Bartsch, violist 

Amanda Grimm and cellist Sara Sitzer, 

will perform a composition by Elgin's own 

Daniel Brewbaker, along with Brahms’ 

String Quartet No. 2 in A minor. 

Films 

Brown Bag Lunch 

Classic Films 


Mondays • 11 am 

11/12 Spartacus (part 2) (1960, PG 13) 

12/10 Christmas in Connecticut (1945, NR) 

GI Jews: Jewish Americans 

in World War II 

Film Screening & Discussion 


Tuesday, November 13 

6:30 – 8:30 pm 

Discover the story of more than 500,000 

courageous Jewish-Americans who, despite 

facing anti-Semitism at home and overseas, 

served in World War II. Co-sponsor: Congregation 

Kneseth Israel. R 

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Discussion Groups 

Come Write-In 


Saturday, November 3 • 2 – 4 pm 

Join us for a quiet writing session, kick 

off the National Novel Writing Month 

(NaNoWriMo) and meet previous 

participants who have completed the 

challenge. 

Poetry Writers Workshop 

Main Library Grove Room 

Mondays, 11/5, 12/3 • 6:30 – 8:30 pm 

Share your love of poetry and your written 

work with others. Facilitated by Gareth Mann Sitz, 

poet and songwriter. 

Writers Critique Group NEW 



Writers will critique work by others in 

order to get an honest evaluation and 

constructive advice for improvements for 

ultimate publication. 

Writers on the Fox 

Main Library Meadows Community Room B 

Mondays, 11/26, 12/17 • 7 – 8:30 pm 

Participate in using prompts and exercises 

to motivate your writing. All genres welcome. 

Book Discussion: Bruce 

Feiler's Walking the Bible 


Tuesday, November 27 • 7 – 8:30 pm 

Presenter: Rabbi Margaret Frisch Klein. R 

Elgin Area Tabletop Group's 

Game Day 

Main Library Meadows Community Room C 

Saturdays, 11/17, 12/15 

1:30 – 5:30 pm 

Drop by with your favorite tabletop game or 

spend the afternoon learning new ones. 

All skill levels and ages. 

Elgin 360 Photography Club 

Learn, share, teach and photograph life in 

all of its 360-degree glory. All skill levels and ages. 



11/8 Holiday Season Photography 

12/13 Year-End Product Review 

Armchair Generals 

Commemorate events, share insights, and 

talk about books or experiences. 


Tuesdays • 11:45 am – 1:15 pm 

11/13 Civil War Show-and-Tell 

with Elgin History Museum 

12/11 Holiday Trivia Game 

Book Clubs 

gailborden.info/bookclubs 

Walking Book Club • The Centre of Elgin, 100 Symphony Way, Elgin 

Wednesdays Nov. Midnight at the Bright Ideas Bookstore by Matthew Sullivan 

7 – 8:30 pm Dec. No Meeting 

Great Books Discussion Group • Main Library Conference Room 

For more information, call Jeanne Hebeisen at 847-741-6264. Co-sponsor: AAUW Elgin Area Branch. 

Mondays 11/12 The Man Who Loved Islands by D.H. Lawrence 

7 – 8:30 pm Dec. No Meeting 

Contemporary Fiction Book Group • Main Library Grove Room 

Wednesdays 11/14 Pachinko by Min Jin Lee 

7 – 8:30 pm 12/12 The Woman in the Window by A.J. Finn 

Rakow Readers • Rakow Branch 

Mondays 11/26 At the Edge of the Orchard by Tracy Chevalier 

1:30 – 2:30 pm 12/17 Stranger in the Woods by Michael Finkel 

Rogue Reads from the Outer Edge NEW • Rakow Branch 

Tuesdays 11/27 The City & the City by China Miéville 

6:30 – 7:30 pm 12/18 The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. LeGuin 

Business & Career 

How to Grow Your Business 

with ReferenceUSA 


Wednesday, November 7 • 7 – 8:30 pm 

Learn how this popular resource can help 

you identify new sales prospects, create 

customized business and consumer 

marketing lists, identify key business 

contacts and more. R 

Smart Strategies for 45+ Job 

Seekers 


Tuesday, November 27 • 10 am – Noon 

Ages 45+. Learn strategies that will help 

you compete for full-time, in-demand jobs. 

Explore tools and resources that will help 

you update your personal marketing and 

networking strategies, get job leads and 

more. Partner: Elgin Community College. R 

Do-it-Yourself "DIY” Investing 



Ages 8+. This DIY session is ideal for anyone 

who would like to start investing or would 

like to manage his/her own portfolio. Topics 

will include asset allocation, fund selection, 

portfolio construction and ongoing 

monitoring. Presenter: Keith Rauschenberger. R 

Job Training 

Information Session 


2 nd & 4 th Wednesdays • 9:30 – 11 am 

Training grants are available to help you 

get a job! Learn about WIOA services and 

the application process. For more information, 

call 630-966-1435, ext. 40078. 

Job Search and Resume Help 


Tuesdays • 1 – 4 pm 

Drop in for 1:1 assistance with your job 

search, resume, cover letter, online 

applications and more. *Schedules occasionally 

change. Please check gailborden.info/events for 

specific locations and times. 

In partnership with the Kane 

County Office of Community 

Reinvestment. For more information, 

call 630-844-8768. 

Need help filling out FAFSA applications? Go to Page 5! 

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Language & Citizenship 

French Conversation Group 

3 rd Mondays • 11/19, 12/17 6:30 – 8:30 pm 


German Conversation Group 


4 th Wednesdays • 11/28, 12/26 7 – 8:30 pm Presenter: John Schwartz. 

English Conversation Group ES 


Tuesdays • 11/6 – 12/18 6:30 – 7:30 pm Presenter: The Literacy Connection. 

Go Bilingual Conversation Group ES 


Wednesdays • 11/7 – 12/26 6 – 7 pm English & Spanish. All learning levels. 

Spanish Cafe ES 


1 st Mondays • 11/5, 12/3 Noon – 1 pm Intermediate level. 

3 rd Mondays • 11/19, 12/17 Noon – 1 pm 

Citizenship Conversation Group ES 

Main Library 

Mondays • 11/12, 11/26, 12/10 6:30 – 7:30 pm Presenter: The Literacy Connection. 

Thursdays • 11/1, 11/15, 12/6, 12/20 6:30 – 7:30 pm 

Practice for the naturalization/citizenship test, the interview and the 100 questions from the history/civics test. 

English for the Workplace 

Power Pronounciation 


Saturdays, 11/3 – 12/15 

10 am – 1 pm (except 11/24) 

Improved pronunciation can help grow 

confidence, increase the effectiveness 

of communications and possibly lead to 

a better job. Participants will understand 

and practice English pronunciation, take 

part in exercises focused on listening and 

speaking, and use online resources including 

Pronunciation Power kits in class and at 

home. Sponsored by the Gerald M. Klein 

Family Foundation. RES 

Foundation 

Corner 

gailborden.info/foundation 

Gail Borden Public Library 

Foundation Book Sale! 

Thanks to School District U-46 for lending 

tables, Tom Berna for moving assistance, the 

sale volunteers and all of the enthusiastic 

shoppers! Proceeds from the ongoing Gail’s 

Sales are used to enhance the library’s 

exhibits and events, such as funding the 

Dinosaur Giants exhibit, and this year, the 

Annual Book Sale proceeds will go towards 

funding a Bookmobile for the community. 

We couldn’t do it without your help! 

Special thanks to Book Sale Co-Chairs Janet 

Pritza and Suzanne Rozycki. 

Please visit the foundation website and 

look for upcoming opportunities to further 

support the bookmobile. 

Para la Familia 

en español 

¡Bienvenido Bebé! La Primera 

Visita de Bebé a la Biblioteca 

Biblioteca Principal Salón de Cuentos Sur 

Los sábados • 11/17, 12/22 

10:30 – 11 am 

Bebés de 0 a 6 meses. Conozca programas 

y recursos para el desarollo de la 

alfabetizacion temprana de su bebé. 

Reciba un regalo especial. R 

Cuentos para la Familia 

Biblioteca Principal Salón de Cuentos Sur 

Los miércoles • 11/7 – 12/12 

6:30 – 7 pm 

¡Cuentos, música, rimas, manualidades y 

mucho más para el disfrute de la familia! 

Manualidades Go Bilingual: 

Rebozos 

Biblioteca Principal Salones de la Comunidad BC 

jueves, 6 de diciembre • 6 – 7:30 pm 

Acompáñanos a aprender a crear hermosos 

bordados para el rebozo tradicional, 

utilizando un aro de bordado. Habrá una 

manualidad de rebozos con muñecas de 

papel y un cuento para los niños. R 

Posada en la Biblioteca 

Biblioteca Principal Salones de la Comunidad 

Sábado, 8 de diciembre • 2 – 4 pm 

Celebra con manualidades, cuentos, 

refrigerios y villancicos con el coro de la 

Iglesia San José. No necesitas inscribirte. 

Talleres para Padres 

Talleres para ayudar a padres y guardianes a 

navegar la vida familiar. En Inlgés y español. 

En asociación con Two Rivers Head Start. 

Biblioteca Principal Salón Elgin 

11/8 Pandillas • 10 am – Mediodía 

Presentado por Neighborhood Watch. 

11/29 Salud de los niños • 4:30 – 5:30 pm 

Presentado por VNA Child Health. 

¡Constrúyelo! Con 

LEGO® Bricks 

Biblioteca Principal 

Mediados de octubre - 30 de diciembre 

• Oportunidad para tomar fotografías con 

personajes gigantes 

• Exhibición emblemática de LEGO 

• Programas prácticos de LEGO 

Para más detalles, visite 

gailborden.info/BuilditLegos. 

Exhibición del Club de tren 

LEGO® del norte de Illinois 

Biblioteca Principal Salones de la Comunidad 

sábado 3 de noviembre • 9 am – 6 pm 

domingo 4 de noviembre • 12 – 5 pm 

Los trenes LEGO están aquí justo a tiempo 

para las vacaciones. 

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en español 

Participa con Gail Borden 

Mmmole! @ Dream Hall 

Dream Hall 51, S. Grove Ave., Elgin 

lunes 12 de noviembre 

Para mas detalles, visite 

gailborden.info/engage. 

Prueba de Mmmole 

5 – 6:30 pm 

No es necesario registrarse. En asociación con Dream 

Hall, Café Review y Legit Dogs. 

Café de los Recuerdos 

5 – 6 pm 

Regístrese llamando 847-429-4597 o en el programa 

de Mole. 

Idiomas y Ciudadanía 

Biblioteca Principal 

Grupo de Conversación en Inglés 

Salón de Conferencias 

Los martes • 11/6 – 12/18 6:30 – 7:30 pm Presentado por The Literacy Connection. 

Adquiere confianza teniendo conversaciones sobre temas cotidianos en inglés y mejora tu pronunciación. 

Grupo de Futuros Bilingües 

Salón Elgin 

Los miercoles • 11/7 – 12/26 6 – 7 pm English & Spanish. All learning levels. 

Estudiantes de todos los niveles practicarán con otras personas que hablan español e inglés como primer idioma. 

Café en Español 

Salón de Conferencias 

Los lunes • 11/5, 11/19, 12/3, 12/17 Mediodía – 1 pm Dirigido por Pita Betancourt. 

Participantes de nivel intermedio practicarán respondiendo o empezando conversaciones en español con fluídez y 

hablando con gente que habla español. 

Grupo de Conversación para la Ciudadanía Salón de Conferencias 

Los jueves • 11/1, 11/15, 12/6, 12/20 6:30 – 7:30 pm 

Los lunes • 11/12, 11/26, 12/10 6:30 – 7:30 pm 

Repasa y practica el inglés que vas a necesitar para la entrevista y las 100 preguntas del exámen de historia y cívica. 

Presentador: el Literacy Connection. 

Libros 

Café Latino: Libros y 

Conversación 

Biblioteca Principal Salón de Comunidad C 

lunes 26 de noviembre • 6 – 7 pm 

¡Explora Latinoamérica a través de libros, 

nuevos amigos y un buen rato! En esta 

reunión hablaremos de El Quinto Acuerdo por 

Don Miguel Ruiz. En asociación con el Centro de 

Información. 

Inglés para el Trabajo: el Poder de la Pronunciación 

Sucursal South Elgin Salón Hoffer 

Sábados 11/3 – 12/15 (excepto 11/24) 10 am – 1 pm 

Mejorar la pronunciación puede aumentar la auto-confianza, ayudar a tener comunicaciones más efectivas, y puede 

resultar en un mejor trabajo. En este curso de 6 semanas los participantes entenderán y practicarán los sonidos del 

inglés, harán ejercicios enfocados en escuchar y hablar, y tendrán acceso a recursos electrónicos para usar en la 

clase y en casa. En asociación con el Literacy Connection. Auspiciado por el Gerald M. Klein Family Foundation. R 

Clases de Computación 

Talleres Legales con 

Centro de Información 

Jubilación 

Biblioteca Principal Sálon Elgin 

lunes 19 de noviembre • 6 – 7 pm 

Qué hacer para prepararse para 

la jubilación. 

Deuda 

Biblioteca Principal Sálon Elgin 

lunes 17 de diciembre • 6 – 7 pm 

Cómo prevenir o lidiar con la deuda. 

Biblioteca Principal Salón de Entrenamiento de Computación o Salón Grove 

Los sábados • Tiempo de Práctica: 1 – 1:30 pm • Clase: 1:30 – 3 pm 

11/3 Teclado y Ratón 

Aprenda los conceptos básicos sobre el 

teclado y el ratón 

11/10 Internet 1 

Descubra todo lo que necesita saber para usar 

el Internet. 

11/17 Correo Electrónico 

Aprenda qué es e-mail y cómo usar Gmail 

12/1 Medios Sociales 

Aprenda sobre Facebook, Instagram y Snapchat 

12/8 Windows 10 

Una introducción a los sistemas de Windows 10 

12/15 1-1:30 pm Scanning/Fax 

12/15 1:30-3 pm Compras Seguras 

Proteja su información en el Internet. 

Asistencia individual con electrónicos 

Biblioteca Principal Studio 270 

los jueves 11/8, 12/13 • 9:30 – 11:30 am 

¿Necesitas ayuda con las funciones de tu móvil o tableta? Trae tus dispositivos a la 

biblioteca para recibir asistencia individual en español o inglés. No necesitas inscribirte. 

R=Regístrese • Tres maneras: en línea en gailborden.info/register • por teléfono 847-429-4597 • en persona 


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Board of Trustees: 

Jean Bednar, President 

Elizabeth Kruger, Vice President 

Sue Moylan, Treasurer 

Patricia Harkin, Secretary 

Amanda Garcia 

Herb Gross 

Tiffany Henderson 

Library Director - Carole Medal 

Newsletter Editor - Denise Raleigh 

Assistant Editor - Natalie Kiburg 

Graphic Designer - Laura Espinoza 

This newsletter contains recycled 

paper and soy-based inks. 

Main Library 

270 N. Grove Ave. 

Elgin, IL 60120 

847–742–2411 

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Noon – 5 pm 

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Rakow Branch 

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ECRWSS 

LOCAL POSTAL PATRON 


127 S. McLean Blvd. 

South Elgin, IL 60177 

847–931–2090 

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10 am – 7 pm 

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Noon – 4 pm 

Lobby Hours 

9:30 am – 7 pm 

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Non-Profit Organization 

U.S. Postage 

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Permit No. 164 

Photo Release 

All visitors agree to be 

photographed/videographed 

during library events/activities 

for future marketing purposes. 

Customers with Disabilities 

The Library accommodates 

customers with disabilities. Please 

call 847-742-2411 to discuss 

arrangements at least seven days 

prior to a scheduled event. 

Thank you community. 

Due to our work with many paners, 

your library received the nation’s 

highest honor conferred on 

museums and libraries 

for service to the 

community: the 

National Medal for 

Museum and 

Library Services. 

Library Closings 

The Main Library, Rakow Branch and 

South Elgin Branch will be: 

• Closing early at 6 pm on Wednesday, 

November 21 and closed all day Thursday, 

November 22. 

• Closed all day Friday, December 7 for 

Staff training. 

• Closed all day Monday, December 24 and 

Tuesday, December 25. 

• Closed all day Monday, December 31 and 

Tuesday, January 1. 

14th Annual Black History 

Family Festival Save the Date! 

Saturday, February 2, 2019 

Young, Bright & Brilliant! 

Early Voting – Kane County 

Main Library 2 nd Floor 

Early voting for all Kane County precincts. 

Thursday, November 1 9 am – 7 pm 

Friday, November 2 9 am – 7 pm 

Saturday, November 3 9 am – 6 pm 

Sunday, November 4 Noon – 5 pm 

Monday, November 5 9 am – 4 pm 

General Election 


Election Day polling place for select Kane 

County precincts. 

Tuesday, November 6 • 6 am – 7 pm 

The Great Courses Library 

Collection 

You can now stream The Great Courses 

on RBdigital mobile apps and browsers 

with your Gail Borden Library Card! There 

are hundreds of subjects ranging from 

photography to physics, astronomy to art, 

history to health, and more, taught by the 

top 1% of university professors and experts 

Art for All Annual Winter Show 

Main Library 

December 1 – 28 

Talented local artists will display their work 

presented in a variety of media. For more 

information, visit artforallelgin.com. 

Thank you 

Local businesses for offering incentives 

during September's Library Card Sign-Up 

Month! 

Become A Literacy Tutor! 

Help adult learners in the community by 

becoming an English Literacy Volunteer. 

No teaching experience or knowledge of a second 

language necessary. 

Tutor Training Events at the Main Library: 

Part A 1/5 9:30 am – 12:30 pm 

Part B 1/9 6 – 9 pm 

Part C 1/19 9:30 am – 12:30 pm 

Part D 1/23 6 – 9 pm 

Tutor training is a blend of online lessons 

and face-to-face classes. Trainees must 

complete Part A and one other session 

in person. The other two courses can be 

completed online. 

Registration is required. Please call 

(847) 742-6565 or email 

info@elginliteracy.org to reserve your spot. 

Must be at least 18 years old. There is a registration 

fee of $35 to help cover the cost of materials and a 

background check.

November December Newsletter 2018

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