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Scarecrow Drawing Fall Fun
Pickup Kit at Rakow Branch from Sept 12 - Sept 18
2020-09-19 10:00:002020-09-19 10:30:00America/ChicagoScarecrow Drawing Fall FunVirtual
Saturday, September 19 10:00am - 10:30am
Add to Calendar2020-09-19 10:00:002020-09-19 10:30:00America/ChicagoScarecrow Drawing Fall FunPlease stop by the Rakow Branch after you've registered to pick up your kit from: 9/12 - 9/18. Virtual
Join the Rakow Readers for a book discussion on Zoom. This month: "The Island of Sea Women" by Lisa See. Please register to be emailed the Zoom invitation link.
Journey through Minecraft to rescue Stampy, Lizzy and Preston who are stuck in a pit! You will solve a series of problems with Blockly code to collect the tools needed for the rescue.
Grades 2 and up
This writer's peer group, led by author Kathleen York, will inspire and motivate you using prompts and exercises for creative writing. Writers of all genres are welcome to participate.
Please Register
This group is for kids entering 2nd-5th grades who already know Spanish and want to improve their Spanish-speaking skills outside the classroom. Great for dual language students! Registration required
Learn how QuickBooks desktop accounting software (2018 Desktop Premier Version) allows users to manage their company finances by adding items, working with customers & vendors, and running reports.
Practica conversar, mejora tu pronunciación y adquiere confianza con un tutor. Practice everyday conversations, improve your pronunciation and gain confidence. With Literacy Connection tutors.
Have you taken Intro to 3D Design and now want more? Come to the next class in this series to learn additional design techniques and take on a new and tougher 3D challenge.
Grades 3-8
Estudiantes de todos los niveles practicarán con otras personas que hablan español o inglés como primer idioma. Learners of all levels practice a new language with native English and Spanish Speakers.
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
New to computer or need a refresher on how to get started? Learn how to use the mouse and keyboard, pick up basic computer skills and browse the internet in this series.
Únete a este tributo con invitados especiales y música. Celebraremos y reconoceremos a algunos de los muchos héroes de nuestra comunidad hispana, conservando servicios valiosos durante la pandemia.
Join Elgin's Poet Laureate in a writing workshop modeled after June Jordan's Poetry to the People, a grassroots approach. Explore poetry writing even if you have never written poetry before.
Share your love of poetry! This is a group for local poets to share what they have written. Gareth Mann Sitz, poet and songwriter, will facilitate virtually via Zoom.
Please register
This group is for kids entering 2nd-5th grades who already know Spanish and want to improve their Spanish-speaking skills outside the classroom. Great for dual language students! Registration required
Learn how QuickBooks desktop accounting software (2018 Desktop Premier Version) allows users to manage their company finances by adding items, working with customers & vendors, and running reports.
Practica conversar, mejora tu pronunciación y adquiere confianza con un tutor. Practice everyday conversations, improve your pronunciation and gain confidence. With Literacy Connection tutors.
A step by step guide to build a spending plan for your finances. Learn how to track spending and ways to save, how to set financial goals and financial tools to help you reach them.
Please register
Looking for the ultimate user manual for all things Apple? Join this virtual Zoom meeting with your Apple device to learn, share and help each other in this group.
Estudiantes de todos los niveles practicarán con otras personas que hablan español o inglés como primer idioma. Learners of all levels practice a new language with native English and Spanish Speakers.
Have you ever thought about throwing your own concert? Fundraising event? Poetry Slam? Find out what it takes to curate, plan, and execute a successful event.
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
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.
Reconoce los sonidos del inglés, practica pronunciarlos, y aprende a diferenciarlos al escucharlos con la maestra Claudia Heinrich. Recomendado para nivel intermedio.
Vamos a explorar juntos lo más rico y divertido de varios países de Latinoamérica.
We’ll explore and enjoy places, flavors and curious facts of various Latin American countries In English and Spanish.
Join Elgin's Poet Laureate in a writing workshop modeled after June Jordan's Poetry to the People, a grassroots approach. Explore poetry writing even if you have never written poetry before.
Dive deep under the sea and explore the ocean and all the creatures that live there like sharks, stingrays, and many more in this virtual interactive aquatic adventure!
Take home a real shark tooth!
Help Steve or Alex build a house, make a farm, and collect coal as they make their way through a virtual world in this Minecraft Adventure with Blockly code!
Grades 2 and up
This group is for kids entering 2nd-5th grades who already know Spanish and want to improve their Spanish-speaking skills outside the classroom. Great for dual language students! Registration required
Learn how QuickBooks desktop accounting software (2018 Desktop Premier Version) allows users to manage their company finances by adding items, working with customers & vendors, and running reports.
Practica conversar, mejora tu pronunciación y adquiere confianza con un tutor. Practice everyday conversations, improve your pronunciation and gain confidence. With Literacy Connection tutors.
Join Keith Rauschenberger, CFP®, MBA, an experienced retirement planner as he leads you through a multi-week book discussion on retirement, investments and financial planning.
Please register.
Join Elda's Craft Corner on Facebook Live at https://bit.ly/gbplFBLV and learn how to transfer your photos to wood to make a shabby-chic farm styled piece of art.
Now that you have completed our Intro and Intermediate 3D design classes, take your skills to the next level by completing our advanced challenge!
Grades 3-8
Estudiantes de todos los niveles practicarán con otras personas que hablan español o inglés como primer idioma. Learners of all levels practice a new language with native English and Spanish Speakers.
Learn to sell beats online via personal websites like wix.com or music production sites like beatstars.com.
Prerecorded video can be found at https://bit.ly/gbfbylah
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
Test your knowledge and have a fun night playing trivia! All registered participants will receive an email with the zoom login and trivia information.
No supplies to be picked up.
Test your knowledge and have a fun night playing trivia! All registered participants will receive an email with the zoom login and trivia information.
No supplies to be picked up.
We are going virtual this year with craft pick up and a virtual meet up via Zoom with the author and illustrator of 8 Little Zombies on how to draw your own zombie! Pick up supplies starting on Oct 5.
Join Elgin's Poet Laureate in a writing workshop modeled after June Jordan's Poetry to the People, a grassroots approach. Explore poetry writing even if you have never written poetry before.
This group is for kids entering 2nd-5th grades who already know Spanish and want to improve their Spanish-speaking skills outside the classroom. Great for dual language students! 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.
Join Keith Rauschenberger, CFP®, MBA, an experienced retirement planner as he leads you through a multi-week book discussion on retirement, investments and financial planning.
Please register.
What are the different types of debt, the benefits and costs of it? Learn how to tackle the debt you have, and how you can improve your credit score.
Please Register
Estudiantes de todos los niveles practicarán con otras personas que hablan español o inglés como primer idioma. Learners of all levels practice a new language with native English and Spanish Speakers.
This program will focus on effective grant writing and how to find grants that may apply to you.
Pre-recorded video can be found at ps://bit.ly/gbfbylah
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
We’re having a book party- and you’re invited! Join us to meet Narwhal & his BFF Jelly as we read from/discuss the first graphic novel in this series. We’ll also create a squiggly jellyfish craft.
Visit this walk-in service to assist you with your legal questions. No registration. Provided in partnership with the Kane County Law Library & Self Help Legal Center.
Reconoce los sonidos del inglés, practica pronunciarlos, y aprende a diferenciarlos al escucharlos con la maestra Claudia Heinrich. Recomendado para nivel intermedio.
Wild Ones of Northern Kane County presents Dr. Doug Tallamy’s video about how we can start in our own yards to rebuild wildlife habitat and transform the world.
Please register for link to Zoom.
Wild Ones of Northern Kane County presents a video of Dr. Doug Tallamy talking about how we can start in our yards to transform the world.
Registration required for in-person or online.
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Enter if you dare, but BEWARE! They say the old house on the hill is haunted, but if you make it out to the other side a wonderful surprise awaits. Will you be able to escape?
Please register.
Now that you have completed Intro, Intermediate, and Advanced 3D design classes, take your skills to the next level by completing our freestyle challenges or design a creation of your own! Grades 3-8
Now that you have completed Intro, Intermediate, and Advanced 3D design classes, take your skills to the next level by completing our freestyle challenges or design a creation of your own! Grades 3-8
Veteran sports author Doug Feldmann and former Chicago Bears kicker (and current Illinois Supreme Court Justice) Bob Thomas visit the library to discuss Feldmann's new biography of Thomas.
Debby Irving, author of Waking Up White talks about her experiences which led her to become an ally in the fight for equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Joyce Fountain, moderator.
Join the Rakow Readers for a book discussion on Zoom. This month: "There There" by Tommy Orange. Please register to be emailed the Zoom invitation link.
Make your own Minecraft game! The Minecraft world has stopped- the sheep are frozen, the chickens won't lay eggs, and the zombies are still. It's up to you to make it all work again.
Grade 2 and up
This writer's peer group, led by author Kathleen York, will inspire and motivate you using prompts and exercises for creative writing. Writers of all genres are welcome to participate.
Please Register
Practica conversar, mejora tu pronunciación y adquiere confianza con un tutor. Practice everyday conversations, improve your pronunciation and gain confidence. With Literacy Connection tutors.
Join Keith Rauschenberger, CFP®, MBA, an experienced retirement planner as he leads you through a multi-week book discussion on retirement, investments and financial planning.
Please register.
Bill the Baker, with over 40 years of baking experience, will teach you his basic recipe for scones.
Due to limited seating, there is an option to view via Zoom. Please register on "Online" version.
Bill the Baker, with over 40 years of baking experience, will teach you his basic recipe for scones.
Once mastered, you'll be able to create endless options based on your favorite flavors.
Register
Join us for a hauntingly 3D experience! Give your friends and family a fright by learning how to design a spooky fun creation in 3D.
Grades 2-8
Families welcome!
Estudiantes de todos los niveles practicarán con otras personas que hablan español o inglés como primer idioma. Learners of all levels practice a new language with native English and Spanish Speakers.
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.
