Exhibit at the Main Library Saturday, Sept. 20 – Sunday, Jan. 4

Dinosaur Explorer journeys through the wildest, wackiest, and most wonderous dinosaurs and examines human physiology through the lens of these magnificent creatures. Although they lived millions of years before us, dinosaurs adapted to not only survive, but to thrive on planet earth. Whether it be feeding or family dynamics, intelligence or interpersonal relationships, Dinosaur Explorer asks: where do we see similarities in our world today? Join us as we explore, compare, and create a whole-new understanding of the most fascinating living organisms in known history.

Sponsored by the Gail Borden Public Library Foundation. Produced by Imagine.

Ribbon Cutting

Main Library Lobby - Sept 22 • 3:30 pm

Join us for the grand opening of Dinosaur Explorer, discover the new exhibit and enjoy fun photo opportunities for the whole family!

Click here to see photos from the exhibit

Click here to see photos from the ribbon cutting

Media

News

Shown here courtesy of the Elgin Courier-News
Elgin Courier-News

Giant dinosaurs take over Elgin's Gail Borden Public Library

By Mike Danahey | Published September 19, 2025 3:12 pm

Starting this weekend, prehistoric creatures will be roaming the Gail Borden Public Library in downtown Elgin with the opening of the Dinosaur Explorer exhibit.

'Lots of oohs and aahs': More than 20 animatronic dinosaurs take over Gail Borden Library in Elgin

By Rick West | Published September 18, 2025 4:28 pm

It’s a Jurassic (and Triassic and Cretaceous) world at the Gail Borden Library in Elgin as it prepares to open the new Dinosaur Explorer exhibit this weekend.

Gail Borden Library Reveals New Fall Exhibit, Dinosaur Explorer

By Natalie Kiburg

ELGIN, IL – (August 13, 2025) – Dinosaur Explorer is an all-new traveling exhibition that explores the wildest, wackiest, and most wonderous dinosaurs and examines human physiology through the lens of these magnificent creatures. This exhibit will be displayed from September 20 to January 4 at the Gail Borden Main Library, located at 270 N. Grove Ave., Elgin, 60120.