'Fall info Family Fun' with Gail Borden Public Library
It's become a family tradition for many to stop by the Rake-O Family Fall Fest to kick off the season with pumpkins, scarecrows and games.
This year's celebration will take place from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 18, at the Rakow Branch, 2751 W. Bowes Road, Elgin. Bring your library card to check out some fall-themed books too!
Apples usually don't fall far from the tree but, at this program, apples will be far from the oven at "Baking for Kids: No-Bake Apple Cheesecake with Miss Jen."
The fun begins at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 23, on Facebook Live at gbpl.info/FBLV. Join Miss Jen to learn how to make a no-bake treat that features fall's favorite fruit. As the treats bake, we will read stories. If you would like to make the cheesecake along with Miss Jen, the recipe can be found at gailborden.info/events.
Looking for a treat other than candy corn to satisfy your sweet tooth?
September's "Crafts & More with Elda" will feature two delicious desserts that are easy to make. Elda will tackle "Chocoflan: The Possible-to-Make Impossible Cake" at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 14, on Facebook Live at gbpl.info/FBLV.
Learn how to make this traditional dessert in celebration of Hispanic Hertitage Month. The combination of chocolate cake, caramel and flan is absolutely delicious! Then try Caramel Apple Nachos at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 28, at Facebook: gbpl.info/FBvirtual. All you will need are apples, caramel, peanut butter and your favorite toppings.
For more information about fall programs, visit gailborden.info/fallprograms.
From bats to balloon towers, jellyfish to pirates, kids in kindergarten to fifth grade are sure to find a fun fall program that stirs their interest.
Many of the Kids Explore, Creativity Corner and STEAM programs offered in September and October by the library are being offered in two formats-virtually or in person at a library location. STEAM at the Crime Scene, Spider Parachutes and Kevin Winters Cloud Buster are more of our intriguing offerings for fall.
For more information, visit gailborden.info/events or look for kid programs in the September/October newsletter.