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Technology Device Advice Rakow Branch Thursdays, 5/2, 5/16, 6/6, 6/20 • 9:30 – 11:30 am Main Library Thursdays, 5/9, 5/23, 6/13, 6/27 • 9:30 – 11:30 am Get help with common tech issues like using Microsoft Office, tablets or hotspots, syncing email with your phone, downloading content, and more. Classes are held in the Main Library Computer Training Room unless otherwise noted. R - Register online, by phone or in person beginning April 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 call the Computer Center at 847-429-4680 for more information. 3D Printing for Beginners R South Elgin Branch Wednesday, 5/1 • 10 am Come see how a 3D printer works and learn how to design your own name plate. Windows 11 Basics R Thursday, 5/2 • 10:30 am Learn how to navigate the new Windows 11 interface, locate and manage your files, and customize your preferences. Google Tools R { Tuesdays • 7 pm 5/14 Docs 5/21 Drive 6/18 Slides 6/25 Sheets Being Secure and Private Online R Thursday, 5/16 • 10:30 am Learn about common viruses, email and internet safety, firewalls, and other security features and practices. Adults Craft Corner PhD (Projects Half Done) Club Rakow Branch Shales Living Room Mondays, 5/6, 6/3 • 6 – 7:30 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, 5/13, 6/10 • 6:30 pm Get hooked on crocheting! Bring a project to work on. Crocheters of all skills levels are welcome. Avoiding Scams R Thursday, 5/30 • 10:30 am Learn about recent trends in scams, how to protect yourself from them and more. Computers 101 R Wednesdays • 10:30 am 6/5 Mouse and Keyboard 6/12 Managing Your PC 6/19 Internet Basics Smartphone Basics for Seniors R Tuesday, 6/11 • 10:30 am Learn basic phone operations such as adding and removing apps, increasing text size, battery care and more. Google Sites Series R { Wednesdays, 6/19 – 6/26 • 7 pm Learn how Google Sites allows users to create, design and add function to their own website. Crafty Cats (Create & Talk) South Elgin Branch Wednesdays, 5/15, 6/19 • 5:30 – 7 pm Come and chat while you craft! Bring your own projects and supplies. Community Sewing Circle R Main Library Meadows Community Room C Saturday, 6/15 • 10 am Join us in this welcoming space for sewers of all skill levels to learn, create, and connect. Please bring your own project and equipment, as materials will not be provided. Microsoft MS Excel Series R { South Elgin Branch Thursdays, 5/2 – 5/30 • 7 pm Main Library Computer Training Room Mondays, 6/3 – 7/1 • 7 pm Wednesdays, 5/15 – 6/12 • 7 pm MS Word Series R { Mondays, 5/6 – 5/20, 6/3 • 10:30 am Thursdays, 6/6 – 6/27 • 7 pm MS PowerPoint R South Elgin Branch Wednesdays • 2 pm 6/5 Basics 6/12 Special Effects {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 Bird Painting with John French R Rakow Branch Saturday, 6/22 • 11 am or 2 pm Come paint a canvas with local birds under John’s instruction. Previous experience is not necessary. Create Art with Books R Main Library Sally Lee Rooms Tuesday, 6/25 • 6:30 pm Give an old book new life by creating a beautiful altered book. 6 R=Registration required • Three ways to register: Online at gailborden.info/register • Call 847-429-4597 • In person
Adults <strong>May</strong> is National Preservation Month Putting Sears Homes on the Map R The Mail Order House Phenomenon 1906 – 1982 Main Library Elgin Room Thursday, 5/2 • 6:30 pm Learn the history of mail order home marketing and view images of some homes. Presenter: Researcher Rebecca Hunter. Laura Davidson Sears Art Gallery at the Elgin Academy – 100 Years R Main Library Elgin Room Tuesday, 5/28 • 6:30 pm Learn about the historical significance of this beautiful building. Presented by Ann Chipman, who has documented the story of the gallery and is the daughter of Dean Chipman, former director of the gallery (1940 – 1963). Photograph by Paul R. Burley. Evening Chess Club Main Library 2nd Floor Behind Elevators Mondays, 5/6, 5/20, 6/3, 6/17 • 5:30 – 7 pm Enjoy open chess play with players of all skill levels. Chess sets will be provided. IRA Explained R Rakow Branch Tuesday, 5/7 • 9:30 am The Financial Planner from KCT will present the basics of an IRA and how to start one. Career Coach in the Library ES Main Library Computer Training Room Tuesday, 5/7, 5/21, 6/4, 6/18 • 1 – 4 pm Meet one-on-one with a career coach from workNet Batavia to discuss resumes, job hunting, careers, cover letters and more. Elgin Men’s Shed Main Library Grove Room Thursdays, 5/9, 6/13 • 1:30 – 3:30 pm A Men’s Shed is a place geared toward older men to gather and make new friends while working on projects. ES =Descripción en español, ver paginas 10-11. Food and Wine Online R Rakow Branch Saturday, 5/18 • 10 am Oenophiles and gourmands rejoice - websites and apps related to cooking, dining out and imbibing abound! This class will show some of the best. Picnic Perfection R Virtual via Zoom Wednesday, 5/22 • 6:30 pm Learn how to prepare a picnic-worthy meal with a focus on seasonal ingredients. Cooking instructor Kristyn Slick. Congressional Mobile Office Hours Main Library Lobby Tuesdays, 5/14, 6/11 • 10 am – 1 pm Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi’s staff will be available to discuss and assist with federal issues you and your family are facing. EngAGE Cafe’ South Elgin Branch Thursday, 5/23, 6/27 • 10 – 11 am For active seniors plus Elgin Memory Cafe’ participants, this group meets to see a presenter, learn “tech bytes” and make a craft for nursing homes. Lawyer in the Library ES Main Library Grove Room Thursdays, 5/23, 6/27 • 6 – 7:30 pm Walk-in for a free, 15-minute legal consultation. In partnership with Kane County Law Library and Self Help Legal Center. Garden Planting Party R Rakow Branch Friday, 5/24 • 10 am Come help plant some of the Rakow Community Garden plot and take a potted seed home to grow! Gail Borden Public Library and Elgin History Trivia Night 150 th Anniversary Celebration R Main Library Meadows Community Rooms Thursday, 5/23 • 6:30 pm Test your knowledge of local history with historian Jerry Turnquist. Participants can use a smartphone or a device (limited quantity) provided by the library to answer questions. Glimpses into Elgin History through Family Letters R Main Library Elgin Room Thursday, 5/30 • 6:30 pm Elgin native Kevin O’Connor, whose family owned the O’Connor Funeral Home, draws on family letters (1930-1984) to reveal local history in his book Two Floors Above Grief. He’ll discuss organizing the letters and using them to verify Elgin’s past. Unabashed Gratitude Final Event R Main Library Meadows Community Rooms Saturday, 6/1 • 1:30 pm Celebrate a year of gratitude and Ross Gay’s book of poetry, Unabashed Gratitude. Chicago’s Newest Waterfront: The Rebirth of the Chicago River R Hybrid – Main Library Elgin Room & Zoom Thursday, 6/6 • 6:30 pm Learn about the rich history of the Chicago River and find out the latest amenities, including the exciting Riverwalk. Medicare made ABCD-easy R Rakow Branch Wednesday, 6/12 • 6:30 pm Join Eric and Juliann Dybvik to find out more about how Medicare works and what to expect with each plan. Parts A, B, C, and D will be discussed, along with Advantage plans. GAILBORDEN.INFO 7
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