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Gail Borden Public Library District - Elgin, Illinois
  • Events & Classes
    • All Events
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    • Watch More Virtual Programs
    • Virtual Live & Recorded Author Talks
  • Books & More
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    • Media Dispensers for Movies & Games
    • World Language Collection
    • 24/7 eLibrary
    • Book Lovers
    • Databases
    • Resource Guides
    • Interlibrary Loans
  • Services & Support
    • Getting a Library Card
    • Computers & Technology
    • Digital Media Lab
    • Room Reservations
    • Older Adult Services
    • Mobile Library Services
    • Accessible Library Services
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Automatic Book Returns - Update 7-29-25

Some Automatic Book Return features may now be available to customers.
Please note that temporary periods of downtime may still occur as work is finalized. Please follow signage at each location to return items. We anticipate this project to be completed very soon.
Thank you for your patience as we put the finishing touches on this more efficient equipment for the Library community!

Automatic Book Returns Temporarily Closed for Upgrades - Update 7-3-25

Automatic Book Returns Temporarily Closed for Upgrades

at Main & Rakow July 8 - 29

 

The Main Library and Rakow Branch sorters will be temporarily unavailable July 8 - 29 as they undergo construction for upgrades. During this time, access may look different. Please follow signage at each location to return items.

 

Main Library -

 - Outdoor and indoor Book Returns will be unavailable.

 - Please return items at Drive-Up Window, or inside at the Customer Relations desk while Library is open.

 - After Hours - Remember, we are a Fines Free Library! If you need to return materials during this closure, please use one of the Remote drop locations.

 

Rakow Branch - 

 - All access to the Drive-Up lane will be unavailable (Book Return and Drive-Up Window).

 - Indoor Book Return will be unavailable.

 - Please return items to Temporary Return Box placed out front of the Rakow Branch, or inside at the Help Desk while Library is open.

 - After Hours - Remember, we are a Fines Free Library! If you need to return materials during this closure, please use the Temporary Return Box placed out front of the Rakow Branch, or use one of the Remote drop locations.

Please continue to check this page and the signage at each location, as instructions may change throughout the project, depending on construction needs. 

 

Thank you for your patience as we provide upgrades to this equipment to help serve our community more efficiently in the future.

Main Library Sorter Update 3-20-25

The Main Library Drive-Up will be undergoing construction the weeks of March 24 and March 31. We anticipate that all access to the Drive-Up will be closed until about 2 pm each day.

Remember, we are a Fines Free Library! If you need to return materials during this closure, please do so inside the building or use one of the Remote drop locations in the Community.

Thank you for your patience.


Main Library Sorter Update 4-3-25

The Main Library Drive-Up construction is finished.

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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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