STEAM @ GBPL


The Gail Borden Public Library has many programs and events to nurture creative minds.
We make learning fun!
 
 

 

 

  • Summer STEAM: Funky Flamingos

    Grades K-6 (In Person)- Registration required. Registration Required

    ๐Ÿ“† Monday, June 9โฐ 11:00 am - 11:45 am

    ๐Ÿ“ Main Library - Sally Lee Fox & Eagle Rooms

    Join Ms. Jen to learn everything there is to know about this funky, fun, feathered symbol of Summer-the flamingo!

    Register

  • Summer STEAM: Funky Flamingos

    Grades K-6 (In Person)- Registration required. Registration Required

    ๐Ÿ“† Monday, June 9โฐ 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm

    ๐Ÿ“ Main Library - Sally Lee Fox & Eagle Rooms

    Join Ms. Jen to learn everything there is to know about this funky, fun, feathered symbol of Summer-the flamingo!

    Register

  • Family STEAM Night - Weather

    ๐Ÿ“† Wednesday, June 11โฐ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

    ๐Ÿ“ Main Library - Sally Lee Fox & Eagle Rooms

    Drop in for some family STEAM fun with stories, activities and a craft!

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  • STEAM on Wheels at Festival Park - Ages 6-10

    STEAM Sobre Ruedas - Para edades de 6 a 10 aรฑos

    ๐Ÿ“† Thursday, June 12โฐ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

    ๐Ÿ“ In The Community - In the Community

    Festival Park - 132 S Grove Ave, Elgin, IL 60120

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  • Summer Art Explorers: Stained Glass

    Grades K-6 (In Person)- Registration required. Registration Required

    ๐Ÿ“† Thursday, June 19โฐ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

    ๐Ÿ“ Main Library - Sally Lee Fox & Eagle Rooms

    Join Ms. Carrie to explore unique art this summer. We'll learn about an artist or medium, but we'll spend most of our time MAKING ART! This session, let's explore sparkly, colorful stained glass!

    Register

  • Summer Art Explorers: Stained Glass

    Grades K-6 (In Person)- Registration required. Registration Required

    ๐Ÿ“† Thursday, June 19โฐ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

    ๐Ÿ“ Main Library - Sally Lee Fox & Eagle Rooms

    Join Ms. Carrie to explore unique art this summer. We'll learn about an artist or medium, but we'll spend most of our time MAKING ART! This session, let's explore sparkly, colorful stained glass!

    Register

  • Summer STEAM: Inventions for Summer

    Grades K-6 (In Person)- Registration required Registration Required

    ๐Ÿ“† Monday, June 23โฐ 11:00 am - 11:45 am

    ๐Ÿ“ Main Library - Sally Lee Fox & Eagle Rooms

    Join Ms. Jen to learn more about inventions that make summer so special.

    Register

  • Summer STEAM: Inventions for Summer

    Grades K-6 (In Person)- Registration required Registration Required

    ๐Ÿ“† Monday, June 23โฐ 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm

    ๐Ÿ“ Main Library - Sally Lee Fox & Eagle Rooms

    Join Ms. Jen to learn more about inventions that make summer so special.

    Register

  • Summer Discover: STEAM: Glow Salt Circuit- Grade: 2-6

    South Elgin Branch Registration Required

    ๐Ÿ“† Tuesday, June 24โฐ 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm

    ๐Ÿ“ South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Shales Children's Activity Room

    This STEAM is challenging enough to get kids to use their critical thinking and problem solving skills to get a circuit to work. And the glow? That is just a fun bonus!

    Register

  • Summer STEAM: All Creatures Great & Small

    Grades K-6 (In Person)- Registration required. Registration Required

    ๐Ÿ“† Monday, July 7โฐ 11:00 am - 11:45 am

    ๐Ÿ“ Main Library - Sally Lee Fox & Eagle Rooms

    The world is full of so many amazing animals! Let's get together to learn about some lesser known animal friends.

    Register

  • Summer STEAM: All Creatures Great & Small

    Grades K-6 (In Person)- Registration required. Registration Required

    ๐Ÿ“† Monday, July 7โฐ 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm

    ๐Ÿ“ Main Library - Sally Lee Fox & Eagle Rooms

    The world is full of so many amazing animals! Let's get together to learn about some lesser known animal friends.

    Register

  • Family STEAM Night - Volcanoes

    ๐Ÿ“† Wednesday, July 9โฐ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

    ๐Ÿ“ Main Library - Sally Lee Fox & Eagle Rooms

    Drop in for some family STEAM fun with stories, activities and a craft!

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  • STEAM on Wheels at Festival Park - Ages 6-10

    STEAM Sobre Ruedas - Para edades de 6 a 10 aรฑos

    ๐Ÿ“† Thursday, July 10โฐ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

    ๐Ÿ“ In The Community - In the Community

    Festival Park - 132 S Grove Ave, Elgin, IL 60120

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  • Summer STEAM: Will the Cookie Crumble

    Grades K-6 (In Person)- Registration required. Registration Required

    ๐Ÿ“† Monday, July 21โฐ 11:00 am - 11:45 am

    ๐Ÿ“ Main Library - Sally Lee Fox Room

    Can you tackle our engineering challenges without crumbling your cookie? Join Miss Jen and find out!

    Register

  • Summer STEAM: Will the Cookie Crumble

    Grades K-6 (In Person)- Registration required. Registration Required

    ๐Ÿ“† Monday, July 21โฐ 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm

    ๐Ÿ“ Main Library - Sally Lee Fox Room

    Can you tackle our engineering challenges without crumbling your cookie? Join Miss Jen and find out!

    Register

  • STEAM on Wheels at Festival Park - Ages 6-10

    STEAM Sobre Ruedas - Para edades de 6 a 10 aรฑos

    ๐Ÿ“† Thursday, August 14โฐ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

    ๐Ÿ“ In The Community - In the Community

    Festival Park - 132 S Grove Ave, Elgin, IL 60120

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  • STEAM: Lego Challenge - Grades: K-2

    Rakow Branch Registration Required

    ๐Ÿ“† Thursday, September 11โฐ 4:45 pm - 5:30 pm

    ๐Ÿ“ Rakow Branch - Rakow - Shales Living Room

    A timer and a cup of legos....What could you make before the timer goes off? Register to join us.

    Register

Three Ways to Register

 1.  Online at gailborden.info/register
 2.  Call 847-429-4597
 3.  In Person

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