June - August Newsletter 2020

Reading Takes 

You Everywhere! 

Gail Borden 

June-August 2020 

Summer Newsletter 

Public Library District 

Reading Takes You Everywhere! 

2020 Virtual Summer Reading Challenge 

May 27 – August 5 gailborden.info/read2020 

Read all summer long to get fun prizes, earn online 

badges and be entered for a chance to win grand 

prize drawings. Start summer reading by getting the 

free Beanstack app from the Apple Store or Google 

Play, or go to gailborden.beanstack.com. ES 

Birth to Grade 8 

• Enter your minutes in Beanstack. 

• Earn online badges 

• Get a prize pack that includes a Gail Borden Library 

drawstring bag with a fun surprise and coupons from 

local businesses. 

• The names of finishers will be entered into drawings 

for a chance to win grand prizes such as a Target gift 

card, a LEGO® set, a ukulele, Ozobots® and more. 

Teens and Adults 


Summer Reading Challenge 2020 

¡Leer te lleva a todas partes! 

Lectura de Verano 2020 

• Read and log your books in 

Beanstack. 

• Get your name entered into a 

drawing for prizes such as gift 

cards good at various locations. 

Main Library Computers 

Available Starting June 15 

by Appointment Only 

Computers in the Library will be available 

for customers to use by appointment only. 

Users will need to have a Gail Borden Library 

Card and be required to wear 

a mask while in the building. 

To make an appointment, 

please call 847-742-2411. 

Unemployment 

Resources Webinar 

Wednesday, July 8 • 6 pm 

In partnership with the Elgin Area Chamber. 

Getting Movies, Music, 

eBooks and More! 

It's easy to get a card online. 

Simply fill out the online registration form 

at bit.ly/gbOLReg. You will be notified 

with an email within 24 hours and given 

your library card number. Once you have 

your number, you can use it to check out 

online materials. Discover what’s online at 

gailborden.info/elibrary. 

All programs listed in the 

newsletter are offered via 

an online platform and 

may be subject to change. 

Please check the Library's 

program calendar at 

gailborden.info/register to 

find updated information 

about these programs and 

how you can attend them. 

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City of Elgin A-D 

City of Elgin page is included 

only in newsletters delivered to 

Elgin residents. 

Getting Ready to Reopen with Care 

The Main Library, Rakow Branch and South Elgin Branch have 

remained closed since March 14 to help slow the spread of 

COVID-19. Since then, we have been diligently working to clean 

and disinfect all three buildings by: 

• Putting effective cleaning systems 

in place using hospital-grade 

disinfectant solutions approved by 

the Centers for Disease Control and 

Prevention. 

• Thoroughly cleaning and disinfecting 

floors, tables, chairs, public desks, 

computers and shelving as well as all 

fixtures in the washrooms throughout 

all three buildings. 

• Establishing daily routines 

to disinfect frequently 

touched surfaces such as 

door handles, railings and 

elevators. 

• Installing plexiglass partitions at service desks, hand sanitizer 

stations, floor markers for social distancing guides and more. 

• Cleaning and quarantining returned materials according to 

medical and scientific guidelines. 

We are looking forward to welcoming our community back into our buildings. When we are able 

to open our doors, please know that we will be adhering to government and health guidelines. 

We will continue to serve you and to communicate consistently to keep you informed. Our 

Reopening with Care Task Force has been planning for reopening the Library in the safest way 

possible for library customers and staff. Please look for more news in the future by visiting 

gailborden.info/covid-19-updates. Please stay safe and keep reading. 

The Gail Borden Public Library District Newsletter | Published Bi-Monthly ISSUE NO. 2020-04 | June 15, 2020

Families 

All programs listed in the newsletter are offered via an online platform and may be subject 

to change. Please check the Library's program calendar at gailborden.info/register to find 

updated information about these programs and how you can attend them. 

Todos los programas enumerados en el boletín están en línea y sujetos a cambios. Consulte 

el calendario de programas de la Biblioteca en gailborden.info/register para encontrar 

información actualizada sobre estos programas. 

Family Fridays 

Fridays • 2 - 3 pm 

6/19 Virtual Farm Visit R 

7/10 Wendy & DB Concert R 

7/17 Magic with Gary Kantor 

(Pick up magic supplies at the Main Library’s 

drive-up window July 1-17.) R 

7/24 Sesame Street Party R 

7/31 Scooby Doo Party R 

8/7 Family Friday: Virtual Lincoln Park 

Zoo R 

Family Trivia Night 

Thursdays • 7 - 7:30 pm 

6/18 Disney 

6/25 Elgin History 

7/2 America 

7/9 Food 

7/16 Geography 

7/23 Famous People 

7/30 Harry Potter 

8/6 Space 

8/13 Animals 

Summer Family Book Club 


6/11 Unicorn Rescue Society R 

7/2 The Lemonade War R 

7/23 Press Start Book #1 R 

Happy Father's Day! R 

Main Library Drive-Up window 

Monday, June 15 • 9 - 10 am 

Pick up your supplies from the Main 

Library Drive-Up Window and make dad a 

craft for Father’s Day! 

Parent Cafe + Baby Play R 

Fridays, June 19, 26, July 10, 17, 24 

10 - 10:30 am 

Explore parenting topics with experts. 

American Girl Tea Party R 

Friday, June 26 • 2 - 3 pm 

Pick up your supply bag at 

the Main Library Drive-Up 

window starting June 15 full of 

everything you need to celebrate with 

us virtually! 

Bike Drive 

Rakow Branch 

Saturday, June 27 • 9:30 am – Noon 

Minions Party R 

July 13 - 19 

Pick up craft supplies at the Main Library 

Drive-Up Window from July 13 to 19 to 

celebrate the Minions! 

Comic Book 

MANIA! 

MANIA! 

11 th Annual Comic Book Mania 

gailborden.info/comicbookmania 

While we won't be holding our event 

inside the library this year, be sure to 

check out our website for a list of all the 

artists we celebrate and more info! 

Being Bilingual ROCKS! 

Monday, July 27 • 6:30 - 7:30 pm 

Join Alina Celeste and Mi Amigo Hamlet 

on Facebook live! ES 

Virtual Family Picnic: 

Justin Roberts 

Wednesday, June 17 • 7 - 8 pm 

Join us on Facebook Live! 

Kids 

Preschool 

Preschool Virtual Scavenger 

Hunts, Crafts, STEAM Activities 

and More! 

New Weekly Activities Available Each Sunday 

in June & July 

Visit our Early Learning Virtual Summer 

Activities page(www.gailborden.info/ 

PreschoolSummerLearning) to download 

each week's virtual activities for you 

and your little ones to do at home. Each 

activity can also be completed to earn 

special badges on Beanstack for the 

Summer Reading Challenge! 

Preschool Friday Dance 

Parties 

Best for ages 3-8. 

Fridays • 11 - 11:30 am 

6/26 Silly Song Dance Party R 

7/10 Things That Go Dance Party R 

7/24 Animal Dance Party R 

1000 Books Before 

Kindergarten Virtual 

Graduation Party 

Saturday, August 8 • 10 - 11 am 

Join us on Zoom for a special party for 

graduates of this early literacy program. R 

Summer Family Picnics, Performances & Concerts 

Little Miss Ann Family Concerts 

LIVE! 

Tuesdays, July 7, July 21 • 3 - 3:30 pm 

Ann Torralba, aka Little Miss Ann, is 

an award-winning Chicago children's 

musician who's made five kids albums and 

a longtime instructor at Chicago's famous 

Old Town School of Folk Music. Watch on 

Facebook Live at https://bit.ly/gbplFBLV. 

Family Picnic @ Home: Magic 

with Gary Kantor R 

Wednesday, July 8 • 7 - 8 pm 

Are you ready for an interactive magic 

show? Learn magic tricks on Zoom. Pick 

up magic supplies at the Main Library’s 

Drive-Up window between June 29 and 

July 8. 

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Storytimes 

Preschool DIY Storytime 

Each Week’s Storytime Available on Sundays 

in June & July 

Visit our Early Learning Virtual Summer 

Activities page at www.gailborden.info/ 

PreschoolSummerLearning to download 

and complete each week's storytime. 

Preschool Storytime R 

Mondays in June & July • 11 - 11:30 am 

Best for ages 2-6. Via Facebook Live; to 

participate, please visit https://bit.ly/ 

gbplFBLV at the time of the program. 

Register to watch via Zoom. Optional 

Storytime Kits available for pick-up at Main Library & 

Rakow Branch starting June 1; while supplies last. 

Elgin’s Dairies and Cows 

Bilingual Storytime ES 

Saturday, June 20 • 10 am 

Sensory Fun for Every 

Little One 

Tuesdays through July 21 

11 - 11:15 am 

Babies & Toddlers. 

Tiny Tales w/ Sara LIVE! 

Wednesdays through July 22 

11 - 11:30 am 

Birth-23 months. To watch on Facebook 

Live, please visit https://bit.ly/gbplFBLV. 

Optional Storytime Kits available for pick-up at 

Main Library & Rakow Branch starting June 1; 

while supplies last. 

Adventure Storytime with 

Ms. Stephanie 

Thursdays, June 18 - July 23 

11 - 11:30 am 

Optional Storytime Kits available for pick-up at 

Main Library & Rakow Branch starting June 1; 

while supplies last. 

Magical Creatures Storytime R 

Friday, July 31 • 11 - 11:30 am 

Grade Schoolers 

Elementary Summer Learning 

Resources 

www.gailborden.info/ 

ElementarySummerLearning 

Get information about virtual programs, 

the 2020 Summer Reading program, 

downloadable screen-free activity ideas, 

family book club materials and more! 

Book Recommendations 

Need help selecting books for your kids? 

Request a personalized collection of 

books for your children, or yourself, at 

www.gailborden.info/reading 

South Elgin Sentinels Chess 

Club R 

Thursdays, June 18, July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 

4 - 5 pm 

Elementary Coding Club: Code 

with 3D Design 

Grades 3-5. *Registration automatically enrolls 

participant in all three classes. 

Mondays • 2 - 3 pm 

Series 2: June 22, June 29, July 6 R 

Series 3: July 13, July 20, July 27 R 

Nature Club 

Grades 1-5. 

Wednesdays • 11 - 11:20 am, 

11:30 - 11:50 am, 1 - 1:20 pm 

6/17 Spiders R 

6/24 Roly-Polies are NOT bugs! R 

7/1 Cloud Watch R 

7/8 Welcome Home, Toad! R 

7/15 Soil and Composting R 

7/22 Nature Journals R 

7/29 Pet Playdate R 

Craft Club 

Grades 1-5. 


6/18 Dream Catchers R 

7/30 Kites R 

STEAM: 

Grades 1-5 

Tuesdays • 11 - 11:20 am, 

11:30 - 11:50 am, 1 - 1:20 pm 

6/16 Have a Blast with Rockets R 

6/23 Spy Training - Crack the Code R 

6/30 100 LEGO Challenge R 

7/7 Lever & Fulcrum R 

7/14 Engineering Challenge R 

7/21 Brain Functions Challenge R 

7/28 Geo Flower Craft R 

Teens 

Grades K-8 

Summer Writing Club Journal 

Starting June 1 • R 

All writers K – Grade 8 can submit their 

creations to the 2020 Writing Club 

Journal! See Submission Guidelines at 

attend.gailborden.info/event/4335112. 

Grades 3-8 

Writing Club 


6/25 Chosen Ones & Evil Overlords R 

7/16 Drabbles, Dribbles, & 6-Word-Stories R 

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Grades 6-8 

DIY Dog Toys 

Wednesday, June 17 • All Day 

Middle School Coding Club: 

Code with 3D Design 

*Registration automatically enrolls participant in all 

three classes. 

Mondays • 3:30 - 4:30 pm 

Series 1: June 22, June 29, July 6 R 

Series 2: July 13, July 20, July 27 R 

Virtual Art Club R 


Minecraft Paper Toys R 


Grades 6-12 

Teen Writing & Art Showcase 

Visit www.gailborden.info/middle-schoolzone/1855-teen-art-writing 

for more 

information. Simultaneous submissions 

are accepted, but a given piece may 

only be published in one journal (either 

the Teen Writing & Art Showcase or the 

Writing Club Journal). 

Virtual K-Pop Afternoon R 

Wednesdays, June 24, July 15, 

August 5 • 2 - 3 pm 

Manga and Anime Meet-Up R 

Saturdays, June 27, July 25, August 29 

2 - 3 pm 

High School 

Teen Book Hangouts 

Tuesdays, June 16 July 14, August 4 

3 - 4 pm 

Virtual Digital Media Camp 

with Andre and Andrew 

Wednesdays, June 17, June 24, July 1 

July 8, July 15 • 5 – 5:30 pm 

270 Studio Reviews 

What are Staff & Teens Reading, 

Watching and Playing? 

Tuesdays, June 30, July 28 • 3 - 4 pm 

Adults 

Cool Off With Kandinsky & 

Create Abstract Art R 

Tuesday, July 14 • 1 - 2 pm 

Virtual Elgin Memory Café R 

Monday, June 22 • 10 - 11:30 am 

Tuesdays, June 23, July 28, August 25 

10 - 11 am 

Stress Busters R 

Mondays, June 29, July 6, 13, 20, 27, 

August 3, 10, 17, 24 • 10 - 11:30 am 

The History of Drive-In 

Theaters R 

Thursday, August 13 • 7 - 8 pm 

Route 66 Virtual Road Trip R 

Tuesday, August 18 • 7 - 8 pm 

Great American Amusement 

Parks Discussion R 

Tuesday, June 30 • 7 - 8 pm 

The Year the Music Died: 

The Beatles Break Up R 

Thursday, June 25 • 7 - 8 pm 

Pet Parents' Show & Tell R 

Saturday, June 27 • 10 - 11 am 

Solarize Chicagoland Solar 

Power Information R 


Wild West Discussion R 



Adults 







Craft Corner 

Facebook Live https://bit.ly/gbplFBLV 

Crafts with Elda LIVE! 

Tuesdays • 7 pm 

6/16 Flip Flop wreath 

6/23 DIY Refurbished Chair Planter 

6/30 Patriotic lights 

7/7 Regrowing your veggies 

7/14 Sea Glass lighted bottles 

7/21 Summer charcuterie boards 

7/28 Alcohol ink coasters 

8/4 Hammered flower art 

8/11 Picture frame terrarium 

8/18 Healthy snacks: power balls and 

granola bars 

8/25 Smashbook/junk journal 

9/1 Mini Hanging planters 

One-of-a-Kind Crafts 

with Billie LIVE! 


6/18 Paper Lanterns 

6/25 No Sew Zipper Cases 

7/2 Monogram Painting 

7/9 Hoop Art 

7/16 Rock Mandalas 

7/23 Paper Mache Décor 

Writers’ Corner 

Poetry Writers Workshop 

Online R 

Monday, July 6 • 7 - 8:30 pm 

Conversation Groups 

Online English 

Conversation Group R ES 

Tuesdays • 6:30 - 7:45 pm 

Go Bilingual Group Online R ES 

Wednesdays, 6/17, 6/24 • 5 - 6 pm 

Citizenship Conversation 

Group ES 

Mondays and Thursdays 

6:30 - 7:30 pm 

Sounds of English 

Online Class R ES 

Thursdays, 6/18, 6/25, 7/2, 7/9, 7/16, 

7/23, 7/30 • 7 - 8 pm 

Music 

Listeners Club: White 

Russians & Tchaikovsky 6 

Monday, June 15 • 7 - 8 pm 

Mingle In Place: Drinks with 

Andrew & Flutes R 

Thursday, June 18 • 7 - 8 pm 

Spanish Café: Conversation 

Group Online ES 

Mondays • Noon - 1 pm 

German Conversation Group 

Online 

Wednesdays, 6/24, 7/22, 8/26, 

7 - 8:30 pm 

Pronunciation Strategies R ES 

Saturdays • 9:30 am - Noon 

Café Latino: Reading Group 

Book: Abriendo puertas: Ampliando 

perspectivas. ES 

Monday, August 31 • 6 - 7 pm 

Book Clubs & 

Discussion Group 

Armchair Travel Booktalk 

Friday, June 19 • 7 - 7:15 pm 

Rakow Readers Book Club 

on Zoom R 

Monday, June 22 • 1:30 - 2:30 pm 

Walking Book Club 

In The Community 

Wednesdays, August 5, 12, 19, 26 

7 - 8:30 pm 

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Summer Reading Challenge 2020 

¡La lectura te lleva 

a todas partes! 

¡Leer te lleva a todas partes! 

Lectura de Verano 2020 

Bebes hasta 8˚ grado 

• Anota tus minutos en Beanstack. 

• Gana medallas en línea. 

• Obten un paquete de premios que 

incluye una mochila de cordón de la 

Biblioteca Gail Borden con una sorpresa 

divertida y cupones de negocios locales. 

• Los nombres de los finalistas seran 

incluidos en los sorteos para tener la 

oportunidad de ganar premios, como 

una tarjeta de regalo de Target, un set 

LEGO®, un ukelele, Ozobots® y más. 

Reto Virtual de Lectura de 

Verano 2020 

27 de mayo - 5 de agosto 

Lee y anota tus minutos 

Lee todo el verano para obtener premios, 

gana medallas en línea y la oportunidad 

de entrar al sorteo de premios. 

Comienza tu lectura de verano bajando 

la aplicación gratuita de Beanstack a 

través de Apple Store o Google Play, o 

visita gailborden.beanstack.com. 

Adolescentes y adultos 

• Lee y anota tus libros en Beanstack. 

• Tu nombre sera incluido en el sorteo de 

premios, como tarjetas de regalo para 

varios lugares. 

www.gailborden.info/read2020 

Cuentos por telefono 

Todos podríamos usar una voz amigable 

para inspirar, animar o simplemente 

hacernos sonreír. Llámanos al 

847-608-4300 para escuchar cuentos, 

ensayos y poesía leídos por amigos de 

la comunidad en inglés o español. 

BIBLIOTECA CERRADA 

Todas las ubicaciones de la biblioteca 

estarán cerradas el 3, 4 y 5 de julio para el 

día festivo. 

Servicios de pasaporte 

no disponibles 

Para la Familia 

STEAM en Español 

Grados 1-5. 

Tuesdays • 1:30 pm 

6/16 STEAM: Cohete Espaciales 

6/23 STEAM: Cómo convertirte en 

un Espía 

7/21 STEAM: Retos Mentales 

7/28 STEAM: Manualidades de 

flores geométricas 

Nature Club en Español 

Grados 1-5 

Wednesdays • 1:30 - 1:50 pm 

7/1 ¡Mirando Las Nubes! R 

7/15 Abono Para Principiantes R 

Cuento Bilingüe - 

Lecherías y vacas de Elgin 

Saturday, June 20 • 10 am 

Programa de cuentos virtual 

en español w/ Grisel 

Mondays, June 22, June 29, July 6, 

July 13, July 20 • 6:30 - 7 pm 

Favor de visitar: https://bit.ly/gbplFBLV 

¡Ser bilingüe ROCKS! 

Monday, July 27 • 6:30 - 7:30 pm 

Únanse a Alina Celeste y Mi Amigo 

Hamlet para una celebración musical en 

2 idiomas: on Facebook Live! 

¡Ayuda con las Tareas! 

Aprendemos a Usar 

Tutor.com R 

Jueves 20 de agosto • 6:30 - 7:30 pm 

Reuniónes por la plataforma Zoom 

Puede unirse en una computadora, en 

una tableta o un teléfono celular. 

Para acceder a los programas virtuales y 

como solicitar ayuda, este video ofrece 

más información sobre cómo usar 

Zoom: bit.ly/gb-como-usar-zoom. 

Si tiene preguntas no dude en 

comunicarse por correo electrónico con 

biblioteca@gailborden.info o por texto 

224-407-2300. 


en español 

All programs listed in the newsletter are offered via an online platform and may be subject to change. Please check the Library's program 

calendar at gailborden.info/register to find updated information about these programs and how you can attend them. 

Todos los programas enumerados en el boletín están en línea y sujetos a cambios. Consulte el calendario de programas de la Biblioteca en 

gailborden.info/register para encontrar información actualizada sobre estos programas. 

Para adultos 

Clases de Computación 

Clase de Computación en línea: 

El Mundo de Google R 

Sábados • 1 – 2:30 pm 

6/20 Google Sheets 

6/27 Google Slides 

Clase de Computación en español R 

Los martes 8/29 y los sábados 8/1, 8/8, 8/15, 

8/22 • 1 - 2:30 pm 

Curso Reducción de Estrés 

(Stress Busters) para Cuidadores de 

personas mayores R 

Los lunes, 6/22, 6/29, 7/6, 7/13, 7/20, 

7/27, 8/3, 8/10, 8/17, 8/24 • 5 - 7 pm 

Desestrésate en línea R 

Los lunes 13 de julio y 10 de agosto 

6 - 7 pm 

Mi Salud: 

Reunión mensual sobre la salud y 

sus cuidados R 

Viernes 14 de agosto • 5 - 6 pm 

Sea contado en el 

Censo de 2020 

Debido a COVID-19, la 

fecha límite para participar en el Censo 

ha sido ampliada en el octubre de 2020. 

¡Por favor participe! Las subvenciones 

federales que ayudan a las personas 

en esta comunidad dependen de este 

conteo. La participación en el Censo de 

2020 es segura, simple y significativa. 

Visite my2020census.gov para participar 

en línea o llamar Inglés 844-330-2020 o 

Español 844-468-2020. Para más idiomas, 

por favor visite gailborden.info/census. 

Grupos de conversación 

Café de los Recuerdos: 

compartir con los 

adultos mayores 

Los sábados • 4 - 5:30 pm 

Club Mujeres y Jóvenes con 

Propósito 

Jueves • 6 - 7:30 pm 

Grupo de Conversación 

para la Ciudadanía 

Los lunes y jueves • 6:30 - 7:30 pm 

Idiomas 

Sonidos del Inglés en línea R 

Los jueves • 7 - 8 pm 

Estrategias de pronunciación R 

Los sábados • 9:30 am - Mediodía 

Café en Español: Grupo de Conversación en línea 

Los lunes • Mediodía - 1 pm 

Futuros Bilingües en línea R 

Los miércoles, 6/17, 6/24 • 5 - 6 pm 

Café Latino: Grupo de Lectura 

Lunes 31 de agosto • 6 - 7 pm 

Libro "Abriendo puertas: Ampliando perspectivas" 

Grupo de Conversación en Inglés en línea R 

Los martes, 6/16, 6/23, 6/30 • 6:30 - 7:45 pm 

Grupo de Conversación en Inglés 

Los martes, 6/16 - 8/25 • 6:30 - 7:45 pm 


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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 

Building Hours 

Mon-Thu 9 am – 9 pm 

Fri-Sat 9 am – 6 pm 

Sun Noon – 5 pm 

Drive-Up Window 



Sun 11:30 am – 5 pm 

Rakow Branch 

2751 W. Bowes Rd. 


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Sun 


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LOCAL POSTAL PATRON 

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South Elgin, IL 60177 

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Fri-Sat 

Sun 

Lobby Hours 

9:30 am – 7 pm 

9:30 am – 5 pm 

11:30 am – 4 pm 

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U.S. Postage 

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Photo Release 

All visitors agree to be 

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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 

All Library locations will be closed 

July 3, 4 and 5 for the holiday. 

Passport Services Unavailable 

Watch for updates. 

Drive-Up Windows and Phone 

Service 

Main Library 


Monday – Thursday 

Friday – Saturday 

Sunday 

8 am – 9 pm 

9 am – 6 pm 

11:30 am – 5 pm 

Reference Phone 847-742-2411 

Monday – Thursday 9 am – 9 pm 

Friday – Saturday 9 am – 6 pm 

Sunday 

Noon – 5 pm 

Rakow Branch 


Monday – Thursday 

Friday – Saturday 

Sunday 

8:30 am – 8 pm 

8:30 am – 5 pm 

11:30 am – 5 pm 

Reference Phone 847-531-7271 

Monday – Thursday 8:30 am – 8 pm 

Friday – Saturday 8:30 am – 5 pm 

Sunday 

11:30 am – 5 pm 

South Elgin Branch 

Curbside & Lobby 

Place holds online or call 847-931-2095 for 

pick-up. You will receive an email or call 

notifying you when your items are ready. 

Pull up at the designated parking spaces 

for curbside services and call the library, 

847-931-2095, for someone to bring the 

items out to your car. Curbside Pickup 

through September 5. 

Curbside Pickup: 

Monday - Thursday 

Friday & Saturday 

Sunday 

10 am - 7 pm 

10 am - 4 pm 

Noon - 4 pm 

Lobby Hours for Mediabox: 

Monday - Thursday 9:30 am - 7 pm 

Friday & Saturday 9:30 am - 5 pm 

Sunday 

11:30 am - 4 pm 

Get Counted in the 

2020 Census 

Due to COVID-19, the 

deadline to participate in the Census has 

been extended through October, 2020. 

Please participate! The federal grants that 

help people in this community depend 

on this count. Participating in the 2020 

Census is safe, simple and significant. 

Visit my2020census.gov to participate 

online or call English 844-330-2020; 

Spanish 844-468-2020; 

Chinese (Mandarin) 844-391-2020. 

For more languages, please visit 

gailborden.info/census. 

Gail Borden Public Library 

Home Services Delivery 

Bringing the Library to You! 

Free delivery is provided to anyone living in 

the Gail Borden Public Library District who 

finds it difficult or impossible to use the 

drive-up window at this time. 

• Print books, audiobooks and music CDs can 

be requested. 

• Up to eight items may be requested at a 

time. 

• Library staff will make a delivery to your 

home or apartment. 

• Deliveries will be made within a week of 

ordering materials. 

• Please keep the Gail Borden Public Library 

bag that holds your delivery of materials 

with our compliments! 

• Use the plain clear plastic bag included to 

return your materials. 

Contact Home Services Associate Sarah 

Vetter svetter@gailborden.info 

or call 847-429-4599. 

PhoneReads 

We could all use a friendly voice to inspire, 

encourage or just make us smile. Listen to 

short stories, essays, and poetry read by 

community friends in English or Spanish 

at 847-608-4300.

June - August Newsletter 2020

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