May June Newsletter 2021

Board of Trustees:
Board of Trustees:
Jean Bednar, President President
Elizabeth Kruger, Vice Vice President
Patricia Tiffany Henderson, Harkin, Secretary Secretary
Amanda Garcia, Treasurer
Herb Patricia Gross Harkin
Tiffany Herb Gross Henderson
John Kokoris
Library Chief Director Executive - Carole Officer: Medal
Newsletter Carole Medal Editor - Denise Raleigh
Assistant Editors - Liz Clemmons,
Natalie Questions Kiburg about the newsletter?
Graphic Email Denise Designers Raleigh - at Laura Espinoza,
draleigh@gailborden.info.
Karen Gilpatrick
This newsletter contains recycled
paper and soy-based inks.
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Elgin, IL 60120
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Elgin, IL 60124
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The Library accommodates
customers with disabilities. Please
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arrangements at least seven days
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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 for
Memorial Day
Sunday, May 30 & Monday, May 31
Passport services will not be available.
The Beauty Queen and the
Elephant
Monday, May 10 • 7 pm
In honor of American Asian Pacific
Heritage month, join Ms. Lao Universe
and the designer of the elephant
statue for their story on the journey to
the pageant. R
Taste of Asian Pacific Heritage
Wednesday, May 19 • 7 pm
Enjoy clips of music, dance, fashion and
cooking demos from various countries. R
Business & Career
LinkedIn R
Main Library
Tuesdays • 6 pm
6/1 Basics
6/8 Tips & Tricks
Resume Essentials R
Main Library
Wednesday, June 9 • 6 pm
Crafting a Cover Letter R
Main Library
Wednesday, June 16 • 6 pm
Acing Your Job Interview R
Main Library
Wednesdays • 6 pm
6/23 Part 1
Learn strategies for how to navigate the
interview process.
6/30 Part 2
Learn about the most common interview
styles and how to best market your skills.
Gail’s Sales
Children’s books are half off
throughout Summer Reading!
gailborden.info/foundation
Peterson’s Career Tools
Whether you’re preparing to enter the
workforce for the first time or considering
a career change, Peterson’s Career Tools
can help. Create a resume or learn more
about specific career topics.
gailborden.info/learn/job-career
Earn Your High School Diploma
Gail Borden is now accepting applications
for the Career Online High School
program. Applicants must be 21 years of
age or older and live within the library
district. For more information visit
gailborden.info/diploma.
Your City @ Home R
Saturdays
Families. This series of virtual field trips
will give you the chance to explore all
the Chicagoland area has to offer!
Series sponsored by multiple Illinois public libraries.
5/1 1 pm Chicago Children’s Museum
5/8 2 pm Illinois Holocaust Museum
5/15 1 pm The Art Institute of Chicago
5/22 1 pm The Field Museum
5/29 2 pm The Elmhurst History Museum