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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 Dispenser 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
    • Mobile Library Services
    • En Español
    • Older Adult Services
    • Accessible Library Services
    • Passport Services
    • License Plate Renewal Services
  • 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

  • LIBRARY CLOSED for the Easter Holiday

    Passport Services Unavailable
  • Sunday, April 5 - All Day Main Library
  • Preschool Storytime Register

    For ages 3-6
  • Monday, April 6 - 9:15 AM-9:45 AM Main Library- Story Room - North
  • Story Mix for Birth-6

  • Monday, April 6 - 10:00 AM-10:30 AM Main Library- Meadows Community Rooms ABC
  • Evening Chess Club

  • Monday, April 6 - 5:30 PM-7:00 PM Main Library- 2nd Floor - Behind Elevators
  • De padre a padre Register

  • Monday, April 6 - 5:30 PM-7:30 PM Main Library- Meadows Community Room C
  • Click here for more »
  • Rakow Branch

  • PhD (Projects Half Done) Club

  • Monday, April 6 - 6:00 PM-7:30 PM Rakow Branch- Rakow - Shales Living Room
  • Bounce & Rhyme Storytime Register

    Ages 0-3
  • Tuesday, April 7 - 10:00 AM-10:30 AM Rakow Branch- Rakow - Large Exhibit Area
  • Budding Bookworms Preschool Storytime Register

    Ages 3-5
  • Tuesday, April 7 - 10:45 AM-11:15 AM Rakow Branch- Rakow - Large Exhibit Area
  • Wit's Workout Register

  • Friday, April 10 - 10:00 AM-11:00 AM Rakow Branch- Rakow - Shales Living Room
  • Bounce & Rhyme Storytime Register

    Ages 0-3
  • Tuesday, April 14 - 10:00 AM-10:30 AM Rakow Branch- Rakow - Large Exhibit Area
  • Click here for more »
  • South Elgin Branch

  • Monday Movies

    No Shushing Event
  • Monday, April 6 - 10:00 AM-12:00 PM South Elgin Branch- South Elgin - Hoffer Meeting Room
  • Creativity Corner: Bath Bomb for K - 2nd/ South Elgin Branch Register

    South Elgin Branch
  • Tuesday, April 7 - 4:45 PM-5:30 PM South Elgin Branch- South Elgin - Shales Children's Activity Room
  • Bounce & Rhyme Storytime Register

    Ages 0-3
  • Wednesday, April 8 - 9:30 AM-10:00 AM South Elgin Branch- South Elgin - Shales Children's Activity Room
  • Budding Bookworms Preschool Storytime Register

    Ages 3-5
  • Wednesday, April 8 - 10:15 AM-10:45 AM South Elgin Branch- South Elgin - Shales Children's Activity Room
  • Computers 101 Series Register

  • Thursday, April 9 - 10:00 AM-12:00 PM South Elgin Branch- South Elgin - Hoffer Meeting Room
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  • Virtual

  • Baking for Kids - Spring Treats Register

    Virtual for K-5 on ZOOM
  • Monday, April 6 - 3:30 PM-4:15 PM Virtual- Kidspace - Zoom
  • Risking It All Register

    The Signers of the Declaration of Independence
  • Thursday, April 9 - 7:00 PM-8:00 PM Virtual
  • Lost Treasures of the Titanic Register

  • Monday, April 13 - 6:00 PM-7:00 PM Virtual
  • Book Bites Register

    VIRTUAL for Grades 2-5 on ZOOM
  • Tuesday, April 14 - 3:30 PM-4:15 PM Virtual- Kidspace - Zoom
  • How Exploration, Uncertainty, and Risk Help Us Find Meaning Register

    with Author Alex Hutchinson
  • Thursday, April 16 - 1:00 PM-2:00 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
Hours
 
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