About
The Gail Borden Public Library is one of 30 nationwide that received a $2,500 grant from the American Library Association (ALA) and the Fetzer Institute to host “Building Common Ground: Discussions of Community, Civility, and Compassion.”
This national initiative afforded us the opportunity to identify an issue of specific local significance, and offer a series of programs that address it in such a way that reflection, awareness and learning within our community are enhanced.
An Opportunity to Seek Common Ground Around Gangs and Violence:
From Turfs to Common Ground
Recent City of Elgin crime statistics reveal that violent crime is decreasing. Community organizations, individuals, and government institutions are working proactively to continue the trend. Building Common Ground seeks to engage the Elgin community in discussions about the topic of gang-related violence with civility and compassion, to enhance our understanding of each other in positive and uplifting ways.
“It is today, that we must create the world of the future.” Eleanor Roosevelt
A Guide to Gangs and Violence
Sunday, September 23, 2012
2 – 3:15 pm
Meeting Room 1
Parents,
educators and concerned members of the community can benefit from
becoming familiar with facts about gangs such as common identifiers,
behavioral signs and issues in order to recognize and prevent gang
involvement. Elgin Police Sargeant Jim Lullo will share his knowledge
and insights. No registration.
Nothing to LOL About Cyberbullying
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
7-8:00 pm
Meeting Room 1
The virtual world can be as threatening as the real one, especially for children. Parents, educators and caretakers will learn what children may be exposed to online and how to make their experience safer on their computers and mobile phones. In partnership with Elgin School Dist. U-46. Please register.
Forgiveness: A Time to Love and a Time to Hate Screening and Discussion
Part 1 Monday, September 10, 2012
6:30 – 8:30 pm
Meeting Room 1
Part 2 Thursday, September 13, 2012
6:30 – 8:30 pm
Community Rooms A&B
A two-part screening of the PBS film in which acclaimed writer, producer and director Helen Whitney provides an intimate look into spontaneous outpourings of forgiveness resulting from compelling events from all over the world. Funding for this film is provided by the Fetzer Institute and the John Templeton Foundation. Please register.
