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Gail Borden 

November-December 

2022 Newsletter 

Public Library District 

Pirate Island ES 

Exhibit from the Miami Children’s Museum 

Main Library 

Through January 15 

Ahoy mateys! Adventure has landed at the 

Library with the new Pirate Island Educational 

Exhibit. Climb aboard a pirate ship and explore 

sailor skills. Families will learn all about pirate 

legends and visit stations offering a variety of 

STEAM activities. 

Upper decks will be open from 3-5 pm. 

For a special Sensory and/or ADA exploration 

of the exhibit, visit from 9 - 11 am on 

Saturdays, 11/5, 12/3. gailborden.info/PirateIsland 

Sail Around the Library 

Main Library, Rakow Branch and South Elgin Branch 

November l During Operating Hours 

Visit staff Pirates and different stations 

throughout the Library to hear about a 

variety of offerings the Library has. 

Get your sheet stamped at each 

location and get a prize! Show 

your library card for an extra prize. 

gailborden.info/SailAround 

3D Design for Kids - 

Pirate’s Booty! R { 

Main Library Computer Training Room 

Saturday, 11/5 • 11 am – Noon 

Design and build your own 3D pirate coin treasure. 

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ver paginas 10-11. 

R=Registration required 

Ways to register: 

• gailborden.info/register 

• Call 847-429-4597 

• In person 

City of Elgin A-D 

City of Elgin section is 

included only in newsletters 

delivered to Elgin residents. 

Shiver Me Timbers! - Pirate Bingo R 

Main Library Sally Lee Rooms 

Tuesday, 11/22 • 7 – 7:45 pm 

Bring along any friends, family or scallywags. Winners 

will pick prizes from the pirate’s treasure. 

Pirates’ Code - A Coding Adventure R { 


Monday, 12/12 • 4:30 – 5:30 pm 

We will use code to solve puzzles, find treasure and 

program our nautical adventure! 

Pirate-in-Training - A Pirate Academy R 

Main Library 

Friday, 11/25 • 1 – 2 pm 

Grades K-5. Join us on the 7 Seas and train to become a 

fearsome pirate. With maps, songs, science and treasure. 

Meet a Pirate R 

Main Library Meadows Community Rooms 

Friday, 11/18 • 11 – 11:45 am 

Best for ages 3-6. Join us for a storytelling 

performance with Captain Quigley the Pirate! Hear 

pirate adventures, then stay to take a photo with him. 

A Pirate’s Compass - 

Navigating the High Seas! R 


Friday, 12/2 • 4:30 – 5 pm 

Grades 2-5. Learn about a pirate’s most important 

tool - the compass. Explore the history and 

mechanics of this device. Guest: Gary Swick, Friends of the 

Fox President and former NIU professor. 

Holiday programs. 

See pages 2, 7, 10. 

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The Gail Borden Public Library District Newsletter | Published Bi-Monthly ISSUE NO. 2022-06 | November 1, 2022

Families 

Holiday & Seasonal Fun 

Day of the Dead Mini Fest R ES 


Wednesday, 11/2 • 6 – 7:30 pm 

Celebrate Day of the Dead with crafts, 

stories and fun. 

Family Gingerbread House 

Workshop R 


Wednesday, 11/23 

Session 1: 11 am – Noon 

Session 2: 2 – 3 pm 

Spend time with your family creating 

a gingerbread house. 

Family Book Club: Snowflakes 

and Snowmen Everywhere R 

Explore games, crafts, snacks and books 

all about snow and snowmen in this kitonly 

program. To register for a kit for this program, 

go to 12/2 in our online event calendar. 

11/25-12/2. 

Baking for Kids: Holiday 

Crinkles 

Facebook Live: gbpl.info/FBLV 

Monday, 12/5 • 4 pm 

The winter holidays are here! Join Miss Jen 

as she shares a holiday cookie recipe that 

is just as fun as it is delicious. 

Happy Birthday Trucker the 

Therapy Dog! R 


Saturday, 11/12 • 11 am 

Trucker—everyone’s favorite Cardigan 

Corgi—is turning 11. Help us celebrate with 

stories, crafts, games and dog fun. 

Mini Michelangelo Family 

Sculpture Showcase R 

Main Library 

Create a mini sculpture from air-dry clay 

and decorate it with paint, jewels or more 

and submit it for our showcase. One lucky 

entry will win a prize! To register for a kit for this 

program, go to 12/16 in our online event calendar. 

12/5-12/16. 

Cookies with Mrs. Claus R 

Rakow Branch Corridor West 

Thursday, 12/8 • 6 pm 

Mrs. Claus will be in from the North Pole 

with one of the elves. Hear her read a 

story, get a picture together and enjoy 

a treat! 

Drop-in Holiday Card Making 


Thursday, 12/8 • 6:30 – 7:30 pm 

Meet Anna & Elsa R 


Friday, 12/9 • 10:30 am 

Ages 3-6. Join characters Anna and 

Elsa as they sing, dance and tell stories. 

Princesses will be available for photo ops 

after the storytime. 

Posada ES 


Saturday, 12/10 • 2 – 3:30 pm 

Celebrate with crafts, stories, snacks 

and carols. 

Festival of Lights: Hanukkah 

Stories & More 


Sunday, 12/11 • 2 pm 

Learn about the Jewish holiday of 

Hanukkah through stories and more. 

Block Building Day: 

Drop In and Play 


Monday, 12/26 

Session 1: 11 am – Noon 

Session 2: 2 – 3 pm 

Drop in to play, create and build with our 

Big Blue Blocks and a variety of other 

building materials. 

My Sweet Masterpiece - 

Design & Decorate a 

Confection Perfection 


Tuesday, 12/27 

Session 1: 11 – 11:45 am R 

Session 2: 2 – 2:45 pm R 

Get creative with dessert decorating. 

Crazy for Crafts with Ms. Carrie 

Holiday Edition R 



Grades K-5. The holiday season is a great 

time for crafts. 

Snow Day of Play 


Wednesday, 12/28 • 2 – 3 pm 

Drop in for snow-themed games 

and activities including an indoor 

snowball fight. 

Winter Craft-O-Rama 


Thursday, 12/29 • 11 am – Noon 

Make a variety of winter-themed crafts. 

Happy Noon Year R 

South Elgin Branch 

Thursday, 12/29 • 11:30 am 

Rakow Branch & Main Library 

Friday, 12/30 • 11:30 am 

Can’t stay up until midnight? Bring in 

the New Year early with stories, songs 

and activities. 

Children’s Author Visit with 

Anitra Rowe Schulte R 


Tuesday, 11/15 • 10 am 

Author Anitra 

Rowe Schulte will 

share her picture 

book Dancing 

with Daddy. Hear 

about her writing 

journey, dance 

and learn how 

to be a friend 

to people of all 

abilities. 

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Kids 

Crafty Preschoolers R 

Rakow Branch 

Tuesdays, 11/15, 11/29, 12/13 • 10 am 

Ages 3-5. Join us for a fun craft project. 

Creativity Corner R 

Tuesdays • 4:30 pm • Grades 1-5 

Rakow Branch 

11/15 Beaded Feather Necklace 

12/6 Craft Stick Sleigh Ornament 

12/13 Beaded Gnome Ornament 


11/8 Build Your Own Pirate Ship 

Homeschool Creativity Corner: 

Autumn Leaf Painting R 

South Elgin Branch Hoffer Room 

Tuesday, 11/29 • 2 pm 

Grades 1-5. Celebrate the colors of fall 

with this autumn leaf acrylic painting. 

Arts and Crafts Makerspace R 


11 am Rakow Branch 

2 pm South Elgin Branch 

Grades 1-5. Bring your imagination to 

create something amazing. 

Bilingual Crafts for Kids ES 

Main Library Sally Lee Fox Room 

Wednesdays, 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 11/30 

5 – 5:30 pm 

Manga and Anime Club 


Tuesday, 11/8 • 1 – 2 pm 

Grades 3-5. Make buttons, paper toys and 

charms with your favorite characters. 

Kids Explore R 

Grades K-5 

Thursdays • 4 pm 


11/10 Colorful Art of Alma Thomas 

Virtual via Zoom 

11/17 Eww! Animals Are Gross! 11/7-11/13 

Homeschool Kids Explore: 

Eww! Animals are Gross R 



Grades K-5. Learn fun facts about snot 

otters, zombie worms, Marabou storks 

and more animals. 

Let’s Play Friday 

Rakow Branch 

Fridays, 11/11, 11/18, 12/2, 12/9, 12/16 

11 am 

Ages 3-6. Join us for creative and passive 

play activities. 

Book Party: Leave It to Plum R 



Grades K-5. Meet Plum, a sassy peacock 

at the Athensville Zoo, who is also a 

detective. We’ll read parts of the book 

together and make a peacock fan. 

11/21-11/27. 

DINOvember 

Dinovember! 

Main Library 

November is DINOvember! Visit the Early 

Learning Center all month for special 

dino-themed activities. 

DINOvember Reading 

Challenge 

November 

Children from birth to age 14 can 

participate on Beanstack. Record your 

reading and dino-themed activities. All 

finishers will earn a special dino-pack 

prize of games and a squishy beginning 

11/5. There are no paper logs for this challenge. 

Write to Dino! 

11/1 – 11/30 

Write a letter to a snake, turtle, alligator 

and more. Complete a Write-to-Dino 

application at the Main Library Youth 

Center Desk, and they’ll write you a 

letter back! 

Writing Club: Dinosaurs R 


Wednesday, 11/2 • 6 pm 

Grades K-8. Let’s create stories, poems 

and art about dinosaurs. 

Dinosaur Sleepover R 

Main Library 

Monday, 11/7 • 9 am 

Best for ages 3-6. What did your 

dinosaur do at the Library last night? 

Drop off your toy dinosaur at the Library 

and pick it up a week later with a photo 

of what kind of trouble your dinosaur got 

into overnight! Other toy animals are welcome if 

your child does not have a dinosaur. 

DINOvember Party R 


Tuesday, 11/29 • 10 am 

Best for ages 3-6. Join us for a dino-mite 

party with crafts, games and fun. 

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Science • Technology • 

Engineering • Arts • Math 

Homeschool STEAM 

Main Library Sally Lee Rooms • Grades K-5 

11/7 2 pm The James Webb 

Telescope R 

South Elgin Branch Hoffer Room • Grades 3-5 

11/15 2 pm Earthquake in the Library R 

12/13 2 pm Light It Up 

STEAM 

Main Library • Grades K-5 

11/14 4 pm Iggy Peck & Rosie Revere 

Challenge! R 

11/21 4 pm The Brain Games 

Challenge R 

11/28 4 pm Mosaics: Art or Science? R 

South Elgin Branch • Grades 3-5 

11/10 4:30 pm Earthquake in the Library R 

Rakow Branch • Grades 3-5 

11/29 4:30 pm Solo Cup Team Challenge R 

Virtual Coding Club 


Tuesdays • 4 – 5 pm 

Grades 2 & up 

11/1 Code Your Hero R { 

11/29 Code a Cartoon R { 

Gingerbread Piggy R ES 

Main Library Meadows Community Rooms AB 

Wednesday, 12/7 • 6:30 pm 

Enjoy a bilingual story, The Runaway Piggy, 

while you learn how to use a 3D printer. 

This cute ornament will help decorate 

your house for the holidays. 

Family Winter 3D Design - 

Snowflakes! R { 


Wednesday, 12/28 • 11 am – Noon 

Grades 2-8; families welcome. Design and 

build a 3D-printed snowflake. 

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Birth- 

Age 1 

Ages 1-2 

Ages 1-3 

Storytimes 

Welcome Baby R 

Main Library Story Room South | 11/11 • 10:30 am; 12/10 • 10 am 

South Elgin Branch | Saturday, 11/12 • 11:30 am 

Baby Rhyme Time R 

Main Library Story Room South | Fridays, 11/4, 11/11, 11/18, 12/2 • 9:15 am 

Wonderful Ones R 

Main Library Story Room South | Wednesdays, 11/2-11/30 • 10 am 

Thursdays, 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 12/1 • 9:15 am 

Mondays, 11/7-11/28 • 6:15 pm 

1, 2, 3, Go! 

Main Library Meadows Community Rooms | Wednesdays, 11/2-11/30 • 9:15 am 

Bounce & Rhyme Storytime R 

Rakow Branch | Wednesdays, 11/9, 11/16, 11/30, 12/7, 12/14 • 10 am 

South Elgin Branch | Thursdays, 11/10, 11/17, 12/1, 12/8, 12/15 • 10:30 am 

Family Storytime: 

Being Thankful R 


Saturday, 11/12 • 10:30 am 

Storytime: Boxes R 


Friday, 11/25 • 10 am 

Ages 3-7. Kids will listen to stories and 

rhymes about boxes then use imagination 

to transform a cardboard box into their 

own creation. Materials provided. 

Mother Goose 

Storytime R 

Main Library Story Room North 

Friday, 12/2 • 10:30 am 

Ages 3-6. Join us for 

fun-filled stories, songs 

and special Mother Goose 

rhymes followed by a craft. 

Age 2 

Ages 3-5 

Ages 3-6 

K-2 

K-3 

Terrific Twos R 

Main Library Story Room South | Tuesdays, 11/1-11/29 • 9:15 am 

Thursdays, 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 12/1 • 6:30 pm 

Mondays, 11/7 – 11/28 • 10 am 

Budding Bookworms Preschool Storytime R 

South Elgin Branch | Mondays, 11/7, 11/14, 11/28, 12/5, 12/12 • 5:30 pm 

Thursdays, 11/10, 11/17, 12/1, 12/8, 12/15 • 11:15 am 

Rakow Branch | Wednesdays, 11/9, 11/16, 11/30, 12/7, 12/14 • 10:45 am 

Preschool Storytime R 

Main Library Story Room North | Tuesdays, 11/1-11/29 • 6:15 pm 

Thursdays, 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 12/1 • 10 am 

Mondays, 11/7 - 11/28 • 9:15 am 

Preschool Puppeteers R 

Main Library Sally Lee Rooms | Tuesdays • 10 am 

11/8 Dinosaur Vs. the Library | 12/6 How to Catch a Gingerbread Man 

K to 2 - I’ll Read to YOU 


Mondays, 11/7 – 12/26 (Not 11/21) • 4:30 pm 

Rakow Branch Children’s Area 

Thursdays, 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 12/1, 12/15 • 4:30 pm 

Rock ‘n Read for K-3 

Main Library Sally Lee Eagle Room 

Wednesdays, 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 11/30 • 4:30 pm 

Tinsel Time R 


Thursday, 12/15 • 10 am 

Age 2-6. Join us for an active program of 

music, stories and rhymes. 

Sensory Fun for Every 

Little One 


Wednesday, 12/14 • 9:30 am 

Birth-36 months w/adult. Babies will 

explore the world around them in this 

drop-in play program. Dress for mess. 

Families 

Family Storytime 


Thursdays, 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 12/1 • 6:15 pm 

Saturday Storytime + Sweets 


Saturdays, 11/19, 12/17 • 11 am 


Youth & Teens 

Grades K-8 

Grades 6-12 

Read to Rover R 

Main Library 

Saturdays, 11/5, 12/3 

2, 2:15, 2:30, 2:45, 3, 3:15 pm 


Saturdays, 11/19, 12/17 

11, 11:15, 11:30, 11:45 am, 12, 12:15, 

12:30, 12:45 pm 

Rakow Branch Children’s Area 

Sundays, 11/20, 12/18 

2, 2:15, 2:30, 2:45, 3, 3:15 pm 

Practice your reading skills by cuddling 

up with a good book and reading aloud 

to Trucker, a fully trained and certified 

therapy dog. 

K-Pop Afternoon R 

Main Library Sally Lee Eagle Room 

Tuesdays, 11/8, 12/6 • 4:30 pm 

Are you a fan of BTS, Blackpink, Stray Kids 

or other K-pop groups? Enjoy your favorite 

K-pop songs while you make buttons, 

shrink-plastic charms and other crafts. 

Manga and Anime Club 


Saturday, 11/12 • 2 – 3 pm 

Calling all fans of Demon Slayer, My Hero 

Academia, Attack on Titan and more. 

Watch anime, make buttons and enjoy 

anime-themed crafts. 

Teen Writing and Art 

Showcase 

Get your creative work published! 

Email your piece to zone@gailborden.info 

or visit gailborden.info/teenwriting 

for more details. 

Grades 6-8 

Volunteens R 

Main Library Sally Lee Fox Room 

Tuesdays • 6 pm 

11/1, 11/8, 11/15, 12/6, 12/13 

Saturdays • 1 pm 

11/19, 12/10 

Help out your library and your community 

by working together on volunteer 

projects. Registration required for each date. One 

Volunteens Application required for each school year. 

Sharpie Art Workshop R 



Experiment with Sharpie art 

techniques on various materials. 

DIY Shrink Plastic Charms 



Make shrink plastic charms that 

showcase your favorite characters, pets 

or original drawings. 

Paper Toy Week 

Main Library 

12/26 – 12/30 

Stop by the Youth Help Desk to pick up a 

special paper toy packet for winter break. 

While supplies last. 

Studi 

o 

270 

Studio 270 Volunteer Corps R 


Thursdays, 11/3, 11/24 • 3:30 pm 

Drop in and help out the library with 

various projects. 

Finding Your Dream College 

or University R 

Virtual 


This free Princeton Review webinar 

will inform students about what a 

dream college is for them, what a 

college wants in dream students and 

what they must do to get into their 

dream colleges. 

Beginner DJ Workshop R 


Learn how to use a DJ Controller and 

play with Virtual DJ Software. 

Grades 9-12 

Programs are held in Studio 270 at the Main 

Library unless otherwise noted. 

Logic Pro Rundown R 


Learn how to record audio and MIDI 

using the Logic Pro software. 

Holiday Card Design 

Workshop R 


SAT, ACT, or Both? R 

Virtual 

Monday, 12/12 • 5 pm 

Should you take the SAT or ACT? Hear 

truths, misconceptions and strategies 

that improve scores in this webinar 

presented by The Princeton Review. 

Logo Workshop R 


Holiday Movie Marathon 

Friday, 12/23 • Noon 

Refreshments provided. 

Finals Feeding Frenzy 

12/26 – 12/28 • 3 – 8 pm 

Grab a snack and study for finals. 


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Technology 

Google Tools R { 

Tuesdays • 7 pm 

11/1 Chrome 

11/8 Sheets 

11/15 Docs 

11/29 Gmail 

Device Advice 

Rakow Branch Computer Café R 

Thursdays • 9:30 am 

11/3, 11/17, 12/1, 12/15 

Main Library 2nd Floor – Behind Elevators 

Thursdays, 11/10, 12/8 • 9:30 am 


Thursday, 12/22 • 10 am 

Need help figuring out how to use your 

tablet, smartphone or other device? Bring 

your questions and your device to the 

library for some 1:1 help. 

Cybersecurity 

Rakow Branch Shales Living Room 

Tuesdays • 5:30 pm 

11/22 Basics R { 

11/29 Advanced R { 

Microsoft 

Excel Formulas & Functions R { 


Use formulas to automatically calculate 

and manipulate totals, percentages, 

averages and ranges. 

Excel Working with Tables R { 


Create and pivot tables, sort and filter 

data, work with large spreadsheets and 

more. 

Excel Advanced Topics R { 


Learn how to use conditional formatting, 

work with multiple sheets, calculate 

percentages, and use PMT & VLOOKUP 

functions. 

Word Series R { 

Thursdays, 11/3, 11/10, 11/17 • 7 pm 

Learn the fundamentals to create, format, 

edit and design. 

Word Advanced Features R { 


Grow your skills and learn how to apply 

advanced features. 

Classes are held in the Main Library 

Computer Training Room unless 

otherwise noted. 

R - Register online, by phone or in person 

beginning October 15. Registering for 

the first class in a designated series 

enrolls you in all required sessions. 

All other classes require separate 

registration. If you cannot attend a 

session, please cancel your registration. 

Visit gailborden.info/learn or contact the 

Computer Center at 847-429-4680 for 

more information. 

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Comcast Internet Essentials to help bridge the 

digital divide and foster digital literacy skills. For 

more information on Comcast Internet Essentials 

programs, visit www.internetessentials.com 

Adults 

Health & Wellness 

Stress-Relief Hatha Yoga 

Program R 



Be more present, relax and unwind with a 

brief overview of Hatha Yoga and a Q&A. 

Bring a yoga mat or large beach towel. 

Military Healthcare and 

Medicare 101 R 

Main Library Elgin Room 

Tuesday, 11/8 • 11 am 

This program will help Veterans learn how 

Military and Medicare benefits can be 

combined to provide better healthcare at 

a lower cost. Presenter: Richard George, Advocate 

Health Advisor Veterans Initiative Program certified. 

Staying Positive Today R 



Learn 10 practices to help you navigate 

through uncertainty with a positive 

attitude. Presenter: Tom Kens, Life Coach. 

The New Faces of AIDS 

Exhibit ES 

Main Library Second Floor 

11/21 – 12/1 

World AIDS Day ES 

End Inequalities, End AIDS, 

End Pandemics 



Learn about the history and advances 

in the fight against HIV through a 

presentation and exhibit. Learn the story 

of someone who lives with HIV. 

In English and Spanish. 

Native American Indian 

Heritage Month 

Vibrant, Resilient, Still 

Here: Contemporary Native 

Americans in Illinois R 


Tuesday, 11/1 • 6:30 pm 

Pamala Silas of Northwestern’s Center 

for Native American and Indigenous 

Research and an enrolled member 

of the Menominee Indian Tribe will 

describe the realities, challenges and 

achievements of contemporary Native 

Americans. 

The Unconquered Seminoles R 


Monday, 11/21 • 7 pm 

Enjoy a video about Seminole culture 

and a short presentation by Gordon 

Oliver Wareham, Director, Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki 

Museum, followed by a Q&A. 

The Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum is located on the Big 

Cypress Reservation in south Florida and was the 

first tribally-owned museum to be accredited by the 

American Alliance of Museums. 


Adults 

Music 

gailborden.info/music 

Chicago’s Sweet Bakeries 

Remembered R 


Saturday, 11/5 • 1 pm 

Relive the wonderful memories as we 

explore the history of Chicago’s sweet 

bakeries. Samples provided. 

Elgin Artists Thomas Holmes 

and Blanche Fisher Wright R 


Saturday, 12/3 • 10:30 am 

This Elgin couple led successful lives 

as commercial artists. Holmes’ great 

niece Linda Hoffman will present holiday 

cards created by Holmes from 1925 to 

1967 with images of the family home at 

309 Cherry Street. Listen to the family’s 

memories of Tom’s work on children’s 

book illustrations with his wife, Blanche 

Fisher Wright, best-known as the 

illustrator of The Real Mother Goose and 

other classic childhood favorites. 

Visit Williamsburg During 

the Holidays R 

Rakow Branch 

Sunday, 12/4 • 2 pm 

Colonial Williamsburg is a magical 

place during the holiday season. This 

slide lecture will focus on beautiful 

decorations, discuss Williamsburg’s 

role as the colonial capital of Virginia 

and provide tips for making your own 

Williamsburg-style decorations. 

Sunday Afternoon Concert: 

Dreamscapes R 


Sunday, 11/20 • 2 pm 

Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of 

music with Korean-born pianist Sojung 

Lee Hong. She will perform works by 

Mozart and Chopin, along with a collection 

of miniatures based on Korean folksongs. 

Elgin Symphony 

Orchestra Listeners 

Club R 

Main Library Meadows 

Community Rooms 

Tuesday, 11/1 and 

Saturday, 12/17 • Noon 

This lecture/discussion series 

meets during the week of the 

ESO’s Classics Masterworks 

series and will broaden your 

understanding of the music 

to be performed that week. 

Symphonic Circle 

with Jim Kendros R 




Enjoy dynamic, enjoyable 

and highly informative 

presentations on some of the 

great composers and their 

music. Presenter: Composer and 

Music Researcher Jim Kendros. 

Sunday Afternoon 

Concert: Steiner- 

Hochwartner Duo R 


Sunday, 12/18 • 2 pm 

Enjoy the music of Italian trombonist 

Peter Steiner and Austrian pianist 

Constanze Hochwartner performing a 

variety of genres. 

Flappers and 

Fedoras R 


Sunday, 11/13 • 1 pm 

Accomplished performers 

and husband-and-wife duo, 

Matt and Cynthia Gruel, will 

delight audiences with their 

tight harmonies, theatrical 

performances and engaging 

arrangements. 

For the Love of 

Music R 



Saturday, 12/3 • 1:30 pm 

Enjoy an afternoon of music 

and conversation with piano 

virtuoso Vito Scalia, who has 

devoted his life to creating, 

performing and teaching all 

forms of music. 

4EVER4 - 

Celebrating the 

60 th Anniversary 

of the Beatles 

Displayed at the 

Rakow Branch 

11/20 – 12/3 

View nearly 100 

photographs of the 

Beatles in concert, 

their antics off stage, 

record albums, their 

movies, concert posters, 

ticket stubs, contracts, 

touring schedules and 

other historical photos 

on display. 

Holiday Cupcake Workshop R 



Get in the holiday spirit with a fun and 

festive cupcake-decorating workshop! 

Leave with a decorated cupcake and a 

goody bag. Demonstration by Head Pastry Chef 

Danielle, Paul’s Family Restaurant. 

Vintage Toys and Games R 



Escape the holiday rush, revisit toys and 

games from the past, and get classic 

gift ideas. Bring your own favorite toys to 

show the group. 

Get Crafty 

PhD (Projects Half 

Done) Club 

Rakow Branch 

Mondays, 11/7, 12/5 

6 pm 

Are you working on a PhD 

(Project Half Done)? Bring 

your project and join other 

needlecrafters as we work 

on unfinished projects 

together. 

Crochet Club R 

Main Library Grove Room 

Mondays, 11/14, 12/12 

6:30 pm 

Get hooked on crocheting! 

Bring a project to work on. 

All skill levels. 

Bad Art for Adults R 




6:30 pm 

Join us for a stress-free 

evening of art, fun and 

frivolity as we break out 

the paint, glitter glue, pom 

poms and googly eyes and 

let our creative energy 

flow. Refreshments served. 



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Adults 

Salvation Army 

Design A Kettle 

Challenge 

Main Library 2nd Floor 

11/4 – 12/15 

The Elgin Corps Salvation 

Army will hold their 3rd 

annual Design A Kettle 

Challenge at the Library. 

Groups decorate The 

Salvation Army iconic Red 

Kettles and compete for the 

best design and chance to 

win the “Design A Kettle 

Challenge” Trophy. You can vote 

for your favorite one time per day. 

A Million Acts of Kindness 

The Salvation Army in 

WWI and WWII R 


Saturday, 11/12 • 1:30 pm 

Discover how The Salvation Army and 

community volunteers served troops 

during the two world wars. Provided by 

The Salvation Army Central Territory Museum. 

Hope is on the Way 

The Salvation Army Emergency 

Disaster Services R 


Saturday, 11/19 • 1:30 pm 

The Salvation Army’s Emergency 

Disaster Services program has 

developed through the years. Take a 

look at the services provided today. 

Eddie from Elgin 

Life of Salvation Army 

Commissioner Edward Parker R 



Eddie Parker left Elgin in the 1880s 

to become a Salvation Army pastor, 

eventually becoming the CEO of The 

Salvation Army in the United States, 

but he was always “Eddie from Elgin.” 

Learn about his fascinating life 

that included capturing World War I 

through the lens of his camera and 

helping to establish the USO. 

Resume Assistance with 

WorkNet Batavia 


Tuesday, 11/1, 11/8, 12/6, 12/13 • 1 pm 

Drop by with your resume, cover letter 

or job-hunting questions to receive 

professional assistance in your job search. 

Insurance Tips & Assistance R 



Learn common insurance pitfalls, get 

an overview of the Dept. of Insurance 

resources, and the process of how to 

reach the IL. Dept. of Insurance with a 

complaint. 

Benefits of Using Public 

Transportation R 



Learn how to access and easily use Metra, 

Pace and CTA buses. Presenter: Regional 

Transportation Authority (RTA). 

Free Citizenship & DACA 

Renewal Workshop R ES 



The YWCA Elgin immigration staff will 

be offering a DACA renewal workshop. 

Qualified staff will provide free 

consultations and assistance with DACA 

renewal applications. In English and Spanish. 

Coffee with the Mayor 


Monday, 11/14 • 9 am 

Enjoy coffee and talk to Steve Ward, the 

South Elgin Village President, and Steve 

Super, the Village Administrator, about 

your questions and concerns and hear 

Village updates. 

Renter’s Rights and 

Responsibilities R 



Learn tenants’ rights as well as landlord 

expectations and responsibilities. 

Partner: Consumer Credit Counseling Services of 

Northern Illinois. 

Library In the Community 

Elgin Memory Café 

South Elgin Village Squire 

Tuesdays, 11/8, 12/13 • 4 pm 

Those with mild cognitive impairment, 

Alzheimer’s or a related dementia and 

their care partners are invited for a social 

event and to gather resources. 

RSVP 847-289-5848. 

Monthly Matinee Classic Films 


Mondays • 11 am 

11/14 On Golden Pond (PG, 1981) 

12/12 A Christmas Story (PG, 1983) 

Car Tips - From Buying Used to 

Winterizing Existing R 

Main Library Meadows Community Rooms AB 


Get tips on purchasing a used vehicle 

along with getting your vehicle ready for 

winter. Presenter: Jamie Hjelm, owner of local auto 

repair shop, Wicked Wrench. 

Save the Date 

Black History Family 

Festival: Family Reunion 

Saturday, February 4, 2023 

Celebrate Black families—heritage, 

tradition, and future—with music, speakers, 

community honorees and family fun. 

Art For All 

December 

Discover the work of talented 

local artists. Their artwork will 

be on display at the Main Library 

throughout the month. 

Informational Topics 

How Can We Help Your 

Students? R 


Sunday, 11/6 • 1 – 2:30 pm 

Learn how the library can help your 

student choose the right book, learn 

about free tutoring, and find information 

online for homework. This class is 

designed for parents and teachers of 

grade school students. You may apply for a 

library card or teacher card while you are here. Please 

bring appropriate identification. 

COVID-19 Update and Q&A 

with Dr. Poulos and 

Martha Martinez ES 

Facebook Live: gbpl.info/FBLV 


Tune in as local family physician Dr. Dori 

Poulos gives updates about the latest 

COVID-19 news. Submit your questions in 

the comments section for a Q&A at the 

end of the livestream. In English & Spanish. 


Adults 

Poetry 

Poetry Writers Workshop R 

Hybrid – Main Library Grove Room & Zoom 

Mondays, 11/7, 12/5 • 6:30 pm 

Share your love of poetry. Poets will share 

their work in a supportive environment. 

Facilitated by Elgin Poet Laureate Gareth Mann Sitz. 

Get to Know an Elgin Poet 

Main Library 2nd Floor 


Saturday, 12/10 • 1 pm 

As part of the Elgin Poet Laureate Project, 

you will have an opportunity to meet 

Elgin’s local poets. They will share their 

work and talk about their writing process 

in an interactive informal setting. 

Language 

English Conversation Group R ES 

Hybrid – Main Library Grove Room and Zoom 

Tuesdays, 11/1, 11/8, 11/15, 11/22, 11/29, 12/6, 12/13 • 6:30 pm 

Practice having everyday conversations, improve your pronunciation and gain confidence with a tutor. 

Citizenship Conversation Group R ES 

Main Library Conference Room 

Thursdays, 11/3, 11/17, 12/1, 12/15 • 6:30 pm 

Using USCIS material that includes civics questions, the application form and other requirements for the 

citizenship interview, students will build confidence learning English. 

Go Bilingual R ES 

Hybrid – Main Library and Zoom 

Wednesdays, 11/9, 11/16, 11/30, 12/7, 12/14 • 6 pm 

Learn at the Library or from home with native English and Spanish speakers. 

French Conversation Group R 


Saturdays, 11/12, 12/10 • 10:30 am 

Practice or improve your conversation skills with other speakers. This 

discussion group will be in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Facilitated 

by Sue Aissaoui, who is a native speaker. 

Spanish Café – Conversation Group at the 

Library R ES 


Mondays, 11/14, 11/21, 11/28, 12/12, 12/19 • Noon 

Intermediate-level participants will practice structured and spontaneous 

conversational skills. Led by Pita Betancourt and Susana Thompson. 

German Conversation Group R 

Hybrid – Main Library Elgin Room & Zoom 

Wednesdays, 11/16, 12/14 • 7 pm 

Practice or improve your conversation skills with othes. Barbara Laane will 

be facilitating the conversation with different relevant themes. 


Discussion Groups 

Elgin Genealogical Society 


Tuesdays, 11/1, 12/6 • 9:30 am 


Armchair Generals 


Tuesdays • 11:45 am 

11/8 Lincoln’s Railroad 

Man, Herman Haupt 

12/13 Holiday Trivia Game 

Author Talk: Samantha “Sam” 

Rose Johnson, Licensed 

Private Detective R 


Wednesday, 11/2 • 6:30 – 7:30 pm 

Hear an introduction of the first fulllength 

mystery novel series featuring 

Elgin-based Samantha “Sam” Rose 

Johnson, Licensed Private Detective. 

Local author Edward Herdrich will answer questions, 

and sign and sell books. 

Help to Literally 

Change 

Someone’s Life 

The Literacy Connection, 

a non-profit organization 

dedicated to adult 

literacy, is currently 

seeking local volunteers 

to tutor adults in Basic 

Reading or English as a 

Second Language. 

To register or for more info, 

call 847-742-6565, visit our 

website at www.elginliteracy. 

org/how-to-help/become-atutor 

to complete a Volunteer 

Interest Form, or by email at 

requestinfo@elginliteracy.org. 

Book Clubs 

Walking Book Club 

Main Library Conference Room 

Wednesdays • 7 pm 

11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 11/30 

The Next Ship Home 

by Heather Webb 

Great Books 

Discussion Group R 

Hybrid – Main Library Conference 

Room & Zoom 

Mondays • 7 pm 

11/14 Democracy, An American 

Novel by Henry Adams 

Co-sponsored by the American Association 

of University Women Elgin Area Branch. 

Please click on event title for list of 

assigned books. Led by AAUW member 

Jeanne Hebeisen. 

ELGbtq+ Book Club 


Saturdays • 4 pm 

11/19, 12/17 

Read and discuss LGBTQIA+ 

literature with members of the 

community. Hosted by ELGbtq+. 

Contemporary 

Book Group 


Mondays • 7 pm 

11/21 The Next Thing You Know 

by Jessica Strawser 

12/19 The Exiles by Christina 

Baker Kline 

Rakow Readers 

Book Club R 


Mondays • 1:30 pm 

11/28 The Magnificent Lives 

of Marjorie Post 

by Allison Pataki 

12/19 The One Hundred Years 

of Lenni & Margo 

by Marianne Cronin 

In a Book Club? 

Explore Gail Borden’s Book 

Club collection at the Main 

Library. More than 75 titles are 

available in multiple copies for 

your book club to check out! 

For a list of titles and book 

summaries, visit gailborden. 

info/book-club-collection. 


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en español 

Dia de los Muertos 

Exhibición de Ofrenda de 

Muertos 

Biblioteca Principal Segundo piso 

26 de oct.– 9 de nov. 

Por primera vez en la biblioteca 

tendremos la exhibición de una 

ofrenda tradicional del Día de Muertos. 

Tendremos actividades divertidas. 

Para familias 

Manualidades bilingües para 

niños ES 

Biblioteca Principal Salónes Sally Lee 

Los miércoles. • 5 pm 

2, 9, 16 y 30 de nov. 

Programa en español para la 

familia con Grisel 

Biblioteca Principal Salónes Sally Lee 

Los lunes, 7, 14, 21, 28 de nov. • 7 pm 

¡30 minutos de cuentos, música, rimas, 

manualidades y mucho más! 

Cochinito de Jengibre R 

Biblioteca Principal Salones de la Comunidad AB 

Miércoles, 7 de dic. • 6:30 pm 

Ven y disfruta del cuento: “El Cochinito 

Fugitivo”, mientras aprendes como 

utilizar la impresora 3D. Te llevarás tu 

adorno para tu arbolito de navidad. 

Posada Navideña en la 

Biblioteca 

Biblioteca Principal Salones de la Comunidad 

Sábado, 10 de dic. • 2-3:30 pm 

Celebra con manualidades, cuentos, 

refrigerios y villancicos. 

Mini Festival del Día de 

Muertos R 

Biblioteca Principal Salónes de la Comunidad 

Miércoles, 2 de nov. • 6 pm 

Celebremos el Día de los Muertos 

con manualidades, cuentos y mucha 

diversión. 

Para padres y adultos 

Cafe para Padres R 

Hable, participe y escuche sobre temas 

como los desafíos y las victorias de criar a 

una familia, a través de la autorreflexión y 

el aprendizaje. Los participantes exploran 

sus fortalezas, aprenden sobre los factores 

protectores y crean estrategias a partir de 

su propia sabiduría y experiencias. 


Los miércoles • 11 am 

9 de nov. Camina una milla en 

mis zapatos 

14 de dic. La importancia de la figura 

paterna en el hogar 

Círculo de Lectura: 

Lee, Conversa, Comparte R 


Los jueves • 6 pm 

10 de nov.: Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer, Rima LIII 

Volverán las oscuras golondrinas 

8 de dic.: Juan Rulfo, No oyes ladrar los perros 

Cada mes leemos una lectura 

hispanoamericana corta del libro 

Abriendo puertas: Ampliando perspectivas. 

Hay copias del libro en la biblioteca. 

Exhibición: Las nuevas caras 

del VIH-SIDA 

Biblioteca Principal Segundo Piso 

21 de noviembre al 1 de diciembre 

Día Mundial de la Lucha 

Contra el SIDA 

“Acabar con las desigualdades, 

acabar con el SIDA, acabar con las 

pandemias” 


Jueves, 1 de dic. • 6 pm 

Ven y conoce la historia y los avances 

en la lucha contra el VIH, a través de 

una presentación y exhibición. Escucha 

la historia de alguien que vive con VIH. 

Habrá música y otras actividades. 

100 Historias R 

Híbrido - Biblioteca Principal Salón Elgin y en 

Vivo por Facebook: gbpl.info/FBLV 

Los jueves, 17 de nov. y 15 de dic. 

6:30 pm 

Adéntrate en el diario vivir de un/a 

adolescente, quizás tu amigo/a/x, primo/ 

a/x, hijo/a/x o vecino/a/x. Cada historia 

real, narrada en español por el maestro 

Raúl Castillo. 

Recurso del Mes 

TechKnow Mobile 

Por Facebook en Vivo: gbpl.info/FBLV 

Jueves, 17 de nov. • 6:30 pm 

¡Descubre como puedes tomar un hotspot 

o computadora portátil prestado por 28 

días con tu tarjeta de la biblioteca! 

En la cocina 

Enchiladas verdes con arroz con 

Elena Reyes 

Por Facebook: gbpl.info/virtual 

Jueves, 15 de dic. • 6:30 pm 

En cada programa de esta serie vamos a 

la cocina con un invitado diferente para 

conocer un rico platillo y ver cómo se 

prepara. 

¿Te gusta Cocinar? Participa y comparte 

tu receta con la comunidad. Para más 

información manda un correo electrónico 

a biblioteca@gailborden.info o llama al 

847-608-4673. 

Actualización de COVID-19 y 

preguntas y respuestas con 

Dr. Poulos y Martha Martínez ES 


Martes, 29 de nov. • 7 pm 

Escuche al médico de familia local, la 

Dr. Dori Poulos, que brinda actualizaciones 

sobre las últimas noticias sobre COVID-19. 

Envíe sus preguntas en la sección 

de comentarios para una sesión de 

preguntas y respuestas al final de la 

transmisión en vivo. En inglés y español. 

10 R=Registration R=Regístrese • required Tres 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

Exposición de la isla de pirata ES 

Exposición del Museo de los Niños de Miami 

Biblioteca principal 

Hasta el 15 de enero 

¡Ahoy amigos! Aventura ha aterrizado 

en la Biblioteca con la nueva Exposición 

Educativa de la Isla Pirata. Sube a 

bordo de un barco pirata y explora las 

habilidades de marinero. Las familias 

aprenderán todo sobre las leyendas 

piratas y visitarán las estaciones que 

ofrecen una variedad de actividades. 

Las cubiertas superiores estarán 

abiertas de 3 a 5 pm. Para una exploración 

sensorial especial y/o ADA de la exposición, 

visite de 9 a 11 am los sábados, 11/5, 12/3. 

gailborden.info/PirateIsland 

Clases de Computación 

No hay costo ni hay que tener tarjeta de 

la Biblioteca. Favor de Registrarse. Puede 

registrarse para la serie completa o para 

una sola clase. 

Serie de Programas de 

Microsoft Office R 

Sábados • 1 pm 

Aprenderás las posibilidades que te dan 

estos programas para trabajar con textos, 

imágenes, documentos, tablas, gráficos y 

mucho más. 

5 de nov. Microsoft Word { 

Aprende a utilizar este programa que 

te sirve para tareas, ensayos, cartas, 

currículos y flyers, y a editar, corregir, 

organizar y traducir textos. 

12 de nov. Microsoft Excel { 

Aprende a crear tablas donde podrás tener 

toda tu información organizada. 

19 de nov. Microsoft Power Point { 

Aprende a realizar presentaciones de 

cualquier tipo. 

Mas Clases de Computación 

3 de dic. Ratón y Teclado { 

Aprenderás las funciones del teclado y el 

ratón con ejercicios de práctica guiados. 

17 de dic. Introducción a la 

computación { 

Oriéntate sobre computadoras, tabletas, 

teléfonos, la nube y tendencias en 

tecnología. 

{ Estas clases son patrocinadas por Comcast 

Internet Essentials para ayudar a cerrar la brecha 

digital y fomentar destrezas del alfabetismo digital. 

Para más información acerca de Internet Essentials, 

visite www.internetessentials.com. 

Consejito Financiero: 

Conceptos Básicos de 

la Planificación para la 

Jubilación R 

Biblioteca Principal Salón Elgin 

Jueves, 3 de nov. • 6 pm 

¡Nunca es demasiado pronto para 

planificar nuestra jubilación! No se 

pierda esta oportunidad para aprender 

los conceptos básicos para planear su 

jubilación, cómo empezar a prepararse 

y algunos programas y opciones que 

existen en el mercado. Este programa será 

presentado en español por KCT Credit Union. 

Apender idiomas 

Grupo de Conversación 

en Inglés R 

Híbrido - Biblioteca Principal Salón Grove 

y Zoom 

Los martes, 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 de nov., 

6, 13 de dic. • 6:30 pm 

Practica conversar en inglés, mejora 

tu pronunciación y adquiere confianza 

con un tutor. 

Go Bilingual R 

Híbrido - Biblioteca Principal y Zoom 

Los miércoles 9, 16 y 30 de nov., 

7 y 14 de dic. • 6 pm 

Aprende en la biblioteca o desde tu 

casa. Participa con otras personas que 

hablan español o inglés como primer 

idioma. 

Café en Español R 

Biblioteca Principal Salón Grove 

Los lunes, 14–28 de nov., 

12 y 19 de dic. • 12 pm 

Participantes de nivel intermedio 

practicarán respondiendo o 

empezando conversaciones en 

español con fluidez. Dirigido por Pita 

Betancourt y Susana Thompson. 

Taller de empleo en la 

Biblioteca: El currículo de 

empleo R 


Los lunes, 28 y 29 de nov. • 6 pm 

En este taller de dos partes aprenderás 

a elaborar un currículo que impacte y a 

escribir tu currículo en la computadora. Al 

registrarte quedarás inscrito para las dos partes. 

Voces Latinas 

Dianha Ortega-Ehreth 


Jueves, 3 de nov. • 6:30 pm 

Comunidad es rica en personas 

talentosas, emprendedoras y generosas. 

En esta serie vamos a conocerlos y oír 

las voces de nuestra comunidad. Dianha 

Ortega-Ehreth, directora ejecutiva de 

Centro de Información hablará sobre la 

organización y su compromiso de servir a 

las comunidades inmigrantes en Elgin. 

Ciudadania, DACA y más 

Grupo de Conversación 

para la Ciudadanía 

Biblioteca Principal Salón de conferencias 

Los jueves • 6:30 pm 

3 y 17 de nov., 1 y 15 de dic. 

Usando material de USCIS que incluye 

preguntas de educación cívica, el 

formulario de solicitud y otros requisitos 

para la entrevista de ciudadanía. 

¿Aplicó para la ciudadanía y va tomar 

el exámen en español? 

Podemos ayudarle a prepararse y 

estudiar. Comuníquese por texto 

al 224-407-2399 o por correo a: 

biblioteca@gailborden.info 

Taller Gratuito de Ciudadanía 

y renovación de DACA R 


Sábado, 5 de nov. • 10 am 

El personal de inmigración de YWCA Elgin 

ofrecerá un taller de renovación de DACA. 

El personal calificado proporcionará 

consultas gratuitas y asistencia con las 

solicitudes de renovación de DACA. 

Conoce tus Derechos 

Platica informativa R 

Biblioteca Principal Salones de la Comunidad 

Sábado, 12 de nov. • 1 pm 

Ven y conoce los derechos que tenemos 

viviendo en los Estados Unidos. Todas las 

personas sin importar su estatus, estamos 

protegidos por leyes federales. 

En colaboración con Ecker Center. 

Beneficios de la ciudadanía 

estadounidense - Sesión 

Informativa R 

Biblioteca Principal Salón Grove 

Sábado, 3 de dic. • 11 am 

¿Quiere convertirse en ciudadano 

estadounidense? Obtener la ciudadanía 

estadounidense ofrece muchos 

beneficios. Acompáñenos en este taller, 

para conocer a fondo sobre ellos. 


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City of Elgin 


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

The Centre turns 20 

this November! 

While the Elgin Parks and Recreation 

Department has been around for quite 

some time, this year marks the 20 year 

anniversary 

of the Edward Schock Centre of Elgin. 

A true gem to the city, the Centre has 

provided the Parks and Recreation 

Department with a venue to offer so many 

programs and events to enhance the 

quality of life and wellness in our 

community. In celebration, several special 

events and programs have been planned 

to help reintroduce you to all of the 

different divisions that truly make the Parks 

and Recreation Department the 

heart of our community. 

NOVEMBER 

Nov 11 

Nov 12 

8:30 a.m. 

10:00 a.m. 

11:00 a.m. 

12:00 p.m. 

Whiskey Tasting & Pairing 

Heritage Ballroom @ Edward 

Schock Center 

5:30 - 8:30 p.m. 

All events taking place at the 

Edward Schock Centre of Elgin 

Two Mile Family Fun Walk 

Food Truck Fiesta 

The Edward Schock Centre of Elgin 

20th Anniversary Ceremony 

Princesses & Superheroes 

Open House 

DECEMBER 

Dec 9 

Dec 11 

Swimming with Santa 

Adventure Island Pool 

6:00 - 9:00 p.m. 

Family Brunch with Santa 

Bowes Creek Country Club 

10:00 a.m. & 12:00 p.m. 

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

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City of Elgin 


2023 

BUDGET 

Get Involved in the 2023 Budget Discussions 

You can share your opinions with city council members and staff by participating in discussions, 

submitting your budget questions and engaging in other input opportunities during the City’s 

“budget season.” 

What goes into the development of a City budget and how are financial decisions made during 

the process? Learn about the City’s budget, the various funds, revenues and expenditures, 

special taxing districts, user fees and much more on our dedicated budget website: 

cityofelgin.org/budget. 

You can submit your budget input and questions to elgin311@cityofelgin.org or post on social 

media with #ElginBudget (make sure your post privacy is set to “public” so we can see it). 

The Proposed 2023 Budget is presented to city council in early November, with adoption of the 

final budget mid-December. 

2023 Budget Meeting Schedule 

Wednesday, November 2, 6 p.m. 



Give Back to Your Community 

Wednesday, December 7, 5 p.m. 

Wednesday, December 21, 6 p.m. 

Can’t attend a city council budget meeting in person? 

Watch the meeting video live on the City’s YouTube 

channel at youtube.com/cityofelgin or on demand at 

cityofelgin.org/videocenter. 

Voting Information 

Serve on a Board or Commission 

Do you want to make a positive impact on your community? 

Consider applying to be a member of one of Elgin’s boards or 

commissions. Serving on a board or commission allows you to 

learn more about the needs of the community, the process of 

local government and working as a team with a common goal. 

The City of Elgin has a total of 13 boards and commissions that 

are composed of volunteers who want to get involved in their 

local government and share their ideas to better the community. 

To apply and find the most updated information on vacancies visit 

cityofelgin.org/boards. 

Election Day 

This year, election day falls on Tuesday, Nov 8, 2022. Polls are 

open 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Use your assigned neighborhood voting 

site. You may also visit your County Clerk’s Office website to find 

your polling place. 

Early Voting 

Traditional early voting will take place October 24 - November 7. 

Grace Period Voter Registration 

Grace period registration is available at any early voting site when 

open during October 24 - November 7. Two forms of 

identification, one with a current address, must be 

presented and registrants must immediately cast 

their ballot after registering to vote. 

For more information on elections and voter 

registration, visit cityofelgin.org/vote. 


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City of Elgin 


November Events 

4 Greenroom Productions presents First Friday Improv, Hemmens 

Cultural Center 

5 Pumpkin Smash Composting Event, visit cityofelgin.org/pumpkin for 

more information 

6, 7 Elgin Symphony Orchestra presents Spanish Guitar: Concierto de 

Aranjuez, Hemmens Cultural Center 

11 Veteran’s Day Ceremony, Heritage Ballroom at Edward Schock Centre 

of Elgin 

11 Whiskey Tasting & Pairing, Heritage Ballroom at Edward Schock 

Centre of Elgin 

11 First day to submit letters to Santa, Edward Schock Centre of Elgin 

12 Two Mile Family Fun Walk, Edward Schock Centre of Elgin 

12 Edward Schock Centre of Elgin 20th Anniversary Ceremony, 

Edward Schock Centre of Elgin 

13 Midwest Philharmonic Orchestra presents Russian Spectacular, 

Hemmens Cultural Center 

17-20 Children’s Threatre of Elgin presents Seussical Jr., Hemmens Cultural 

Center 

26 Tree Lighting Ceremony, Festival Park 

26 Holiday Shop Cheers, Local beverage for crawl the at Holidays 

various downtown locations 

26 Small Business Saturday, citywide, find more information on how you 

can shop small at elginchamber.com and downtownelgin.com 

29 Giving Tuesday, a day of global generosity. Find local nonprofits to 

support with time or donations at elgingives.org 

December Events 

1 Elgin History Museum – Holiday Tea with Olde Town 

Carolers, In person and Zoom 

2 Greenroom Productions presents First Friday Improv, 

Hemmens Cultural Center 

9 Swimming with Santa, Adventure Island Pool 

10-11 Elgin Symphony Orchestra presents Holiday Spectacular, 

Hemmens Cultural center 

11 Family Brunch with Santa, Bowes Creek Country Club 

16 Last day to submit letters to Santa, Edward Shock Centre 

of Elgin 

26 Holiday tree collection begins 

30 Elgin Symphony Orchestra presents Latin Fire, Hemmens 

Cultural Center 

Find more information on all City events at cityofelgin.org/events. 

For more community events and things to do, visit 

ExploreElginArea.com. 

Find an extensive list of Elgin Parks and Recreation winter 

programs at cityofelgin.org/recreation. 

Find the latest events and programs offered by the 

Elgin Police Department (EPD) in the events tab of the 

EPD Facebook page: facebook.com/elginpolice 

Holiday Celebrations 

Letters to Santa 

Not sure where to send your child's 

letter to Santa? The City of Elgin is 

collecting your letters and will send 

them to the North Pole for you! Place 

them in the drop box outside the main 

entrance of the Edward Schock Centre 

of Elgin between November 11 and 

December 16. No postage necessary! 

Santa will send a letter back, so be 

sure to include a mailing address. 

Holly Days 

Holly Days, presented by the Downtown Neighborhood Association 

(DNA), kicks off on Small Business Saturday and continues 

throughout the month of December. This month-long event includes 

holiday window murals created by local artists, the return of Holiday 

Cheers, special events, a 

pop-up market and more. 

Tree Lighting Ceremony 

Saturday, November 26 | 5 p.m. 

Festival Park, 132 S. Grove 

Avenue. 

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

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City of Elgin 


Holiday Waste Reminders 

There can be a lot of extra waste around the holidays. Here are 

some reminders of what can and what cannot go in your 

curbside recycling carts. 

Cardboard boxes are recyclable (please flatten. If outside of 

container, cannot exceed 4’ x 4’). 

Wrapping paper is recyclable (unless it has glitter). 

Absolutely no plastic bags in your recycling bin. 

Holiday lights CANNOT be recycled in your curbside bin; they 

CAN be recycled through the At Your Door service (information 

to the right) or at a Kane County Recycles location. 

Toys do not go in the recycling cart. Donate toys in good 

condition to a local charity or use the Simple Recycling service 

(information to the right). 

Christmas Tree Collection 

Christmas tree collection begins December 27: Trees are 

collected on your regular trash pickup day. This service is free to 

Elgin residents December 26 through Friday, January 13, after 

which one garbage sticker is required. 

All decorations, stands, etc. must be removed 

Do NOT place trees in plastic bags 

Must be free of snow/ice for curbside disposal 

Must be placed on parkway (the area generally located 

between the street and sidewalk) 

At Your Door Special Collection 

Elgin residents have an easy way to dispose of household hazardous 

waste and to recycle electronics. You do not need to sign up for this 

program—it is offered as part of your regular residential waste and 

recycling service. To dispose of home-generated special materials, simply 

schedule a collection at your home by contacting Waste Management 

online at wmatyourdoor.com or over the phone at 800-449-7587 

(Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-7 p.m.). Accepted materials are listed below. 

Automotive Products 

Antifreeze, batteries, brake fluid, 

motor oil and filters, fuels, and 

more. 

Garden Chemicals 

Fertilizers, insect sprays, herbicides, 

pesticides, and weed killers. 

Paint Products 

Paint, caulk, glue, stain, stripper, 

thinner, and wood preservative. 

Household Cleaners 

Ammonia, heavy-duty cleaner, rust 

remover, tile/shower cleaner, 

upholstery cleaner, and more. 

Free Textile Recycling 

Electronics 

Computers, monitors, keyboards, 

MP3 players, televisions (limit one 

per call), DVD/CD players, tape 

players, VCR, cell phones, desktop 

printers, fax machines, and 

microwaves. 

Mercury Containing Items 

Batteries, compact fluorescent 

lamps, fluorescent tubes, 

thermometers, and 

thermostats. 

Sharps, Needles and Lancets 

Must be placed in a sealed, rigid, 

puncture resistant container. 

Simple Recycling is a FREE service that collects many 

categories of items that aren’t recyclable through your 

regular curbside recycling program; things like clothing, shoes, 

toys and more. 

Holiday Schedule - Delayed Pickups 

During the week of Thanksgiving, Thursday and Friday 

collections will be delayed by one day. 

There will be no delays during the week of Christmas or 

New Years, as those holidays fall on a weekend and do not 

disrupt the regular collection schedule. 

New Service Model 

Simple Recycling determined that its curbside collection service 

model was no longer sustainable and is now operating under a 

new model where residents schedule a pickup at their front door. 

Residents no longer need to place items in Simple Recycling’s 

orange bags! Instead, simply fill any bags or boxes, clearly mark 

them for Simple Recycling, and place them outside your front 

door. Home pickups can be scheduled online at 

simplerecycling.com or by phone at 866-835-5068. Items can 

then be placed by the front door of your home by 7:30 a.m. on 

the scheduled pickup date. 

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Board of Trustees: 

Board of Trustees: 

Jean Bednar, President President 

Elizabeth Amanda Garcia, Kruger, Vice Vice President President 

Patricia Tiffany Henderson, Harkin, Secretary Secretary 

Amanda John Kokoris, Garcia Treasurer 

Herb Laura Gross Bedolla 

Tiffany Amy Prochot Henderson 

Joy Symonds 

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. 

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 

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South Elgin, IL 60177 

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gbpl.info/newsletters for updates. 

Fri-Sat 

Sun 

10 am – 4 pm 

Noon – 4 pm 

Drive-Up Window 

Lobby Hours 

Mon-Thu 

Fri-Sat 

Sun 

8:30 am – 8 pm 

8:30 am – 5 pm 

11:30 am – 5 pm 

Mon-Thu 

Fri-Sat 

Sun 

9:30 am – 7 pm 

9:30 am – 5 pm 

11:30 am – 4 pm 

Non-Profit Organization 

U.S. Postage 

PAID 


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 

All Library locations will be closed 

At 6 pm on Wednesday, November 23 

Thursday, November 24 

Saturday, December 24 

Sunday, December 25 

Saturday, December 31 

Sunday, January 1 

Passport Services will close one hour before the 

Main Library closes and be unavailable while the 

building is closed. 

Voting 

Kane County General Election 

Early Voting 

Main Library 2nd Floor, Behind Elevators 

Nov. 1 – Nov. 4 9 am – 7 pm 

Nov. 5 

8 am – 4 pm 


10 am – 4 pm 


9 am – 4 pm 

Early voting is open to all precincts in Kane County. 

General Election Voting 


Tuesday, 11/8 6 am – 7 pm 

Designated Kane County precincts only. 

Ofrenda Exhibit for 

Día de los Muertos ES 

Main Library Second Floor 

Through 11/9 

For the first time at the Library, we 

will host an exhibit of a traditional 

Mexican offering for the Day of the 

Dead to remember our loved ones. 


Foundation Corner 

Foundation Pop-Up Booksale 

Main Library 

Friday November 25 

Saturday, November 26 

Sunday, November 27 

Thank you to all of the volunteers and 

enthusiastic shoppers from September’s 

Book Sale. Proceeds from the ongoing 

Gail’s Sales are used to enhance the 

library’s exhibits and events, such 

as funding exhibits like Pirate Island, 

Dinosaur Giants, Robot Zoo and more. 

We couldn’t do it without your help. 

Please visit the foundation website 

and look for upcoming opportunities 

to further support the Library. 

gailborden.info/foundation 

We thank the Elgin Golden K Kiwanis 

for their donation. Picture left to right 

- Carole Medal, Gail Borden Library CEO; 

Jennifer Bueche, Gail Borden Library 

Director of KidSpace; Elgin Golden K 

Board Chairman Ron Blake and Mike Lee, 

Gail Borden Library Foundation President. 

Thank you to all of the Follow the Yellow Brick Road Scavenger 

Hunt businesses! 

• Edward Schock 

• Elgin State Bank 

• Al’s Cafe & Creamery Center of Elgin 

• Herb’s Bakery 

• Anderson Animal Shelter • Elgin Chamber of • Jimmy John’s 

• Bear Family McDonald’s Commerce 

• KCT Credit Union 

• Brittain’s Express Oil & Lube • Elgin Community Bikes • Rediscover Records 

• Cook’s Sweet Boutique • Elgin History Museum • South Elgin Park’s & Rec 

• Downtown Neighborhood • Elgin Public House • State Street Market Shops 

Association of Elgin • Elgin Public Museum

Nov Dec 2022 V12_Yumpu

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