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Technology Device Advice Drop in for help with common tech issues like using a tablet, hotspots, syncing email with your phone, downloading content and more. 9:30 am Rakow Branch Computer Café Thursdays, 1/4, 1/18, 2/1, 2/15 Main Library 2nd Floor - Behind Elevators Thursdays, 1/11, 1/25, 2/8, 2/22 Classes are held in the Main Library Computer Training Room unless otherwise noted. R - Register online, by phone or in person beginning December 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. Tech Help in Spanish ES Main Library Lobby Monday, 1/8, 1/14, 2/12, 2/19 Get help with tech issues using your phone or computer. Jan.: How to make an appointment for the Mexican Consulate Feb.: Email Smartphone Photography R { Thursday, 1/11 • 10:30 am Learn about the basic features and functions of your smartphone’s camera and editing features. Android and iPhone welcome. Bring your own device. Windows 11 Basics R Tuesday, 1/16 • 10:30 am Learn how to navigate the new Windows 11 interface, locate and manage your files, and customize your preferences. Google Tools R Thursdays • 7 pm 1/18 Sheets 1/25 Forms Learn to create and manage spreadsheet data with Google Sheets, as well as interactive questionnaires, surveys and quizzes with Google Forms. Smartphone Basics for Seniors R Tuesday, 1/23 • 10:30 am Learn basic phone operations such as adding and removing apps, increasing text size, battery care, the “low memory” message and more. Computers 101 Series R { Learn how to use the mouse and keyboard, pick up basic computer skills and browse the Internet. Main Library Computer Training Room Series 1: Mondays, 2/5 – 2/19 • 10:30 am South Elgin Branch Series 2: Wednesdays 2/7 – 2/21 • 10:30 am Career Series R Main Library Computer Training Room Tuesdays, 2/6 - 2/20 • 7 pm Develop skills for success on resume building and job interviewing. DL Day: Digital Learning R Rakow Branch Corridor West Thursday, 2/15 • 10 am Digital Learn Day is for all ages. Try out new technology such as a Merge Cube— which lets you hold digital 3d objects (holograms), LetsStickTogether—digital mosaics—and more! Being Secure and Private Online R Tuesday, 2/20 • 10:30 am Learn about common viruses, email and Internet safety, firewalls, and other security features and practices. Avoiding Scams R Tuesday, 2/27 • 10:30 am Learn about recent trends in scams, how to protect yourself from them, and what to do if you get tricked. {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 internetessentials.com Microsoft MS Excel Series R { Learn how to use Microsoft Excel to manipulate, format, and organize numbers and other types of data. Session 1 Wednesdays, 1/3 – 1/31 • 7 pm Session 2 Thursdays, 2/1 – 2/29 • 7 pm MS Word Series R { Learn the fundamentals of Microsoft Word to create, format, edit and design. Session 1 Tuesdays, 1/9 – 1/30 • 7 pm Session 2 Mondays & Wednesdays, 2/5 – 2/14 • 7 pm Did you know that . . . The Great Chicago Fire of 1871 led to the City of Elgin establishing a public library? After the Great Chicago Fire of 1871, officials in the country of England mistakenly thought that the library in Chicago burned down and sent the City of Chicago 8,000 books. But Chicago did not have a public library before the fire! The donation set in motion the passing of an Illinois state law that authorized tax-supported libraries. Elgin residents voted to approve the establishment of a public library in 1872. The Free Public Library of the City of Elgin opened on March 19, 1874. 1Celebrating 50 1874 - 2024 Gail Borden Public Library ES =Descripción en español, ver paginas 10-11. 6 R=Registration required • Three ways to register: Online at gailborden.info/register • Call 847-429-4597 • In person
Adults Resume Assistance with WorkNet Batavia Main Library Computer Training Room Tuesdays • 1 – 4 pm 1/2, 1/16, 2/6, 2/20 Get professional help with your resume, cover letter, or job-hunting questions. No appointment necessary. Poetry Writers Workshop R Main Library Grove Room & Zoom Tuesday, 1/2 & Monday, 2/5 • 6:30 pm Poets will share their work in a supportive environment. Facilitated by Elgin Poet Laureate Gareth Mann. Writers on the Fox R Main Library Thursdays • 7 pm 1/4 Grove Room 2/1 Meadows Community Room C Inspire and motivate your creative writing in this peer group. All genres welcome. Security Systems 101 R Main Library Elgin Room Saturday, 1/13 • 10:30 am Learn about various security systems, and the pros and cons to help you decide what’s best for you. Presenter: Officer Oloris, Elgin Police Department. Evening Chess Club Main Library 2nd Floor - Behind Elevators Mondays, 1/15, 2/5, 2/19 • 5:30 – 7 pm Join us for chess games with others. All skill levels. Down to the Creek Series Virtual via Zoom Tuesdays • 7 pm 1/6 The Watershed: Getting Acquainted R Join Jennifer Hammer of The Conservation Foundation to learn about watersheds and their importance. 2/20 My Watershed: Where Does It Flow? R Find out where the water from your land goes. See why the decisions about what we do on our land are important far beyond our own yards. Celebrate the uniqueness and importance of our own Fox River. Greece, Egypt, Israel, and Turkey: One Woman’s Adventure R Virtual via Zoom Thursday, 1/18 • 7 pm Join travel lover and retired nurse, Celeste Brown, on her Road Scholar trip to Greece, Egypt, Israel and Turkey to hear practical details and the beauties of these countries. Lao Connection R Main Library Meadows Community Rooms Saturday, 1/20 • 10:30 am Reconnect, share and learn some fun positive life experiences from one another. Guest Speaker: Marlen Glenn, Financial Wellness Educator. Conducted in Lao and English. Facilitated by Douangchay Hedstrom. Coffee with the Mayor South Elgin Branch Monday, 1/22 • 9 – 10 am Discuss your questions and concerns with Mayor Steve Ward and Steve Super while enjoying coffee and also getting Village updates. Nature Rangers Presents Illinois Wildlife R Rakow Branch Tuesday, 1/23 • 10 am Using artifacts like furs, skulls, skeletons, shells and molts, we will showcase the wide variety of wildlife that lives in our region. Learn about strategies animals use to survive our harsh Midwestern winters, and why certain animals migrate, hibernate or stay active during cold weather. The Great North American Eclipse R Virtual via Zoom Thursday, 1/25 • 7 pm Get ready for the impressive solar eclipse coming up in April 2024! Presenter: Michelle Nichols, Director of Public Observing, Adler Planetarium. Lawyer in the Library ES Main Library Meadows Community Rooms Thursdays, 1/25, 2/22 • 6 pm This walk-in service will assist you with your legal questions. Provided in partnership with the Kane County Law Library & Self Help Legal Center. Health & Wellness Be Happy and Healthy with Houseplants R Main Library Elgin Room Thursday, 1/11 • 6:30 pm Discover the health benefits of indoor plants and how to care for them. Chair Yoga with Pranava Rakow Branch Corridor West R Tuesday, 1/16 • 10 am South Elgin Branch R Thursday, 2/22 • 11 am These classes include exercises for seniors to help alleviate back pain and promote relaxation from a seated position. Healthy Eating & Cooking in the New Year R Main Library Meadows Community Rooms AB Wednesday, 1/17 • 6:30 pm Nourish your body with healthy, delicious foods that provide optimum nutrition and wellness. Presenter: Advocate Sherman Hospital staff. The Practice of Gratitude: Journaling Workshop R Main Library Meadows Community Rooms Sunday, 1/28 • 1:30 pm Learn how journaling leads to gratitude and improved mental & emotional health. Gentle Exercise with Danae R Main Library Meadows Community Rooms Saturday, 2/10 • Noon Focus on good health and fitness with a gentle exercise program for American Heart Month. Presenter: Certified Group Fitness Instructor Danae, Centre of Elgin. Finance Retirement Planning R Rakow Branch Living Room Tuesday, 1/9 • 9:30 am Learn retirement basics and financial preparedness from a KCT financial planner. Understanding Credit with KCT R South Elgin Branch Thursday, 1/25 • 10:30 am IRA Explained R Rakow Branch Living Room Tuesday, 2/6 • 9:30 am Presenter: Financial Planner from KCT. GAILBORDEN.INFO 7
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