Articles filed under Gail Borden Public Library
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Barbie exhibit at Gail Borden library showcases evolution of iconic dollFeb 26, 2025 10:11 pm - Barbie exhibit at Gail Borden Public Library in March features hundreds of iconic dolls from 1979-1980s capturing cultural shifts. The month-long exhibit includes Barbie programs, dress-up, and more for all ages.
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Gail Borden Library to hold tribute to Risé Jones Feb. 16Feb 12, 2025 1:00 pm - The public is invited to a tribute to Dr. Risé D. Jones from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 16, at the Gail Borden Main Library Meadows Community Rooms, 270 N. Grove Ave., Elgin.
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Gail Borden Public Library celebrates Black History Month with exhibits, music and tributesFeb 03, 2025 6:34 pm - Gail Borden Public Library is hosting events celebrating Black history including a women's history talk, a music workshop, and a tribute to community leader Dr. Risé Jones.
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Exhibit opening at Elgin library showcases Lego brick tribute to Black creativityJan 07, 2025 9:17 pm - Dave Kaleta and Richard Dryden, “Lego Masters“ contestants, created the "Awesome Black Creativity" exhibition celebrating Black figures across disciplines.
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Find stocking stuffer savings at Gail Borden’s pop-up book saleNov 21, 2024 8:36 pm - Stock up on holiday gifts and stocking stuffers at the Gail Borden Public Library Foundation Pop-Up Book Sale from Nov. 29 to Dec. 1.
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Heads up: Olmec Origins exhibit opens at Gail Borden Library in ElginNov 13, 2024 5:54 pm - The Gail Borden Library in Elgin hopes you’ll fall head over heels for its “Olmec Origins” exhibit, which opened Wednesday.
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The Olmec Origin heads are arriving to Gail Borden Nov. 13Nov 12, 2024 10:55 pm - The Olmec heads are arriving. The “Olmec Origins” culturally decorated heads exhibit will be opening at the Gail Borden Public Library at 270 N. Grove Ave. in Elgin.
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Julio César Valdez joins the Gail Borden Public Library District FoundationOct 09, 2024 8:36 pm - Julio César Valdez recently joined the Gail Borden Public Library District Foundation.
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Literary connections: A focus on books at this year’s Bluff City Cemetery WalkSep 18, 2024 10:01 am - The 37th annual Bluff City Cemetery Walk on Sept. 21-22 is celebrating the 150th anniversary of Gail Borden Public Library. The Elginites selected have an association to either literacy, books, or Gail Borden. Each portrayal will include suggestions on what that Elginite’s favorite book might have been.
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Gail Borden Library's South Elgin Branch to close Aug. 12 for expansionAug 07, 2024 11:14 am - Gail Borden Public Library’s South Elgin Branch, 127 S. McLean Blvd., will be closing on Monday, Aug. 12.