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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
Adults Craft Corner Alebrijes-Style Art: Adios, Alebrijes! With Elgin Artist Cristina Colunga R Main Library Sally Lee Rooms Thursday, 1/4 • 7 pm Join us for an engaging and interactive painting workshop as we bid farewell to our colorful Alebrijes exhibit. PhD (Projects Half Done) Club R Rakow Branch Living Room Mondays, 1/8, 2/5 • 6 pm Are you working on a PhD - Project Half Done? Bring your project and join other needlecrafters as we work on unfinished projects together. Crochet Club R Main Library Grove Room Mondays, 1/8, 2/12 • 6:30 pm Get hooked on crocheting! Bring a project to work on. All skill levels welcome. Crafty Cats (Create & Talk) South Elgin Branch Wednesdays, 1/17, 2/21 • 5:30 – 6:30 pm Chat while you craft! Bring your own projects and supplies. Virtual Author Talks Embrace Love in the New Year: A Heartfelt Conversation with Rebecca Serle R Wednesday, 1/10 • 7 pm Kick off the New Year with Rebecca Serle as she talks about her journey writing epic love stories that span generations. Your Retirement: Dream or Disaster? How to Avoid the Hidden Traps in Retirement Planning Advice Tuesday, 1/23 • 1 pm Learn how to avoid the hidden traps in retirement planning advice with Rajiv Nagaich. Lure & Lies of Processed Food, Nutrition & Modern Medicine An Author Talk with Dr. Robert Lustig Tuesday, 1/30 • 1 pm Start your New Year healthy with Dr. Robert Lustig, a pediatric neuroendocrinologist who has long been on the cutting edge of medicine and science. Coloring Club R Main Library Meadows Community Rooms 6:30 pm 1/24 Color, Creativity, & Cocoa 2/8 Love in Color: Valetine’s Card We’ll bring the coloring sheets, crayons, markers, and colored pencils--you bring your creativity. Chinese New Year Dragon Painting Class with Devi R South Elgin Branch Sunday, 1/28 • 1 pm 2024 is the year of the dragon! Paint and take home a simple decoration for the Chinese New Year. Wire Wrapping Pendants with Devi R South Elgin Branch Sunday, 2/25 • 1 pm Join us as we learn the technique of wire wrapping to connect items without soldering or heating the wire. All of the author talks below will take place virtually via Zoom. Please register for Zoom link. Book Clubs & Discussion Groups Armchair Generals Main Library Meadows Community Room C 11:45 am 1/9: Grant, Part 2: “Lincoln’s General.” Presented through Kanopy Streaming. 1 hour 24 minutes. 2/14: PBS, “Lincoln @ Gettysburg.” Presented through Kanopy Streaming. 55 minutes. Walking Book Club Main Library Conference Room Wednesdays, 1/3 – 2/28 • 7 pm Jan Happiness Falls by Angie Kim Feb Picture in the Sand by Peter Blauner Great Books Discussion Group R Main Library Conference Room & Zoom Mondays • 7 pm 1/8 Fathers and Sons by Ivan Turgenev 2/12 Miss Julie by August Strindberg [play] Co-sponsored by the American Association of University Women Elgin Area Branch. Facilitated by Barbara Njus and Gail Cohen. Contemporary Book Group Main Library Grove Room Mondays • 7 pm 1/15 The Ferryman by Justin Cronin 2/19 The Glass Château by Stephen P. Kiernan Rakow Readers Book Club R Virtual via Zoom Mondays • 1:30 pm 1/22 Stolen by Ann-Helen Laestadius 2/26 No Two Persons by Erica Bauermeister LGBTQ+ Book Club Main Library Grove Room Saturday, 1/27 • 4 pm All are welcome to read and discuss LGBTQ+ literature. This month’s book is The Celebrants by Steven Rowley. ES =Descripción en español, ver paginas 10-11. GAILBORDEN.INFO 9
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