Exteriors

The new Gail Borden Public Library is situated along the eastern shore of the Fox River. From every angle, the building presents passers-by with a variety of views of this Prairie School-inspired structure.


 

Gail Borden at night, from across the Fox River
Gail Borden at night, from across the Fox River.

 

Gail Borden is totally accessible
Gail Borden is totally accessible, with ramped entrances, automatic doors, elevators, and wide corridors.
 

 

The river stone buttressing on the exterior of the Gail Borden building
The river stone buttressing on the exterior of the building ground it in its shoreline environment.


 

Library parking lot
Ample parking surrounds the library.

 

Two enclosed activity areas for the Youth DepartmentFlanking the back of the building are two enclosed activity areas for the Youth Department.