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Gail Borden 

November-December 

2023 Newsletter 

Winter 

Creatures of a Dream 

World Exhibit ES 

Throughout the Main Library 

Through January 7 

All ages. Explore 24 imaginary, colorful 

alebrijes on display throughout the 

library, including at least four new 

creatures: Osito Emilia (Bear), 

El Kokoro (crocodile), Tochtli (rabbit) 

and Gigi (bear). Alebrijes stem 

from Mexican folklore and embody 

characteristics from many animals 

to form fantastical creatures. 

gailborden.info/alebrijes 

Exhibit Scavenger Hunt & 

Win Prizes ES 

Grab a scavenger hunt map at the Main 

Library and explore the exhibit to win 

prizes. New scavenger hunts will be 

offered every couple of weeks! 

Take a photo with your favorite alebrije 

and text it to 847-857-7740. Then, pick up 

a button with your picture on it at the 

Main Library drive-up window when you 

receive a text that it’s ready. One photo 

will be chosen at random on January 8 to 

win the grand prize: a creative art basket! 

Thank You Alebrijes Supporters! 

The Alebrijes exhibit is sponsored by the Gail Borden Public Library Foundation, Elgin State 

Bank, KCT Credit Union, the Palmer Foundation, SIGMA Roofing & Siding Inc., Emi Morales, 

Attorney at Law/Abogada, St. Edward Catholic High School, SMC Shales McNutt Construction, 

Orale Güey Mexican Modern Cuisine, McKay Family Charitable Fund, Bear Family Restaurants 

and Mexican Cultural Center of DuPage. 

to 

Add your name to the supporters of Alebrijes! Visit the website 

get started: gailborden.info/alebrijes. 

McKay Family 

Charitable Fund 

McKay Family 


McKay Family 


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descripciónes en español, 

ver paginas 10-11. 

R=Registration required 

Ways to register: 

• gailborden.info/register 

• Call 847-429-4597 

• In person 

Connecting Elgin 

Libraries from 

3,666 Miles Apart 

Facebook Live: gbpl.info/FBLV 

Thursday, 11/9 • 9:30 am 

Join us to see McKinley 

second graders of 

Elgin, Illinois meet 

Elgin, Scotland students 

from New Elgin Primary 

School from inside their 

respective Elgin libraries. 

Elgin 

Community Job Fair 

Main Library Meadows Community Rooms 

Wednesday, 11/15 • 2 - 5 pm 

Looking for a new career this fall? Meet local 

employers to learn about potential job 

opportunities in a variety of industries. 

Partner: Illinois Department of Employment Security. 

Small Business Saturday 

Book Sale 

See back page. 

City of Elgin A-D 

City of Elgin section is 

included only in newsletters 

delivered to Elgin residents. 

Look for Holiday programs 

on pages 2, 6, 8, 10. 

The Gail Borden Public Library District Newsletter | Published Bi-Monthly ISSUE NO. 2023-06 | November 1, 2023

Family: Holiday & Seasonal Fun 

November 

Ofrenda Day of the Dead 

Exhibit ES 

Main Library 

On Display Through 11/9 

Visit the Library’s traditional Mexican 

offering for Day of the Dead as we 

remember our loved ones. 

Day of the Dead Festival ES 


Thursday, 11/2 • 6 – 7:30 pm 

Celebrate Day of the Dead with crafts, 

face painting, stories and more! 

Coco: A Movie Viewing Party 


Friday, 11/24 • 10 am 

Join us for a vibrant tale of family, fun and 

adventure as we watch the Disney Pixar 

movie Coco. 

Festival of Lights: Diwali Stories 

& More 

Main Library Sally Lee Rooms AB 

Tuesday, 11/7 • 6:30-7:30 pm 

Drop in to learn about the 

Hindu holiday of Diwali through 

stories and activities. 

Family Storytime Being 

Thankful R 

South Elgin Branch Hoffer Room 

Saturday, 11/11 • 11 am 

Enjoy time together as we read stories 

about what we’re thankful for, followed by 

a fun craft: a thankful family tree. 

Growing Together in Gratitude R 

South Elgin Branch 

Thursday, 11/30 • 5:30 pm 

Families will engage in fun art activities to 

build gratitude practices. 

December 

Festival of Lights: Hanukkah 

Stories & More 

Main Library Sally Lee Rooms 

Sunday, 12/3 • 2-3 pm 

Drop by to learn about Hanukkah through 

stories and more. 

Cookies with Mrs. Claus R 


Thursday, 12/7 • 5 pm 

Mrs. Claus will be in from the North Pole 

with one of the elves! Enjoy story time, a 

sweet treat and pictures with Mrs. Claus. 

Gingerbread House Craft R 


Saturday, 12/9 • 11 am 

Ages 3-5. Have fun making a gingerbread 

house and person. 

Holiday Posada ES 

Main Library 

Meadows Community Rooms 

Saturday, 12/9 • 2 – 3:30 pm 

Celebrate the posada tradition with crafts, 

a bilingual storytime, snacks and carols. 

Family Book Club: 

Winter Animals R 

Stay warm and get ready for winter with 

crafts, games, books and snack ideas all 

about winter animals. This is a KIT ONLY 

pickup program. 12/11 – 12/21. 

Baking for Kids: No Bake Hot 

Cocoa Treats 

Facebook Live: gbpl.info/FBLV 

Monday, 12/11 • 7 pm 

What is a perfect cozy, sweet, chocolate 

winter treat? Cocoa! Join Miss Jen as she 

whips up a cocoa-themed dessert. 

Tinsel Time R 


Tuesday, 12/12 • 10 am 

Ages 2-6 with an adult. Join us for music, 

stories and rhymes celebrating the 

holiday season. Mrs. Claus will be available 

for photos after the storytime. 

It’s a Grinch-y Celebration R 

Rakow Branch 


Join us for a Who-tacular celebration with 

crafts, games, treats and a picture with 

the maven of mischief, the Grinch! 

Winter Craft-o-Rama 


Friday, 12/22 • 11 am-Noon 

Ages 3+ with an adult. Stop by and make 

winter crafts. All materials supplied. 

Crazy for Crafts with Ms. Carrie: 

Snowman Fun R 



Grades K-5. Join Ms. Carrie for a crafting 

session in which we’ll make snowman 

crafts – without getting cold or wet. 

Happy Noon Year Party R 

Friday, 12/29 


11:30 am - 12:30 pm 


11:30 am - 12:15 pm 

Best for ages 3-6. Can’t stay up until 

midnight? Ring in the New Year early with 

stories, songs and activities. Don your 

fancy outfits if you’d like. 

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Kids & Families 

Paint Alebrijes! R ES 


Monday, 11/6 • 6:30 pm 

Join us for a night filled with creativity, 

colors, and the magic of bringing 

fantastical creatures to life on canvas. 

Materials will be provided. We recommend wearing 

clothing suitable for painting. 

Kids’ Alebrijes Winter Reading 

Challenge 

November 22 - January 7 

Discover the creatures of a dream world through 

books this winter! Register for the Winter Reading 

Challenge, then earn badges and prizes by reading 

and doing activities. Prize pickup starts January 2. 

Sign up through the Beanstack App. 

gbpl.info/beanstack 

Writing Club for Grades K-8 R 

Main Library Sally Lee Fox Room 

Wednesdays • 4 pm 

Homeschool Sessions • 2 pm 

11/1 Write to Dino - In celebration 

of Dinovember, we’ll write letters 

to dinosaurs, alligators, snakes 

and more. 

12/6 Postcard Poems - Travel around 

the world with postcard poems. 

Kids Explore: Britto & 

The Happy Art Movement R 



Grades K-5. Artist Romero Britto created 

the Happy Art Movement to inspire 

happiness and optimism around the 

globe. Join Ms. Carrie to learn about this 

artist and create some “happy” art. 

Read to Rover R 


Saturdays, 11/4, 12/2 

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


Saturdays, 11/18, 12/16 

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

12:30, 12:45 pm 

Rakow Branch 

Sundays, 11/19, 12/17 

2, 2:15, 2:30, 2:45, 3, 3:15 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. 

Preschool ArtSpark R 


Monday, 11/6 • 10 am 

Ages 3-6. 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. 

Creativity Corner 

for Ages 6-10 R 

Tuesdays • 4:45 pm 


11/7 Let’s Paint a Dinosaur 

12/5 Graham Cracker 

Gingerbread House 

Rakow Branch 

11/28 Let’s Paint a Dinosaur 

12/19 Beaded Gingerbread Houses 

Moo-velous Storytime Party R 

Main Library Story Room 

Saturday, 11/11 • 3 pm 

Join us for a moo-velous, cow-themed 

party! In celebration of our very own cow 

mascot from the Adopt-A-Cow program, 

we will read stories, do activities and learn 

fun facts about cows. 

Preschool Puppeteers R 


Tuesday, 11/14 • 10 am 

Ages 3-6 with an adult. Join us for a fun 

program of puppet making and a story. 

Kids Explore: 

The Language of Braille R 

Thursday, 11/16 

2 pm Main Library Sally Lee Rooms 

Homeschool Session 

4 pm Virtual via Zoom 11/6 – 11/12. 

Grades K-5. Braille is the language of 

reading and writing used by the blind. 

Learn about Louis Braille and use this 

language of touch for some activities. 

Craft-o-Rama 


Wednesday, 11/22 • 11 am-Noon 

Ages 3+ with an adult. Stop by and make 

crafts to take home. All materials supplied. 

Preschool Dance Party 


Tuesday, 11/28 • 10 am 

Ages 2-6 with an adult. Join us for an 

active program of music, stories and 

rhymes. 

Hair Braiding Night: 

Frida Kahlo Style R ES 


Monday, 12/4 • 6:30 pm 

Immerse yourself in the world of Frida 

Kahlo’s distinct style and iconic braided 

hair. Our talented hairstylist Angee Marin 

Hair will guide kids through recreating 

Frida’s signature braided crown, complete 

with colorful flowers and artistic flair. 

Book Party: 

Endlessly Ever After R 

Virtual via Zoom 


Grades K-5. We’ll explore the 

book Endlessly Ever After 

where YOU get to choose the 

ending. Then, make a fairy 

tale craft. 11/27-12/3. 

Bluey Party 


Wednesday, 12/27 • 10 – 11 am 

Ages 2-6. Calling all Bluey fans! Join us 

for crafts and activities themed around 

Bluey and friends. 

Circus Show for Kids R 

Main Library Meadow Community Rooms 

Wednesday, 12/27 • 2:30 pm 

Join us for a circus show full of 

ground acrobatics, juggling and more. 

Circus Workshop for Kids R 



Ages 6+. Learn from real circus 

acrobats in this hands-on workshop. 

Dancing on our Heads 

with the Headspin Guy! 


Thursday, 12/28 • 2 – 3 pm 

Let’s dance into 2024 with the 

ultimate dance party workshop. 

Join professional 

dancer Maciek Smolak 

in a gravity-defying 

headspin showcase 

with interactive games, 

dance challenges, prizes 

and more. 

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Storytimes 

Birth - 

Age 1 

Baby Rhyme Time R 

Main Library Story Room South 

Thursdays, 11/9 – 12/14 (Not 11/23.) • 6:15 pm 

Fridays, 11/10 – 12/15 • 9:15 am 

Birth - 

Age 6 

Ages 1 - 2 

Ages 1 - 3 

Story Mix for Birth-6 

Main Library Story Room 

Tuesdays, 11/7 – 12/12 • 6:15 pm 


Thursdays, 11/9 – 12/14 (Not 11/23.) • 10:30 am 

Wonderful Ones R 


Mondays, 11/6 – 12/11 • 6:15 pm 

Wednesdays, 11/8 – 12/13 • 10 am 


1,2,3 Go! 


Wednesdays, 11/8 – 12/6 • 9:15 am 

Bounce & Rhyme Storytime R 

Rakow Branch Shales Living Room 

Wednesdays, 11/8 – 12/13 (Not 11/22.) • 10 am 



Age 2 

Ages 3 - 5 

Ages 3 - 6 

Terrific Twos R 

Main Library Story Room North 

Mondays, 11/6 – 12/11 • 10 & 10:30 am 

Budding Bookworms Preschool Storytime R 


Mondays, 11/6 – 12/11 (Not 11/20.) • 5:30 pm 

Rakow Branch Living Room 

Wednesdays, 11/8 – 12/13 (Not 11/22.) • 10:45 am 

Preschool Storytime R 

Main Library Story Room North 

Mondays, 11/6 – 12/11 • 9:15 am 


Science • Technology • 

Engineering • Arts • Math 

Full STEAM Ahead! Dinosaur 

Fossils R 

Tuesdays • 4:45 pm 

11/14 Rakow Branch 

11/21 South Elgin Branch Hoffer Room 

Ages 6-10. Make dinosaurs come alive by 

creating your own dinosaur fossils. 

Homeschool STEAM for 

Grades K-5 R 


Mondays • 2 pm 

11/6 Symmetry in Art 

12/4 Animal Anatomy 

Family Storytime & Crafts 


Wednesdays, 11/8 – 12/13 (Not 11/22.) 

6:30 - 7:15 pm 

Ages 3+. Join us for stories, songs, 

movement activities and crafts. 

Welcome Baby R 


Saturdays, 11/11, 12/9 • 10 am 

Join us for this information session 

designed for families with babies up 

to age one. Learn about programs and 

resources to support your baby’s early 

literacy development. 

STEAM for Grades K-5 R 



11/6 Symmetry in Art 10/30 – 11/5 

12/4 Animal Anatomy 11/27 – 12/3 


11/20 Skydiving Beavers 

12/18 Storm Drain Challenge 

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Youth & Teens 

Grades 3-8 

Kids’ Game Night 

Main Library Youth Center 

Tuesday, 11/28 • 6:30 - 7:30 pm 

Drop in to play Pokémon and other roleplaying 

games. Bring your cards to play or 

trade. We will also bring out board games 

and chess. 

Grades 6-8 

Volunteens R 


Tuesdays, 11/7 – 12/12 (Not 11/28.) • 6 pm 

Saturdays, 11/11, 12/16 • 1 pm 

Help by working together on volunteer 

projects. One application required for each 

school year. 

Grades 6-12 

K-Pop Afternoon R 

Main Library Sally Lee Eagle Room 

Tuesdays, 11/14, 12/12 • 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 R 


Saturdays, 11/18, 12/16 • 2 pm 

Make buttons and tiny merch featuring 

your favorite characters from Demon 

Slayer, My Hero Academia, Spy x Family 

and more. 

Adults 

Genealogy 

Elgin Genealogical Society 

Main Library 

11/7 • 9:30 – 11 am Grove Room 

Rules I Learned Along the Way: 

A Case Study by Maureen Brady 

11/16 • 7 – 8:30 pm Meadows Room C 

German Immigration to Midwest U.S. 

1848-1900 

12/5 • 9:30 – 11 am Grove Room 

No theme. 

Hello Kitty! Sanrio ® Fan Party R 


Wednesday, 11/22 • 2 pm 

Celebrate Hello Kitty, 

Kuromi, and more 

Sanrio friends by making 

keychains, buttons and 

other cute crafts. 

Teen Writing and Art 

Showcase 

The library wants to publish your 

creative work! Email your piece 

to zone@gailborden.info or visit 

gailborden.info/teenwriting for more 

information. 

Genealogy Research 

Assistance 

Main Library 2nd Floor – Genealogy 

11/7, 12/5 11:30 am – 1:30 pm 

11/15, 12/20 Noon – 2 pm 

11/9, 12/14 9:30 – 11:30 am 

11/24, 12/22 1:30 – 3:30 pm 

Drop in for one-on-one genealogy 

assistance from Elgin Genealogical 

Society volunteers. 

Elgin Genealogical Society 

Writers’ Group 

Main Library Conference Room 

Mondays, 11/13, 12/11 • 10 – 11 am 

This special interest group assists with 

writing family stories and histories. 

Participants will share stories for help 

with ideas, clarification and resources. 

Studio 

270 

Grades 9-12 

Programs are held in Studio 270 at the 

Main Library unless otherwise noted. 

Studio 270 Volunteer Corps 

Main Library 

Tuesdays, 11/7, 12/5 • 4 pm 

Teen Advisory Board (TAB) R 


Knitting for a Cause R 

Thursdays, 11/16, 12/14 • 4 pm 

Creative Crew R 

Rakow Branch R 

Thursday, 11/30 • 3:30 pm 

Finals Feeding Frenzy 

12/17 • Noon – 5 pm 

12/18, 12/19, 12/20 • 3 – 9 pm 

Come to our high school teen center 

to get your study on! Refreshments will 

be provided. 

Holiday Movie Marathon 

Friday, 12/22 • Noon-5:30 pm 

Watch some of your favorite 

holiday flicks. 


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Technology 

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. 

Build Your Own PC Series R { 

Wednesdays, 11/1, 11/8 • 7 pm 

Learn how to identify the working parts 

of a computer, assemble and disassemble 

components and perform basic repairs in 

this two-part, hands-on series. 

Device Advice 

Thursdays • 9:30 am 

Rakow Branch 

11/2, 11/16, 12/7, 12/21 

Main Library 2nd Floor – Behind Elevators 

11/9, 12/14, 12/28 

Drop in for personalized assistance with 

common tech issues such as using a 

tablet, hotspot, syncing email with your 

phone, downloading content and more. 

Computers 101 Series R { 

Tuesdays, 11/7 – 11/21 • 10:30 am 

Learn how to use the mouse and 

keyboard, pick up basic computer skills 

and browse the internet in this series. 

Microsoft 

MS Word Series R { 

Session 1 

Tuesdays • 7 pm 

11/7 Basics 

11/14 Formatting Documents 

11/21 Editing Tools 

11/28 Tables 

Session 2 

Mondays & Wednesdays • 7 pm 

12/4 Basics 

12/6 Formatting Documents 

12/11 Editing Tools 

12/13 Tables, Images & Graphics 

Getting Started with 

Arduino R { 


Learn the basics of programming with 

Arduino hardware. 

Program Wearable LEDs with 

Arduino R { 

Tuesday, 12/5 • 6:30 pm 

Learn how to program Wearable LEDs in 

any color of the rainbow using an Arduino 

microcontroller. Some programming experience 

is suggested. 

Selling on eBay R 

Thursday, 11/16 • 10:30 am 

Learn how to create an auction, employ 

selling strategies to maximize profit, 

navigate eBay’s rules and earn seller 

ratings that boost future business. 

Introduction to Canva R 

Monday, 11/20 • 11 am 

Learn to create and edit eye-catching 

designs and use built-in templates to 

create your next flyer, card or graphics. 

Comfort with using a computer and 

internet is encouraged. 

Canva Open Lab R 

Monday, 11/27 • 11 am 

Want to dive deep into Canva’s features? 

Stumped with a personal project? Bring 

your questions, imagination, and newfound 

skills to this freestyle session. 

Familiarity with Canva is encouraged. 

Holiday Gadget Gifts 

Rakow Branch 

Saturday, 11/18 • 1 – 2 pm 

Hear about the hottest gadgets this 

holiday season so that you know what 

to buy on Black Friday or Cyber Monday! 

Presenter: VSP (Very Smart People). 

Exploring Artificial 

Intelligence R { 


Curious about the new world of Artificial 

Intelligence? Learn about different types 

of AI programs and how to use newly 

developed tools to your advantage. 

Design 3D Ornaments R { 

Main Library Meadows Community Room C 


Learn 3D design and printing 

fundamentals that will teach you how to 

make festive holiday ornaments. 

Get to Know Your iPad R { 


Thursdays • 10 am 

12/7 Settings 

12/14 Apps 

Learn how to organize your apps, navigate 

the app store, install widgets, and take 

screenshots and screen recordings. Please 

bring your mobile device. 

Google Tools R 

Tuesdays • 7 pm 

12/12 Google Docs 

12/19 Google Drive 

{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 


Adults 

Crafty Corner 

PHD (Projects Half Done) Club 


Mondays, 11/6, 12/4 • 6 pm 

Join others as we work on unfinished 

projects together. 

Fancy Fingernails with Beth 

– Nail Art: Stamping R 


Thursday, 11/9 • 6:30 pm 

Explore a special kind of Nail Art known 

as stamping. Supplies will be provided. 

Crochet Club R 

Main Library Grove Room 

Mondays, 11/13, 12/11 • 6:30 pm 

Get hooked on crocheting! Bring a 

project to work on. All skill levels welcome. 

Crafty Cats (Create and Talk) 


Wednesdays, 11/15, 12/20 • 5:30 pm 

Chat while you craft! Bring your own 

projects and supplies. 

Evening Chess Club 

Main Library 2nd Floor – Behind Elevators 

Mondays, 11/6, 11/20, 12/4, 12/18 • 

5:30 pm 

Open play for teen and adults of all skill 

levels. Chess sets will be provided. 

The Life of Carole King R 

Rakow Branch 

Thursday, 11/16 • 6:30 pm 

Gary Wenstrup will share the successful 

life and career of musician Carole King. 

Music gailborden.info/music 

Elgin Symphony Orchestra 

Listeners Club R 


Wednesday, 11/1 • Noon 

This interactive lecture/discussion 

series meets during the week of the 

ESO’s Classics Masterworks series and 

will broaden your understanding of the 

music that will be 

performed. 

Sunday Afternoon Concerts R 

Sundays • 2 pm 


11/19 Jimin Yun & Yoahn Kwon 

Four Hand Piano Duet 

Experience timeless classics come to life, 

taking you on a journey through classical, 

romantic, and jazzy sounds. Pianists Jimin 

Yun and Yoahn Kwon will feature beloved 

and popular pieces by Bach, Beethoven, 

Schubert, Bizet and Gershwin. 

12/17 Sheridan Solisti Trio 

Combining the talents of three 

internationally acclaimed, award-winning 

soloists, the musicians of the Sheridan 

Solisti Trio present the masterworks 

of traditional and contemporary trio 

repertoire. Together, the trio— Cyrus 

Forough, violin, Nazar Dzhuryn, cello, and 

Susan Merdinger, piano—represents the 

finest musical legacies of the 20th century. 

Rakow Branch 

12/10 Trillium 

A quartet performing an energetic array of 

Celtic, folk, ragtime, bluegrass, Dixieland 

music, and some holiday tunes, guaranteed 

to make you smile! 

The Music Salon with 

Jim Kendros R 


Tuesday, 11/21 • 1 pm 

Enjoy dynamic and highly informative 

presentation on great composers and 

their music. Presenter: Composer and Music 

Researcher Jim Kendros. 

Writer’s Corner 

Writers on the Fox R 


Thursdays, 11/2, 12/7 • 7 pm 

This writer’s peer group will inspire and 

motivate you using prompts and exercises 

for creative writing. All writing genres 

welcome. 

Come Write In: NaNoWriMo R 


Sundays, 11/5, 11/19 • Noon-4 pm 

Enjoy some peace and quiet while you 

work on writing your novel. 

Poetry Writers Workshop R 

Hybrid – Main Library Grove Room & Zoom 

Mondays, 11/6, 12/4 • 6:30 pm 

Share your love of poetry and your work in 

a supportive environment. Facilitated by Elgin 

Poet Laureate Gareth Mann. 

Language 

Go Bilingual R ES 

Elgin Room 

Wednesdays 11/1, 11/8, 11/15, 11/29, 

12/6, 12/13 • 6 pm 

Learn at the Library with native English 

and Spanish speakers. 

Spanish Café Conversation 

Group R ES 

Grove Room 

Mondays, 11/13, 11/27, 12/11 • Noon 

French Conversation Group R 

Grove Room 

Saturdays, 11/11, 12/9 • 10:30 am 

Facilitator: Sue Aissaoui. 

All language programs take place at 

the Main Library. 

Spanish Café Conversation 

Group R 

Grove Room 

Mondays, 11/13, 11/27, 12/11 • Noon 

Dive in to learn Spanish! Intermediate 

level participants will practice 

conversations in Spanish by doing 

activities in the library or visiting places 

in the community to gain confidence 

and improve their pronunciation. 

German Conversation Group R 

Hybrid – Grove Room & Zoom 

Wednesdays, 11/15, 12/20 • 7 pm 

Facilitator: Barbara Laane. 


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Adults 

The Women of Natural 

History R 


Friday, 11/3 • 10 am 

Many women proficient in a scientific or 

natural history discipline, were informally 

educated or self-taught and rarely 

given the credit they deserved during 

their lifetime. Hear highlights of some 

of these influential women, from Queen 

Hatshepsut (1458 B.C.E.) to Jane Goodall. 

Presenter: Kim White, Master Naturalist. Partner: Elgin 

Garden Club. 

Civic 

Coffee with the Mayor 


Monday, 11/13 • 9 - 10 am 

Grab some coffee and talk to Steve Ward, 

the South Elgin Village President, and 

Steve Super, the Village Administrator and 

hear Village updates. 

Representative Suzanne Ness’ 

Travelling Office Hours 

Rakow Branch 

Tuesday, 11/14 • 10 am - Noon 

Stop by to meet Representative Suzanne 

Ness and her staff. She will be available to 

answer questions and address concerns. 

Financial Wellness 

KCT Financial Wellness Series: 

Identity Theft & Scams R 

Main Library Elgin Room 

Tuesday, 11/7 • 6:30 pm 

Learn how to minimize your risk of 

identity theft and what you can do if you 

suspect you are a victim. 

Budget & Debt Management 

for the Holiday Season 

with KCT R 



Learn tips and tools to help you budget 

for and manage holiday debt. 

Crafting Herbal Mocktails R 



This masterclass demonstrates how to use 

simply syrups and herb extractions to craft 

a myriad of herb-flavored and scented 

alcohol-free mocktails. 

Public Star Party! with Fox Valley 

Astronomical Society R 



Learn about the Webb Space Telescope 

the most powerful to be placed in orbit 

and more interesting facts about space. 

Health & Wellness 

Take Charge of Your Health 

Series R 


Mondays, 10/16 - 11/20 • 1 pm 

Hear about new tools and strategies to 

help manage your and your loved-ones’ 

chronic health conditions. 

Winter Wellness with 

Essential Oils R 


Saturday, 11/4 • 10:30 am 

Learn about natural oils that can keep 

your immune system strong. 

Medicare 101 R 


Thursday, 11/9 • 10 am 

Learn some Medicare basics and get 

updates on what will be new with 

Medicare in 2024. Presenter: An Illinois Senior 

Health Insurance Program (SHIP) Counselor. 

Illinois SHIP Counselor 

Office Hours R 


Tuesdays, 11/14, 11/28 • 10 & 11 am 

Illinois’ SHIP offers free, unbiased health 

insurance counseling for Medicare 

beneficiaries and their loved ones. 

Diabetes Awareness Event 

with Advocate Sherman Staff R 

Main Library Meadows Community Rooms AB 


Gather the information and skills 

necessary to recognize and successfully 

manage your diabetes. Presenter: Staff from 

the Diabetes & Nutrition Care Center at Advocate 

Sherman Hospital. 

Engage Café 


Tuesday, 11/28 • 2 - 3:30 pm 

For seniors. This group meets to review 

“tech bytes,” a seasonal activity or 

speaker. 

The Holidays in Elgin R 


Thursday, 11/30 • 6:30 pm 

Get in the holiday season! Explore how 

Elgin prepared for the holidays during 

the 20th century with Elgin collectibles 

and traditions including Santa, parades, 

shopping, decorations and more. Presenter: 

Linda Rock, Elgin Historian. Partner: Elgin History Museum. 

The New Faces of AIDS ES 

Exhibit at the Main Library Second Floor 

11/21-12/2 

Come and meet “The New Faces of HIV- 

AIDS” and learn more about the fight 

against HIV-AIDS. 

Medicare Fraud and Scams R 


Wednesday, 12/6 • 11 am 

Don’t fall prey to false promises and 

Medicare scams. Presenter: Area Agency on Aging. 

Exercise/Wellness for Life 

with Advocate Sherman Staff 


Thursday, 12/14 • 6:30 pm 

Find fun ways to stay fit that you can 

easily incorporate into your lifestyle. 

World AIDS Day ES 


Saturday, 12/2 • Noon – 2 pm 

Learn about the history and advances 

in the fight against HIV and hear a 

first-hand story from someone who lives 

with HIV. In English and Spanish. 

Library in the Community 

Elgin Memory Café 

Stanley’s Grill, 335 N. McLean Blvd., South Elgin 

Tuesdays, 11/14, 12/12 • 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. 



Adults 

Book Clubs & Discussion Groups 

Walking Book Club 

Main Library Conference Room 

Wednesdays, 11/1 – 11/29 • 7 pm 

November Just a Regular Boy by 

Catherine Ryan Hyde. 

December No meetings. 

Great Books 

Discussion Group R 

Hybrid – Main Library Conference Room 

& Zoom 

Monday, 11/13 • 7 pm 

11/13 Frankenstein by 

Mary Shelley (A novel) 

Dec. No Meeting. 

Co-sponsored by the American Association of 

University Women Elgin Area Branch. Facilitated by 

Barbara Njus and Gail Cohen. 

Contemporary 

Book Group 



11/20 Stolen by Ann-Helen 

Laestadius 

12/18 Yellowface by R.F. Kuang 

Rakow Readers Book Club R 


Mondays • 1:30 pm 

11/27 Happiness Falls 

by Angie Kim 

12/18 Picture in the Sand 

by Peter Blauner 

African American Authors 

Discussion Group 

Main Library 

Mondays • 6:30 pm 

11/27 Grove Room - Malcom X 

12/18 Conference Room - 

Maya Angelou 

This group selects a different 

African American author each 

month and discusses topics 

including love, freedom, civil rights, 

churches, schools, challenging 

times, plays and music. 

Armchair Generals: 

Monthly Civil War Discussion 

Group 

Main Library Meadows Community 

Room C 

Tuesdays • 11:45 am – 1:15 pm 

11/14 The United States Sanitary 

Commission 

12/12 Annual Holiday Trivia Game 

The American Buffalo 

Screening & Discussion About 

Ken Burns’ Newest Film R 

Virtual 


Join us to honor National 

American Indian Heritage 

Month at the screening of The 

American Buffalo. The film 

tells the story of this majestic 

animal once numbering in the 

tens of millions and sustaining 

the Native people of the Great 

Plains, then being rescued from 

extinction. Presented by WTTW/PBS. 

Book Discussion – Catalog of 

Unabashed Gratitude R 



Join the discussion of 

award-winning poet Ross 

Gay’s Catalog of Unabashed 

Gratitude. An NEA Big Read project 

in partnership with Hamilton Wings, 

Sanctuary Poets, and Mujeres Latinas 

Unidas. 

Looking for genealogy programs? 

See page 5. 

Virtual Author Talks 

Hollywood, Home, Heart, 

and Healing: A Conversation 

with Actor John Stamos R 


Join us for an intimate 

conversation with Full House 

star John Stamos as he leads us 

through his incredibly moving and 

vulnerable memoir, If You Would 

Have Told Me. 

Get Good with Money 

and Reach Your Financial 

Goals with Tiffany 

“The Budgetnista” Aliche R 


Hear from New York Times 

Bestselling Author and Award- 

Winning Podcast Host of Brown 

Ambition. 

All of the Author Talks listed below take place Virtually via Zoom. Please register to receive Zoom link. 

Why She Writes: 

An Afternoon Chat with Joy 

Harjo, Noted Performer, Writer 

& Poet of the Muscogee Creek 

Nation R 


Enjoy an engaging hour with Joy 

Harjo—the 23rd United States Poet 

Laureate and 2023 Winner of Yale’s 

Bollingen Prize for American Poetry. 

Power of Women 

in Science Fiction: 

Naomi Alderman on Writing 

Dystopian Worlds R 


Join us for a chat with International 

Bestselling Author of The Power and 

creator of the Zombies, Run!? game. 

Let’s Talk World Building: 

YA Fantasy Fiction Superstar Author 

Victoria Aveyard R 


Join #1 New York Times bestselling 

author of the Red Queen and 

Realm Breaker series, Victoria 

Aveyard, as she chats about YA 

fantasy fiction, world-building, and 

her incredible body of work. 

Motherhood, Hunger and 

Higher Education 

An Author Talk with Stephanie Land R 


You’re invited to a chat with New 

York Times bestselling author 

Stephanie Land as she talks about 

her new memoir, Class: A Memoir 

of Motherhood, Hunger, and 

Higher Education. 



9

en español 

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

McKay Family 


Criaturas de un 

Mundo de Sueños ES 

En toda la biblioteca principal 

9 de sept. al 7 de ene. 

Todas las edades.Explora 24 alebrijes 

imaginarios y coloridos exhibidos a lo 

largo de la biblioteca, incluyendo al 

menos cuatro nuevas criaturas: Osito 

Emilia (oso), El Kokoro (cocodrilo), 

McKay Family 

Charitable Fund McKay Family 

Charitable Fund Fund 

Tochtli (conejo) y Gigi (oso). Los alebrijes 

provienen del folclore mexicano y 

encarnan características de muchos 

animales para formar criaturas 

fantásticas. gailborden.info/alebrijes 

Búsqueda de alebrijes 

y gana premios 

Tome un mapa de búsqueda del tesoro 

en la biblioteca principal y explore la 

exposición para obtener premios. ¡Se 

ofrecerán nuevas búsquedas de tesoros 

cada dos semanas! 

Tome una foto con su alebrije favorito 

y envíela al 847-857-7740 y recoja un 

botón con esa imagen en la ventana de la 

Biblioteca Principal dentro de 5 días. Una 

foto será elegida al azar en enero para 

ganar el gran premio: ¡una canasta de 

arte creativa! 

Desafío de lectura de invierno 

Alebrijes para niños 

22 de nov. - 7 de ene. 

¡Descubre las criaturas de un mundo de ensueño a través de libros 

este invierno! Inscríbase para el desafío de lectura de invierno, 

luego gane insignias y premios leyendo y haciendo actividades. 

La recogida de premios comienza el 2 de enero. 

Inscríbase a través de la aplicación Beanstack. 

gbpl.info/beanstack 

Para Familias 

Ofrenda Día de los Muertos 

primer piso 

en exposición hasta el 9 de nov. 

Visita la tradicional ofrenda Mexicana de 

la biblioteca para el Día de los Muertos 

mientras recordamos a nuestros seres 

queridos. 

Festival del Día de Muertos 

2023 R 

salones de la comunidad 

jueves, 2 de nov. • 6 pm 

Celebremos el Día de los Muertos con 

manualidades, un cuento bilingüe, pinta 

caritas y mucha diversión. 

¡Pinta Alebrijes! R 

salón Sally Lee 

lunes, 6 de nov. • 6:30 pm 

¡Acompáñenos en una noche 

llena de creatividad, colores 

y la magia de dar vida a criaturas 

fantásticas sobre lienzo! Se proveerán los 

materiales y recomendamos que usen ropa adecuada 

para pintar. 

Coco: Una fiesta 

de cine 


viernes, 24 de nov. 

10 am 

Únete a nosotros para 

una vibrante historia 

de familia, diversión y 

aventura mientras vemos la película de 

Disney Pixar: Coco. 

Noche de trenzas: Frida Kahlo R 


lunes, 4 de dic. • 6:30 pm 

Sumérgete en el mundo del estilo 

distintivo de Frida Kahlo y su icónico 

cabello trenzado. 

Posada en la biblioteca 


sábado, 9 de dic. 

2 – 3:30 pm 

Celebra con 

manualidades, 

cuentos, refrigerios 

y villancicos. 

Para Adultos 

Café para Padres R 


los lunes, 13 de nov. y 4 de dic. • 11 am 

Son reuniones donde las personas hablan, 

participan activamente y escuchan sobre 

temas como los desafíos y las victorias 

de criar a una familia, a través de la 

autorreflexión y el aprendizaje. 

Miércoles Social: Lotería 

Senior Services Association 

205 Fulton Street en Elgin 

los miércoles • 12 pm 

15 de nov. y 20 de dic. 

Diviértase jugando lotería 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

en español 

Círculo de Lectura: 

Lee, Conversa, Comparte R 

salones de la Comunidad AB 

los jueves• 6 pm 


Cada mes leemos una lectura 

hispanoamericana corta del libro 

“Abriendo puertas: Ampliando 

perspectivas.” Hay copias del libro en la biblioteca. 

100 Historias 

Facebook www.gbpl.info/fbvirtual 

los jueves • 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 es 

real, narrada en español por el maestro 

Raúl Castillo. 

Manualidades para Adultos 


los martes • 3:30 pm 

21 de nov. Bienvenido Otoño: Velas R 

¡Aprende a hacer una 

vela para el otoño! 

5 de dic. Transferencia de fotos 

Aprenda a transferir una 

fotografía en un ornamento 

de madera para hacer un 

regalo personalizado para 

amigos y familiares. 

¡Gracias! Thank You! 

Thank you to our Hispanic 

Heritage Month 2023 

Sponsors: 

Gracias a nuestros patrocinadores del 

2023 Mes de la Herencia Hispana: 

State Representative 

Anna Moeller 

Centro de 

Información 

FNBO 

Country 

Financial 

Elgin Chamber of 

Commerce 

Elgin Fresh Market 

Turquoise Axolotl 

Ruby Axolotl 

Greater Family 

Health 

Oak Street Health 

State Farm 

YWCA Elgin 

Friends of Masons 

Hablemos Therapy 

Senator Castro 

Villagomez Bros 

Remax 

Aprender Idiomas 

Go Bilingual R 

salón Elgin 

los miércoles, 1, 8, 15, 29 de nov. y 

6, 13 de dic. • 6 pm 

Participa con otras personas que 

hablan español o inglés como primer 

idioma. 

Grupo de Conversación en 

Inglés R 

Los martes • 6:30 pm 

híbrido – salón Grove y Zoom 

7, 28 de nov. y 5 de dic. 

híbrido – salones de la comunidad C y 

Zoom 


híbrido – salón de conferencias y Zoom 

12 de dic. 

Participantes de nivel intermedio, 

practican conversaciones en inglés, 

adquieren confianza y mejoran su 

pronunciación. Liderado por un tutor de 

Literacy Connection. 

Café en Español 

Grupo de Conversación R 

salón Grove 

los lunes, 13 y 27 de nov. y 11 de 

dic. • 12 pm 

¡Sumérgete para aprender español! 

Participantes de nivel intermedio 

practicarán conversaciones en 

español realizando actividades en la 

biblioteca o visitando lugares de la 

comunidad para adquirir confianza y 

mejorar su pronunciación. 

Grupo de Conversación 

para la Ciudadanía R 

salón de conferencias 

los jueves, 2, 16 de nov. y 7, 21 de 

dic. • 6:30 pm 

Usando material de USCIS que 

incluye preguntas de educación 

cívica, el formulario de solicitud y 

otros requisitos para la entrevista de 

ciudadanía. 

Clases de Computacion 

Curso Básicos de 

Computación R 

salón de entrenamiento de computación 

los sábados • 1 pm 

Esta serie es para principiantes, para 

aprender destrezas básicas. No hay costo 

ni hay que tener tarjeta de la biblioteca. 

Al registrarte para la primera clase 

quedarás inscrito en todas las sesiones. 

4 de nov. Ratón y Teclado 

11 de nov. Introducción a la 

Computación 

18 de nov. Windows 10 

25 de nov. El Internet 

2 de dic. Correo Electrónico 

16 de dic. Cómo mantener tu 

computadora segura 

Ayuda con tecnología 

vestíbulo 

los lunes, 13, 20 de nov. y 11, 18 de 

dic. • 5 - 7 pm 

Obtenga ayuda con problemas 

tecnológicos desde su teléfono. 

Pagar una factura • Imprimir pase de 

abordar u otros documentos • 

Infinite campus • Crear un correo 

electrónico • ¡Y mucho más! 

Día Mundial de la 

Lucha Contra el SIDA 


Sábado, 2 de dic. • 12 - 2 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. 

Exhibición: La nuevas caras 

del VIH-SIDA 

segundo piso 

21 de nov. al 2 de dic. 

Ven y conoce “Las Nuevas Caras del 

VIH-SIDA” con una exhibición en la 

biblioteca y conoce más sobre la lucha 

contra el VIH-SIDA. 


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City of Elgin 


2024 

BUDGET 

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 2024 Budget is presented to city council in early November, with adoption of the 

final budget mid-December. 

2024 Budget Meeting Schedule 

Wednesday, November 1, 6 p.m. 



Wednesday, December 6, 5 p.m. 

Wednesday, December 20, 6 p.m. 

Pumpkin Smash 

Get Involved in the City’s 

2024 Budget Discussions 

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. 

The City of Elgin and Elgin Sustainability 

Commission will be hosting the annual Pumpkin 

Smash composting event on November 4 (the first 

Saturday after Halloween) from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at 

the old library parking lot (corner of Grove and 

Kimball). Since 2016, Elgin has collected over 28.62 

TONS of pumpkins! Help us grow this number — 

bring your pumpkins so they can be composted 

instead of haunting a landfill. 

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 10 and December 15. No postage 

necessary! Santa will send a letter back, so be 

sure to include a mailing address. 

Holly Days Begins on Small Business 

Saturday, November 25 

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. For more information visit 

downtownelgin.com. 

Tree Lighting Ceremony 

Residents and visitors are invited to the annual 

tree lighting ceremony where Mayor Kaptain, 

members of City Council, and Santa turn on 

the holiday tree lights. 

The 2023 Tree Lighting 

Ceremony is set to 

occur on Saturday, 

November 25 at 5 p.m. 

at Festival Park, 

132 S Grove Ave. 

A CITYOFELGIN.ORG | 311 (OR 847-931-6001)


City of Elgin 


Holiday Waste Reminders 

Shop Local This Holiday Season 

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 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. 

Christmas Tree Collection 

Christmas tree collection begins December 26: Trees are 

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

Elgin residents December 26 through Friday, January 12, 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). 

When planning your holiday shopping, there’s no reason to stray far 

from home! Elgin offers many unique gift options. From national 

chains to independent shops, to restaurants and entertainment, 

there’s an Elgin gift for every taste! Local businesses create local 

jobs, shopping local saves gas and time, and a portion of your sales 

tax comes directly back to the community. Get out and explore the 

area to discover how many wonderful gifts can be found just 

minutes from your house. 

At Your Door Special Collection 

Elgin residents have an easy and convenient way to dispose of household 

hazardous waste and to recycle electronics through the At Your Door 

service. You can schedule for household hazardous waste and electronics 

to be picked up at your residence, at no added cost, as part of your 

regular Waste Management service. 

Materials accepted include items such as automotive products, garden 

chemicals, paint products, household cleaners, electronics, and batteries. 

To schedule a pickup, contact Waste Management at 800-449-7587 

Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Find more information at 

cityofelgin.org/atyourdoor. 

Holiday Schedule - Delayed Pickups 

During the week of Thanksgiving, Thursday and Friday 

collections will be delayed by one day. 

During the week of Christmas, all collections will be delayed 

by one day. 

During the week of New Year’s, all collections will be delayed 

by one day. 

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. 

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. 

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Boletín Informativo 

de la Ciudad de Elgin 

Noviembre-Diciembre 

2024 

BUDGET 

Comparte tus opiniones con los miembros del 

concejo municipal y el personal de la ciudad 

participando en las discusiones y enviando tus 

preguntas sobre el presupuesto durante la 

temporada de presupuesto. 

¿Qué implica el desarrollo del presupuesto de la 

ciudad y cómo se toman las decisiones 

financieras durante el proceso? Conoce el 

presupuesto de la Ciudad, los diversos fondos, 

ingresos y gastos, distritos especiales, tarifas y 

mucho más en nuestro sitio web dedicado al 

presupuesto: cityofelgin.org/budget. 

Puedes enviar tus comentarios sobre el presupuesto y preguntas a elgin311@cityofelgin.org o 

publicarlas en las redes sociales con #ElginBudget (asegúrate de que la privacidad de tu 

publicación esté configurada como "pública" para que podamos verla). El propuesto para el año 

2024 se presentará al consejo municipal a principios de noviembre, con la adopción del 

presupuesto final a mediados de diciembre. 

Calendario de reuniones para el presupuesto 2024 

Miércoles 1 de noviembre - 6 p.m 

Miércoles 8 de noviembre - 5 p.m. 

Miércoles 15 de noviembre - 5 p.m. 

Participe en las discusiones sobre el 

presupuesto de la ciudad para 2024 

Miércoles 6 de diciembre - 5 p.m. 

Miércoles 20 de diciembre - 6 p.m. 

Aplastamiento de calabazas “Pumpkin Smash” 

¿No puede asistir personalmente a una 

reunión sobre el presupuesto de la 

ciudad? Puede ver el video de la 

reunión en vivo en el canal de YouTube 

de la ciudad en youtube.com/ 

cityofelgin—ahora con traducción de 

subtítulos en vivo del inglés al español. 

La ciudad de Elgin los invita a el evento de 

compostaje “Pumpkin Smash” el 4 de noviembre 

(el primer sábado después de Halloween) de 9 a.m. 

a 12 p.m. en el estacionamiento de la antigua 

biblioteca (esquina de Grove y Kimball). Desde 

2016, Elgin ha recolectado más de 28.62 

TONELADAS de calabazas. Ayúdanos a aumentar 

este número: trae tus calabazas para que puedan 

convertirse en abono en lugar de atormentarse en 

un basurero. 

Celebración navideña 

Cartas a Santa Claus 

¿No estás seguro de dónde 

enviar la carta de tu hijo o 

hija a Santa? ¡La ciudad 

de Elgin está recolectando 

cartas y las enviará al Polo 

Norte por ti! Colócalas en 

el buzón ubicado afuera de la 

entrada principal del Edward Schock Centre of 

Elgin (100 Symphony Way, Elgin) entre el 10 de 

noviembre y el 15 de diciembre. ¡No es necesario 

una estampilla de correo! Santa te devolverá 

una carta, así que asegúrate de incluir una 

dirección postal. 

Holly Days empieza el 25 de noviembre 

“Holly Days,” presentado por el Downtown 

Neighborhood Association (DNA, por sus siglas en 

inglés), comienza el sábado de pequeños 

negocios y continúa durante todo el mes de 

diciembre. Este evento de un mes de duración 

incluye murales navideños en ventanas creados 

por artistas locales, el regreso de Holiday Cheers, 

eventos especiales, un mercado emergente y más. 

Para mas información visite downtownelgin.org. 

Ceremonia de iluminación 

del árbol navideño 

Los residentes y visitantes están cordialmente 

invitados a la ceremonia anual de iluminación del 

árbol donde el alcalde Kaptain, los miembros del 

Concejo Municipal y Santa encienden las luces del 

árbol navideño. 

La ceremonia de 

iluminación del árbol de 

2023 tendrá lugar el 

sábado 25 de noviembre 

a las 5 p.m. en Festival 

Park, 132 S Grove Ave. 

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Boletín Informativo 

de la Ciudad de Elgin 

Noviembre-Diciembre 

Recordatorio sobre residuos Navideños 

Durante las festividades, suele generarse una gran cantidad de 

residuos adicionales. Aquí tienes algunos recordatorios sobre lo que 

puedes y no puedes depositar en tus contenedores de reciclaje. 

▪ Las cajas de cartón son reciclables (por favor, aplástalas. Si están 

fuera del contenedor, no deben exceder los 4' x 4'). 

▪ El papel de regalo es reciclable (a menos que tenga brillantina). 

No se deben colocar absolutamente bolsas de plástico en tu bote 

de reciclaje. 

▪ Las luces navideñas NO pueden reciclarse en tu contenedor; 

pueden reciclarse a través del servicio “At Your Door” o en un lugar 

de reciclaje del Condado de Kane. 

▪ Los juguetes no deben colocarse en el contenedor de reciclaje. 

Dona juguetes en buen estado a una organización benéfica local o 

utiliza el servicio “Simple Recycling.” 

Recolección de árboles de Navidad 

La recolección de árboles de Navidad comienza el 26 de diciembre: 

Los árboles se recogerán en tu día regular de recolección de basura. 

Este servicio es gratuito para los residentes de Elgin desde el 26 de 

diciembre hasta el viernes, 12 de enero, después de lo cual se 

requerirá una calcomanía de basura. 

▪ Se deben retirar todas las decoraciones, soportes, etc. 

▪ NO coloques los árboles en bolsas de plástico. 

▪ Deben estar libres de nieve/hielo para su disposición. 

▪ Deben colocarse en la avenida (el área generalmente ubicada 

entre la calle y la acera). 

Compra localmente esta temporada de fiestas 

Cuando planifiques tus compras navideñas, ¡no hay razón para alejarse 

mucho de casa! Elgin ofrece muchas opciones de regalos únicos. Desde 

tiendas nacionales hasta tiendas independientes, restaurantes y 

entretenimiento, ¡hay un regalo en Elgin para todos los gustos! Las 

empresas locales generan empleos locales, comprar localmente ahorra 

gasolina y tiempo, y una parte de tus impuestos sobre las ventas regresa 

directamente a la comunidad. Sal y explora la zona para descubrir 

cuántos regalos maravillosos puedes encontrar a solo minutos de tu casa. 

Colección de desechos domésticos 

peligrosos y electrónicos a tu puerta 

¡Puede programar una recolección de desechos domésticos peligrosos y 

electrónicos en su residencia, sin costo adicional, como parte de su servicio 

regular de Waste Management! Los residentes de Elgin tienen una manera fácil 

y conveniente de deshacerse estos desechos a través del servicio “At Your Door.” 

Los materiales aceptados incluyen artículos como productos automotrices, 

productos químicos para el jardín, productos de pintura, productos de limpieza 

para el hogar, productos electrónicos y baterías. Para programar una recolección, 

comuníquese con Waste Management al 800-449-7587 de lunes a viernes, 

de 7 a.m. a 7 p.m. Encuentre más información en cityofelgin.org/atyourdoor. 

Recolecciones con retraso por los días festivos 

▪ Durante la semana de Acción de Gracias, las recolecciones del 

jueves y viernes se retrasarán un día. 

▪ Durante la semana de Navidad, todas las recolecciones se 

retrasarán un día. 

▪ Durante la semana de Año Nuevo, todas las recolecciones se 

retrasarán un día. 

Productos automotrices 

Anticongelante, baterías, líquido de 

frenos, lubricantes de motor y filtros de 

aceite, combustibles y más. 

Químicos para eljardín 

Fertilizantes, insecticidas, herbicidas, 

pesticidas y matamalezas. 

Productos de pintura 

Pinturas, masillas, pegamentos, 

tintas/barnices, removedores de pintura, 

solventes/aguarrás y preservadores de 

madera. 

Limpiadores delhogar 

Amoniaco,limpiadores deuso rudo, 

removedoresdepolvo,limpiadoresde 

azulejo/ducha,limpiadores 

demuebles/tapiz y más. 

Aparatos electrónicos 

Computadoras, monitores,teclados, 

lectores de mp3,televisores (limitado 

a uno por llamada), lectores deCD/ 

DVD,tocacintas/magnetófonos, 

videocaseteras,teléfonos celulares, 

impresoras de escritorio, faxes y hornos 

de microondas. 

Artículos que contenganmercurio 

Baterías, lámparas fluorescentes 

compactas, lámparas fluorescentes, 

termómetros y termostatos. 

Punzocortantes, agujas y lancetas 

Deberán ser colocadas en un contenedor 

sellado, rígido, resistente a la 

perforación. 

CITYOFELGIN.ORG | 311 (OR 847-931-6001) 

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Board of Trustees: 

Jean Bednar, President 

Amanda Garcia, Vice President 

Tiffany Henderson, Secretary 

Amy Prochot, Treasurer 

Laura Bedolla 

Elisa Lara 

Joy Symonds 

Chief Executive Officer: 

Carole Medal 

Questions about the newsletter? 

Email Denise Raleigh at 

draleigh@gailborden.info. 

This newsletter contains recycled 

paper and soy-based inks. 

Main Library 

270 N. Grove Ave. 

Elgin, IL 60120 

847–742–2411 

Mon-Thu 

Fri-Sat 

Sun 

Mon-Thu 

Fri-Sat 

Sun 

Building Hours 

9 am – 9 pm 

9 am – 6 pm 

Noon – 5 pm 

Drive-Up Window 

8 am – 9 pm 

8 am – 6 pm 

11:30 am – 5 pm 

Rakow Branch 

2751 W. Bowes Rd. 


847–531–7271 

Mon-Thu 

Fri-Sat 

Sun 

Mon-Thu 

Fri-Sat 

Sun 


9 am – 8 pm 

9 am – 5 pm 

Noon – 5 pm 

Drive-Up Window 

8:30 am – 8 pm 

8:30 am – 5 pm 

11:30 am – 5 pm 

ECRWSS 

LOCAL POSTAL PATRON 


127 S. McLean Blvd. 

South Elgin, IL 60177 

847–931–2090 

Mon-Thu 

Fri-Sat 

Sun 

Mon-Thu 

Fri-Sat 

Sun 


10 am – 7 pm 

10 am – 4 pm 

Noon – 4 pm 

Lobby Hours 

9:30 am – 7 pm 

9:30 am – 4 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: 

• Close early at 6 pm: 

Wednesday, 11/22 

• Be closed all day: 

Thursday, 11/23 

Sunday, 12/24 

Monday, 12/25 

Sunday, 12/31 

Monday, 1/1/2024 

The Main Library will: 

• Close early at 5 pm: 

Friday, 12/8 

Passport services will be unavailable. 

Don’t forget that you can always access 

our 24/7 eLibrary while buildings are closed. 

gailborden.info/eLibrary. 

Art for All 

November 27 - December 30 

Discover the work of talented local artists. 

Their artwork will be on display at the 

Main Library throughout the month. 

Favorite Authors Now 

(F.A.N.) Club 

Don’t miss out when your favorite 

author writes a new book. When you 

select from popular authors such as 

Colleen Hoover, John Grisham, Lee 

Child and more, and choose your 

preferred media format, new titles 

will be reserved for you automatically! 

gailborden.info/fan-club-selections 

New to Library 

of Things 

Turn every room in your 

house to a movie theater 

with the Library of Things 

portable projector and 

Mini Blu Ray Player. 

gbpl.info/libraryofthings 

Got a green thumb? 

Come grow with us at the Rakow Branch. 

Contact Angela to learn more about 

future Rakow garden plans, 847-931-2093. 

Health Talk with Dr. Poulos, 

Elisa Lara, Martha Martinez 

Facebook: gbpl.info/facebook 


Tune in with local family physician Dr. 

Dori Poulos, VNA’s Elisa Lara RN, BSW and 

Gail Borden’s Martha Martinez to discuss 

health topics affecting our community. 

This month’s tpic is “How to recognize 

signs of mental illness and what to do,” 

and will feature Alison Anderson, RN, 

PHM-BC of the Ecker Center. If you have 

a health-related question you would 

like answered during the program, send 

it to Martha before the program at 

mmartinez@gailborden.info. 

Foundation Pop-Up 

Book Sale 

Small Business Saturday 

Main Library Lobby 

Friday, November 24 

Saturday, November 25 

Sunday, November 26 

Small Business Saturday is here! 

Stock up on great holiday gifts for 

family and friends at this Pop-Up 

Sale, featuring great, gently used 

items for all ages. Most items are 

only $1 - $2. 

Thank You Volunteers 

Thank you to all of the volunteers 

from September’s Book Sale. An extra 

special thanks goes out to Janet 

Pritza, Laura Zook and Sue Mattioli. 

Without our amazing volunteers, 

these sales wouldn’t happen. 

Proceeds from the ongoing Gail’s 

Sales are used to enhance the 

library’s exhibits and events, such 

as funding exhibits like Alebrijes: 

Creatures of a Dream World, 

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

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