Jan Feb NL 24 V7_Yumpu

Adults
EngAGE Café
South Elgin Branch
Tuesdays, 1/23, 2/27 • 2 pm
Connect with other seniors and Elgin
Memory Café participants to review tech
bytes and do crafts.
Library in the Community
EngAGE Evening for Adults
Stanley’s Grill - 335 N. McLean Blvd., South Elgin
Thursdays, 1/4, 2/1 • 4:30 pm
Drop by for an after-work outing where
you meet people and make a craft for
nursing home residents. Order off menu optional.
Elgin Memory Café
Stanley’s Grill - 335 N. McLean Blvd., South Elgin
Tuesdays, 1/9, 2/13 • 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.
Music
gailborden.info/music
Elgin Symphony
Orchestra
Listeners Club R
Main Library Meadows Community Rooms
Wednesday, 1/10, 2/28 • 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
Main Library Meadows Community Rooms
Sundays • 2 pm
1/21 Silver Rose Duo R
Songs, dances and legends. The Silver Rose
flute and guitar program captures the
wonder of these arts with exciting dance
music from around the globe.
2/25 Lindsay Garritson R
Internationally renowned and award-winning
concert pianist Lindsay Garritson is returning
for another astounding performance. Lindsay
Garritson made her Carnegie solo recital
debut in November 2019, and has performed
extensively throughout the United States,
Europe, and Asia.
Sweet Treats of the Midwest R
Virtual via Zoom
Wednesday, 2/14 • 7 pm
Explore the history of Midwest desserts,
including Bertha Palmer’s brownies,
Twinkies, Rice Krispie Treats and Bundt Cakes.
Presenter: Amy Gail Hansen, author and food enthusiast.
AARP Safe Driver Class R
South Elgin Branch
2/10 & 2/11 • Noon – 4 pm
This 2-day (8) hour class will teach senior
adults (55+) to continue making their
driving experiences safer.
St. Louis: The Gateway to the West R
Virtual via Zoom
Sunday, 2/18 • 1 pm
Discover the history and fascinating
museums in the Gateway City, St. Louis,
from Nancy McCully.
Nothing But Treble R
Rakow Branch
Sunday, 1/14 • 2:30 pm
A local chorus will sing an
outstanding repertoire
for women’s voices
of every genre with a
strong nod to female
composers and music
from around the world.
Language
Spanish Café Conversation
Group R ES
Main Library Grove Room
Mondays, 1/8, 1/22, 2/12, 2/26 • Noon
Intermediate level participants will
practice conversations in Spanish by
doing activities in the library or visiting
places in the community.
Citizenship Conversation
Group at the Library R ES
Main Library Conference Room
Thursdays, 1/4, 1/18, 2/1, 2/15 • 6:30 pm
Using USCIS material that includes civics
questions, the application form and other
requirements for the citizenship interview,
students build confidence learning English.
The group is led by a Literacy Connection tutor.
Go Bilingual at the Library R ES
Main Library Elgin Room
Wednesdays, 1/10 – 2/28 • 6 pm
Learn at the Library with native English
and Spanish speakers.
English Conversation Group R ES
Hybrid – Main Library Meadows Community
Rooms & Zoom
Tuesdays, 1/2 – 2/27 • 6:30 pm
Intermediate level participants practice
English conversations, gain confidence,
and improve their pronunciation. Led by a
Literacy Connection tutor.
French Conversation Group R
Main Library Grove Room
Saturdays, 1/13, 2/10 • 10:30 am
Facilitator: Sue Aissaoui.
German Conversation Group R
Main Library Grove Room & Zoom
Wednesdays, 1/24, 2/28 • 7 pm
Facilitator: Barbara Laane.
Did you know?
You can register for concert guest
passes to music & performances in
or around Elgin! Get more info here:
gailborden.info/music.
8 R=Registration required • Three ways to register: Online at gailborden.info/register • Call 847-429-4597 • In person