Articles filed under Gail Borden Public Library
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Elgin program will recognize new U.S. citizens on July 26Jul 20, 2022 11:00 pm - Elgin's 22nd annual New Citizen Recognition Ceremony will be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, July 26. This event, which is open to the public, will honor those from the Elgin...
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Thousands of visitors check out 'Wizard of Oz' collection now on display at Gail BordenJul 08, 2022 11:00 pm - This summer's "Wizard of Oz" educational exhibit is bringing thousands of people through the doors of Gail Borden Public Library in downtown Elgin. The exhibit guest boo...
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Library and museum to host tribute to Elgin historian, former mayor AlftJun 16, 2022 1:00 am - When longtime Elgin historian E. C. "Mike" Alft died in November at age 96, he left an impressive legacy of historical research that continues to be the basis for most o...
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Good News Sunday: Meet the Barrington teens who formed a (basketball) league of their ownJun 12, 2022 7:30 am - This is Good News Sunday, a compilation of some of the more upbeat and inspiring stories published recently by the Daily Herald: Remember those good old days, when bunch...
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Grayslake speller makes it to Scripps National Spelling Bee finalsJun 06, 2022 5:30 am - Grayslake speller Sahasrad Sathish was among 13 finalists competing in the Scripps National Spelling Bee finals Thursday. Just minutes into the eighth round, Sahasrad, ...
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45 years and counting for Gail Borden Library's longest-serving employeeJun 05, 2022 1:00 am - Contrary to the old stereotype, Tina Birkholz doesn't remember ever putting her finger to her lips and shushing somebody in her 45 years of being a children's librarian ...
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Suburban Mosaic: What I learned from breaking bread with an Afghan refugee familyMay 02, 2022 5:30 am - A few of my friends and I informally have adopted an Afghan refugee family of eight who arrived in the Chicago area nearly six months ago. The family - a mother and fath...
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Definitely not in Kansas anymore: Exhibit brings 'The Wizard of Oz' to Elgin libraryApr 28, 2022 1:00 am - 'The Wizard of Oz' exhibit comes to Gail Borden Public Library in Elgin
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Explore the history of Elgin during Preservation MonthApr 27, 2022 11:00 pm - Discover architectural elements and artifacts from historic Elgin homes on loan from the Elgin Heritage Commission on the second floor of the Gail Borden Public Library ...
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'Follow the Yellow Brick Road' to Gail Borden's 'Wizard of Oz' exhibit opening April 29Apr 20, 2022 11:00 pm - Starting April 29, Gail Borden Public Library in Elgin will be launching a fun-filled educational exhibit based on the beloved classic "The Wizard of Oz." This interacti...