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Gail Borden Library Celebrates 150 Years
2024-01-30 18:30:00 2024-01-30 19:30:00 America/Chicago Gail Borden Library Celebrates 150 Years The Library is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year. Historian Jerry Turnquist will share the story of how it grew from a small facility to the premier institution it is today. Register Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC

Tuesday, January 30
6:30pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2024-01-30 18:30:00 2024-01-30 19:30:00 America/Chicago Gail Borden Library Celebrates 150 Years The Library is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year. Historian Jerry Turnquist will share the story of how it grew from a small facility to the premier institution it is today. Register Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC

Main Library

Meadows Community Rooms ABC

The Library is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year. Historian Jerry Turnquist will share the story of how it grew from a small facility to the premier institution it is today. Register

AGE GROUP: | High School | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | History | Adult Programs |

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Android Basics for Seniors
Tue, Aug 26, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Computer Training Room
Learn basic Android operations: adding and removing apps, increase text size, battery care, what to do with that pesky "low memory" message, and much more. This class is best suited for new users.
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Bookmobile Stop: Westwind Towers
Tue, Aug 26, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: State Street Towers – main entrance – 104 S. State St. – Elgin 60123 – 2:00-2:45
Bookmobile Stop: Eastside Neighborhood Garden
Tue, Aug 26, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: Eastside Neighborhood Garden – Borsford Pl., near Channing & Division – Elgin 60120 – 3:00-3:45
Bookmobile Stop: Buena Vista Apartments & Townhomes
Tue, Aug 26, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: Buena Vista Apts. & Townhomes – Large playground in back off Amanda Cr. – Elgin 60123 - 4:00-4:45
K-Pop Afternoon (Grades 7-12)
Tue, Aug 26, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Main Library - Studio 270
Are you a fan of BTS, Blackpink, Stray Kids, or other K-pop groups? Come enjoy your favorite K-pop songs while you make buttons, shrink-plastic charms, and other crafts.
Open Mic - Studio 270 Digital Media Lab
Tue, Aug 26, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Outdoor Stage
Showcase your music, poetry, jokes, dancing, or anything else you have in mind at Open Mic. Sign ups are open to teens and adults. Performances must be appropriate for a general audience.
Grupo de Conversación en Inglés en línea o en la Biblioteca - English Conversation Group -Hybrid-Main Library and Zoom
Tue, Aug 26, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Grove Room
Participantes de nivel intermedio, practican conversaciones en inglés, adquieren confianza y mejoran su pronunciación. El grupo es liderado por un tutor de Literacy Connection. Favor registrarse
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Immigration and Due Process: - Panel Discussion
Tue, Aug 26, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC
Don't understand US immigration policy? Join attorney Sara Dady and a panel of experts in this non-partisan educational program co-sponsored by area Leagues of Women Voters and AAUW groups.
Bookmobile Stop: Mulberry Grove Park
Wed, Aug 27, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: Mulberry Grove Park – 1770 Newbridge Cr. – Elgin 60123 – 3:00-3:45
Bookmobile Stop: Westridge Boulevard
Wed, Aug 27, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: Westridge Blvd. & Cedarfield Dr. – Bartlett 60103 – 4:00-4:30
Small Business Workshop: The “5 C’s of Credit” - Taller para Empresas Pequeñas: Los "5 C de Crédito"
Wed, Aug 27, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC
Looking to finance your small business? Learn about the “5 C’s of Credit” and how they can help! Registration not required. El taller también se impartirá en español. No es necesario registrarse.
Bookmobile Stop: Rushmore Drive
Wed, Aug 27, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: Rushmore Drive, Bartlett 60103 – 4:30-5:00
Bookmobile Stop: Blue Heron Park
Wed, Aug 27, 5:15pm - 6:00pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: Blue Heron Park – 350 Blue Heron Way – Bartlett 60103 – 5:15-6:00
German Conversation Group - Hybrid
Wed, Aug 27, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Adult Programs - Zoom,Grove Room
Herzlich willkommen! Practice or improve your conversation skills with other German speakers. Barbara Laane will be facilitating the conversation with different relevant themes.
Walking Book Club - Be Ready When the Luck Happens: a memoir by Ina Garten
Wed, Aug 27, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Sally Lee Fox & Eagle Rooms
The Walking Book Club meets weekly on Wednesday evenings at 7:00 pm to walk, followed by the book discussion at 7:45 pm at the Main Library.
Exploring Artificial Intelligence
Wed, Aug 27, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Computer Training Room
Curious about the new world of Artificial Intelligence? Come learn about different types of AI programs and how to use newly developed tools to your advantage.
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