Articles filed under Gail Borden Public Library
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Elgin native shares WWII veterans’ storiesNov 07, 2012 9:50 am - “Every time another World War II veteran dies, it’s like another piece of a library burned out,” says Jeff Meek, author of “They Answered the Call.” “Writing these stori...
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Elgin nonprofits bring it Home for the HolidaysNov 02, 2012 2:00 pm - Nonprofit organizations from across Elgin joined forces Saturday for the annual Home for the Holidays extravaganza to promote upcoming holiday activities, attractions an...
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Elgin as tourist destination, thriving center for nonprofitsOct 31, 2012 2:36 pm - Elgin’s Home for the Holidays campaign promotes city as tourist destination, thriving center for nonprofits
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Embattled Elgin library trustee released from mental hospitalSep 19, 2012 5:00 pm - Randy Hopp, a Gail Borden Public Library trustee who is banned from the Elgin library for aggressive behavior, has been ruled fit to stand trial on felony charges that h...
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Forum seeks to educate Latino voters in ElginSep 19, 2012 4:38 pm - At a voter education forum in Elgin two years ago, then seventh-grader Anthony Ruiz looked around the room and saw people paying attention. They weren’t bored. They were...
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Gangs topic of discussion at upcoming library eventSep 18, 2012 1:30 pm - Violent crime statistics may be down in Elgin, but community organizations in collaboration with government agencies are working to further engage the public and continu...
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Elgin library to host book saleSep 17, 2012 3:35 pm - Submitted by Gail Borden Public Library Everyone is invited to the Book Sale Extravaganza Thursday, Sept. 20 to Sunday, Sept. 23. This fundraiser for the Gail Borden Pub...
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Gail Borden Library Foundation Extravaganza Book Sale Sept. 20-23Sep 11, 2012 11:00 pm - Thousands of books as well as movies, music, audiobooks, games, puzzles and more will be on sale to fund exciting exhibits for the library and community. Browse through ...
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Highland Hounds devour books in summer reading challengeSep 10, 2012 12:01 pm - Flavia Birdsell wanted to prevent her three elementary-age sons from losing the reading skills they had spent the past school year developing. So, instead of spending th...
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'Community that is Elgin' -- celebrating cultural diversity at iFestAug 29, 2012 2:00 pm - Dreaming of international travel, but low on funds? No worries. You can experience other cultures without leaving the Fox Valley this Saturday, Sept. 1, when the city of...