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Robot Building Showcase
2019-12-03 17:00:002019-12-03 18:30:00America/ChicagoRobot Building ShowcaseMain Library
Tuesday, December 03 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Add to Calendar2019-12-03 17:00:002019-12-03 18:30:00America/ChicagoRobot Building ShowcaseDiscover how to assemble and code robots using Robotics kits. Then, learn about upcoming classes to further your robotics education.Main Library
Join us on the library facebook page for a storytime full of adventure ! There will be a story, and craft or activity you can do from home.
https://www.facebook.com/gailbordenpubliclibrary
What does “adventure” mean to you? And why are adventurers so popular in stories? Explore how a character’s journey can make for an epic tale. Grades 3-8. Registration required.
Reconoce los sonidos del inglés, practica pronunciarlos, y aprende a diferenciarlos al escucharlos con la maestra Claudia Heinrich. Recomendado para nivel intermedio.
“Drinks with Andrew” take two! This time, the maestro is joined by the low brass section of Reed Capshaw, Adam Moen, Mark Fry and Charlie Schuchat.
Please Register.
Pick up a board book (to keep!) and an activity for your baby every week. Join us for a Zoom discussion while your baby plays. Pick up supplies weekly at Main drive-thru only.
Join us for an interactive dinosaur adventure! Travel back in time to the prehistoric world without leaving home. This multi-media experience brings the museum , the experts, and the fossils to you.
Would you like to know how pioneers washed their clothes? Have you taken a trip to the laundromat?
¿Te gustaría saber cómo los pioneros lavaban su ropa? ¿Has hecho un viaje a la lavandería?
En este curso aprenderás a utilizar la aplicación Google Docs y aprovechar al máximo todos sus recursos. Las clases son gratis y abiertas al público. Maestro: Fernando Medina.
Visit our Early Learning Virtual Summer Activities page (www.gailborden.info/PreschoolSummerLearning) to download and complete this week's virtual scavenger hunt.
Visit our Early Learning Virtual Summer Activities page (www.gailborden.info/PreschoolSummerLearning) to download and complete this week's Preschool STEAM Activity.
Visit our Early Learning Virtual Summer Activities page (www.gailborden.info/PreschoolSummerLearning) to download and complete this week's DIY Storytime.
This is the ultimate mash-up: Coding + 3D printing!
Come learn how to design and code a program that will build a 3D object you can keep.
This is a three-part series for grades 3-5.
This is the ultimate mash-up: Coding + 3D printing!
Come learn how to design and code a program that will build a 3D object you can keep.
This is a three-part series for grades 6-8.
Después de escuchar una corta plática sobre el manejo del estrés. Aprenderás como elaborar un mandala. Dibujar es una forma divertida de expresarte y de cómo calmar la mente. Te esperamos.
Acompaña a la Srta. Grisel en Facebook en vivo todos los lunes. Vamos a leer cuentos, cantar y habrá títeres. Favor de visitar: https://bit.ly/gbplFBLV
Acompaña a la Srta. Grisel en Facebook en vivo todos los lunes. Vamos a leer cuentos, cantar y habrá títeres. Favor de visitar: https://bit.ly/gbplFBLV
Jim Kendros explores how John Williams found a compositional style that worked so perfectly with the big screen & gives a preview of the music to be heard on ESO’s 1st pop concert for 20/21 season!
Summer means gardens of beautiful flowers and veggies. Let’s make a tiny greenhouse and see what helps the plants grow. Grade 1-5. Registration Required.
Summer means gardens of beautiful flowers and veggies. Let’s make a tiny greenhouse and see what helps the plants grow. Grade 1-5. Registration Required.
Summer means gardens of beautiful flowers and veggies. Let’s make a tiny greenhouse and see what helps the plants grow. Grade 1-5. Registration Required.
Practica conversar, mejora tu pronunciación y adquiere confianza con un tutor. Practice everyday conversations, improve your pronunciation and gain confidence. With Literacy Connection tutors.
DIY water candles look impressive and are easy to make. Elda demonstrates how the combination of water and a few decorations creates a pretty, shimmering light.
Let’s learn about Honeybees! We will learn about how bees communicate, do some math as we learn about their homes, and make a bee craft! Grade 1-5. Registration Required.
Let’s learn about Honeybees! We will learn about how bees communicate, do some math as we learn about their homes, and make a bee craft! Grade 1-5. Registration Required.
Let’s learn about Honeybees! We will learn about how bees communicate, do some math as we learn about their homes, and make a bee craft! Grade 1-5. Registration Required.
Join us on the library facebook page for a storytime full of adventure ! There will be a story, and craft or activity you can do from home.
https://www.facebook.com/gailbordenpubliclibrary
Looking for ideas for books to read this summer? Join us via Zoom for a summer book club. We’ll read aloud and discuss a selection from the book and make a fun craft with supplies you have at home.
Reconoce los sonidos del inglés, practica pronunciarlos, y aprende a diferenciarlos al escucharlos con la maestra Claudia Heinrich. Recomendado para nivel intermedio.
Hear what the key ESO musicians have to say when the stage lights off and with a drink in their hand, as they share a fun evening with their conductor!
Please Register
Pick up a board book (to keep!) and an activity for your baby every week. Join us for a Zoom discussion while your baby plays. Pick up supplies weekly at Main drive-thru only.
Join us for songs, stories, and dancing about the farm! Participants are welcome to wear their cowboy hats or animal costumes from their homes. Best for ages 3-8.
Watch from home the amazing live demonstrations of chemical reactions from Steve B's lab !
NOTE: Register and receive the Zoom login information 24 hours before the event begins!
Rick Graffagna, owner of Senior Solutions will discuss types of housing available, things to consider, funding, and how to find properties. This program is for both seniors & their adult children.
Aprenderás a utilizar la aplicación Google YouTube y aprovechar al máximo todos sus recursos. Las clases son gratis y abiertas al público. Maestro: Fernando Medina.
In celebration of love and inclusivity, we
invite families of every kind to enjoy stories and
songs. Please note that this storytime will be presented in a webinar format.
Visit our Early Learning Virtual Summer Activities page (www.gailborden.info/PreschoolSummerLearning) to download and complete this week's virtual scavenger hunt.
Visit our Early Learning Virtual Summer Activities page (www.gailborden.info/PreschoolSummerLearning) to download and complete this week's Preschool STEAM Activity.
Visit our Early Learning Virtual Summer Activities page (www.gailborden.info/PreschoolSummerLearning) to download and complete this week's DIY Storytime.
We've got you covered just in time for Father's Day! Pick up your supplies starting at 9 AM on June 15 to make dad a craft at Drive-Thru Window at Main Building.
This is the ultimate mash-up: Coding + 3D printing!
Come learn how to design and code a program that will build a 3D object you can keep.
This is a three-part series for grades 3-5.
This is the ultimate mash-up: Coding + 3D printing!
Come learn how to design and code a program that will build a 3D object you can keep.
This is a three-part series for grades 6-8.
La artista Cristina Colunga nos muestra los pasos para hacer un mandala que luego podemos colorear. Necesitarás: un lápiz, una hoja en blanco y dos objetos redondos de distintos tamaños.
Acompaña a la Srta. Grisel en Facebook en vivo todos los lunes. Vamos a leer cuentos, cantar y habrá títeres. Favor de visitar: https://bit.ly/gbplFBLV
Acompaña a la Srta. Grisel en Facebook en vivo todos los lunes. Vamos a leer cuentos, cantar y habrá títeres. Favor de visitar: https://bit.ly/gbplFBLV
Jim Kendros delves into the mystery surrounding Tchaikovsky’s final symphony and shares the beauty of Tchaikovsky’s final work.
Please Register for Zoom link.
Practica conversar, mejora tu pronunciación y adquiere confianza con un tutor. Practice everyday conversations, improve your pronunciation and gain confidence. With Literacy Connection tutors.
Nothing says summer like flip flops and they aren't just for feet. Inexpensive, colorful flip flops can be used to make a fun and attractive wreath that is sure to brighten up your porch or patio.
Let’s learn about spiders! Make a spider craft, learn about the life cycle of a spider, and learn about a spider’s web. Grade 1-5. Registration Required.
Let’s learn about spiders! Make a spider craft, learn about the life cycle of a spider, and learn about a spider’s web. Grade 1-5. Registration Required.
Let’s learn about spiders! Make a spider craft, learn about the life cycle of a spider, and learn about a spider’s web. Grade 1-5. Registration Required.
Join us on the library facebook page for a storytime full of adventure ! There will be a story, and craft or activity you can do from home.
https://www.facebook.com/gailbordenpubliclibrary
Reconoce los sonidos del inglés, practica pronunciarlos, y aprende a diferenciarlos al escucharlos con la maestra Claudia Heinrich. Recomendado para nivel intermedio.
Maestro Andrew Grams takes the pressure off of the demanding job of “ESO Flute Player,” pours a drink and has a wide-ranging conversation with three of his four favorite flutists.
Please register
Pick up a board book (to keep!) and an activity for your baby every week. Join us for a Zoom discussion while your baby plays. Pick up supplies weekly at Main drive-thru only.
Sweet Farm is home to about 125 rescue animals.Join us on a virtual tour of the farm along with an opportunity to "meet" some of the animals there. Please register and provide e-mail address.
Listen to the history of cows in Elgin, cow stories, cow jokes, and learn how to draw a cow.
Escucha la historia de las vacas en Elgin, cuentos y chistes de vacas, y aprende a dibujar una vaca.
En este curso aprenderás a utilizar la aplicación Google Sheets y aprovechar al máximo todos sus recursos. Las clases son gratis y abiertas al público. Maestro: Fernando Medina.
Visit our Early Learning Virtual Summer Activities page (www.gailborden.info/PreschoolSummerLearning) to download and complete this week's Preschool STEAM Activity.
Visit our Early Learning Virtual Summer Activities page (www.gailborden.info/PreschoolSummerLearning) to download and complete this week's virtual scavenger hunt.
Visit our Early Learning Virtual Summer Activities page to download and complete this week's Preschool STEAM Activity. Don't forget to tag #GailBordenPL with your photo!
Visit our Early Learning Virtual Summer Activities page (www.gailborden.info/PreschoolSummerLearning) to download and complete this week's DIY Storytime.
Caregivers to those with chronic conditions learn relaxation techniques & strategies to preserve their own health.
Must register for all 9 weeks of this Proven University of Texas Program.
Caregivers & loved ones living with mild cognitive impairment are invited to attend this social event together. We chat about a discussion topic & this feels like an old-time neighborhood gathering.
Join the Rakow Readers for a book discussion on Zoom. This month: "Girl from Berlin" by Ronald H. Balson. Please register to be emailed the Zoom invitation link.
This is the ultimate mash-up: Coding + 3D printing!
Come learn how to design and code a program that will build a 3D object you can keep.
This is a three-part series for grades 3-5.
This is the ultimate mash-up: Coding + 3D printing! Come learn how to design and code a program that will build a 3D object you can keep. This is a three-part series for grades 6-8.
El programa gratis en español consiste de 10 sesiones semanales de 90 minutos. Está diseñado para ayudar a las personas que cuidan de personas mayores a cuidar de éstos y de si mismos.
Acompaña a la Srta. Grisel en Facebook en vivo todos los lunes. Vamos a leer cuentos, cantar y habrá títeres. Favor de visitar: https://bit.ly/gbplFBLV
Acompaña a la Srta. Grisel en Facebook en vivo todos los lunes. Vamos a leer cuentos, cantar y habrá títeres. Favor de visitar: https://bit.ly/gbplFBLV
Caregivers & loved ones living with mild cognitive impairment are invited to attend this social event together. We chat about a discussion topic & this feels like an old-time neighborhood gathering.
Practica conversar, mejora tu pronunciación y adquiere confianza con un tutor. Practice everyday conversations, improve your pronunciation and gain confidence. With Literacy Connection tutors.
Refurbished chair planters are like beautiful art in your garden or on your porch or patio. Elda demonstrates how a used wooden chair can be remade into an attractive and useful planter.
Roly-poly bugs, or pill bugs, are fun to find and observe. Join us to learn about these animals and create a roly-poly habitat that any critter would love to call home. Registration is required.
Roly-poly bugs, or pill bugs, are fun to find and observe. Join us to learn about these animals and create a roly-poly habitat that any critter would love to call home. Registration is required.
Roly-poly bugs, or pill bugs, are fun to find and observe. Join us to learn about these animals and create a roly-poly habitat that any critter would love to call home. Registration is required.
Are you a fan of BTS, NCT, Blackpink, or other K-pop groups? Come meet other local fans, share your favorite songs, and make a K-pop-themed paper craft.
Herzlich willkommen! Practice or improve your conversation skills with other German speakers. Barbara Laane will be facilitating the conversation with different relevant themes virtually via Zoom.
Join us on the library facebook page for a storytime full of adventure ! There will be a story, and craft or activity you can do from home.
https://www.facebook.com/gailbordenpubliclibrary
Will you embark on a heroic quest to stop the forces of evil? Or will you join the dark side and stop those pesky heroes? Writers of all allegiances are welcome. Grades 3-8. Registration required.
Reconoce los sonidos del inglés, practica pronunciarlos, y aprende a diferenciarlos al escucharlos con la maestra Claudia Heinrich. Recomendado para nivel intermedio.
50 years ago in April 1970 the Beatles called it quits. Performance & interview clips will show some reasons it all fell apart and what – if anything - could have been done to keep the band intact.
Pick up a board book (to keep!) and an activity for your baby every week. Join us for a Zoom discussion while your baby plays. Pick up supplies weekly at Main drive-thru only.
We are celebrating all things American Girl at our first ever virtual American Girl Doll tea party! Pick up your bag starting on June 15 full of everything you need to celebrate with us!
En este curso aprenderás a utilizar la aplicación Google Slides y aprovechar al máximo todos sus recursos. Las clases son gratis y abiertas al público. Maestro: Fernando Medina.
Calling all fans of Attack on Titan, My Hero Academia, Sailor Moon, and more! Watch anime, share fan art, and enjoy hanging out (virtually) with friends.
Visit our Early Learning Virtual Summer Activities page (www.gailborden.info/PreschoolSummerLearning) to download and complete this week's virtual scavenger hunt.
Visit our Early Learning Virtual Summer Activities page (www.gailborden.info/PreschoolSummerLearning) to download and complete this week's Preschool STEAM Activity.
Visit our Early Learning Virtual Summer Activities page (www.gailborden.info/PreschoolSummerLearning) to download and complete this week's DIY Storytime.
Caregivers to those with chronic conditions learn relaxation techniques & strategies to preserve their own health.
Must register for all 9 weeks of this Proven University of Texas Program.
This is the ultimate mash-up: Coding + 3D printing!
Come learn how to design and code a program that will build a 3D object you can keep.
This is a three-part series for grades 3-5.
This is the ultimate mash-up: Coding + 3D printing! Come learn how to design and code a program that will build a 3D object you can keep. This is a three-part series for grades 6-8.
El programa gratis en español consiste de 10 sesiones semanales de 90 minutos. Está diseñado para ayudar a las personas que cuidan de personas mayores a cuidar de éstos y de si mismos.
Acompaña a la Srta. Grisel en Facebook en vivo todos los lunes. Vamos a leer cuentos, cantar y habrá títeres. Favor de visitar: https://bit.ly/gbplFBLV
Acompaña a la Srta. Grisel en Facebook en vivo todos los lunes. Vamos a leer cuentos, cantar y habrá títeres. Favor de visitar: https://bit.ly/gbplFBLV
Creativity for building at its most fun! Join us on ZOOM for 5-minute building creativity challenges! Have you creativity hats on! Grades 1-5. Registration Required.
Creativity for building at its most fun! Join us on ZOOM for 5-minute building creativity challenges! Have you creativity hats on! Grades 1-5. Registration Required.
Creativity for building at its most fun! Join us on ZOOM for 5-minute building creativity challenges! Have you creativity hats on! Grades 1-5. Registration Required.
Practica conversar, mejora tu pronunciación y adquiere confianza con un tutor. Practice everyday conversations, improve your pronunciation and gain confidence. With Literacy Connection tutors.
Show your patriotic spirit with red, white, and blue lights! Elda will demonstrate how to create light decorations that will make your porch or patio the place to be on July 4th.
Look UP... there are so many types of clouds in the sky! Join us to “create” a cloud and make a weather window that will help you identify the different types when you go “cloud watching.” Grades 1-5.
Look UP... there are so many types of clouds in the sky! Join us to “create” a cloud and make a weather window that will help you identify the different types when you go “cloud watching.” Grades 1-5.
Look UP... there are so many types of clouds in the sky! Join us to “create” a cloud and make a weather window that will help you identify the different types when you go “cloud watching.” Grades 1-5.
¡Mira hacia arriba…hay todo tipo de nubes en el cielo! Acompáñanos para “crear” una nube y una ventana que nos ayude identificar las diferentes nubes. Grado 1-5. Se requiere registro.
Join us on the library facebook page for a storytime full of adventure ! There will be a story, and craft or activity you can do from home.
https://www.facebook.com/gailbordenpubliclibrary
Looking for ideas for books to read this summer? Join us via Zoom for a summer book club. We’ll read aloud and discuss a selection from the book and make a fun craft with supplies you have at home.
Repasa y practica el inglés hablado y escrito que vas a necesitar para la entrevista y las 100 preguntas. Review and practice the spoken English you will need for the interview and the 100 questions.
Reconoce los sonidos del inglés, practica pronunciarlos, y aprende a diferenciarlos al escucharlos con la maestra Claudia Heinrich. Recomendado para nivel intermedio.
