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Chicago Tribune
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Elgin News Digest: Anderson Humane seeking volunteer teens, young adults; Kid Librarian of the Week program returns to Elgin library
Anderson Humane is looking for teens and young adults to take part in its summer volunteer program. Open to anyone age 16 to 25, volunteers help care for, feed and socialize with animals and assist staff at animal adoption events, according to the nonprofit's website. Volunteers can choose to work with dogs, cats or wildlife at shelters' locations at 1000 S. LaFox St., South Elgin; 412 W Army Trail Road, Bloomingdale; and 45W061 Route 38, Elburn. The time commitment is 20 hours per week. A $35 registration fee includes the cost of a volunteer T-shirt. For more information, go to Fox River Valley Public Library District's public relations staff has received the 2025 Blue Pencil and Gold Screen Award from the National Association of Government Communicators for its crisis communication plan . The award acknowledges excellence in government communications across local, state, federal, tribal and military agencies, a library district news release said. 'It's an incredible honor to have our work recognized on a national level,' Public Relations and Outreach Manager Corinne Vargas said in the release. 'Our team puts so much heart, thought and dedication into communicating with our community, and this award is a reflection of that commitment.' The Fox River Valley Public Library District has a main library in East Dundee and a branch library in West Dundee. For more information, go to and The Kid Librarian of the Week program is back for the summer at the Gail Borden Public Library's main branch in downtown Elgin. Children chosen to be the week's 'librarian' get to pick their favorite books, create displays using those books and share fun facts about themselves, according to library social media posts. Applications are available in KidSpace at the main branch or can be obtained by sending an email sent to crzeppa@
Chicago Tribune
16-05-2025
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Elgin News Digest: Elgin and Dundee libraries launch summer reading programs; registration underway for Elgin's 4th of July parade, pet parade
The Gail Borden and Fox Valley public library districts have launched summer youth reading programs. Gail Borden's Power Up Reading Challenge, which started this month, allows children to track their reading progress through the Beanstack app or website or on paper to earn prizes, including free swim passes for Wing Park and Lords Park family aquatic centers, an invite to the Power Up Party, gift cards and toys. Kick-off events will be held May 30 at the main library, 270 N. Grove Ave., and the Rakow Branch, 2751 W. Bowes Road, both in Elgin. The challenge runs through Friday, Aug. 1. For more information or to sign up, go to Fox River Valley Public Library District's 'Level Up at Your Library' challenge also started this month but will officially kick off on Sunday, June 1, according to a news release. The program features a board game-style format, with young readers keeping track of their progress through the Beanstack app or website or a paper log. A kick-off picnic will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, June 2, at the Randall Oaks Park's front shelter, 1180 N. Randall Road, West Dundee. The challenge runs through Thursday, July 31. For more information, go to As part of the festivities to mark its first anniversary, Arctic Wolf Ale House in West Dundee is collecting donations for the FISH Food Pantry. 'We've decided to host a charity donation box for FISH Food Pantry,' business owner DilanPijolli said. Arctic Wolf opened in May 2025 in the strip mall at Huntley Road and Tartans Glen Drive in West Dundee. Pijolii lived in Alaska, prior to moving to Illinois. His parents run a diner in Anchorage, he said. Registration will continue through Friday, June 6, for anyone who wants to participate in Elgin's Fourth of July parade and pet parade. The parade registration fee is $120 for businesses and $35 for nonprofits, according to the city's website. There's no entry fee to take part in the pet parade. Registration may close earlier than June 6 if either event reaches capicity prior to that date, officials said. The pet parade will start at 8:30 a.m. Friday, July 4, at the intersection of Douglas Avenue and Ann Street and end at Douglas and Highland avenues, near Elgin City Hall. The regular parade will start at 9 a.m. at Douglas and Slade avenues and end about 11 a.m. at Douglas and Highland. For more information or to register, go to
