Sept October NL V10_Yumpu

Technology
Google Sites Series R {
Tuesdays, 9/5-9/12 • 7 pm
Smartphone Photography R {
Thursday, 9/7 • 10:30 am
Classes are held in the Main Library Computer Training Room unless otherwise
noted. R - Register online, by phone or in person beginning August 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.
Smartphone Basics for Seniors R
Wednesday, 9/20 • 10:30 am
Introduction to Canva R {
Monday, 9/11 • 7 pm
Canva Open Lab R
Monday, 9/18 • 7 pm
Device Advice
Thursdays • 9:30-11:30 am
Get help with common tech issues
like Microsoft Office, using a tablet,
hotspots, syncing email with your phone,
downloading content and more.
Main Library 2nd Floor Behind Elevators
9/14, 9/28, 10/12, 10/26
Rakow Branch
9/7, 9/21, 10/5, 10/19
Career Series R
Tuesdays, 9/26, 10/3, 10/10 • 2 pm
Computers 101 Series R {
Wednesdays, 10/4 – 10/18 • 10:30 am
Cybersecurity Basics R {
Thursday, 10/5 • 11:30 am
Cybersecurity Advanced R {
Thursday, 10/12 • 11:30 am
Language
English Conversation Group R ES
Tuesdays • 6:30 pm
9/5, 10/3, Meadows Community
10/10, 10/17, Room C & Zoom
10/31
9/12, 9/19 Conference Room & Zoom
9/26, 10/24 Grove Room & Zoom
Intermediate-level. Led by a Literacy Connection tutor.
Go Bilingual at the Library R ES
Wednesdays • 6 pm
9/6, 9/13, 9/20, 10/4, 10/11, 10/18 Elgin Room
9/27, 10/25 Grove Room
Learn at the Library with native English and Spanish
speakers.
Bingewatch Gail Borden R
Main Library Computer Training Room
Wednesday, 9/27 • 10:30 am
Learn how to stream free movies,
masterclasses and more with the
Library's entertainment apps.
eRead Gail Borden R
South Elgin Branch Hoffer Room
Wednesdays, 10/18, 10/25
11 am
Learn how to download free eBooks,
eAudiobooks, magazines
and more with the Library's
entertainment apps.
{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
All language programs take place
at the Main Library.
French Conversation Group R
Grove Room
Saturdays, 9/9, 10/15 • 10:30 am
Facilitator: Sue Aissaoui, a native speaker.
German Conversation Group R
Hybrid – Elgin Room & Zoom
Wednesdays, 9/27, 10/25 • 7 pm
Facilitator: Barbara Laane.
Spanish Café Conversation
Group R
Grove Room
Mondays, 9/11, 9/25, 10/9, 10/23
12 pm
Intermediate-level.
Design 3D Ghosts R {
Wednesday, 10/4 • 7 pm
LinkedIn Series R
Main Library 2nd Floor Behind Elevators
Tuesdays, 10/17 – 10/24 • 6:30 pm
VPN Basics R
Thursday, 10/19 • 11:30 am
Microsoft
MS Excel Series {
South Elgin Branch Hoffer Room
Thursdays, 9/7 – 10/5 • 7 pm R
Main Library Computer Training Room
Mondays, 10/9 – 11/6 • 7 pm R
MS Word Series {
Thursdays, 9/7 – 9/28 • 7 pm R
Tuesdays, 10/3 – 10/24 • 7 pm R
Elgin Image Awards
Facebook Live: gbpl.info/FBLV
2023
Wednesday, 10/18 • 5 pm
The Elgin Development Group,
a division of the Elgin Area
Chamber presents the Elgin Image Awards.
These awards recognize individuals, businesses
and organizations that have had a positive
impact on Elgin by promoting the positives of
why Elgin is a great place to live, work, learn, do
business, get involved, visit and enjoy.
Nominate someone! Nominations of no
more than 500 words and 2 pictures are
due by September 22. Take a look at the
categories and submit your nomination:
www.elgindevelopment.com/awards23.
The Enhancing Elgin Committee of the EDG consists of members
from School District U-46, Elgin Community College, Elgin History
Museum, ColorWord Creative, DNA, Elgin Area Chamber, Elgin Area
Convention & Visitors Bureau, Gail Borden Public Library, Grand
Victoria Casino, and Caring Farewells Funeral Designers.
6 R=Registration required • Three ways to register: Online at gailborden.info/register • Call 847-429-4597 • In person