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Library and museum to host tribute to Elgin historian, former mayor Alft
Jun 16, 2022 2:34 PM - The Elgin History Museum and Gail Borden Public Library will host a tribute event Saturday for longtime city historian and former mayor E. C. "Mike" Alft, who died in November at age 96. -
Good News Sunday: Meet the Barrington teens who formed a (basketball) league of their own
Jun 12, 2022 7:30 AM - When the pandemic canceled their basketball league last summer, a group of Barrington teens decided to form their own. "It's just for fun," says Austin Molinaro, 18, one of the founders of the Barrington Summer League. -
Grayslake speller makes it to Scripps National Spelling Bee finals
Jun 6, 2022 7:08 AM - Grayslake speller Sahasrad Sathish was among 13 finalists competing in the Scripps National Spelling Bee finals Thursday.
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45 years and counting for Gail Borden Library's longest-serving employee
Jun 6, 2022 7:08 AM - Tina Birkholz is the longest-serving employee at the Gail Borden Library in Elgin. After 45 years, she says she still loves working with kids. "You can just see their little minds working as they learn about their life and other kids and how the world works," she said. -
Suburban Mosaic: What I learned from breaking bread with an Afghan refugee family
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Definitely not in Kansas anymore: Exhibit brings 'The Wizard of Oz' to Elgin library
Apr 28, 2022 6:44 PM - For the next four months, the Gail Borden Public Library in Elgin will be home to the traveling "The Wizard of Oz" educational exhibit based on the classic 1939 movie. -
Explore the history of Elgin during Preservation Month
Apr 28, 2022 3:58 PM - Learn about local history and how to preserve your heritage with Gail Borden Public Library, Elgin Heritage Commission, and Elgin Area Historical Society. -
'Follow the Yellow Brick Road' to Gail Borden's 'Wizard of Oz' exhibit opening April 29
Apr 22, 2022 9:53 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." -
Historian to present 'Fun in Elgin' at library Monday nightApr 8, 2022 4:58 PM - Championship baseball games, circus elephants and car races will be topics of conversation as historian Linda Rock presents "Fun in Elgin," a talk about summer fun from Elgin days of yore.
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Learn about the history of 'Fun in Elgin' April 11
Apr 6, 2022 11:24 PM - Championship baseball games, circus elephants, and car races were all part of fun summers in Elgin.
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