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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
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Events

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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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  6. Watch video tutorials about how to use Zoom

Events

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

  • Main Library

  • Exhibición de Fiestas de Primavera

    Spring Fiestas Exhibit
  • Wednesday, April 29 - All Day Main Library
  • VPN Basics & Proton Mail Register

  • Wednesday, April 29 - 10:30 AM-11:45 AM Main Library- Computer Training Room
  • Elgin Symphony Orchestra Listeners Club Register

  • Wednesday, April 29 - 12:00 PM-1:00 PM Main Library- Meadows Community Rooms ABC
  • Go Bilingual en la Biblioteca Register

    Go Bilingual at the Library
  • Wednesday, April 29 - 6:00 PM-7:00 PM Main Library- 2nd Floor - Behind Elevators
  • Educación y Familia: Construyendo el Futuro Juntos

  • Wednesday, April 29 - 6:00 PM-8:00 PM Main Library- Meadows Community Rooms ABC
  • Click here for more »
  • Rakow Branch

  • Read to Rover for K - 8: Rakow Branch Register

    Rakow Branch
  • Saturday, May 2 - 1:00 PM-1:15 PM Rakow Branch- Rakow - Children's Area
  • Read to Rover for K - 8: Rakow Branch Register

    Rakow Branch
  • Saturday, May 2 - 1:15 PM-1:30 PM Rakow Branch- Rakow - Children's Area
  • Read to Rover for K - 8: Rakow Branch Register

    Rakow Branch
  • Saturday, May 2 - 1:30 PM-1:45 PM Rakow Branch- Rakow - Children's Area
  • Read to Rover for K - 8: Rakow Branch Register

    Rakow Branch
  • Saturday, May 2 - 1:45 PM-2:00 PM Rakow Branch- Rakow - Children's Area
  • Read to Rover for K - 8: Rakow Branch Register

    Rakow Branch
  • Saturday, May 2 - 2:00 PM-2:15 PM Rakow Branch- Rakow - Children's Area
  • Click here for more »
  • South Elgin Branch

  • Pinochle Club

  • Wednesday, April 29 - 3:00 PM-5:00 PM South Elgin Branch- South Elgin - Hoffer Meeting Room
  • Monday Movies

    No Shushing Event
  • Monday, May 4 - 10:00 AM-12:00 PM South Elgin Branch- South Elgin - Hoffer Meeting Room
  • Google Tools: Gmail Register

  • Tuesday, May 5 - 3:00 PM-4:00 PM South Elgin Branch- South Elgin - Hoffer Meeting Room
  • Blooming for Mom! A 3D Flower Craft - Grades: 3-5 Register

    South Elgin Branch
  • Tuesday, May 5 - 4:45 PM-6:00 PM South Elgin Branch- South Elgin - Hoffer Meeting Room
  • Bean There, Did That Auction!

  • Wednesday, May 6 - 10:00 AM-11:00 AM South Elgin Branch- South Elgin - Hoffer Meeting Room
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  • Virtual

  • On Writing Beloved Characters Register

    and Powerful Portrayals of Resilience with Jason Reynolds
  • Thursday, April 30 - 6:00 PM-7:00 PM Virtual
  • JoyFull: Daily Rituals to Eat Freely and Live Radiantly Register

    with Radhi Devlukia-Shetty
  • Tuesday, May 5 - 1:00 PM-2:00 PM Virtual
  • Book Bites- May Edition! Register

    VIRTUAL for Grades 2-5 on ZOOM
  • Thursday, May 7 - 3:30 PM-4:15 PM Virtual- Kidspace - Zoom
  • How to Robot-Proof Your Kids (and Yourself) Register

    with Dr. Vivienne Ming
  • Tuesday, May 12 - 1:00 PM-2:00 PM Virtual
  • Ancient Wisdom & Modern Technologies for Peak Brain Power Register

    with Dr. Patrick K. Porter and Ruchika Sikri
  • Thursday, May 14 - 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
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