May June Newsletter 2019
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Board of Trustees:<br />
Jean Bednar, President<br />
Elizabeth Kruger, Vice President<br />
Sue Moylan, Treasurer<br />
Patricia Harkin, Secretary<br />
Amanda Garcia<br />
Herb Gross<br />
Tiffany Henderson<br />
Library Director - Carole Medal<br />
<strong>Newsletter</strong> Editor - Denise Raleigh<br />
Assistant Editor - Natalie Kiburg<br />
Graphic Designer - Laura Espinoza<br />
This newsletter contains recycled<br />
paper and soy-based inks.<br />
Main Library<br />
270 N. Grove Ave.<br />
Elgin, IL 60120<br />
847–742–2411<br />
Mon-Thu<br />
Fri-Sat<br />
Sun<br />
Mon-Thu<br />
Fri-Sat<br />
Sun<br />
Building Hours<br />
9 am – 9 pm<br />
9 am – 6 pm<br />
Noon – 5 pm<br />
Drive-Up Window<br />
8 am – 9 pm<br />
8 am – 6 pm<br />
11:30 am – 5 pm<br />
Rakow Branch<br />
2751 W. Bowes Rd.<br />
Elgin, IL 60124<br />
847–531–7271<br />
Mon-Thu<br />
Fri-Sat<br />
Sun<br />
Mon-Thu<br />
Fri-Sat<br />
Sun<br />
Building Hours<br />
9 am – 8 pm<br />
9 am – 5 pm<br />
Noon – 5 pm<br />
Drive-Up Window<br />
8:30 am – 8 pm<br />
8:30 am – 5 pm<br />
11:30 am – 5 pm<br />
ECRWSS<br />
LOCAL POSTAL PATRON<br />
South Elgin Branch<br />
127 S. McLean Blvd.<br />
South Elgin, IL 60177<br />
847–931–2090<br />
Mon-Thu<br />
Fri-Sat<br />
Sun<br />
Mon-Thu<br />
Fri-Sat<br />
Sun<br />
Building Hours<br />
10 am – 7 pm<br />
10 am – 4 pm<br />
Noon – 4 pm<br />
Lobby Hours<br />
9:30 am – 7 pm<br />
9:30 am – 5 pm<br />
11:30 am – 4 pm<br />
Non-Profit Organization<br />
U.S. Postage<br />
PAID<br />
Elgin, IL 60120<br />
Permit No. 164<br />
Photo Release<br />
All visitors agree to be<br />
photographed/videographed<br />
during library events/activities<br />
for future marketing purposes.<br />
Customers with Disabilities<br />
The Library accommodates<br />
customers with disabilities. Please<br />
call 847-742-2411 to discuss<br />
arrangements at least seven days<br />
prior to a scheduled event.<br />
Thank you community.<br />
Due to our work with many paners,<br />
your library received the nation’s<br />
highest honor conferred on<br />
museums and libraries<br />
for service to the<br />
community: the<br />
National Medal for<br />
Museum and<br />
Library Services.<br />
Library Closings<br />
The Main Library, Rakow Branch and<br />
South Elgin Branch will be closed<br />
all day <strong>May</strong> 25, <strong>May</strong> 26 and <strong>May</strong> 27<br />
for Memorial Day.<br />
Tour Your Library<br />
Arrange a brief tour to discover what<br />
you might have missed. Contact the<br />
Information Desk at 847-429-4680 or<br />
email gbplweb@gailborden.info to<br />
schedule an appointment.<br />
Thank You<br />
Thanks to Larsen and Kenyon Woods<br />
Middle Schools, and Larkin High School for<br />
donations of yearbooks. These will fill a<br />
gap in our archives collection.<br />
Love Our River Day<br />
Main Library Outdoor Stage<br />
Saturday, <strong>May</strong> 18<br />
9 am – Noon Fox River Cleanup<br />
Noon – 2 pm River Celebration<br />
This cleanup and celebration will feature<br />
live music by Redhorse along with stories<br />
and poems about the river. For information<br />
about volunteering for the cleanup, please visit<br />
friendsofthefoxriver.org. Co-hosts and sponsors:<br />
State Rep. Anna Moeller and Friends of the Fox River.<br />
Library of Things<br />
Main Library<br />
gailborden.info/libraryofthings<br />
Now you can checkout useful items<br />
like a karaoke machine, a digital film<br />
scanner or a 3D printing pen from our<br />
new collection! Discover a new hobby<br />
and save money on buying items that<br />
you’ll rarely use. All you need is your<br />
Gail Borden Library card.<br />
Mobile Retinal Screening<br />
Main Library Parking Lot<br />
Friday, <strong>June</strong> 7 • 9 am − 5 pm<br />
The Lions Club mobile retinal screening<br />
unit will be conducting free retinal<br />
screenings. Sponsor: The Lions Club of Illinois.<br />
Free Shred Event<br />
Main Library Parking Lot<br />
Saturday, <strong>June</strong> 8 • 9 am − Noon<br />
Join KCT Credit Union, State Sen. Cristina<br />
Castro and State Rep. Anna Moeller<br />
to properly dispose of your personal<br />
documents. Area residents may bring up to three<br />
boxes, with each box not to exceed 12 inches wide x<br />
12 inches deep x 10 inches high.<br />
Lawyer in the Library<br />
Main Library Grove Room<br />
Thursdays, 5/23, 6/27 • 6 − 8 pm<br />
A volunteer attorney, a Law Librarian<br />
and an Illinois JusticeCorps Fellow will<br />
be available for 15-minute meetings<br />
to assist you with legal coaching,<br />
document review, referrals to other<br />
community services, e-filing court<br />
documents and legal questions.<br />
Bring paperwork that relates to your legal<br />
matters. Partners: Kane County Law Library<br />
& Self Help Legal Center.<br />
Engage<br />
gailborden.info/engage<br />
Elgin Farmer's Market<br />
Downtown Elgin, S. Grove Ave.<br />
Second Fridays <strong>June</strong> − September<br />
3 − 7 pm<br />
Memory Café:<br />
In Honor of the Mothers<br />
Dream Hall 51 S. Grove Ave., Elgin 60120<br />
Monday, <strong>May</strong> 13 • 4 − 5:30 pm ES<br />
RS Ages & Stages Screening<br />
Food for Greater Elgin<br />
Thursday, <strong>May</strong> 23 • 6 − 8 pm<br />
ES =Descripción en español, ver página 11.
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