March April Newsletter 2023

Gail Borden 

March-April 

2023 Newsletter 

Public Library District 

Violins of Hope 

Exhibit on Display 

Main Library 

Coming in Mid-April 

Violins of Hope will be 

hosted by the Jewish 

Community Center (JCC) 

of Chicago and other partner organizations. The 

Volunteers Needed! 

Please become a trained 

volunteer. Register here: 

gailborden.info/volunteer 

collection of string instruments played by Jewish 

musicians before and during the Holocaust have 

been painstakingly restored and are now coming 

to our area for cultural exhibitions, performances, and 

community education with a message of hope, resistance, 

resilience, and unity. Some of this invaluable collection will 

be coming to the Library in April 2023. Please watch for 

more about the community performances and education 

and see everyone involved in this project by visiting our 

website. gailborden.info/violinsofhope 

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Violins of Hope Grand Opening R 

Main Library Meadows Community Rooms 

Monday, 4/24 • 7 pm 

See some of the amazing violins that survived the 

Holocaust, and meet Avshi Weinstein, who restored these 

violins and their stories. Sponsored by JCC Chicago, Elgin Symphony 

Orchestra, and the Seigle Foundation. 

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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. 

Celebrating Elected 

Women Officals 

Women’s History Month 

Main Library in March 

It is our honor to display this photo 

exhibit of elected women officials in our 

community. It is important to celebrate 

the contributions of these women in our 

society. gailborden.info/womenhistory 

See pg. 7 for Women’s History Events. 

Semi-Annual 

Foundation 

Book Sale 

Main Library 

3/15 - 3/19 

See back page. 

Celebrate National 

Library Week 

April 23-29 

Drop by the Library and take a photo 

with our giant library card photo op and 

green screens featuring your favorite 

past exhibits and experiences! 

South Elgin Branch Expansion 

The Gail Borden Public Library South Elgin Branch will almost 

triple in space to serve the growing South Elgin community 

thanks to the advocacy of United States Representative Raja 

Krishnamoorthi. His support led to the Gail Borden expansion 

receiving $2,391,407 in Community Project Funding in the 

federal omnibus package signed by President Biden on 

December 29. gailborden.info/southelgin 

Open Elgin 

Saturday, April 29 • Noon – 4 pm 

Tour buildings with unique architecture and fascinating 

histories. Open Elgin features 30+ unique spaces, such as 

the U-46 Planetarium Observatory, Church of the Brethren 

General Offices and Side Street Studio Arts. 

Please email info@elginchamber.com or call 

847-741-5660 if you want to volunteer at Open 

Elgin to welcome visitors to these wonderful 

buildings. We thank all the partners—see the 

list at openelgin.com. 

The Gail Borden Public Library District Newsletter | Published Bi-Monthly ISSUE NO. 2023-02 | March 1, 2023

Families 

Family Book Club: Birdies, Bugs 

& Butterflies R 

Pick up a kit and explore games, crafts, 

snacks and books all about birdies, bugs 

and butterflies from your home. 

This is a kit-only program. 3/17-3/24. 

National Pet Day 2023 R 

Main Library Meadows Community Rooms AB 

Tuesday, 4/11 • 6:30 pm 

All ages. Celebrate our furry, scaly, 

feathered and slimy friends with South 

Elgin’s Anderson Humane. Team members 

will share information on adopting a pet 

and becoming a volunteer. 

Kids 

Earth Day Events 

Rakow Rangers: 

Soil Trading Cards 

Rakow Branch 

April - June 

Pick up a Rakow Rangers Starter Pack, 

which includes hand-drawn trading cards 

and a booklet. Find as many trading cards 

as you can! There will be a grand prize 

Backpack for those who participate in 

Rakow Rangers programming and collect 

trading cards! Check the website to see 

which trading cards will be released each 

week. gailborden.info/rakowrangers 

Earth Day Family Festival 

Rakow Branch 

Saturday, 4/22 • 1 – 3 pm 

Celebrate Earth Day with educational 

workshops and activities for the whole 

family, presented by Rakow Rangers from 

1-2 pm. At 2:15 pm join us as Miss Jamie’s 

Farm performs a fun Earth Day program. 

Under Our Feet 

at Rakow Branch: 

Lecture and Local Hike R 

Rakow Branch 

Tuesday, 4/18 • 10 am 

Enjoy a short hike and lesson on the soil 

and natural surroundings at the Rakow 

Branch. Partner: Kane County Forest Preserve. 

Hike at Otter Creek 

Forest Preserve R 

37W870 Hopps Rd., Elgin, IL 

Tuesday, 4/25 • 10 am 

Come out for a hike at the local forest 

preserve. A naturalist will take 

soil core samples from various 

locations and discuss the 

differences. 

Homeschool Kids Explore for 

Grades K-5 R 

Main Library Sally Lee Rooms 

Thursdays • 2 pm 

3/2 Pollinators 

4/20 Earth Day 

Kids Explore for Grades K-5 R 


Virtual via Zoom 

3/2 Pollinators 2/20 – 2/26 

4/20 Earth Day 4/10 – 4/16 


4/6 Chihuly & His World of Glass 

4/13 The Northern Lights 

Crafty Preschoolers R 

Rakow Branch 

Tuesdays, 3/7, 3/21, 4/4, 4/18 

10 am 

Ages 3-5. Dress for mess. 

Creativity Corner for 

Grades K-5 R 

South Elgin Branch Hoffer Room 

Tuesdays • 4:45 pm 

3/7 Fidget Spinner Fun 

4/4 Playing in the Mud 

Rakow Branch Corridor West 


3/14 St. Patrick’s Day Fun 

4/11 Spring Treat Jars 

Monday • 2 pm 

3/27 Let’s Space Out 

Homeschool Creativity Corner 

for Grades K-5 R 


Tuesdays • 2 pm 

3/21 Fidget Spinner Fun 

4/18 Playing in the Mud 

Book Party: The 

Fabled Stables Series R 


Thursday, 3/9 • 4 pm 

Grades K-5. Let’s explore The Fabled 

Stables series by J. Auxier. Join us to read 

parts of the book and make a mystical 

creature. 2/27-3/5 

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Kids 

Let’s Play Friday! 

Rakow Branch 

Fridays, 3/10, 3/17, 3/24, 4/7, 4/14, 

4/21, 4/28 • 11 am 

Ages 3-6. Drop in for sensory and creative 

play for your little one. 

Preschool Puppeteers R 


Tuesdays • 10 am 

3/14 The Book Hog 

4/11 Thank You, Earth 

Best for ages 3-6 with an adult. Join us 

for a fun program of puppet making and 

a story. 

Preschool Dance Party R 


Tuesdays, 3/28, 4/25 • 10 am 

Best for ages 2-6 with an adult. Join 

us for an active program of music, 

stories and rhymes. 

Baking for Kids: 

Nature’s Trail Snacks 

Facebook Live: gbpl.info/FBLV 


Join Miss Jen to whip together a tasty 

treat that gives us the energy to play and 

enjoy outside activities. 

Blast Off with NASA R 


Tuesday, 3/28 • 6 pm 

Learn about the ARTEMIS 1 space 

exploration mission with a special 

presentation from a NASA expert! We 

will be making rockets with supplies 

compliments of NASA programs. 

Let’s Draw: SPACE DOODLES R 


Wednesday, 3/29 • 11 am 

Grades K-5. Planets and rockets, aliens 

and asteroids are all fun to doodle. Join 

Ms. Carrie to draw some cute, kawaii-style 

space characters. 

Crazy for Crafts with 

Ms. Carrie, Spring Edition R 

Main Library 


Grades K-5. Spring has sprung and it is 

time to make some celebratory crafts. 

Preschool Music Concert 

with Laura Doherty 

Main Library 

Meadows Community Rooms 

Friday, 3/31 • 10 – 10:45 am 

Ages 2-6. Join us for an upbeat 

concert with award-winning 

musician Laura Doherty. 

Science • Technology • 

Engineering • Arts • Math 

Homeschool STEAM for 

Grades K-5 R 


Mondays • 2 pm 

3/6 Coding with LEGOs 

4/3 Inventions and Patents 

STEAM for Grades K-5 R 



3/6 Coding with LEGOs 2/27 – 3/5 

4/3 Inventions and Patents 3/27 – 4/2 


3/13 Save Fred & Help Harry Challenge 

4/17 Ball Jar Science 

4/24 DIY Bath Bombs 

Full STEAM Ahead 

for Grades 3-5 R 


Thursday • 4:45 pm 

3/30 Blast Off 

Tuesday • 4:45 pm 

4/25 What’s in that Soil? 

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Storytimes 

Birth - 

Age 1 

Ages 1 - 2 

Ages 1 - 3 

Baby Rhyme Time R 

Main Library Story Room South 

Fridays, 3/3, 3/10, 3/17, 4/7, 4/14, 4/21, 4/28 • 9:15 am 

Welcome Baby! R 

Main Library Story Room South | Saturdays, 3/11, 4/8 • 10 am 

South Elgin Branch | Saturday, 3/18 • 11:30 am 

Wonderful Ones R 


Wednesdays, 3/1 – 4/26 (Not 3/22, 3/29) • 10 am 

Thursdays, 3/2 – 4/27 (Not 3/23, 3/30) • 9:15 am 

Mondays, 3/6 – 4/24 (Not 3/20, 3/27) • 6:15 pm 

1, 2, 3, Go! 


Wednesdays, 3/1, 3/8, 4/4, 4/12, 4/19, 4/26 • 9:15 am 

Bounce & Rhyme Storytime R 

Rakow Branch | Wednesdays, 3/8 – 4/26 (Not 3/29) • 10 am 

South Elgin Branch | Thursdays, 3/9 – 4/27 (Not 3/30) • 10:30 am 

Sensory Fun for 

Every Little One 


Tuesday, 3/21 • 9:30 am 

For babies and toddlers up to 3 years 

old with an adult. Babies will explore the 

world around them in this drop-in play 

program. Dress for mess. 

Stars and Space Storytime 


Monday, 3/27 

9:15 – 10:15 am & 

10:30 – 11:30 am 

Preschool. Blast off with us 

for a space-themed storytime 

following by a meet & greet with 

Astronaut Tatum from Parties 

with Character. 

Programa familiar R ES 

Biblioteca principal salónes Sally Lee 

Los lunes • 7 – 7:30 pm 

6 de mar. ¡Celebremos la primavera! 

3 de abr. Programa de piñatas 

Programa en español para la familia 

con Grisel. 

Age 2 

Ages 3 - 5 

Ages 3 - 6 

Families 

Terrific Twos R 


Thursdays, 3/2 – 4/27 (Not 3/23, 3/30) • 6:30 pm 

Mondays, 3/6 – 4/24 (Not 3/20, 3/27) • 10 am 

Tuesdays, 3/7 – 4/25 (Not 3/21, 3/28) • 9:15 am 

Budding Bookworms Preschool Storytime R 

South Elgin Branch 

Mondays, 3/6 – 4/24 • 5:30 pm 

Thursdays, 3/9 – 4/27 • 11:15 am 

Rakow Branch | Wednesdays, 3/8 – 4/26 • 10:45 am 

Preschool Storytime R 

Main Library Story Room North 

Thursdays, 3/2 – 4/27 (Not 3/23, 3/30) • 10 am 

Mondays, 3/6 – 4/24 (Not 3/20, 3/27) • 9:15 am 

Tuesdays, 3/7 – 4/25 (Not 3/21, 3/28) • 6:15 pm 

Family Storytime & Crafts 

Main Library Sally Lee Rooms | Wednesdays, 3/1 – 4/26 (Not 3/22) • 6:15 pm 

Family Storytime R 

South Elgin Branch | Saturday, 3/18 • 10:30 am 

Saturday Storytime + Sweets 

Main Library | Saturdays, 3/18, 4/22 • 11 am 


Youth & Teens 

Grades K-8 

Read to Rover R 

Grades K-8. Practice your reading skills by 

cuddling up with a good book and reading 

aloud to Trucker, a fully trained and 

certified therapy dog. 

Main Library 

Saturdays, 3/4, 4/1 

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


Saturdays, 3/18, 4/15 

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

12:30, 12:45 pm 

Rakow Branch 

Sundays, 3/19, 4/16 

Grades 6-8 

Volunteens R 

Main Library Sally Lee Fox Room 


3/7, 3/14, 3/21, 4/4, 4/11, 4/18 

Saturdays • 1 pm 

3/11, 4/8 

Help the library and community by 

working on volunteer projects. One 

application required for each school year. 

DIY Gamer Merch R 

Main Library Sally Lee Eagle Room 

Tuesday, 3/21 • 4:30 pm 


Make small merch items 

for your favorite games, 

including Splatoon, Super 

Mario, FNAF, Roblox, Sonic, 

Pokémon and more. 

Super Mario Escape Room R 


Tuesday, 4/18 • 4:30 pm 

Bowser has captured Princess Peach and 

Mario needs your help to rescue her. Work 

together to solve the puzzles Bowser left 

behind. Hurry - time is running out. 

Grades 6-12 

Studi 

Grades 9-12 

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K-Pop Afternoon R 


Tuesdays, 3/14, 4/11 • 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 together. 

Manga and Anime Club R 


Saturdays, 3/25, 4/15 • 2 pm 

Calling all fans of Demon Slayer, My Hero 

Academia, Attack on Titan and more! 

Watch anime, draw fan art, make buttons 

and try an anime-themed craft. 

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. 

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Studio 270 Volunteer 

Corps R 

Wednesdays, 3/1 – 4/26 • 4 pm 

Drop in and help out the library with 

preparing craft supplies for upcoming 

library events. 

Adobe Photoshop: 

Blending Tools 

Thursday, 3/23 • 5 – 6 pm 

Learn how to merge images creatively 

in Adobe Photoshop to create 

digital artwork. 

Programs are held in Studio 270 at the 

Main Library unless otherwise noted. 

Teen Job Fair 

Main Library 2nd Floor 

Wednesday, 4/12 • 6:30 – 8 pm 

Looking for a summer job? Talk to 

local employers about available 

job openings and pick up tips and 

tricks to ace your application and 

interview. 

Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 

Tournament R 

Thursday, 4/13 • 5 – 7 pm 

Test your skills against other 

gamers in this double-elimination, 

1 vs 1 tournament. Games will be played 

on Xbox One. 


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Technology 

Device Advice 

Rakow Branch 

Thursdays, 3/2, 3/16, 4/6, 4/20 

9:30 am 

Main Library 2nd Floor - Behind Elevators 

Thursdays, 3/9, 3/23, 4/13, 4/27 

9:30 am 

Microsoft 

Excel Series 

Mondays & Wednesdays • 7 pm 

Session 1 R { 

3/6 Basics 

3/8 Charts & Graphs 

3/13 Formulas & Functions 

3/15 Working with Tables 

3/20 Advanced Topics 

Session 2 R { 

3/29 Basics 

4/5 Charts & Graphs 

4/12 Formulas & Functions 

4/19 Working with Tables 

4/26 Advanced Topics 

Word Series 


Session 1 R { 

3/7 Basics 

3/14 Formatting Documents 

3/21 Editing Tools 

3/28 Tables, Images & Graphs 

Session 2 R { 

4/4 Basics 

4/11 Formatting Documents 

4/18 Editing Tools 

4/25 Tables, Images & Graphs 

Classes are held in the Main Library Computer Training Room unless otherwise noted. 

R - Register online, by phone or in person beginning February 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. 

Google Tools R { 


3/9 Gmail 3/16 Sheets 

3/23 Calendar 4/6 Chrome 

4/13 Forms 

WordPress Series R { 

Tuesdays, 3/7, 3/14, 3/21 • 10:30 am 

Selling on eBay R { 

Rakow Branch Shales Living Room 

Thursday, 3/9 • 5:30 pm 

Cybersecurity R 

Rakow Branch Shales Living Room 


3/14 Basics 

3/21 Advanced 

Career Series R 

Wednesdays, 3/15 - 3/29 • 3 pm 

3/15 Resume Essentials 

3/22 Crafting a Cover Letter 

3/29 Acing Your Job Interview 

{Classes with this symbol 

are sponsored by 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 

Getting Started with 

Arduino R { 

Thursday, 3/30 • 6:30 pm 

Program Wearable LEDs 

with Arduino R { 

Monday, 4/24 • 6:30 pm 

Smartphone Photography R { 

Wednesday, 3/22 • 7 pm 

Friday, 4/28 • 10:30 am 

Introduction to Canva R 


Build Your Own PC Series R { 

Wednesdays • 7 pm 

4/19 Elgin Room 

4/26 Meadows Community Room B 

3D Design Series R 

Mondays, 4/3, 4/10 • 7 pm 

Computers 101 Series R { 

Thursdays, 4/13, 4/20, 4/27 • 2 pm 

Senior Tech Fair at the Rakow Branch 

Senior Tech Fair 

Rakow Branch 

Saturday, 4/15 • 9:30 am 

From smart homes, medical health 

apps and finances to entertainment 

like movies, gaming and virtual reality — 

learn how technology can assist in your 

everyday life. 

Online Banking and ATM 

Safety R 

Monday, 4/17 • 10 am 

The financial experts at KCT will discuss 

the options of online banking, ATM use 

and scams to avoid. 

Senior Cell Phone Basics R 

Tuesday, 4/18 • 2:30 pm 

Learn basic phone operations such as 

adding and removing apps, increasing 

text size, battery care, low memory and 

more. 

iPad 

Basics 

iPad Basics R 


Learn how to navigate 

Apple’s iOS mobile 

operating system on 

iPhones and iPads. 

Bring your device. 

Stay Connected! 

Senior Programs from our Area 

Agency on Aging R 


Learn more about senior tech programs 

that combat isolation like the Virtual 

Senior Center, Generations online, and 

Get Set Up. 

Technology for Your Health 

and Safety R 

Thursday, 4/20 • 10 am 

Health apps, smart watches and alert 

systems will be explained. 


Adults 

Women’s History Month 

International Women’s Day R 


Sunday, 3/5 • 1 pm 

Join us for an interesting and engaging 

afternoon of inspiring stories from 

Elgin’s women leaders, including State 

Representative Anna Moeller (D-43). 

Musical entertainment will be provided 

by the acapella group Nothing But Treble. 

Refreshments will be served. 

Notable Women of Illinois 

History R 

Main Library Elgin Room 

Tuesday, 3/21 • 10:30 am 

Discover the fascinating lives of some of 

the most influential women throughout 

the history of Illinois. Luminaries such 

as Jane Addams, Mother Bickerdyke, 

Mary Todd Lincoln, Frances Willard, and 

Gwendolyn Brooks are included, as well 

as other remarkable women of Illinois 

politics, social movements and literature. 

Women’s History Month - 

Poetry Reading R 


Enjoy powerful poetry readings lead by 

the Elgin Poet Laureate, Gareth Mann, 

assisted by talented local readers. 

The Future of Grocery Store 

Cooperatives 


Monday, 3/20 • 7 – 8 pm 

Learn about the recent ascent of local 

grocery store cooperatives across the 

country and in Illinois. Cooperatives turn 

your dollars into local economic support, 

benefitting farmers and a stronger 

community. Snacks provided. Moderator: 

Jennifer Abbey. Presented by Shared Harvest. 

Health & Wellness Fair 

Main Library Lobby 

Saturday, 3/25 • 10:30 am 

Stop by to get health information and 

screenings from local organizations for 

Health Awareness Month. Also, watch 

various exercise demos, such as Zumba! 

Military Healthcare and 

Medicare 101 R 

Main Library 

Thursday, 3/30 • 10:30 am 

This program helps Veterans learn how 

Military healthcare benefits can be 

combined with Medicare benefits to 

provide better overall healthcare at a 

lower cost. 

Arts & Crafts 

PhD (Projects Half Done) Club 

Rakow Branch Living Room 

Mondays, 3/6, 4/3 • 6 pm 

Bring your project and join other 

needlecrafters as we work on unfinished 

projects together. 

Painting Class: 

A Spring Scene R 


Saturday, 3/11 • 11 am, 2 pm 

Join artist John French for an interactive 

painting class. 

Crochet Club 

Main Library 

Mondays, 3/13, 4/10 • 6:30 pm 

Make Earrings with Ms. Devi R 



Attend this jewelry making demonstration, 

and then get a chance to make your own 

pair of earrings. Supplies will be provided, but you 

may bring your own beads. 

Farm to Library R 

Rakow Branch 

Saturday, 3/4 • 10 am 

Hear from a variety of farmers about 

sustainable farming, and the benefits to 

people and the soil when choosing locally 

grown produce and grass-fed meats. 

Under Our Feet Series R 



3/7 Drama Beneath Our Feet: 

Soil Organisms and Organic Matter 

4/18 The Soil at My House: What Does 

All This Mean for Me? 

Hidden in Plain Sight: 

Wake-up Call R 



Get information on alcohol, vaping, and 

drug trends, and learn how to recognize 

concealment locations and techniques. 

Presenter: Northwestern Memorial HealthCare. 

The Shawnee National Park 

and Climate Preserve: Illinois’ 

Best Idea! R 


Wednesday, 4/12 • 6:30 pm 

Discover how creating the new Shawnee 

National Park and Climate Preserve will 

help further establish Illinois as a leader 

in climate solutions. 

Empowerment Self-Defense 

Class R 

Main Library Meadows Community Rooms AB 


Learn tools and techniques that anyone 

can use to help stay safe. You will leave 

feeling empowered and more confident 

with your ability to defend yourself! 

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. 

Presenter: Juli Brown, Certified Empowerment Self- 

Defense Instructor, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and 

Certified Domestic Violence Professional. Provided by 

the Community Crisis Center. 

Spring Card Making with 

Ms. Devi R 



See a computer-controlled cutting 

demonstration and make a beautiful 

greeting card appropriate for any spring 

celebration. 

Jewish Experience in Elgin 

with Richard Renner R 



Elgin’s Congregation Kneseth Israel 

is celebrating 130 years! Historian 

Richard Renner will highlight Jewish 

families and culture in Elgin over 100 

years from the 1850s. 


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Adults 

Book Clubs 

Walking Book Club 

Main Library Conference Room 


March With Love from London 

by Sarah Jio 

April The Next Thing You Know 

by Jessica Strawser 

Great Books Discussion 

Group R 

Hybrid – Main Library Conference Room 

& Zoom 

Mondays, 3/13, 4/10 • 7 pm 

Co-sponsored by the American Association of 

University Women Elgin Area Branch. Facilitated by 

Barbara Njus and Gail Cohen. 

Contemporary Book Group 

Main Library Grove Room 


3/20 The Magnificent Lives of 

Marjorie Post by Allison Pataki 

4/17 The Violin Conspiracy by 

Brendan Slocumb 

Rakow Readers Book Club 

Rakow Branch Living Room 

Mondays • 1:30 pm 

3/27 The Next Ship Home 

by Heather Webb 

4/24 The Lobotomist’s Wife 

by Samantha Greene Woodruff 

African American Authors 

Discussion Group R 


Mondays • 6:30 pm 

Discuss a different African American 

author each month. 

3/27 James Baldwin 

4/24 Sonia Sanchez 

Engage Café R 


Hoffer Room 


Seniors. This month, 

Singer/Songwriter Amy 

Lowe will be performing 

live music and sharing 

the history behind many 

of the patriotic songs 

she will perform. 

Music 

gailborden.info/music 

Elgin Symphony Orchestra 

Listeners Club R 


Wednesdays, 3/1, 3/29 • Noon 

This lecture/discussion series 

meets prior to the ESO’s Classics 

Masterworks series and will broaden 

your understanding of the music to be 

performed that week. 

Discover Composers Florence 

Price and Amy Beach R 


Monday, 3/6 • 6:30 pm 

Discover the rich musical legacy of 

American composers Amy Beach and 

Florence Price who composed piano 

music, chamber works and symphonies. 

Presenter: Chamber Music on the Fox. 

The Music Salon with 

Jim Kendros R 



Enjoy dynamic and highly informative 

presentations on some of the great 

composers and their music. Presenter: 

Acclaimed Composer and Music Researcher 

Jim Kendros. 

Elgin Genealogic Society 

Research Assistance 

Main Library 2nd Floor – Genealogy 

Tuesdays, 3/7, 4/4 • 11:30 am 

Thursdays, 3/9, 4/13 • 9:30 am 


Fridays, 3/24, 4/28 • 1:30 pm 

Receive one-on-one genealogy 

assistance from Elgin Genealogical 

Society volunteers. 

Global 

Neighbor 

Series – LAO R 

Main Library 

Wednesday, 4/5 • 6:30 pm 

Learn about Lao: the history, culture, 

music and food! Discover the diverse 

cultures in our community and taste 

the delicious food. Part of our Global 

Neighbor Series. In partnership with Chinese 

Mutual Aid, Xilin Association and Roll N Donut Cafe 

/ Douangchay’s Kitchen. 

Sunday Afternoon Concerts R 


Sundays 

3/12 Magical Strings of Youth 3 pm 

(Pictured above) 

3/26 Elgin Master Chorale 2 pm 

4/16 Hollis Prize Winner’s Recital 2 pm 

Save the Date 

Elgin Symphony Orchestra 

Members Performing on the 

Violins of Hope 

With Guest Conductor Matthew 

Sheppard In Concert 

Hemmens Cultural Center of Elgin 

Saturday, May 20 • 7:30 pm 

elginsymphony.org 

Lawyer in the Library ES 


Thursdays, 3/23, 4/27 • 6 pm 

Get assistance with your legal questions 

at this walk-in service. In partnership with the 

Kane County Law Library & Self Help Legal Center. 

AARP Smart Driver Course R 


4/6 – 4/7 • 10 am – 2 pm 

This 2-day, 8-hour class meeting will 

explore how senior adults (55+) can 

continue their driving experiences in a 

safer way. Cost is $20 for AARP members 

& $25 for non-members (required first 

day of class). 

Social Security: 

Understanding the Benefits R 



Get an overview of Social Security’s 

programs and internet services, including 

how to use the “my Social Security” 

online account. 


Adults 

Discussion Groups 

Writers on the Fox R 

Main Library Conference Room 

Thursdays, 3/2, 4/6 • 7 pm 

This writer’s peer group will inspire and 

motivate you using prompts and exercises 

for creative writing. Writers of all genres 

are welcome to participate. 

Poetry Writers Workshop R 

Hybrid – Main Library Grove Room & Zoom 

Mondays, 3/6, 4/3 • 6:30 pm 

Poets will share their work and love of 

poetry in a supportive environment. 

Facilitator: Elgin Poet Laureate Gareth Mann. 

Get to Know an Elgin Poet 

Main Library 

Tuesday, 3/14 • 7 – 8 pm 

Saturday, 4/29 • 1 – 2 pm 

You will have an opportunity to meet 

Elgin’s local poets as they share work 

and talk about their writing process in an 

interactive informal setting. Part of the Elgin 

Poet Laureate Project. 

Poetry Alive R 

Main Library 


Celebrate National Poetry month with 

Elgin Poet Laureate Gareth Mann and 

other local poets. 

Elgin Genealogical Society 


Tuesdays, 3/7, 4/4 • 9:30 am 

Thursdays, 3/16, 4/20 • 7 pm 

Armchair Generals 


Wednesdays • 11:45 am 

3/15 The Civil War, Ep 9: “The Better 

Angels of Our Nature: 1865” 

4/12 The West, Episode 4: “Death 

Runs Riot: 1856 to 1868” 

Monthly Matinee Classic Films 


Mondays • 11 am 

3/13 Chariots of Fire (PG, 1981) 

4/10 In the Heat of the Night (NR, 1967) 

Library in the Community 

Elgin Memory Café 

Stanley’s Grill, South Elgin 

Tuesdays, 3/14, 4/11 • 4 pm 

Those with mild cognitive impairment, 

Alzheimer’s or a related dementia 

and their care partners are invited 

for a social event and resources. 

RSVP 847-289-5848. 

Wednesday Social: 

Lotería ES 

Senior Services Association, 

205 Fulton St., Elgin 60120 


Have fun playing lotería and learn 

about library resources. There will 

be prizes. 

VolunteerPalooza 

Main Library 

Saturday, 4/15 • 11 am – 2 pm 

Discover volunteer opportunities 

in the Elgin Community. Visit with 

organizations such as Advocate 

Sherman Hospital, Anderson Animal 

Shelter, Downtown Neighborhood 

Association, Forest Preserve District of 

Kane County, Gail Borden Public Library, 

Habitat for Humanity ReStore of Elgin, 

The Salvation Army and more. For a 

complete listing of organizations, please 

visit gailborden.info/volunteerpalooza 

beginning 3/15. 

Help to Literally change 

someone’s LIFE 

The Literacy Connection, a non-profit 

organization dedicated to adult 

literacy, is currently seeking volunteers 

to provide free tutoring services 

in English as a Second Language 

or Basic Reading. To register or for 

more info, call 847-742-6565, visit the 

website at elginliteracy.org/howto-help/become-a-tutor 

or email 

requestinfo@elginliteracy.org. 

Language 

Citizenship Conversation 

Group ES 

Main Library 

Thursdays • 6:30 pm 

3/2, 4/6 Elgin Room 

3/16, 4/20 Conference Room 

Build confidence learning English 

with USCIS materials including civics 

questions, the application form and other 

requirements for the interview. 

Led by a Literacy Connection tutor. 

Go Bilingual R 


Hybrid – Main Library & Zoom 

Grove Room 

3/1, 3/15, 3/29, 4/5, 4/12, 4/19 

Meadows Community Rooms 

3/22 & 4/26 

All levels can learn with native English and 

Spanish speakers. Led by teacher Betty Martinez. 

English Conversation Group R 


Hybrid – Main Library & Zoom 

Grove Room 

3/7, 3/14, 3/28, 4/4, 4/11, 4/25 

Conference Room & Zoom 

3/21, 4/18 

Practice having everyday conversations in 

English, improve your pronunciation and 

gain confidence with a tutor. 

Spanish Café Conversation 

Group at Library R 


Mondays, 3/13, 3/20, 3/27, 4/10, 4/17, 

4/24 • Noon 

Intermediate-level participants 

practice structured and spontaneous 

conversational skills. Led by Pita Betancourt and 

Nohora Chacon. 

French Conversation Group R 

Main Library Conference Room C 

Saturdays, 3/11, 4/8 • 10:30 am 

Practice or improve your conversation 

skills with other French speakers in a 

relaxed atmosphere. Facilitated by Sue Aissaoui, 

who is a native speaker. 

German Conversation Group R 

Hybrid – Main Library Grove Room & Zoom 

Wednesdays, 3/22, 4/26 • 7 pm 

Herzlich willkommen! Practice or improve 

your conversation skills with other 

German speakers about different relevant 

themes. Facilitator: Barbara Laane. 



9

en español 

Todos los programas estarán en la biblioteca principal a menos que se indique lo contrario. 

Para Familias 

Programa familiar R 

Salónes Sally Lee 


6 de mar. ¡Celebremos la primavera! 

3 de abr. Programa de piñatas 

Programa en español para la familia 

con Grisel. 

Programa en español para la 

familia con Grisel 



20 de mar. y 17 de abr. 

Para familias con niños de 3 años 

en adelante. ¡Este programa en 

español variará, desde cuentos hasta 

manualidades y más! 

¡Celebremos el Día de niño! 


lunes, 24 de abr. • 7 - 7:30 pm 

Celebremos con un cuento, actividades y 

manualidades para toda la familia. 

Para Padres y Guardianes 

Reuniones para 

Padres de Estudiantes: 

Por el Comité Asesor de Padres 

Bilingües (BPAC) 

Salónes de la comunidad 

Miércoles, 1 de mar. • 6 pm 

Participe y establezca una voz eficaz. 

Café para Padres R 

Salónes de la comunidad AB 

Los miércoles • 11 am 

8 de mar. Cultivando Semillas Saludables 

Para Tener Familias Fuertes 

19 de abr. “El Arte de Educar a 

Nuestros Hijos” 

Para Adultos 

Grupo de Mujeres con Propósito: 

Día Internacional de la Mujer 


Miércoles, 8 de mar. • 6 pm 

Únete y conoce mujeres y jóvenes 

trabajadoras y soñadoras. 

Serie hecho a mano 

Salón Sally Lee Fox 

Los Jueves • 3:30 pm 

14 de mar Linternas de flores 

prensadas 

4 de abr. El día perfecto de 

D.I.Y. Spa 

100 Historias 

Facebook: gbpl.info/virtual 

Los jueves, 16 de mar. y 20 de abr. 

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 por el maestro Raúl Castillo. 

Temas para Padres R 

Adicciones comunes 

miércoles, 15 de mar. • 12 pm 

Virtual mediante Zoom 

Prevención de abuso y violencia en los niños 

miércoles, 12 de abr. • 11 am 


Clases de alfabetización para 

familias con YWCA 

Viernes • 9 – 11 am 

17 de mar. salón de entrenamiento 

de computación 

21 de abr. salón Grove 

Aprende sobre programas de biblioteca, 

recursos, bases de datos y participe en 

una clase de tecnología. 

Reuniones de padres de 

South Elgin High School 

South Elgin High School - 760 E. Main St. 

Los jueves, 23 de mar. y 20 de abr. • 6 pm 

Aprende sobre los recursos de la 

biblioteca y más! 

Recurso del mes: 

Scholastic Teachables 


Jueves, 27 de abr. • 6:30 pm 

Actividades imprimibles para cualquier 

materia: matemáticas, ciencias, 

comprensión de lectura, STEM, escritura 

y más. Puede descargar planes de lecciones e 

imprimirlos en la biblioteca. 

Conoce a la autora: 

Pascuala Herrera 

La Vida es un Jardín 

Para Cultivar 

Salón Elgin 

Martes, 21 de mar. • 6 pm 

Ven a conocer a la autora 

local Pascuala Herrera y 

aprende sobre el abecedario 

hacia una vida mejor. 

En la Cocina con Alex: ¡Sushi! 


Jueves, 23 de mar. • 6:30 pm 

Para participar conéctate el día del evento por 

Facebook en la Biblioteca Gail Borden. 

¡Lotería bilingüe! R 


Martes, 4 de abr. • 10:30 am, 2 pm 

Favor de registrar a cada persona que estará jugando. 

Voces Latinas: Lorena Nunez: 

AOK Family Engagement Specialist 


Jueves, 13 de abr. • 6:30 pm 

Nuestra comunidad es rica en personas 

talentosas, emprendedoras y generosas. 

Lorena Núñez compartirá información de la 

organización “All Our Kids” del departamento de salud 

y cómo encontrar la ayuda que necesita con la guía de 

recursos para la familia del condado de Kane. 

Biblioteca en la 

Comunidad 

Recursos de la biblioteca: 

Centro de bienvenida U-46 

1019 E. Chicago St., Elgin 60120 


Aprende sobre los programas de la 

biblioteca, recursos y participe en clases 

de tecnología. 

Miércoles Social: Lotería 

Senior Services Association 

205 Fulton St., Elgin 60120 

Los miércoles, 15 de mar. y 19 de abr. 

12 pm 

Diviértase jugando y aprenda sobre los 

recursos de la biblioteca. ¡Habrá premios! 

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

Todos los programas estarán en la biblioteca principal a menos que se indique lo contrario. 

Aprender Idiomas 

Taller para comprar una casa R 

Salón Elgin 

Sábado, 18 de mar. • 10 am 

Aprende cuál es el momento adecuado 

para comprar una casa, cómo obtener el 

mejor interés, cómo hacer una oferta y los 

demás requisitos. En asociación con KCT. 

Abogado en la Biblioteca 



Obtenga ayuda con sus preguntas legales. 

En asociación con la Biblioteca de Derecho del 

Condado de Kane y el Centro Legal de Autoayuda. 

Clases de Computación 

No hay costo ni hay que tener tarjeta de la biblioteca. 

Al registrarte para la primera clase quedarás inscrito 

en todas las sesiones. 

Curso Básicos de 

Computación R 

Salón de entrenamiento de computación 

Los sábados • 1 pm 

4 de mar. Ratón y Teclado 

11 de mar. Introducción a la computación 

18 de mar. Windows 10 

25 de mar. El Internet 

1 de abr. Correo Electrónico 

Serie de Programas de Google R 

Salones de la comunidad 

Los sábados • 1 pm 

8 de abr. Google Docs 

15 de abr. Google Sheets 

22 de abr. Google Slide 

29 de abr. Google Drive (La Nube) 

Debes saber usar el ratón y teclado antes de tomar 

esta serie. 

Biblioteca Digital 

Segundo piso 

13 y 20 de mar • 3:30 – 5 pm 

Obtenga ayuda con problemas 

tecnológicos comunes como Microsoft 

Office, usar una tableta, hotspot móviles, 

sincronizar el correo electrónico con su 

teléfono, descargar contenido y más. 

Go Bilingual R 

Híbrido - salón Grove y Zoom 

Los miércoles • 6 pm 

1, 15 de mar. y 5, 12, 19 de abr. 

Participa con otras personas que hablan 

español o inglés como primer idioma. 

Grupo de Conversación en 

Inglés R 

Los martes • 6:30 pm 

Híbrido – Biblioteca principal y zoom 

salón Grove 

7, 14, 28 de mar. y 4, 11, 25 de abr. 

salón de conferencias 


Practica conversar en inglés, mejora tu 

pronunciación y adquiere confianza. 

Círculo de Lectura: Lee, 

Conversa, Comparte R 

Salones de la comunidad AB 


Cada mes leemos una lectura 

hispanoamericana corta del libro 

“Abriendo puertas: Ampliando perspectivas.” 

Hay copias del libro en la biblioteca. 

9 de mar.: Tomás Rivera, . . . y no se lo tragó 

la tierra (dos capítulos: “... y no se lo tragó la 

tierra” y “La noche buena”) 

13 de abr.: Nicolás Guillén, “Balada de los 

dos abuelos” - Nancy Morejón, “Mujer negra” 

Café en Español R 

Salón Grove 

Los lunes • 12 pm 

13, 20, 27 de mar. y 10, 17, 24 de abr. 

Participantes de nivel intermedio 

practicarán respondiendo o empezando 

conversaciones en español con fluidez. 

Dirgido por Pita Betancourt and Nohora Chacon. 

Nuevo Servicio Bilingüe 

Conozca a Martha Martínez como 

la nueva Gerente de Servicios 

Sociales. Martha conectará a 

las personas con servicios y 

recursos locales, incluyendo 

servicios de salud mental, 

asistencia de alquiler y servicios 

públicos, asistencia alimentaria 

y más. Póngase 

en contacto 

con el escritorio 

de Información 

para ponerse en 

contacto con el 

Equipo de Servicios 

Sociales. 

Ciudadanía y Más 

Clases de Cuidadanía 

Salón de entrenamiento de computación y 

Salón Sally Lee Fox 

Los miércoles • 5 pm 

1, 8, 15, 22 de mar. y 5, 12 de abr. 

Cubriremos las preguntas cívicas 

en preparación para el examen de 

ciudadanía. Para más información, comuníquese 

con Annie Jarvis de YWCA (331) 442-6358. 

Grupo de Conversación 

para la Ciudadanía 

Los jueves • 6:30 pm 

2 de mar. y 6 de abr. salón Elgin 

16 de mar. y 20 de abr. salón de 

conferencias 

Usando material de USCIS que incluye 

preguntas de educación cívica, el 

formulario de solicitud y otros requisitos 

para la entrevista de ciudadanía. Adquiere 

confianza para aprender inglés. Dirigido por 

un tutor de Literacy Connection. 

Información sobre Ciudadanía 

y Renovación de DACA 

Los jueves • 4 – 7 pm 


Los sábados • 10 – 1 pm 


Conozca más sobre los servicios que 

ofrecemos. ¡Familias son bienvenidas! 

En asociación con YWCA Elgin. 

USCIS: Pláticas de inmigración 

y ciudadanía 

Beneficios de la ciudadanía 

estadounidense R 

Híbrido – Salón Elgin y Zoom 

Lunes, 6 de mar. • 6 pm 

Obtener la ciudadanía estadounidense 

ofrece muchos beneficios. Acompáñenos 

para conocer a fondo sobre ellos. 

USCIS: Pláticas de 

inmigración: 

Residente permanente 

Salón Elgin y Zoom 

Martes, 18 de abr. • 6 pm 

Reciba información de un representante 

de USCIS para saber cómo convertirse en 

residente permanente de los EE. UU. 


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March-April 

City of Elgin 

2023 Newsletter 

April 4, 2023 Consolidated General Election Information 

The Consolidated General Election will be held on April 4, 2023. This election 

includes contests for city council seats, including the Mayor, library district 

elected offices, school boards, and fire districts. Your ballot may look different 

than other Elgin residents depending on the boundaries of the district in which 

you reside. Find more information at cityofelgin.org/election. 

Elgin residents who are registered to vote can apply to vote by mail, vote early, 

or vote on Election Day at the designated polling place. Voting information and 

locations also differ by county of residence. 

For a complete list of important voting dates, deadlines, candidates, polling 

places, registration information, and more, visit your county's elections website: 

• Kane County: kanecountyclerk.org/elections 

• Cook County: cookcountyclerkil.gov/elections 

Voter registration 

Not sure if you're properly registered to vote? Elgin residents can 

check the Kane or Cook County election websites to verify their 

information. The last day for regular voter registration is March 7. 

However, you can still register to vote through the grace period. Find 

more information about grace period records on your county 

elections website. 

Mail-in ballots 

Ballots by mail are a safe and convenient option for residents to vote 

in the upcoming election without 

having to physically show up at a 

polling place. If you want to vote 

by mail ballot, you must request a 

ballot online with your county and 

make sure it is postmarked by 

Election Day, April 4. The last day to 

request a ballot by mail for Cook 

and Kane counties is March 30. 

Important Voting Information 

Early voting 

Early voting allows voters to cast their entire ballot before the observed 

Election Day. Although voters can still go to their polling place on 

Election Day, early voting is intended to make it easier for everyone to 

vote. This reduces lines at the polling place on Election Day and allows 

voters to vote when it fits their schedule. 

Early voting takes place at assigned locations throughout Cook and 

Kane counties. You can go to any of these designated locations to vote 

early. Early voting does not take place at your regular polling place. 

Polling places will only be open for voting on the observed Election 

Day. Early voting takes place from March 20 to April 3 for Cook County 

residents and from March 10 to April 3 for Kane County residents. 

Voting on Election Day 

Election Day is Tuesday, April 4, 2023. Find your 

polling place at cityofelgin.org/pollingplace. . 

Polls are open until 7:00 p.m. Same day registration 

(grace period registration) is available at the polls. 

For more information, visit cityofelgin.org/vote. 

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Yard waste collection resumes April 1 

Yard Waste Collection 

Yard waste is collected April 1 through the first week 

of December. No stickers are required on yard waste 

bags during the months of April, October and 

November. Learn more at cityofelgin.org/yardwaste. 

Branches and Brush 

Branch/brush bundles are collected for free if they are: 

• Tied into bundles no longer than five feet 

• Branches are less than two inch diameter 

• Bundles weigh less than 45 pounds each 

Want to reduce the amount of yard waste bags used? 

Sign up for the organics collection program or use your own 

container that is clearly labeled “yard waste.” Just keep contents 

under 45 pounds. 

March 11 is 311 Day! 

Consider Elgin 311 your personal 

hotline to faster service, improved 

communication and a stronger 

connection with your city and 

community. Elgin 311 will make 

connecting to your local 

government easier no matter your preferred method. 

Elgin 311 answers general questions and processes non-emergency 

service requests. From reporting potholes to a missed garbage 

collection, or processing water bill payments,our highly trained 

311 call takers are ready to assist you with your need in ensuring a 

high quality of life and doing business with the City of Elgin. Visit 

cityofelgin.org/311 to view the types of requests 311 manages 

on a daily basis. 

Thank you, 311 citizen advocates, for all you do to answer 

questions and follow up on service requests. 

Now there's an easier way to interact with 311—download the 

updated city mobile app today! Available on the App Store and 

Google Play. 

April is Earth Month! 

We celebrate Earth Month with the goal of 

inspiring environmental awareness and 

encouraging the conservation, protection, 

and appreciation of our community’s 

natural resources. Earth Day is on Saturday, 

April 22, and Arbor Day is on Friday, April 28. 

You can learn more about sustainability in 

Elgin by visiting cityofelgin.org/sustainability. 

There are many ways to get involved during Earth Month, one of 

which is the Earth Day event at Hawthorne Hill Nature Center. The 

event will be on Saturday, April 22 from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. and will be 

a family-oriented event, themed around conservation. You can 

learn more about Hawthorne Hill Nature Center by visiting 

cityofelgin.org/nature. You can also visit the Elgin Sustainability 

Commission’s Facebook page, Elgin Sustainability Commission, to 

view the latest updates about events in the Elgin community. 

Request a free tree for your parkway 

Did you know? The City of Elgin has a 

program available to residents where 

they can request a free tree be planted 

in their parkway. The parkway is the 

area between the sidewalk and street. 

The city opens the application twice 

per year, once in the spring and once 

in the fall. The city will have 500 trees 

available for the program this year; 250 

trees may be requested in the spring, and 

250 trees may be requested in the fall. This program is first-come 

first-served, so make sure to submit your application early! 

Visit cityofelgin.org/treeplanting to view the list of species 

selected for this year and fill out the tree bank request and tree 

selection form. 

Deadline to apply for 

Spring Planting: 

April 15 

Deadline to apply for 

Fall Planting: 

August 15 

2023 Project Highlight: 

Hemmens Cultural Center Renovation 

The proposed renovation and addition will modernize the Hemmens Cultural 

Center. The planned improvements and amenities are designed to maintain the 

building's continued recognition as a preeminent facility for performing arts. The 

proposed building addition addresses the need for accessible restrooms on the 

main floor, a more visible and accessible box office, a covered patron drop-off and 

additional storage. A new reception area with an outdoor balcony designed in a 

complimentary style to the building’s notable architecture showcases views of the 

newly renovated Civic Center Plaza while also providing a new and much 

requested amenity. 

Originally constructed in 1969 as part of the 

Civic Center Plaza, the Hemmens Cultural 

Center has been hosting numerous national, 

regional and local performing and 

presenting organizations for over fifty years. 

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B

Boletín Informativo 

de la Ciudad de Elgin 

Marzo-Abril 2023 

Información sobre las elecciones generales del 4 de abril de 2023 

La Elección General Consolidada se llevará a cabo el 4 de abril de 2023. Esta 

elección incluye contiendas para puestos en el concejo municipal, incluyendo el 

puesto de alcalde, puestos electos del distrito de bibliotecas, juntas escolares y 

distritos de bomberos. Su boleta puede verse diferente a la de otros residentes de 

Elgin dependiendo de los límites del distrito en el que vive. Encuentre más 

información en cityofelgin.org/election. 

Los residentes de Elgin que están registrados para votar pueden solicitar votar por 

correo, votar temprano o votar el día de las elecciones en el lugar de votación 

designado. La información y los lugares de votación también difieren según el 

condado de residencia. 

Para obtener una lista completa de fechas de votación importantes, fechas límite, 

candidatos, lugares de votación, información de registro y más, visite el sitio web de 

elecciones de su condado: 

• Condado de Kane: kanecountyclerk.org/elections 

• Condado de Cook: cookcountyclerkil.gov/elections 

Registro de votantes 

¿No sabe si está registrado/a para votar? Los residentes de Elgin 

pueden consultar los sitios web electorales de su condado para 

verificar su información. El último día para el registro regular de 

votantes es el 7 de marzo. Sin embargo, aún puede registrarse para 

votar durante el período de gracia. Encuentre más información sobre 

los registros del período de gracia en el sitio web de elecciones de su 

condado. 

Votación por correo 

Los votos por correo son una opción segura y conveniente para que 

los residentes voten en las próximas elecciones sin tener que 

presentarse físicamente en un lugar 

de votación. Si desea votar por 

correo, debe solicitar una boleta en 

línea con su condado y asegurarse 

de que tenga el sello con la fecha a 

más tardar el día de las elecciones, 

4 de abril. El último día para solicitar 

una boleta por correo para los 

condados de Cook y Kane es el 30 

de marzo. 

Información importante sobre la votación 

Votación temprana 

La votación temprana permite a los votantes emitir su voto completo 

antes del Día de las Elecciones observado. Aunque los votantes aún 

pueden ir a su lugar de votación el día de las elecciones, la votación 

temprana tiene como objetivo facilitar que todos voten. Esto reduce 

las filas en el lugar de votación el día de las elecciones y permite que 

los votantes voten cuando se ajuste a su horario. 

La votación temprana se lleva a cabo en lugares asignados en los 

condados de Cook y Kane. Puede ir a cualquiera de estos lugares 

designados para votar temprano. La votación temprana no se lleva a 

cabo en su lugar de votación habitual. Los lugares de votación solo 

estarán abiertos para votar el Día de la Elección observado. La votación 

anticipada se lleva a cabo del 20 de marzo al 3 de abril para los 

residentes del condado de Cook y del 10 de marzo al 3 de abril para 

los residentes del condado de Kane. 

Votación el día de las elecciones 

El día de las elecciones es el martes 4 de abril de 2023. Encuentre su 

lugar de votación en cityofelgin.org/pollingplace. Los centros de 

votación están abiertos hasta las 7:00 p.m. El registro de el mismo día 

(registro del período de gracia) está disponible en los centros de 

votación. Para obtener más información, visite cityofelgin.org/vote. 

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La recolección de desechos de jardín 

se reanuda el 1 de abril 

Recolección de Desechos de Jardín 

Los desechos de jardín se recolectan desde el 1 de abril hasta la 

primera semana de diciembre. No se requieren 

calcomanías en las bolsas de jardín durante los 

meses de abril, octubre y noviembre. Obtenga 

más información en cityofelgin.org/yardwaste. 

Desperdicios de ramas y hojas 

Los bultos de ramas/hierba se recogen de forma gratuita si son: 

• Atados en bultos de no más de cinco pies. 

• Las ramas tienen menos de dos pulgadas 

de diámetro. 

• Los bultos pesan menos de 45 libras. 

¿Quiere reducir la cantidad de bolsas de desechos 

de jardín que se utilizan? 

Regístrese en el programa de recolección de orgánicos o use su 

propio contenedor que esté claramente etiquetado como "yard 

waste.” Solo mantenga el contenido por debajo de las 45 libras. 

El 11 de marzo es el día de 311! 

Considere Elgin 311 su línea directa 

personal para un servicio más rápido, una 

mejor comunicación y una conexión más 

fuerte con su ciudad y comunidad. El 

departamento 311 de Elgin facilitará 

la conexión con su gobierno local sin importar su método 

preferido. Simplemente marque 3-1-1. 

Elgin 311 responde preguntas generales y procesa solicitudes de 

servicios que no son de emergencia. Desde reportar baches o una 

recogida de basura perdida a procesar pagos de facturas de agua, 

el equipo de llamadas 311 altamente capacitados y bilingues 

están listos para ayudarlo. Visite cityofelgin.org/311 para ver los 

tipos de solicitudes que el 311 administra a diario. 

¡Gracias al gran equipo 311 por todo lo que hacen para responder 

preguntas y dar seguimiento a las solicitudes de servicio! 

Ahora hay una manera más fácil de interactuar con 311— 

¡descargue la nueva aplicación móvil de la ciudad! Hay opción 

para interactuar en español. Disponible en App Store y Google Play. 

¡Abril es el Mes de la Tierra! 

Celebramos el Mes de la Tierra con el objetivo 

de inspirar la conciencia ambiental y fomentar 

la conservación, protección y apreciación de 

los recursos naturales de nuestra comunidad. 

El Día de la Tierra es el sábado 22 de abril y 

el Día del Árbol es el viernes 28 de abril. 

Puede obtener más información sobre la 

sostenibilidad en Elgin visitando cityofelgin.org/sustainability. 

Hay muchas maneras de participar durante el Mes de la Tierra, una de 

las cuales es el evento del Día de la Tierra en el Centro de la Naturaleza 

de Hawthorne Hill. El evento será el sábado 22 de abril a partir de la 1 

p.m. - 4 p.m. y será un evento orientado a la familia, con el tema de la 

conservación. Puede obtener más información sobre Hawthorne Hill 

Nature Center visitando cityofelgin.org/nature. También puede 

visitar la página de Facebook de la Comisión de Sostenibilidad de 

Elgin, Comisión de Sostenibilidad de Elgin, para ver las últimas 

actualizaciones sobre eventos en la comunidad de Elgin. 

Solicite un árbol gratis para su avenida 

¿Sabía Qué? La ciudad de Elgin tiene un 

programa disponible para los residentes 

donde pueden solicitar que se plante un 

árbol gratis en su avenida. La avenida 

es el área que se encuentra entre la 

banqueta y el bordillo de la calle. 

La ciudad abre la aplicación dos veces al 

año, una en primavera y otra en otoño. 

La ciudad tendrá 500 árboles disponibles 

para el programa este año; se pueden 

solicitar 250 árboles en la primavera y 250 árboles 

en el otoño. 

Visite cityofelgin.org/treeplanting para ver la lista de especies 

seleccionados para este año y complete la solicitud de árboles y el 

formulario de selección de árboles. Este programa es por orden de 

llegada, ¡así que asegúrese de enviar su solicitud con anticipación! 

Fecha límite para solicitar 

la siembra de primavera: 

15 de abril 

Fecha límite para solicitar 

la siembra de otoño: 

15 de agosto 

Proyecto Destacado de 2023: 

Renovación del Centro Cultural Hemmens 

La renovación y adición propuestas modernizarán el Centro Cultural Hemmens con 

avances y comodidades diseñadas para mantener su reconocimiento continuo como 

una instalación preeminente para las artes culturales. La adición propuesta al edificio 

responde a la necesidad de baños accesibles en el piso principal, una taquilla más 

visible y accesible, un área para descargar y almacenamiento adicional. Una nueva 

área de recepción con un balcón al aire libre diseñado en un estilo complementario a 

la notable arquitectura del edificio muestra vistas de la Plaza del Centro Cívico 

recientemente renovada al mismo tiempo que brinda un servicio nuevo y altamente 

solicitado. 

Construido originalmente en 1969 como parte 

de la Plaza del Centro Cívico, el Centro Cultural 

Hemmens le ha dado la bienvenida a muchas 

organizaciones nacionales, regionales y locales 

durante más de cincuenta años. 

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Board of Trustees: 

Board of Trustees: 

Jean 

Jean Bednar, 

Bednar, 

President 

President 

Elizabeth 

Amanda Garcia, 

Kruger, 

Vice 

Vice 

President 

President 

Patricia 

Tiffany Henderson, 

Harkin, Secretary 

Secretary 

Amanda 

Amy Prochot, 

Garcia 

Treasurer 

Herb 

Laura 

Gross 

Bedolla 

Tiffany 

Elisa Lara 

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. 

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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 

Sunday, April 9 

All Library locations will be closed. 

Passport services will be unavailable. 

Semi-Annual Foundation 

Book Sale 


3/15 Preview Night ($10.00 Admission Fee) 

5 – 8:30 pm 

3/16 9 am – 8 pm 

3/17 9 am – 5 pm 

3/18 9 am – 5 pm 

3/19 12 – 4 pm 

Thousands of books and media for 

adults and children will be for sale 

at the Library Foundation Book Sale. 

Mystery, Cooking, History, DVD’s, CD’s, 

Children’s books and more. Proceeds 

help support exciting exhibits and 

learning initiatives for the library 

community. 


Free Tax Preparation 


Thursdays, 3/2 – 4/13 • 4 pm 

Saturdays, 3/4 – 4/15 • 9 am 

Free tax preparation for individuals and 

families who qualify for the Volunteer 

Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. 

This service is by appointment only. Call 224-535-9856 

to schedule an appointment. 

New Service ES 

Meet the Library’s new Social Service 

Manager Martha Martinez. Martha 

will connect people with local 

services and resources including 

mental health services, rent and 

utility assistance, food 

assistance, and more. 

Please contact the 

Information Services 

desk to get in touch 

with the Social Services 

Team at 847-429-4680. 

Upstate 8 High School 

Conference Art Show 

Main Library 2nd Floor 

March 7 - 31 

The show will include artwork from 

students at all 10 high schools in the 

Upstate 8 Conference - Bartlett, East 

Aurora, Larkin, Fenton, Glenbard East, 

Glenbard South, Elgin, South Elgin, 

Streamwood and West Chicago. 

Elections 

gailborden.info/vote 

Meet The Candidates: 

A League of Women Voters Event 

Main Library 

Thursdays • 6 – 8:30 pm 

Meet the candidates running in the 

April 4 municipal elections in informal 

presentations. 

3/2 Meadows Community Rooms 

Elgin Community College and 

School District U46 Board 

candidates will speak. 

3/23 Elgin Room 

Gail Borden Public Library District 

Board candidates will speak. 

Kane County Early Voting 

For all Kane County Precincts 

Main Library 2nd floor behind public elevators 

March 20-24 9 am - 5 pm 

March 25 9 am - 12 pm 

March 26 10 am - 4 pm 

March 27-31 9 am - 7 pm 

April 1 8 am - 4 pm 



Consolidated General 

Election Voting 


Tuesday, April 4 • 6 am – 7 pm 

For designated Kane County precincts only.

March April Newsletter 2023

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