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Gail Borden Public Library District - Elgin, Illinois
  • Events & Classes
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    • Virtual Live & Recorded Author Talks
  • Books & More
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    • Interlibrary Loans
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  • Kids & Teens
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Previous Exhibits

 
 

Barbie Exhibit

2025

(Mar 4 - 31)

Step into the dazzling world of Barbie’s Superstar Era—a time of indulgence and glamour that redefined Barbie’s iconic image. This exhibit features hundreds of iconic Barbie dolls from 1979 to the mid-1980s, as well as playsets that capture the societal shifts, fashion trends, and cultural movements of the time, along with a selection of more modern pieces from the 2000s.

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ABC Exhibit

2025

(Jan 15 - Feb 27)

This A-Z series celebrates contemporary and historical Black creatives through a classic childhood medium – LEGO® Bricks.

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Olmec Origins Exhibit

2024 - 2025

(Nov 13 - Feb 28)

In partnership with the Mexican Cultural Center of DuPage, the Library hosted 33 large, artisan Olmec heads that represent individual artists’ sense of Mexican cultural history as well their home cities.

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150th Exhibit

2024

(June 4 - Aug 25)

This library has been serving this community for 150 years! We will feature fascinating stories and interactive activities about how the Library changed to meet the needs of the community. This exhibit will also highlight the role that the library has played in children’s reading and will include “Storyland: A Trip Through Childhood Favorites™“ from the Minnesota Children’s Museum.

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Alebrijes Exhibit

2023 - 2024

(Sept 8 - Jan 18)

"Alebrijes" stem from Mexican folklore, and embody characteristics from many animals to create fantastical creatures. The 20 (8 large and 12 small) sculptures include Goliath, a 16-foot deer, giraffe and eagle, and Lacuarium, a seahorse-meets-dragon.
 
 

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Nickelodeon Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Secrets of the Sewer Exhibit

2023 (June 2 - Aug 27)

Families will be transported to the underground home of the crime-fighting heroes to see what really happens in their secret hideaway.
The four funny Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles will share life lessons and team-building skills with their crime-fighting tactics. Through team-building challenges, collaborative games and mind teasing puzzles, families and friends will learn skills to help them successfully work together.
 
 

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Violins of Hope

2023 (April - August)

Violins of Hope hosted by the Jewish Community Center (JCC) of Chicago and other partner organizations. The collection of string instruments played by Jewish musicians before and during the Holocaust have been painstakingly restored and are now coming to our area for cultural exhibitions, performances, and community education with a message of hope, resistance, resilience, and unity.
 
 

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Black History Month 2023

2023 (Feb 3 - Feb 28)

Experience the music of influential Black musicians from Chicago who changed the world. Musical artists from soul, jazz, blues, gospel, opera, rap, rock and funk genres will be put in the spotlight. Learn about how these talented musicians honed their craft and listen to a sample of their music.
 
 

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ON TO 2050: The Long-Range Plan for Northeastern Illinois

2023 (Jan 24 - Mar 15)

ON TO 2050 will help the seven counties and 284 communities of northeastern Illinois achieve an inclusive and thriving region. It was developed by the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) in collaboration with partners.
 
 

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Pirate Island Exhibit from the Miami Children's Museum

2022 (October 7, 2022 - January 15, 2023)

Ahoy mateys! Adventure lands at the Library when Pirate Island arrives with a 24-foot pirate ship and much more that assist in developing sailor skills to explore. Families will learn all about pirate legends and visit stations offering STEAM activities.
 
 
 

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Main Library

270 N. Grove Ave.
Elgin, IL 60120
847-742-2411 
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Rakow Branch

2751 W. Bowes Rd.
Elgin, IL 60124
847-531-7271
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South Elgin Branch

127 South McLean Blvd.
South Elgin, IL 60177
847-931-2090
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