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Families Hispanic Heritage Month gailborden.info/hhm Hispanic Heritage Month 2023: Music and Art - The Universal Languages ES Main Library Saturday, 10/7 • 2-4 pm Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with special dance and music performances by the Bolivian Folkloric Group-Renacer, Cumbia Dance-Colombia and the Folkloric Dance Group of Honduras, and the Elgin Master Chorale. You will also enjoy Latin Rhythms classes, an art demonstration with local artists, a storytime and many more surprises, along with a chance to win prizes! In collaboration with the Elgin Police Department. Ofrenda Day of the Dead Exhibit ES Main Library On Display 10/26 - 11/9 Grand Opening 10/26 • 6-7 pm Enjoy the grand opening of the traditional Mexican offering for Day of the Dead, and learn more about this Mexican cultural tradition. Honor your loved ones. Send a digital photo of a loved one that you want to be displayed by Thursday, <strong>October</strong> 12 by email to photos@gailborden.info or by text to 847-857-7740. You must include your name, loved one’s name, and your phone number. Mexican Independence Day Celebration ES Festival Park - 132 S. Grove Ave., Elgin 60120 Saturday, 9/16 • 3:30-5 pm Visit the special alebrije, Juki, at the Library table as we celebrate Mexican Independence Day together. There will be folkloric dances by the “Mexican Dance Group Macehualitzli,” the musical participation of Andrea Michel, Jose Diaz and Xitali “La chaparrita de oro,” the Elgin Symphony Orchestra, the performance of “El Grito de Dolores” and more. Partners: the City of Elgin and the Mexican Organization of Elgin (OME). Alebrijes Creative Workshops ES Main Library Sally Lee Rooms Thursdays • 4:30 pm Join us for workshops to create alebrijes. Facilitator: Cristina Colunga, visual artist. Materials provided. 9/21 Community Alebrije R Be part of the artistic creation of a community-driven alebrije! 9/28 Create your own Alebrije R Learn how to paint and decorate an alebrije. 10/12 Painting My T-Shirt R Learn how to paint and decorate an alebrije on your T-shirt. Family Book Club: Let’s Get SPOOKY! R Main Library This Family Book Club is all about Halloween! In this kit, you’ll find games, crafts, books, and snacks all about spooky fun. This is a kit-only program. 10/13-10/20. Rake-O Family Fall Festival Rakow Branch Saturday, 9/30 • 1-4 pm Drop in for a fun day of fall-themed games, a family craft, live music and a pumpkin patch! There will be a photo opportunity, Rakow Rangers activities and prizes. Solar Eclipse Extravaganza! Outer Space Fun for Kids and Families Main Library Meadows Community Rooms Monday, 10/9 • 11 am-Noon Join us as we explore the science and art of solar eclipses, learn how to view them safely and simulate one in the library. View the "Ring of Fire" Eclipse! R Rakow Branch Outside Saturday, 10/14 • 11:30 am Join us to safely view the solar eclipse from the beautiful Rakow grounds. Solar viewers will be given out to registered guests. No Shushing Movies South Elgin Branch Fridays • 11 am 9/1 The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (PG, 1947) 9/15 I Am Big Bird: The Carol Spinney Story (NR, 2014) 9/29 Anne of Green Gables: The Good Stars (G, 2017) 10/13 The Wolf and the Lion (PG, 2021) 10/27 Heidi (G, 2015) Drop-in Card Making - Fall Edition Main Library Sally Lee Rooms Thursday, 10/19 • 6:30-7:30 pm Drop in to share your creativity and traditions with friends and family by making a customized card. Halloween Party R Main Library Meadows Community Rooms Monday, 10/30 • 10 am Tuesday, 10/31 • 10 am Join us for a Halloween party that will include stories, activities and more. We will also trick-or-treat throughout the library. = Pick up kit at Main Library 2 R=Registration required • Three ways to register: Online at gailborden.info/register • Call 847-429-4597 • In person
Kids Makerspace: Ages 6 – 10 R South Elgin Branch Mondays • 2 pm 9/4 Game Day 10/9 LEGO® Challenge Creativity Corner R Rakow Branch Tuesdays • 4:45 pm 9/5 Crazy Hair Day 10/10 Dog Days 10/24 I Want My Mummy Thursday • 4:45 pm 10/26 Halloween Spooktacular South Elgin Branch Tuesdays • 4:45 pm 9/26 Apples! Apples! Apples! 10/3 Day of the Dead 10/17 National Pasta Day What Can You Do with a Dot? Celebrating International Dot Day All Library Buildings Friday, 9/15 • 10 am-4 pm Saturday, 9/16 • 10 am-4 pm Sunday, 9/17 • Noon-4 pm We’ll provide a paper dot. Kids will provide the creativity for this special art project. Music Explorers R South Elgin Branch Thursdays, 9/21 – 11/16 4:30 pm, 5:15 pm Birth-age 5 with an adult. Join us for a special music class presented by a music education specialist. Preschool Puppeteers R Main Library Sally Lee Rooms Tuesdays • 10 am Ages 3-6 with an adult. Join us for a themed story and puppet-making. 9/12 Duck/Rabbit puppet 10/10 Mythical creature puppet Preschool Dance Party Main Library Meadows Community Rooms Tuesday, 9/26 • 10-10:30 am Ages 2-6 with an adult. Join us for an active program of music, stories and rhymes. Preschool Halloween Dance Party Main Library Meadows Community Rooms Tuesday, 10/17 • 10-10:30 am Ages 2-6 with an adult. Join us for an active program of Halloween-themed music, stories and rhymes. Preschool ArtSpark R Main Library Sally Lee Rooms Monday, 10/2 • 10 am Ages 3-6. Participants will be invited to explore a variety of art materials and focus on the process of creating art rather than the final result in this storytime-meets-art program. Baking for Kids: Dessert Tacos Virtual via Zoom Wednesday, 10/4 • 4 pm What’s the best way to celebrate National Taco Day? Dessert tacos! Join Miss Jen as she whips up these sweet-filled shells. Alebrijes Art Adventure Main Library Sally Lee Rooms Friday, 10/20 10:30-11:15 am & 2-2:45 pm Preschool-Grade 8. Explore the Mexican folk-art creations and create your own alebrije. Book Party: 13th Street R Virtual via Zoom Thursday, 10/26 • 4 pm Join Ms. Carrie to explore the series 13th Street, read about badbreath bats (STINKY!), and make a bat craft. 10/16-10/22. Writing Club - Grades K-8 R Main Library Sally Lee Fox Room Wednesdays • 4 pm 9/6 Alebrije Anecdotes 10/4 Spooktacular Stories Kids Explore: Grades K-5 R Thursdays • 4 pm Main Library Sally Lee Rooms 9/7 Lascaux Cave Paintings 10/5 The Scraptastic Art of Lois Ehlert Virtual via Zoom 9/21 Pointless Animals-or are They? 9/11-9/18 10/19 Hojalata Alebrijes 10/9-10/15 Read to Rover R Rakow Branch Sundays, 9/10, 10/22 2, 2:15, 2:30, 2:45, 3, 3:15 pm South Elgin Branch Saturdays, 9/23, 10/21 11, 11:15, 11:30, 11:45 am, 12, 12:15, 12:30, 12:45 pm Main Library Saturday, 10/14 2, 2:15, 2:30, 2:45, 3 pm Grades K-8. Practice your reading skills by cuddling up with a good book and reading aloud to a fully trained and certified therapy dog. Homeschool Homeschool Writing Club - Grades K-8 R Main Library Sally Lee Fox Room Wednesdays • 2 pm 9/6 Alebrije Anecdotes 10/4 Spooktacular Stories Homeschool Kids Explore: Grades K-5 R Main Library Sally Lee Rooms Thursdays • 2 pm 9/21 Pointless Animals – or Are They? 10/19 Hojalata Alebrijes ES =Descripción en español, ver paginas 10-11. GAILBORDEN.INFO 3
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