Summer is officially here! Spend time with the family with
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Main Library Outdoor Stage
Monday, July 18 l 7 - 8 pm
Join us for a celebration of love, acceptance, diversity and language in Spanish and English! Being Bilingual Rocks! is an interactive, one-of-a-kind experience created by Parents Choice Award Winners Alina Celeste and Mi Amigo Hamlet. They weave an eclectic blend of original and traditional songs from Latin America, taking kids and families on a musical journey through a mix of contemporary rumba-flamenco, Caribbean beats and bluegrass. Everyone will sing, dance and learn Spanish and English in a joyful blend of cultures, sound and language.
In case of inclement weather, the program will be moved to the Meadows Community Rooms.
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Main Library Meadows Community Rooms
Saturday, July 23 l 9 am - 5 pm
Sunday, July 24 l Noon - 3 pm
Families. Drop by to see the fun and inspiring Ho Scale Model Railroading exhibit by the Kane County Model Railroad Club. No registration.
The Kane County Model Railroad Club is located in downtown Elgin.
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Woman's 'Wizard of Oz' collection added to Elgin library's exhibit: "It's about family and happy memories'
By Mike Danahey
7/15/2022
The road Alice Wilson followed from her St. Charles home to downtown Elgin wasn’t paved in gold bricks but it did take her to Gail Borden Public Library’s The Wizard of Oz Educational Exhibit, where her personal collection of Oz memorabilia is on display. Read the full Courier-News article here.
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Redeem Summer Reading Prizes through August 6 at any Library location!
Receive prizes just for finishing such as a book and coupons. Read to earn entries for grand prize drawings such as a LEGO City Family House, American Girl® Doll, gift cards and much more.
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Check out more of the latest "Just In" items that have been added to our collection here.
Many "just-ins" get checked out quickly. With the click of a button, you can find new titles and place an item on hold if it’s checked out.
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by Brad Thor
America's top spy, Scot Harvath, with democracy itself hanging in the balance, is thrust into a completely unfamiliar culture where he can trust no one as he fights to take down the country's most powerful enemy--and for his life.
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(R, 2022)
Evelyn Wang, a flustered immigrant mother, is contacted from a parallel universe and told that only she can save the world. The unlikely hero must learn to channel her newfound powers and fight through the splintering timelines of the multiverse to save her home, her family, and herself in this big-hearted and irreverent adventure.
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by Katelyn Aronson
When someone leaves a rather large--and fragrant--pile of poo in front of her house, Mouse sets out to find the culprit, in this laugh-out-loud mystery that reveals surprising facts about scat and how it helps the environment.
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Main Library Sally Lee Rooms
Monday, July 18 | 11 - 11:45 am
Best for ages 2-6 with an adult caregiver. Join us for an active program of music, stories, and rhymes! This program will be held on the Outdoor Stage at the Main Library, weather permitting. Meadows Community Rooms is the alternate location. Please register.
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Main Library Meadows Community Rooms
Thursday, July 21 | 2 - 4:30 pm
All ages. Enjoy a summer afternoon by watching the original version of The Wiz with some popcorn and friends. Please register.
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Virtual via Zoom
Tuesday, July 19 l 9:30 - 11 am
Adults. Join Dave Holmes of Candid as he goes over the basics of creating a grant proposal and building a relationship with a foundation.
Introduction to Proposal Writing provides participants with an overview of how to write a standard project proposal to a foundation. The class includes the basic elements of a proposal; the “dos” and “don’ts” of writing and submitting a proposal; and how to follow up whether the answer is yes or no. Please register.
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Main Library Sally Lee Rooms
Friday, July 22 l 1 - 3 pm
Everyone's favorite library turtle is turning the big
2-0! Come to the party and help us celebrate with stories, crafts, games and turtle fun. No registration necessary.
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South Elgin Branch
Saturday, July 23 | 1 – 2 pm
In a world built for Perfect Pets, Barnabus is a "Failed Project," half mouse, half elephant. To honor Barnabus we will make our own "Failed Pets." Come join us! This is designed for families to create a failed pet together! Please register.
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Thousands of visitors check out 'Wizard of Oz' collection now on display at Gail Borden
7/9/2022
This summer's "Wizard of Oz" educational exhibit is bringing thousands of people through the doors of Gail Borden Public Library in downtown Elgin.
The exhibit guest book reflects visits from families all over northern Illinois and beyond.
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The Gail Borden Library Bookmobile visits locations around the library community every two weeks. It contains a variety of materials for checkout including books and movies for all ages. You can return items to the Bookmobile or to any library branch—no matter where you borrowed them from. Also, you can register for a library card on the Bookmobile.
The Bookmobile holds about 2,500 items at a time. This includes books in English and Spanish for all ages, DVDs, Audiobooks, Comics/Graphic Novels, Large Type books and more! You can also reserve items in our catalog and pick them up on the bookmobile!
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