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Families<br />
Kids’ Alebrijes Winter Reading<br />
Challenge!<br />
Main Library<br />
Through <strong>Jan</strong>uary 7<br />
Discover the creatures of a dream world<br />
through books this winter by registering<br />
for the Winter Reading Challenge. Earn<br />
badges and prizes by reading and doing<br />
activities. Prize pickup starts 1/2/<strong>24</strong>.<br />
Family Book Club:<br />
Feel the LOVE R<br />
Main Library<br />
Get ready for Valentine’s Day with a kit full<br />
of fun that will steal your heart. You’ll find<br />
crafts, snack ideas, book suggestions and<br />
more in this kit-only program. 2/2-2/9.<br />
Adios Alebrijes Art<br />
Main Library KidSpace<br />
Tuesday, 1/2 • All day<br />
Grab some art supplies and make your<br />
own masterpiece! Don’t forget to check<br />
out the Alebrijes exhibit before it’s gone.<br />
Supplies provided.<br />
Winter Break BINGO<br />
Main Library Meadows Community Rooms<br />
Wednesday, 1/3 • 1 – 2 pm<br />
Drop in for a fun hour of Winter Break<br />
BINGO.<br />
Mr. Freeze Cryogenics Show<br />
Main Library Meadows Community Rooms<br />
Thursday, 1/4 • 4 & 6 pm<br />
Join us for the coolest show around!<br />
Let’s explore cryogenics with Fermilab’s<br />
Mr. Freeze.<br />
Zumba for Families ES<br />
Main Library Meadows Community Rooms<br />
Friday, 1/5 • 11 am – Noon<br />
Join us for a family Zumba class.<br />
Three Kings Celebration ES<br />
Main Library<br />
Saturday, 1/6 • 2 – 4 pm<br />
Meet Gaspar, Melchor and Balthazar, the<br />
Three Kings, take your picture with them<br />
and enjoy a taste of traditional “Rosca.”<br />
Stay for stories, crafts and more.<br />
Partner: Mexican Organization of Elgin (OME).<br />
Preschool Information Fair<br />
Main Library Meadows Community Rooms<br />
Thursday, 1/11 • 6 – 7 pm<br />
Is your child ready for preschool? Visit<br />
the library to explore your options and<br />
speak with representatives from local<br />
preschool and childcare organizations.<br />
gbpl.info/ChildcareFair<br />
Baking for Kids:<br />
Gluten-Free Treat<br />
Facebook Live: gbpl.info/FBLV<br />
Thursday, 1/11 • 7 pm<br />
National Gluten-Free Day is this week.<br />
Join Miss Jen from your own kitchen<br />
to follow along as we make a delicious<br />
gluten-free treat.<br />
Children’s Flea Market<br />
Main Library Meadows Community Rooms<br />
Monday, 1/15 • 9:30 – 11:30 am<br />
Sell old treasures and make some<br />
spending money. Nothing priced over $10.<br />
Only children’s items; no food or clothing.<br />
Parental permission form required. Pick<br />
up a form at the main library’s youth desk. Sellers in<br />
grades 2-8; all ages welcome to buy.<br />
Musical Play with the<br />
SCRIBBLEMONSTER! R<br />
Rakow Branch<br />
Monday, 1/15 • 10 am<br />
Bring your dancing shoes and wild<br />
imagination for fun music and play<br />
with Jim from ScribbleMonster!<br />
Family Activity – Snowflakes ES<br />
Main Library Sally Lee Rooms<br />
Monday, 1/22 • 6:30 – 7:15 pm<br />
Join us to make a snowflake craft.<br />
Materials provided.<br />
Family Activity - No-Sew Mini<br />
Pillow R ES<br />
Main Library Sally Lee Rooms<br />
Monday, 2/12 • 6:30 pm<br />
Join us to make a no-sew pillow.<br />
Materials provided.<br />
Nature Rangers<br />
Look for the NEW<br />
Nature Rangers<br />
handout sheet at<br />
Rakow starting in<br />
<strong>Jan</strong>uary. Nature Rangers<br />
encourages families to<br />
explore nature through<br />
educational programs and activities.<br />
Science • Technology •<br />
Engineering • Arts • Math<br />
STEAM: Grades K-5 R<br />
Mondays • 4 pm<br />
Main Library Sally Lee Rooms<br />
1/29 Cardboard City Challenge<br />
2/26 Polar Bears!<br />
Virtual via Zoom<br />
2/12 Book Bonanza! 2/5 - 2/11<br />
Full STEAM Ahead: Sharpies<br />
& Solubility R<br />
South Elgin Branch<br />
Tuesday, 2/6 • 2 & 4:45 pm<br />
Ages 6-10. This simple Sharpie solubility<br />
experiment will teach kids the processes<br />
scientists use.<br />
STEM EXPO: Experience,<br />
Explore & Experiment<br />
Main Library Meadows Community Rooms<br />
Monday, 2/19 • 3:30 – 5 pm<br />
Stop by and meet local STEM<br />
professionals to learn what they do, try<br />
out their hi-tech tools, explore STEM<br />
toys, and perform exciting experiments.<br />
In Collaboration with School District U-46.<br />
Homeschool STEAM<br />
for Ages 6-10 R<br />
2 pm<br />
Rakow Branch<br />
1/4 How to Melt a Snowman<br />
South Elgin Branch<br />
2/1 The Gruffalo Coding Activity<br />
Homeschool STEAM<br />
for Grades K-5 R<br />
2 pm<br />
Main Library<br />
2/12 Book Bonanza<br />
NATURE RANGERS<br />
Educational Nature Programs<br />
Gail Borden Public Library<br />
= Pick up kit at Main Library ES =Descripción en español, ver paginas 10-11.<br />
2 R=Registration required • Three ways to register: Online at gailborden.info/register • Call 847-429-4597 • In person
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