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Gail Borden<br />

November-December<br />

2020 Newsletter<br />

Public Library District<br />

Enjoy the holidays with some programs<br />

for the family!<br />

Family Gingerbread<br />

House Workshop R<br />

Wednesday, December 16<br />

6:30 – 7:30 pm<br />

12/7 – 12/13<br />

John Measner<br />

Magic Show R<br />

Monday, December 21 • <strong>10</strong> am<br />

Add a touch of magic to your season<br />

with a virtual performance by magician<br />

and illusionist John Measner with help<br />

from a few of his animal assistants.<br />

Art for All Annual Winter Art Show<br />

Main Library First Floor<br />

December<br />

Artwork of talented local artists using a variety of mediums will be on<br />

display. Come enjoy our local artists' talent and vote for your favorite<br />

for a chance in a drawing! artforallelgin.com<br />

License Plate Renewal<br />

Remember, even in these challenging<br />

times, the library continues to create<br />

ways to serve you better. We now<br />

offer license plate renewal. Visit<br />

gailborden.info/LicenseRenewal for<br />

details, hours and fees. ES<br />

Gail Borden Library 1-8<br />

City of Elgin A-D<br />

City of Elgin section is<br />

included only in newsletters<br />

delivered to Elgin residents.<br />

Race and Rights: Wells, Willard,<br />

and Addams Online<br />

Thursday, November 19 • 6 pm<br />

Join the Jane Addams Hull-House Museum<br />

for a virtual presentation on race and<br />

women's rights. This session will focus<br />

on three Chicago activists—Ida B. Wells,<br />

Frances Willard and Jane Addams.<br />

gailborden.info/womenvote<br />

Early Voting<br />

October 19-November 2 • Main Library<br />

Early Voting and Grace Period Registration for Kane<br />

County will be available October 19 - November 2. All<br />

Kane County precincts may vote at the Main Library during Early Voting.<br />

gailborden.info/vote<br />

Monday - Friday Oct. 19 - Oct. 23 8:30 am - 7 pm<br />

Saturday - Sunday Oct. 24 - Oct. 25 9 am - 5 pm<br />

Monday - Friday Oct. 26 - Oct. 30 8:30 am - 7 pm<br />

Saturday - Sunday Oct. 31 - Nov. 1 9 am - 5 pm<br />

Monday Nov. 2 8:30 am - 7 pm<br />

Election Day Voting<br />

November 3 • 6 am - 7 pm • Main Library<br />

On Election Day, November 3rd, polls at the Library will<br />

be open for select Kane County precincts only.<br />

(Kane County precints 4, 5, 9, 13, and 17.) gailborden.info/vote<br />

2020 has been challenging.<br />

Get a jump start to a healthy<br />

you in 2021.<br />

Gentle Chair Yoga R<br />

Tuesday, November 17 • 2 pm<br />

Instructor Boontiva.<br />

Discover the Life Changing<br />

Power of Meditation R<br />

Tuesday, December 1 • 7 pm<br />

Instructor Umesh Bhatia.<br />

Yoga and Self-Care to Help You<br />

Stay Calm in Chaos R<br />

Thursday, December <strong>10</strong> • 7 pm<br />

Instructor Julie Gentile.<br />

R=Registration required • Ways to register: Online at gailborden.info/register • Call 847-429-4597 • In person<br />

= Pick up kit at Main Library = Pick up kit at Rakow Branch ES =Descripción en español, ver paginas 6-7.<br />

The Gail Borden Public Library District Newsletter | Published Bi-Monthly ISSUE NO. 2020-06 | November 1, 2020


Families<br />

Holidays<br />

Day of the Dead Mini Fest ES<br />

Sunday, November 1 • 12 pm<br />

www.bit.ly/gbplFBLV<br />

Thanksgiving Family<br />

Book Club R<br />

Wednesday, November 25<br />

Grab a book, check out the ideas and<br />

choose a selection from each section<br />

that will work for your family book club!<br />

11/11 – 11/17.<br />

Festival of Lights: Hanukkah<br />

Stories, Traditions and Treats R<br />

Sunday, December 6 • 2 – 2:45 pm<br />

Families are invited to learn about the<br />

Jewish holiday of Hanukkah<br />

through stories, sharing of<br />

traditions and the dreidel game.<br />

11/30 – 12/6.<br />

Tinsel Time<br />

Thursday, December <strong>10</strong> • <strong>10</strong> am<br />

www.bit.ly/gbplFBLV<br />

Family Trivia:<br />

Holiday Movies Edition<br />

Thursday, December 17 • 7 pm<br />

Happy Noon Year Party R<br />

Wednesday, December 30 • 11:30 am<br />

Winter Break Kits R<br />

Have winter fun at home with a bag full<br />

of fun activities and crafts.<br />

12/31 – 1/3.<br />

Save the Date!<br />

Three Kings Celebration ES<br />

Tuesday, January 5 • 6 pm<br />

www.bit.ly/gbplFBLV<br />

Clifford the Big Red Dog Party R<br />

Wednesday, November 25 • 1 pm<br />

11/16 – 11/22.<br />

Dog Man Party R<br />

Friday, November 27<br />

2 – 3 pm<br />

11/16 – 11/22.<br />

Croods 2 Party<br />

Friday, December 18 • <strong>10</strong> am<br />

12/7.<br />

2020 Scholastic Inc.<br />

Programs listed in the<br />

newsletter are offered via<br />

an online platform unless<br />

otherwise indicated with a<br />

physical location.<br />

All programs are subject to change. Please check the<br />

Library's program calendar at gailborden.info/register<br />

to find updated information about these programs<br />

and how you can attend them.<br />

Storytimes<br />

Baby Rhyme Time R Thursdays • 6 pm 11/5 – 12/<strong>10</strong><br />

0-23 Months (No Program 11/26.)<br />

Los programas que aparecen en este boletín<br />

se ofrecen a través de una plataforma en<br />

línea, a menos que se indique lo contrario<br />

con una ubicación física.<br />

Todos los programas están sujetos a cambios.<br />

Consulte el calendario de programas de la Biblioteca<br />

en gailborden.info/eventos para encontrar información<br />

actualizada sobre estos programas.<br />

Toddler Time Wednesdays • <strong>10</strong> am 11/4 – 12/9<br />

Ages 1-2<br />

www.bit.ly/gbplFBLV<br />

Adventure Storytime with Ms. Stephanie<br />

Ages 3-6 Thursdays • <strong>10</strong> am 11/5 – 11/19 & 12/3<br />

Special Holiday-themed Storytime, Craft & Activity on 11/19 and 12/2. Pick up craft supplies at the<br />

window at Rakow or curbside at South Elgin Branch until supplies last. (No program 11/26.)<br />

Preschool Storytime Mondays • <strong>10</strong> am 11/2 – 12/7<br />

Ages 3-6<br />

www.bit.ly/gbplFBLV<br />

Stomp! Clap! Read! R Fridays • <strong>10</strong> am 11/6 – 12/11<br />

Ages 3-6 www.bit.ly/gbplFBLV (No program 11/27.)<br />

Thankfulness Storytime<br />

Tuesday, November 17 • <strong>10</strong> am<br />

www.bit.ly/gbplFBLV<br />

Lullaby Storytime R<br />

Wednesday, November 18 • 6:30 pm<br />

Snow Much Fun Storytime<br />

Tuesday, December <strong>15</strong> • <strong>10</strong> am<br />

= Pick up kit at Main Library = Pick up kit at Rakow Branch ES =Descripción en español, ver paginas 6-7.<br />

2 R=Registration required • Three ways to register: Online at gailborden.info/register • Call 847-429-4597 • In person


Kids<br />

Coding Club R<br />

Mondays • 3:30 – 5:30 pm<br />

Grades 2 & up.<br />

11/9 Dance Party!<br />

11/23 Star Wars<br />

Creativity Corner R<br />

Tuesdays • 4 – 4:30 pm<br />

11/3 Fall Bingo <strong>10</strong>/26 – 11/1.<br />

11/17 Dice & Dominoes 11/9 – 11/<strong>15</strong>.<br />

12/1 Paper Plate Snow Globes<br />

11/23 – 11/29.<br />

12/8 Connect 4-Game Day!<br />

11/30 – 12/6.<br />

Kids Explore R<br />

Thursdays<br />

Grades K-2 • 4 – 4:30 pm<br />

Grades 3-5 • 5 – 5:30 pm<br />

11/5 Paper Quilling <strong>10</strong>/26 – 11/1.<br />

11/19 Let's Be Inventors 11/9 – 11/<strong>15</strong>.<br />

12/3 Paper Crafting Cards<br />

11/23 – 11/29.<br />

12/<strong>10</strong> Reptiles Rule 11/30 – 12/6.<br />

Grades K-5 • 4 – 4:30 pm<br />

11/12 Code Crackers<br />

11/2 – 11/8<br />

New Gail Borden App!<br />

You can now also use your phone<br />

to check out books and more. Visit<br />

gailborden.info/mobileapps to<br />

download.<br />

Baking for Kids<br />

Join us to learn how to<br />

bake these treats. As the<br />

treats bake, we will read<br />

stories. Facebook Live =<br />

www.bit.ly/gbplFBLV<br />

Mini Pumpkin Pies<br />

Wednesday, November 25 • 2 pm<br />

Sugar Cookies<br />

Monday, December 21 • 11 am<br />

Science • Technology • Engineering • Arts • Math<br />

STEAM R<br />

Grades K-2 • 4 – 4:30 pm<br />

Grades 3-5 • 5 – 5:30 pm<br />

11/2 The Magic of STEAM! <strong>10</strong>/26 – 11/1.<br />

11/<strong>10</strong> Pringles Engineering Challenge<br />

(no kit)<br />

11/16 On the High Seas 11/9 – 11/<strong>15</strong>.<br />

11/24 Fidget Spinner Fun 11/16 – 11/22.<br />

11/30 The Paul Klee Challenge<br />

11/23 – 11/29.<br />

12/7 Arctic Animal Friends<br />

11/30 – 12/6.<br />

Programs listed in the<br />

newsletter are offered via<br />

an online platform unless<br />

otherwise indicated with a<br />

physical location.<br />

All programs are subject to change. Please check the<br />

Library's program calendar at gailborden.info/register<br />

to find updated information about these programs<br />

and how you can attend them.<br />

Los programas que aparecen en este boletín<br />

se ofrecen a través de una plataforma en<br />

línea, a menos que se indique lo contrario<br />

con una ubicación física.<br />

Todos los programas están sujetos a cambios.<br />

Consulte el calendario de programas de la Biblioteca<br />

en gailborden.info/eventos para encontrar información<br />

actualizada sobre estos programas.<br />

Holiday STEAM:<br />

Gift Wrap Challenge R<br />

Monday, December 14<br />

12/7 - 12/13.<br />

Grades K-2 • 4 pm<br />

Grades 3-5 • 5 pm<br />

Winter STEAM:<br />

The Snow Challenge R<br />

12/21 – 12/27.<br />

Grades K-2 • 2 pm<br />

Grades 3-5 • 3 pm<br />

12/28 On the Ice Rink: Skater Challenge<br />

12/30 The Snowman Challenge<br />

Informational Topics<br />

Workshop for Early<br />

Childhood Educators R<br />

Transition Time Songs &<br />

Rhymes for Preschoolers<br />

Wednesday, November 11 • 6 pm<br />

Learn how transitions help control<br />

behavior through song and dance. This<br />

is a Gateways Certified Workshop.<br />

= Pick up kit at Main Library<br />

= Pick up kit at Rakow Branch<br />

GAILBORDEN.INFO<br />

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Youth & Teens<br />

Grades K-8<br />

Writing Club R<br />

Wednesdays • 6 pm<br />

11/4 Book Bootcamp<br />

11/11 Buried Treasure<br />

11/18 Robot Rebellion<br />

12/2 I Wrote a Book!<br />

Pokémon Digital Escape Room<br />

Saturday, December 12 • 2 pm<br />

Grades 6-12<br />

Teen Writing & Art Showcase<br />

Submit your creative work and see it<br />

published! Email your piece to<br />

zone@gailborden.info or visit<br />

gailborden.info/teenwriting for details.<br />

Hamilton Digital<br />

Escape Room<br />

Saturday, November 7 • 2 pm<br />

Do you want to be in the room where it<br />

happens? Don't throw away your shot at<br />

solving these Hamilton-themed puzzles.<br />

Doctor Who Digital<br />

Escape Room<br />

Saturday, November 14<br />

2 pm<br />

Manga and Anime<br />

Meet-Up<br />

Saturday, November 21 • 2 pm<br />

11/14 – 11/21.<br />

DIY Shrinky-Dink Keychains R<br />

Tuesday, December 1 • 7 pm<br />

11/24 – 12/1.<br />

Programs listed in the<br />

newsletter are offered via<br />

an online platform unless<br />

otherwise indicated with<br />

a physical location.<br />

All programs are subject to change.<br />

Please check the Library's program calendar at<br />

gailborden.info/register to find updated<br />

information about these programs and how<br />

you can attend them.<br />

Los programas que aparecen en este<br />

boletín se ofrecen a través de una<br />

plataforma en línea, a menos que se<br />

indique lo contrario con una ubicación física.<br />

Todos los programas están sujetos a cambios.<br />

Consulte el calendario de programas de la<br />

Biblioteca en gailborden.info/eventos para encontrar<br />

información actualizada sobre estos programas.<br />

DIY Paracord Bracelet R<br />

Wednesday, December 9 • 4:30 pm<br />

12/3 – 12/9.<br />

Grades 6-8<br />

DIY Origami R<br />

Tuesday, November 17 • 4:30 pm<br />

11/11 – 11/17.<br />

Middle School Coding Club<br />

Tinkering with Tinkercad R<br />

11/24, 11/25, 11/27 • 3:30 pm<br />

BBC Micro:Bits Series R<br />

12/21, 12/22, 12/23 • 3:30 pm<br />

High School<br />

Studio 270 Volunteer Corps<br />

Crafting for a Cause R<br />

Main Library 11/23 & 12/21 • 4 pm<br />

Creative Crew R<br />

Main Library 11/25 & 12/22 • 4 pm<br />

Teen Advisory Board R<br />

Monday, November 30 • 4 pm<br />

Teen Advisory Board (TAB) is open to<br />

High Schoolers interested in making a<br />

difference in the library community.<br />

Volunteer Squad R<br />

Main Library<br />

11/2, 11/4, 11/<strong>10</strong>, 11/12, 11/16, 11/18,<br />

11/24, 11/28, 12/1, 12/2, 12/8, 12/<strong>10</strong>,<br />

12/14, 12/19 • 4 pm<br />

Drop in and help out the library with<br />

cleaning, book display, and other<br />

various projects.<br />

Studio<br />

Teen Book Hangout Online<br />

Tuesday, November 3 • 4 pm<br />

Teen Writers Club Online<br />

Tuesday, November 24 • 4 pm<br />

Join other teen writers to share what<br />

you're writing and help you through the<br />

creative writing process.<br />

270<br />

= Pick up kit at Main Library = Pick up kit at Rakow Branch<br />

4 R=Registration required • Three ways to register: Online at gailborden.info/register • Call 847-429-4597 • In person


Adults<br />

All Things Apple<br />

Tuesdays, 11/3, 12/1 • 7 pm<br />

Veteran's Voices, Veterans Day<br />

2020 Panel Discussion Online<br />

Wednesday, November 11 • 1 – 3:30 pm<br />

Join us for a Veteran's Day panel<br />

discussion on YouTube.<br />

Hope For The Holidays<br />

Thursday, November 12 • 6:30 – 7:30 pm<br />

Discover strategies and skills to cope with<br />

the holidays during times of grief, loss<br />

and disappointment. Presenters: Joy Symonds of<br />

Symonds-Madison Funeral Home and a local therapist.<br />

Fantastic Space Discoveries:<br />

The Search for Planet 9 R<br />

Thursday, November 12 • 7 pm<br />

Go on a quest to discover whether our<br />

Solar System has another massive planet<br />

beyond Neptune. Presenter: Jim Kovak, Chicago<br />

Society for Space Studies.<br />

The Real Cost of<br />

Homeownership R<br />

Monday, November 16 • 7 – 8 pm<br />

Presenter: Donna Rasmussen, Financial Literacy<br />

Educator.<br />

Computer Classes<br />

Crafting a Cover Letter NEW<br />

Wednesday, November 11 • 6 pm<br />

Learn tips & tricks for crafting a<br />

cover letter.<br />

Resume Essentials<br />

Wednesday, November 18 • 6 pm<br />

Microsoft Excel {<br />

Main Library Grove Room<br />

Mondays • 6 pm<br />

11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 11/30, 12/7<br />

QuickBooks Desktop Series {<br />

Main Library Grove Room<br />

Thursdays • 6 pm<br />

11/5, 11/12, 11/19, 12/3, 12/<strong>10</strong><br />

{Classes with this symbol are<br />

sponsored by Comcast as part of their<br />

Internet Essentials program. For more<br />

information on the Comcast Internet Essentials<br />

program, visit internetessentials.com.<br />

Organizing & Parenting<br />

Solutions to Pandemic<br />

Problems R<br />

Tuesday, November 17 • 7 pm<br />

Learn how to best organize your home to<br />

provide healthy and efficient workspaces<br />

for adults and kids. Presenter: Professional<br />

organizer Jennifer Barnes.<br />

Medicare <strong>10</strong>1 R<br />

Friday, November 6 • <strong>10</strong>:30 am<br />

Tuesday, November <strong>10</strong> • 7 pm<br />

Presenter: Tom Perrucci, Premier Medicare Benefits.<br />

Medicare <strong>10</strong>1 Educational<br />

Seminar R<br />

Wednesday, December 2 • <strong>10</strong> am<br />

Presenter: Andrea Norman, Medicare Benefit Advisor,<br />

Ascension Complete.<br />

Programs listed in the<br />

newsletter are offered via<br />

an online platform unless<br />

otherwise indicated with<br />

a physical location.<br />

All programs are subject to change.<br />

Please check the Library's program calendar at<br />

gailborden.info/register to find updated<br />

information about these programs and how<br />

you can attend them.<br />

Los programas que aparecen en este<br />

boletín se ofrecen a través de una<br />

plataforma en línea, a menos que se<br />

indique lo contrario con una ubicación física.<br />

Todos los programas están sujetos a cambios.<br />

Consulte el calendario de programas de la<br />

Biblioteca en gailborden.info/eventos para encontrar<br />

información actualizada sobre estos programas.<br />

Writers’ Corner<br />

Poetry Writers Workshop<br />

Online R<br />

Mondays, 11/2, 12/7 • 7 pm<br />

Writers on the Fox R<br />

Mondays, 11/23, 12/28 • 7 pm<br />

Crafts<br />

Crafts with Elda<br />

Facebook Live = www.bit.ly/gbplFBLV<br />

Thursdays • 7 pm<br />

11/3 DIY Autumn Maple Leaf Bowl<br />

11/<strong>10</strong> Yummy Pumpkin Pie Bread<br />

11/17 Fall Harvest Centerpiece<br />

11/24 Delish Cranberry<br />

Pecan Cheese Balls<br />

12/1 Framed Holiday Book Wreath<br />

12/8 Rustic Winter<br />

Greenery Centerpiece<br />

12/<strong>15</strong> Super Easy Christmas<br />

Crack Toffee<br />

12/22 Sparkly NYE Wine Bottle Decor<br />

12/29 Bring on the New Year...<br />

2021 Vision Board<br />

Winter Card Painting R<br />

Wednesday, December 16 • <strong>10</strong> am<br />

Holiday Cupcake Decorating<br />

with Devi R<br />

Saturday, December 19 • 11 am<br />

GAILBORDEN.INFO<br />

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Adults<br />

Language<br />

Spanish Café Conversation Group in the Library ES<br />

Main Library Grove Room<br />

Mondays, 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 11/23, 12/7, 12/14 • Noon – 1 pm<br />

English Conversation Group Online ES R<br />

Tuesdays, 11/3, 11/<strong>10</strong>, 11/17, 11/24, 12/1, 12/8, 12/<strong>15</strong> • 6:30 – 7:45 pm<br />

German Conversation Group R<br />

Wednesdays, 9/23, <strong>10</strong>/28 • 7 pm<br />

Grupo de conversación de Español para niños R<br />

Tuesdays, 11/3 – 12/8 • 3:30 – 4 pm<br />

Go Bilingual en la Biblioteca R<br />

Learn Spanish & Aprende Inglés Juntos<br />

Main Library<br />

Wednesdays, 11/4 – 12/16 • 6 pm (Except 11/25.)<br />

Programs listed in the<br />

newsletter are offered via<br />

an online platform unless<br />

otherwise indicated with a<br />

physical location.<br />

All programs are subject to change.<br />

Please check the Library's program calendar<br />

at gailborden.info/register to find updated<br />

information about these programs and how<br />

you can attend them.<br />

Los programas que aparecen en<br />

este boletín se ofrecen a través de<br />

una plataforma en línea, a menos<br />

que se indique lo contrario con una<br />

ubicación física.<br />

Todos los programas están sujetos a cambios.<br />

Consulte el calendario de programas de la<br />

Biblioteca en gailborden.info/eventos para<br />

encontrar información actualizada sobre<br />

estos programas.<br />

Book Clubs<br />

Contemporary Book Group R<br />

Main Library Grove Room<br />

Saturday, November 18 • 7 pm<br />

Darling Rose Gold by Stephanie Wrobel<br />

Rakow Readers Book Club R<br />

Mondays • 1:30 – 2:30 pm<br />

11/23 The Dutch House by Ann Patchett<br />

12/21 Disappearing Earth<br />

by Julia Phillips<br />

Walking Book Club R<br />

Main Library Elgin Room<br />

Wednesday, December 2 • 6:30 pm<br />

Finding Dorothy by Elizabeth Letts<br />

Financial & Retirement<br />

Planning Book Club R<br />

Tuesdays, 11/3 – 12/1 • 6:30 pm<br />

Presenter Keith Rauschenberger, CFPA®, MBA.<br />

(Note: 1 st session started <strong>10</strong>/13.)<br />

ES =Descripción en español, ver paginas 6-7.<br />

en español<br />

Votación en la Biblioteca<br />

Principal<br />

Votación temprana para las elecciones<br />

generales del 3 de noviembre<br />

19 de octubre – 2 de noviembre<br />

De lunes a viernes 8:30 am – 7 pm<br />

El sábado y domingo 9 am – 5 pm<br />

La votación temprana es para todo el condado de Kane.<br />

Elecciones Generales del 3 de noviembre<br />

6 am – 7 pm<br />

El día de las elecciones, las urnas de la<br />

Biblioteca Principal estarán abiertas<br />

solo para los votantes en los precintos<br />

electorales del condado de Kane<br />

predeterminados.<br />

Para obtener más información, visite<br />

gailborden.info/vote.<br />

Renovación de placas en la Biblioteca Gail Borden<br />

La biblioteca ofrecerá un nuevo servicio de renovación de placas de vehiculos de<br />

Illinois. Los residentes de Illinois podrán solicitar una etiqueta de renovación y salir con<br />

la etiqueta el mismo día*. Necesitará su Aviso de renovación de registro de vehículo de Illinois o Número de<br />

identificación del vehículo (VIN) y número de placa. Tenga en mente que, si su vehículo necesita pasar la prueba de<br />

control de emisiones, la Biblioteca no podrá renovar su placa . gailborden.info/LicenseRenewal<br />

El servicio de renovación estará disponible durante el siguiente horario en la<br />

Biblioteca Principal únicamente.<br />

Lunes – jueves<br />

Viernes – sábado<br />

Domingo<br />

9 am – 7:30 pm<br />

9 am – 4:30 pm<br />

Mediodía – 3:30 pm<br />

Se aceptarán pagos en efectivo, con tarjeta de débito o crédito. (Hay un cajero automático<br />

disponible en KCT Credit Union; dentro del vestíbulo de la biblioteca principal.)<br />

Costo de la etiqueta de renovación. ......................Varía<br />

Tarifa de servicio por cada renovación ................$7.50<br />

Tarifa de procesamiento por usar tarjeta de crédito/débito....$5<br />

6 R=Regístrese R=Registration • Tres required maneras: • Three en ways línea to en register: gailborden.info/eventos Online at gailborden.info/register • por teléfono 847-429-4597 • Call 847-429-4597 • en persona • In person


en español<br />

Para Familias<br />

Mini Festival del Día de<br />

Muertos Por Facebook Live<br />

domingo 1 de noviembre • 2 pm<br />

www.bit.ly/gbplFBLV<br />

Actividad familiar:<br />

calaveras de azúcar en línea R<br />

domingo 1 de noviembre • 3 pm<br />

Cuentos para la familia<br />

Los lunes 2 de nov. – 7 de dic. • 7 pm<br />

www.bit.ly/gbplFBLV<br />

Conversación para niños en<br />

español Por Zoom R<br />

Los martes, 3 de nov. – 8 de dic.<br />

3:30 pm<br />

¿Va a tomar el exámen de la<br />

ciudadanía en español?<br />

Podemos ayudarle a prepararse y<br />

estudiar. Comuníquese por correo con<br />

biblioteca@gailborden.info o por texto al<br />

224-407-2399.<br />

Posada Navideña por<br />

Facebook Live<br />

Sábado 5 de diciembre • 2 pm<br />

www.bit.ly/gbplFBLV<br />

Aparta la fecha<br />

Celebración de los Reyes<br />

Magos Por Facebook Live<br />

Martes 5 de enero • 6 pm<br />

ww.bit.ly/gbplFBLV<br />

Para adultos<br />

Grupo de Mujeres<br />

con Propósito Por Zoom R<br />

jueves, 19 de noviembre • 6 pm<br />

Temas para Padres<br />

con Family Focus Por Zoom R<br />

Los martes • <strong>10</strong> am<br />

<strong>10</strong> de nov. Autoestima y manejo del estrés<br />

<strong>15</strong> de dic. Actividades familiares divertidas<br />

Café Latino: Discusión de<br />

Libros Por Zoom R<br />

Los lunes • 6 pm<br />

Libro: Yo no soy tu<br />

perfecta hija mexicana<br />

por Erika L. Sánchez.<br />

30 de nov. Capítulos 14-20<br />

14 de dic. Capítulos 21-29<br />

Los programas que aparecen en<br />

este boletín se ofrecen a través de<br />

una plataforma en línea, a menos que<br />

se indique lo contrario con una<br />

ubicación física.<br />

Todos los programas están sujetos a cambios.<br />

Consulte el calendario de programas de la<br />

Biblioteca en gailborden.info/eventos para<br />

encontrar información actualizada sobre<br />

estos programas.<br />

Cómo asistir<br />

Por Facebook Live<br />

Para participar conéctate el día del evento<br />

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Borden www.bit.ly/gbplFBLV.<br />

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Puede participar en una computadora,<br />

tableta o teléfono celular. Al registrarse le<br />

contactaremos con el enlace y código para<br />

participar. Envíenos un mensaje (incluya su nombre y<br />

teléfono) a biblioteca@gailborden.info o texto al 224-<br />

407-2399 para obtener ayuda técnica para<br />

acceder a Zoom.<br />

Clases de Computación<br />

en la Biblioteca<br />

No hay costo ni hay que tener tarjeta de<br />

la Biblioteca. Favor registrarse. Puede<br />

registrarse para la serie completa o para<br />

una sola clase.<br />

Biblioteca Principal Salón Grove<br />

Los sábados • 1 pm<br />

7 de nov. Teclado y Ratón R<br />

14 de nov. El Internet R<br />

21 de nov. Google Drive R<br />

5 de dic. Correo Electrónico R<br />

12 de dic. Google Docs 1 R<br />

Apendar Idiomas<br />

Grupo de Conversación en Inglés Por Zoom R<br />

Los martes 3 de nov. – <strong>15</strong> de dic. • 6:30 pm<br />

Café en Español Grupo de Conversación en la biblioteca R<br />

Los lunes 2 de nov. – 14 de dic. (Excepto 30 de nov.) • Mediodía • Biblioteca Principal<br />

Grupo de conversación de Español para niños R<br />

Los martes 3 de nov. – 8 de dic. • 3:30 – 4 pm<br />

Go Bilingual en la Biblioteca -<br />

Learn Spanish & Aprende Inglés Juntos R<br />

Los miércoles 4 de nov. – 16 de dic. (Excepto 25 de nov.) • 6 pm • Biblioteca Principal<br />

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November-December<br />

City of Elgin<br />

2020 Newsletter<br />

Boletín en Español: Cada número del boletín está disponible en español en línea en cityofelgin.org/boletin.<br />

Get Involved.<br />

Elgin Allies: Allies for a Greater Tomorrow<br />

Looking to give back to your community?<br />

Elgin Allies is a City program designed for those who want to<br />

make a difference within the community and within<br />

themselves. Elgin Allies are volunteers who work on projects<br />

that fit their interests. The program provides the opportunity to<br />

engage in your own community, enrich your life, meet others,<br />

learn new skills and create memories.<br />

Elgin Allies has many volunteer opportunities for individuals,<br />

students, business groups, churches and service clubs. Giving<br />

back through our time and talents helps the community and<br />

enhances the quality of life for residents. Opportunities to<br />

serve the community range anywhere from helping at a City<br />

event, to working in community gardens, to administrative<br />

duties within various City departments, to becoming a<br />

“sidewalk hero” shoveling snow for seniors and school routes.<br />

Elgin Allies also coordinates with persons completing<br />

community service hours to find work on projects fitting their<br />

interests.<br />

Visit cityofelgin.org/elginallies<br />

to browse the list of interests and<br />

get matched with the perfect<br />

volunteer opportunity.<br />

Follow Elgin Allies on social media<br />

@ElginAllies<br />

@AlliesElgin<br />

ELGIN<br />

ALLIES<br />

Serve on a Board or Commission<br />

Serving on a board or commission allows you to learn<br />

more about the needs of the community, the process<br />

of local government and working as a team with a<br />

common goal of helping move Elgin forward.<br />

The City of Elgin has a total of 13 boards and<br />

commissions that are composed of volunteers who<br />

want to get involved in their local government and<br />

share their ideas to better the community. Often the<br />

purpose of a board or commission is to review<br />

information and make recommendations to city<br />

council on policy issues. Each has its own specific<br />

duties and functions.<br />

Volunteers Needed:<br />

Apply Today!<br />

Find current vacancies,<br />

application and more<br />

information at<br />

cityofelgin.org/boards.<br />

Meet a Member<br />

During my service I have experienced both what the Parks and Recreation<br />

Board does for the community and what being a member has done for me.<br />

I have seen the dedication of the board members when we work to establish<br />

future plans for playgrounds and the sports complex, but what is most<br />

apparent is the dedication of staff. They are consistently striving to provide<br />

the best possible service to the community. This commitment is most<br />

evident when we involve the community to get their input when a<br />

playground is scheduled for renewal and when the staff hosts an open<br />

house to celebrate a park’s completion. Including the community in these<br />

processes is of the utmost importance.<br />

Marino Lamantia,<br />

Member<br />

Elgin Parks and<br />

Recreation Board<br />

Also serving as President of the Bowes Creek Homeowners Association, I offer another<br />

perspective. When it was time to name the two playgrounds in our neighborhood, I proposed<br />

using our Bowes Creek communications system to provide our homeowners the opportunity to<br />

vote for their preferred name of the park. The Parks and Recreation Board and staff whole<br />

heartily embraced the idea. So once again, we were able to involve the community in the<br />

process. This event also opened up a new way for the parks department to connect and<br />

communicate directly with the Bowes Creek HOA to announce their upcoming social and<br />

charity events.<br />

I am impressed by the responsiveness of the City employees that maintain Elgin’s parks and<br />

playgrounds. They are professional and responsive to the needs of the community. This has also<br />

been my experience for all the areas I deal with in the City of Elgin.<br />

A CITYOFELGIN.ORG | 311 (OR 847-931-6001)<br />

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November-December<br />

City of Elgin<br />

2020 Newsletter<br />

At Your Service<br />

Introducing Officer Edwin Alva<br />

Officer Edwin Alva is the newest member of the Residential<br />

Officer Program of Elgin (ROPE) unit. ROPE was created with the<br />

vision that by working and living in a distressed neighborhood,<br />

the department can enhance police service and outreach<br />

initiatives. It is hoped that their presence empowers residents to<br />

work together to problem solve, improve their quality of life<br />

and independently take ownership of the neighborhood. He is<br />

stepping in to replace Officer Heather Farrell, who is returning<br />

to patrol after participating in the ROPE program for seven<br />

years. He will be residing at 3<strong>10</strong> N. Spring Street in the<br />

Northeast Neighborhood.<br />

Officer Alva was born and raised in Elgin and lived on the east<br />

side for the entirety of his childhood. He’s an alumnus of<br />

McKinley Elementary School, Ellis and Larsen Middle School<br />

and Elgin High School. Growing up he had the opportunity to<br />

Meet Elgin’s New ROPE Officer<br />

participate in Elgin police programs such<br />

as Shop with a Cop and D.A.R.E.<br />

These, along with other programs,<br />

have allowed him to experience<br />

firsthand the positive results that<br />

community policing can have.<br />

When asked what he hopes to<br />

achieve in his role as a ROPE officer,<br />

Officer Alva said, “I look forward to<br />

engaging, communicating and<br />

working with my future neighbors<br />

and improving the quality of life while<br />

also reducing crime.”<br />

Officer Alva can be reached by phone at 224-523-4438 or by<br />

email at alva_e@cityofelgin.org.<br />

Elgin 311<br />

Consider Elgin 311 your personal hotline to faster service,<br />

improved communication and a stronger connection with<br />

your City and community. Elgin 311 citizen advocates answer<br />

general questions and process non-emergency service<br />

requests. From reporting potholes to a missed garbage<br />

collection to processing water bill payments, our highly<br />

trained citizen advocates are ready to assist you.<br />

Hours of Operation<br />

Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.<br />

CALL. CLICK. CONNECT.<br />

Dial 311. If you're outside the city limits, dial 847-931-6001.<br />

Email elgin311@cityofelgin.org 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.<br />

Download the Elgin 311 mobile app for iOS and Andriod to submit<br />

requests on-the-go and keep up with what's happening in Elgin.<br />

Submit a request through the community portal:<br />

cityofelgin.org/311request<br />

*Email, mobile app and portal requests will be answered during<br />

regular business hours.<br />

Fall Trash Drop Off Event<br />

Saturday, November 7, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.<br />

Waste Management Transfer Station,1245 Gifford Road<br />

Bring your vehicle filled with household waste for just $20<br />

(cash). The event includes secure document shredding.<br />

No electronics recycling (find options on Page D).<br />

Absolutely no household hazardous waste will be accepted.<br />

Elgin residents only (proof of residency required with<br />

state-issued I.D.) Face coverings also required.<br />

GAILBORDEN.INFO<br />

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November-December<br />

City of Elgin<br />

2020 Newsletter<br />

Explore Elgin<br />

Tree Lighting Ceremony<br />

Saturday, December 5 at 6:00 p.m.<br />

Like many events this year, plans<br />

must remain flexible due to the<br />

nature of the pandemic and its<br />

dynamic restrictions. For the most<br />

updated information, contact 311<br />

or visit cityofelgin.org/events.<br />

Holiday Celebrations<br />

Santa's Workshop<br />

Saturday, December 12<br />

Enjoy some holiday cheer as you walk through the North Pole in the<br />

Hemmens Cultural Center’s Exhibition Hall. Take your picture in Santa’s chair<br />

and collect a candy cane and make-at-home craft. This is a ticketed event with<br />

designated time slots between 9:00 a.m. and 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $<strong>10</strong> for<br />

residents and $12 for non-residents. Tickets must be purchased in advance at<br />

cityofelgin.org/register.<br />

Subscribe Elgin<br />

Receive the latest news and announcements<br />

about public services, events, businesses, scams<br />

and more by subscribing to City of Elgin and<br />

partner email lists:<br />

City of Elgin news releases<br />

cityofelgin.org/news<br />

City of Elgin events<br />

cityofelgin.org/eventnews<br />

City of Elgin construction<br />

cityofelgin.org/constructionupdates<br />

Hemmens Cultural Center<br />

cityofelgin.org/hemmensnews<br />

Elgin Police Outreach -<br />

Seniors Citizens<br />

cityofelgin.org/seniornews<br />

Smart 911 Emergency Notifications<br />

cityofelgin.org/alerts<br />

*Events subject to change<br />

based on COVID restrictions<br />

Downtown Neighborhood<br />

Association of Elgin<br />

cityofelgin.org/DNAemails<br />

Elgin Area Chamber<br />

cityofelgin.org/chambernews<br />

Explore Elgin Area Tourism<br />

Bureau<br />

cityofelgin.org/CVBnews<br />

Utility Box Wrapping Program<br />

Utility boxes around the globe are being painted or wrapped in<br />

artwork, and Elgin now has its own such program. Not only does this<br />

program deter graffiti, it also encourages community building and<br />

placemaking while promoting original artwork by local artists. Utility<br />

boxes provide a large, smooth canvas and they are typically located<br />

in high traffic areas, providing an ideal setting to showcase public art.<br />

Sponsors Wanted<br />

Sponsor a utility box to help expand public art in Elgin! You can<br />

choose a box and see which applications exist for that box, or see all<br />

of the applications and select the box based on the available artwork.<br />

Sponsorships begin at $2,500 and increase from there, depending<br />

on the size of the box. Artwork has an expected lifespan of 7-<strong>10</strong><br />

years.<br />

New this Year: Go See Them Up Close<br />

“A City is a Gift” by Elgin artist Kerri Liu<br />

Location: Douglas/Chicago Intersection<br />

Inspiration: Simply walking around and<br />

experiencing what Elgin has to offer. From the<br />

many parks and preserves to music and art shows,<br />

delicious food options and gorgeous architecture,<br />

Elgin has been intentionally curated to the interests<br />

of its people. As I get to know the people of Elgin, this seems to be<br />

an ongoing conversation. Who is this generation of citizens? What do<br />

we want for our families, friends and selves right now? What do we hope to<br />

pass on to future generations? It is a gift that we have this time and space.<br />

What will we decide to do with it is dependent on each of us.<br />

“Cravasse,” by Chicago artist Kristi O’Meara<br />

Location: McLean/Larkin Intersection<br />

Inspiration: Intricate patterns found in nature:<br />

the cellular structure of plants, vermicular<br />

patterns created by insects, fossilized textures of<br />

oceanic creatures preserved eternally in stone, the<br />

structure of skin cells as seen under a microscope,<br />

the infinite wonder of microcosmic patterns that<br />

construct the world around us.<br />

SNEAK PEEK<br />

SNEAK PEEK<br />

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November-December<br />

City of Elgin<br />

2020 Newsletter<br />

Divert Waste<br />

Simple Recycling<br />

Residents, have you tried this FREE service to<br />

recycle textiles at the curb?<br />

The Simple Recycling service collects many<br />

categories of items that aren’t recyclable through your<br />

regular curbside recycling program; things like clothing, shoes,<br />

small appliances, lamps and more. View the full list of possible<br />

(and not possible) items at cityofelgin.org/simplerecycling.<br />

Simply fill up the orange Simple Recycling bags with<br />

acceptable items and place it at your curb for pickup on your<br />

regular garbage collection day. *Note: Bags must be out by<br />

6:00 a.m. or they could be missed - Drivers get through routes<br />

very quickly since they don’t stop at every house. If your<br />

collection is missed, notify Simple Recycling online at<br />

simplerecycling.com or over the phone at 866-835-5068.<br />

Need bags? Request bags online at simplerecycling.com or<br />

call Simple Recycling at 866-835-5068.<br />

Curbside Organics Collection<br />

Compost Your Food Scraps and Yard Waste April-November<br />

Residents may purchase a subscription to participate in Elgin’s<br />

curbside organics collection program, where weekly collections<br />

run during the months of April through November, in conjunction<br />

with the yard waste service. Residents can combine acceptable<br />

organic food waste in a designated bin along with yard waste to<br />

reduce the amount of compostable waste in the landfill, and<br />

potentially save money on yard waste bags and stickers. An annual<br />

fee is billed separately through Waste Managment for this service.<br />

Residents have three cart size options at different subscription<br />

rates:<br />

96 gallon cart: $141/season<br />

64 gallon cart: $131/season<br />

35 gallon cart: $121/season<br />

Any additional containers<br />

outside of the organics cart<br />

will require a sticker to be<br />

serviced.<br />

To sign up for the Organics<br />

Collection subscription service,<br />

please contact Waste Management at 800-964-8988.<br />

At Your Door<br />

Special Collection<br />

Elgin residents have an easy way to dispose of household hazardous<br />

waste and to recycle electronics. You do not need to sign up for this<br />

program - it is offered as part of your regular household waste and<br />

recycling service. To dispose of home-generated special materials and<br />

schedule a collection at your home, you must contact Waste<br />

Management online at wmatyourdoor.com or by calling 800-449-7587<br />

(Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-7 p.m.).<br />

The materials accepted through this program include:<br />

Automotive Products<br />

Antifreeze, batteries, brake fluid,<br />

motor oil and filters, fuels, and<br />

more.<br />

Garden Chemicals<br />

Fertilizers, insect sprays, herbicides,<br />

pesticides, and weed killers.<br />

Paint Products<br />

Paint, caulk, glue, stain, stripper,<br />

thinner, and wood preservative.<br />

Household Cleaners<br />

Ammonia, heavy-duty cleaner, rust<br />

remover, tile/shower cleaner,<br />

upholstery cleaner, and more.<br />

Create Less Garbage?<br />

Reduce Your Cart Size<br />

Each home is provided a 64-gallon wheeled gray garbage cart.<br />

But that doesn’t mean each home produces enough garbage<br />

to fill that cart on a weekly basis.<br />

Residents can opt for a smaller 35-gallon cart for the same<br />

monthly rate as the 64-gallon cart. Residents who opt for this<br />

option can place one additional disposal item per week at the<br />

curb without a sticker, such as a yard waste bag or bulky item.<br />

*Note: With this option, it’s important not to remove your cart from<br />

the curb until after the additional disposal item has been collected so<br />

drivers know you are a small-cart subscriber.<br />

*Note: This differs from the Senior Cart<br />

Program, which does not include an extra<br />

disposal item.<br />

Contact Elgin 311 to pursue this option.<br />

Electronics<br />

Computers, monitors, keyboards,<br />

MP3 players, televisions (limit one<br />

per call), DVD/CD players, tape<br />

players, VCR, cell phones, desktop<br />

printers, fax machines, and<br />

microwaves.<br />

Mercury Containing Items<br />

Batteries, compact fluorescent<br />

lamps, fluorescent tubes,<br />

thermometers, and<br />

thermostats.<br />

Sharps, Needles and Lancets<br />

Must be placed in a sealed, rigid,<br />

puncture resistant container.<br />

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Board of Trustees:<br />

Jean Bednar, President<br />

Elizabeth Kruger, Vice President<br />

Patricia Harkin, Secretary<br />

Amanda Garcia<br />

Herb Gross<br />

Tiffany Henderson<br />

Library Director - Carole Medal<br />

Newsletter Editor - Denise Raleigh<br />

Assistant Editors - Liz Clemmons,<br />

Natalie Kiburg<br />

Graphic Designers - Laura Espinoza,<br />

Karen Gilpatrick<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 />

Building Hours<br />

Mon-Thu 9 am – 9 pm<br />

Fri-Sat 9 am – 6 pm<br />

Sun Noon – 5 pm<br />

Drive-Up Window<br />

Mon-Thu 8 am – 9 pm<br />

Fri-Sat 8 am – 6 pm<br />

Sun 11:30 am – 5 pm<br />

Rakow Branch<br />

2751 W. Bowes Rd.<br />

Elgin, IL 60124<br />

847–531–7271<br />

Building Hours<br />

Mon-Thu 9 am – 8 pm<br />

Fri-Sat 9 am – 5 pm<br />

Sun Noon – 5 pm<br />

Mon-Thu<br />

Fri-Sat<br />

Sun<br />

Drive-Up Window<br />

8:30 am – 8 pm<br />

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ECRWSS<br />

LOCAL POSTAL PATRON<br />

South Elgin Branch<br />

127 S. McLean Blvd.<br />

South Elgin, IL 60177<br />

847–931–2090<br />

Building Hours<br />

Mon-Thu <strong>10</strong> am – 7 pm<br />

Fri-Sat <strong>10</strong> am – 4 pm<br />

Sun Noon – 4 pm<br />

Please check gailborden.info/covid-19-updates or sign up for our<br />

eNewsletter at gailborden.info/events/newsletter for updates.<br />

Mon-Thu<br />

Fri-Sat<br />

Sun<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 />

Best Picture Books of the Year with Miss Katie<br />

Wednesday, December 2 • 6:30 – 7:<strong>15</strong> pm<br />

Join Miss Katie for book talks highlighting “the best of the<br />

best” picture books from 2020's publishing crop! This is also a<br />

great opportunity to discover holiday gifts for little ones.<br />

Facebook Live. www.bit.ly/gbplFBLV<br />

Library Closings<br />

All Library locations will be:<br />

• Closing early 11/25 at 5 pm<br />

• Closed all day 11/26<br />

• Closed all day 12/24 and 12/25<br />

• Closed all day 12/31 and 1/1/21<br />

Passport services will not be available.<br />

Census 2020<br />

Thank you<br />

Thanks to everyone on the Elgin Complete<br />

Count Committee and many more<br />

for their dedication to getting people<br />

counted. Even though 2020 had major<br />

challenges, this effort exceeded the 20<strong>10</strong><br />

campaign in self-response rates and that<br />

makes a tremendous difference to this<br />

community.<br />

Thanks to all, Denise Raleigh, Co-Chair of<br />

the Elgin Complete Count Committee<br />

Still Offering Great<br />

Entertainment and News<br />

Resources<br />

The Library will no longer be using<br />

RB Digital as a way to provide you with<br />

news and entertainment, but many of<br />

these great sources are still available to<br />

you via the Library.<br />

• eMagazines are accessible through Flipster<br />

and the new PressReader product.<br />

• Acorn TV content is available in Hoopla.<br />

• Popular content such as The Great Courses<br />

are available within Kanopy.<br />

Just visit our 24/7elibrary to discover<br />

these and other great resources.<br />

www.gailborden.info/elibrary<br />

Foundation Corner<br />

The Gail Borden Public Library<br />

Foundation was honored with a number<br />

of significant donations recently.<br />

Thank you EFS Foundation, Montiegel<br />

Trust, Comcast Internet Essentials,<br />

Taos Community Foundation, KCT<br />

and got robot? Your donations have<br />

such a positive impact on this library<br />

community. For more information,<br />

please visit foundation web site.<br />

www.gailborden.info/foundation<br />

Ursula Wilson of EFS Foundation and Mike Liee, Gail<br />

Borden Public Library District Foundation President.

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