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Browse the links at the left or read below to learn more about the services for Parents available at the Gail Borden Library.

Preschool & Childcare Information Fair - Saturday, January 23, 2010

Representatives from the following preschool and daycare centers and homes will be available to answer questions and hand out brochures explaining their various programs: Bethlehem Lutheran CDC, Centre of Elgin Preschool, Children of America, Einstein Academy, Elgin Academy, Elgin Parent Co-Op, Fox River Country Day School, Good Shepherd Lutheran Preschool, Highland Christian Academy, Kindercare-Bowes Rd., Learning Tree East, Learning Tree West, New Creations, St. John's Lutheran, Two Rivers Headstart-East, Two Rivers Headstart-West, Westminster Christian.

Parenting Books

The Parent Shelf is located just opposite the craft area in the Early Learning Center.  This collection contains helpful books on child rearing, dealing with behavior problems, games, party planning, craft ideas and more. Read more... 

Parenting Links

A Collection of Web sites with parenting information and advice.  Included are sites that offer advice on feeding your child, discipline, development, behavior and dealing with common problems. Read more... 

Area Preschool and Childcare Agencies

Click here for a list of licensed or exempt preschools within our library district boundaries.

Services & Policies - Early Learning Center

Serving children from Birth – Kindergarten

Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.  
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Services & Policies - Youth Services

Youth Center
Serving children in 1st – 6th grades

Children under age 8 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
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