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Gail Borden Public Library District - Elgin, Illinois
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On Display Now

 

Upcoming Exhibit


Previous Exhibits

 
 

Grandmother Power Exhibit

2017 (Feb. 14 – Apr. 30)

Grandmothers are successfully and vigorously campaigning around the world for political, social, and economic justice. Today, there are more than 42 million grandmothers in the U.S. alone, the majority of them are aged 44-65. They are younger, healthier, and better educated than they have ever been. Their wisdom is expressed through vision, energy, creativity, and inimitable passion. A worldwide grandmother movement is underway. Paola Gianturco, a grandmother herself, has profiled 120 activist grandmothers in 15 countries on 5 continents in Grandmother Power: A Global Phenomenon. This internationally acclaimed book, with its impactful stories and photos, was the inspiration for this exhibition. Grandmother Power is a multidimensional exhibit that uses a thoughtful blend of modern and authentic materials to reflect the feeling of a contemporary grassroots movement. The visitor is invited to sit, relax, and enjoy reading the compelling stories with the option of a cell phone guided audio tour, narrated by Paola Gianturco.

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Project 2-3-1 Exhibit

2017 (Feb. 4 – Feb. 10)

A traveling exhibit curated by the Elgin History Museum. The traveling exhibit contains video sections from the 75-minute documentary film that begins with Civil War “contrabands”, who were the first African Americans to Elgin, and continues to the present day. The film and exhibit is filled with enthralling stories, amazing history and wonderful photographs, many that are being shown for the first time. Building on the existing work of local and regional historians, more than two years of effort uncovered new material. Using the extensive photo and archival resources of the Elgin History Museum, plus many hours of video interviews with Ernie and dozens of people in the Elgin community, Grindstone Productions wove together a three part
narrative of Elgin’s past.

 

Star Wars®: The Nostalgia Awakens

2016 (Nov. 22 – Dec. 30)

May the toys be with you! This exhibit features every action figure toy made by Kenner from 1978 to 1985 based on the original three Star Wars movies, Star Wars, The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi. It includes 100 unique action figures, 3 larger creatures, 19 vehicles and 13 playsets and more. Don’t miss the Millennium Falcon spaceship and Death Star playset!

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Robot Zoo Exhibit

2016 (Oct. 8 – Dec. 11)

Visit the giant robot animals to explore how real animals work. The Robot Zoo, one of the most popular exhibits ever to tour science and natural history museums— having previously been at such venues as the Chicago Museum of Science and Industry and the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis—brings its giant computerized animals to Gail Borden Public Library. This free exhibit for families features seven giant robot animals and hands-on activities.

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Discover Space: A Cosmic Journey 2016

2016 (Apr. 15 – Jul. 15)

Learn about the search for planets beyond our Solar System, asteroids and comets, Mars exploration and more. This free exhibit for future astronauts and families offers hands-on activities: Solar System Weather Report Station, Discover Space Quiz Show, Mission to Mars Kiosk, Meteorite displays, space rocks kiosk and more! Journey to Space - NASA items on display will include an actual moon rock, a space shuttle tire, an astronaut suit, rocket replicas, space shuttle model and more. Lunar Module replica from Global Effects used in the movie Apollo 18. StarLab traveling planetarium.

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Discover Space: A Cosmic Journey

2016 (Apr. 15 – Jul. 15)

Learn about the search for planets beyond our Solar System, asteroids and comets, Mars exploration and more. This free exhibit for future astronauts and families offers hands-on activities: Solar System Weather Report Station, Discover Space Quiz Show, Mission to Mars Kiosk, Meteorite displays, space rocks kiosk and more! Journey to Space - NASA items on display will include an actual moon rock, a space shuttle tire, an astronaut suit, rocket replicas, space shuttle model and more. Lunar Module replica from Global Effects used in the movie Apollo 18. StarLab traveling planetarium.

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Tattered Covers and All-Night Reads: The Great Children’s Books Our Parents Loved

2015 (Dec. 18 – Jan. 31)

Explore the books and characters that took you parents and grandparents on adventures. Readers of all generations will enjoy this exhibit of 75 iconic children’s and young adult books. Memorabilia, vintage film clips and original radio broadcasts are also included!

 

Art + Science = Architecture

2015 (Oct. 14 - Jan. 31)

See 13 world-famous landmarks built entirely of LEGO at this exhibit! LEGO Certified Professional Adam Reed Tucker has recreated Fallingwater, John Hancock Center, Marina City, Willis Tower, Trump Tower, Burj Khalifa, Empire State Building, St. Louis Arch and more.

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American Presidents: Life Portraits

2015 (Jul. 15 – Sep. 24)

All 44 American Presidents are center stage in this exhibit that features the only complete collection of American presidential oil portraits by one artist, renowned North Carolina painter Chas Fagan. The exhibit spotlights the American Presidents with biographical sketches of the presidents and first ladies and photos that capture each president’s time and White House with audio and video. The exhibit is presented by C-SPAN and Comcast and co-sponsored by the White House Historical Association.

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Musica of my Heart: Latin Music Exhibit

2015 (Jun. 15 – Sept. 28)

Don’t miss this fun, interactive exhibit! Learn about music genres from norteña to bolero, listen to classic and modern songs, learn the steps to salsa, take a picture with images of Selena and Vicente Fernandez, and more! Costumes, musical instruments and a collection of vintage record album covers will be featured.

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Elgin, IL 60120
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South Elgin, IL 60177
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