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Gail Borden Public Library District - Elgin, Illinois
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    • All Events
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    • Watch More Virtual Programs
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    • Interlibrary Loans
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1. Books used in Kidspace Programming
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    Books in Gail Borden Public Library Kid Programs   The following spreadsheet lists the books that may be used in our children's programs.  These books are subject ...
2. Comic Book Mania 2025
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... that inspired their acclaimed books. Register for Alien Drawing Class Artist Alley: A Mainstage Event  ...
3. Celebrating 150th Anniversary of Gail Borden Public Library District in 2024
(Press Releases)
... on April 2, 1872, after the State of Illinois passed the ‘Free Library Act” in March of 1872.    Much of the impetus for this act followed the Great Chicago Fire of 1871 and the gift of books from England ...
4. 150th Anniversary
(Library Info)
... “Storyland: A Trip Through Childhood Favorites™“ from the Minnesota Children’s Museum. Storyland Children ages birth to 8 years with their families will step into the world of their favorite storybooks ...
5. Programas en español
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6. We Will Miss You, Herb Gross
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... of sci fi books from Herb’s own library. Herb got Eileen, his younger sister. He’s the one who taught her the ABCs. Ask her later about the story of the three birds. Even at a young age, you could see ...
7. Elgin Image Awards
(Library Info)
... families and 10,000+ individuals, to date, by providing food but also other basic essentials for families (eg, diapers, wipes, hygiene products, baby food, books and more). The impact on Elgin has been ...
8. 2/28/2022 Masks are Optional
(COVID-19 Library Updates)
... Main Library Early Learning Center play area will be closing on Thursday, December 30. The Kidspace book areas will remain open so customers can select their own materials including books, CDs, toys, puzzles, ...
9. Annual Authors Fair
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... author and social psychologist who writes about the emotional undercurrents that shape our lives. She’s written eight nonfiction books, including Cinderella Didn’t Live Happily Ever After and Only Prince ...
10. St. John’s Bible: Celebrating Timeless Art
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... artistry of two volumes: Pentateuch, which is the first five books of the Bible also known as the Torah, and the Gospel & Acts volume. An extraordinary piece of art, the library will also display the many ...
11. Resource Selection and Maintenance Policy
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...  Library-initiated programming will utilize Library staff, books, Library and community resources, displays and media presentations. The Library draws upon other community resources in developing ...
12. Meeting and Program Rooms Use Policy
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...  Books sold by authors at authors programs and CDs sold by performers at concerts are generally permitted. Other direct solicitation or sales of goods or services is prohibited, unless given prior permission ...
13. Getting a Gail Borden Library Card
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The Gail Borden Public Library District offers online access to books, movies, music, digital media, and subscription-based databases to all valid library card holders. A library card is available to ...
14. Building Details
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... large type and Quick Pick books, as well as comfortable seating.  In the Market Place you can also find the library's media collections including CDs, audiobooks, video games and DVDs.    Gail's Sales - ...
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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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