Hours & Addresses

The new Library hours for all buildings have started as of 6/21/2025.

Main Library Rakow Branch South Elgin Branch

Building Hours:
Monday - Thursday: 9 am - 9 pm
Friday: 9 am - 6 pm
Saturday: 9 am - 5 pm
Sunday: Noon - 5 pm

Drive-Up Window Hours:
Monday-Thursday: 8:30 am - 9 pm
Friday: 8:30 am - 6 pm
Saturday: 8:30 am - 5 pm
Sunday: 11:30 am - 5 pm

Building Hours:
Monday-Thursday: 9 am - 9 pm
Friday & Saturday: 9 am - 5 pm
Sunday: Noon - 5 pm

Drive-Up Window Hours:
Monday-Thursday: 8:30 am - 9 pm
Friday & Saturday: 8:30 am - 5 pm
Sunday: 11:30 am - 5 pm

Building Hours:
Monday-Thursday: 9 am - 9 pm
Friday & Saturday: 9 am - 5 pm
Sunday: Noon - 5 pm

 

Passport Services Information

License Plate Sticker Renewal Services

Gail Borden Library recognizes the following holidays and will be closed: 

  • New Year’s Day
  • Easter
  • Thanksgiving 
  • Memorial Day (Sunday & Monday)
  • Independence Day
  • Labor Day (Sunday & Monday)
  • Christmas Eve 
  • Christmas Day 
  • New Year’s Eve

Please check the front page of the website for additional information about closings.

Map

map of rakow and main library locations

 

Addresses

Main Library: 
270 North Grove Avenue
Elgin, Illinois 60120

Enter your address in the box
below for driving directions:

Phone: 847-742-2411
FAX: 847-742-0485

Rakow Branch: 
2751 West Bowes Road
Elgin, Illinois 60123

Enter your address in the box
below for driving directions:

Phone: 847-531-7271

 

South Elgin Branch: 
127 South McLean Blvd.
South Elgin, IL 60177

Enter your address in the box
below for driving directions:

Phone: 847-931-2090