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Gail Borden Public Library District - Elgin, Illinois
  • Events & Classes
    • All Events
    • My Events
    • Newsletter
    • Virtual Programs
    • Watch More Virtual Programs
    • Virtual Live & Recorded Author Talks
  • Books & More
    • Library Catalog
    • New at the Library
    • Movies, Music & More
    • Media Dispensers for Movies & Games
    • World Language Collection
    • 24/7 eLibrary
    • Book Lovers
    • Databases
    • Resource Guides
    • Interlibrary Loans
  • Services & Support
    • Getting a Library Card
    • Computers & Technology
    • Digital Media Lab
    • Room Reservations
    • Older Adult Services
    • Mobile Library Services
    • Accessible Library Services
    • Passport Services
    • License Plate Renewal Services
    • En Español:
    • ¡Bienvenidos!
  • Kids & Teens
    • KidSpace
    • Middle School Zone
    • Teens
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Watching Programs via Zoom

  1. Zoom programs can be attended by using most Internet connected devices, or phone.
  2. You can view on your web browser or download the free Zoom app.
    Note: You may have a better experience through the app. A Zoom account is not required
  3. For programs in a meeting format, it will be optional for you to be seen and heard.
  4. For programs in a webinar format, you will not be seen or heard, but there will be an option for entering questions.
  5. Please be aware some of our virtual programs are being recorded so that we can offer them at later dates.

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Events

[Note: You can learn more about upcoming events by reading our latest newsletter.]

  • Main Library

  • Device Advice

  • Thursday, August 28 - 9:30 AM-11:30 AM Main Library- 2nd Floor - Behind Elevators
  • Piano Performance

    Steve Yoder
  • Thursday, August 28 - 10:00 AM-12:00 PM Main Library- Lobby - Piano
  • Smartphone Photography Register

  • Thursday, August 28 - 10:30 AM-12:00 PM Main Library- Computer Training Room
  • Developing Your Small Business

    With the Illinois Small Business Development Center at ECC
  • Thursday, August 28 - 12:00 PM-1:30 PM Main Library- Grove Room
  • Lawyer in the Library

    Abogado en la Biblioteca
  • Thursday, August 28 - 6:00 PM-7:30 PM Main Library- Meadows Community Rooms ABC
  • Click here for more »
  • Rakow Branch

  • Bounce & Rhyme Storytime Register

    Ages 1-3 years old
  • Tuesday, September 2 - 10:00 AM-10:30 AM Rakow Branch- Rakow - Large Exhibit Area
  • Budding Bookworms Preschool Storytime Register

    Ages 3-5 years old
  • Tuesday, September 2 - 10:45 AM-11:15 AM Rakow Branch- Rakow - Large Exhibit Area
  • Device Advice

  • Thursday, September 4 - 9:30 AM-11:30 AM Rakow Branch- Rakow - Computer Cafe
  • Let's Play!

    Ages 3-5 years old
  • Friday, September 5 - 10:00 AM-11:00 AM Rakow Branch- Rakow - Lawn
  • Nature Rangers: Our Native Bumbles Register

  • Friday, September 5 - 4:00 PM-4:45 PM Rakow Branch
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  • South Elgin Branch

  • Bounce & Rhyme Storytime Register

    Ages 1-3 years old
  • Wednesday, September 3 - 9:30 AM-10:00 AM South Elgin Branch- South Elgin - Shales Children's Activity Room
  • Bounce & Rhyme Storytime Register

    Ages 1-3 years old
  • Wednesday, September 3 - 10:15 AM-10:45 AM South Elgin Branch- South Elgin - Shales Children's Activity Room
  • MS Word Series Register

  • Wednesday, September 3 - 7:00 PM-8:30 PM South Elgin Branch- South Elgin - Hoffer Meeting Room
  • Read to Rover for K - 8: South Elgin Branch Register

    South Elgin Branch
  • Saturday, September 6 - 1:00 PM-1:15 PM South Elgin Branch- South Elgin - Shales Children's Activity Room
  • Read to Rover for K - 8: South Elgin Branch Register

    South Elgin Branch
  • Saturday, September 6 - 1:15 PM-1:30 PM South Elgin Branch- South Elgin - Shales Children's Activity Room
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  • Virtual

  • How to Thrive in a World of Constant Chaos Register

    with Organizational Psychologist Dr. Tasha Eurich
  • Thursday, August 28 - 1:00 PM-2:00 PM Virtual
  • On Writing Darkly Charming Villainous Love Register

    with Hannah Nicole Maehrer
  • Wednesday, September 3 - 6:00 PM-7:00 PM Virtual
  • Argue Less and Talk More Register

    with Communication Expert Jefferson Fisher
  • Wednesday, September 10 - 1:00 PM-2:00 PM Virtual
  • Our Failed Attempts to Make English Eezier to Spell Register

    with Author Gabe Henry
  • Wednesday, September 17 - 1:00 PM-2:00 PM Virtual
  • Medicare 101 Register

  • Thursday, September 25 - 7:00 PM-8:00 PM Virtual
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Main Library

270 N. Grove Ave.
Elgin, IL 60120
847-742-2411 
Hours

Rakow Branch

2751 W. Bowes Rd.
Elgin, IL 60124
847-531-7271
Hours

South Elgin Branch

127 South McLean Blvd.
South Elgin, IL 60177
847-931-2090
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