Gail Borden Public Library District – A Great Place for Families!
1874 - 2009
Who We Are
Started in 1874. We serve 133,959.
Our library buildings (main and branch) are located In Elgin. We also serve the majority of South Elgin, and small portions of Hoffman Estates, Streamwood and Bartlett.
Gail Borden’s Main Library Offers Many Attractions
Youth Area Main Library
The Rakow Branch is Alive with Activity
Superheroes Everywhere this Summer Be a Hero Read Summer Reading Program Comic Book Mania POW! BAM! READ! Exhibit
Summer Reading is a Big Deal!
You’d be Surprised About What You Can Borrow
Resource Room can be a huge help.
We have downloadables.
Tumble Books are Very Popular.
Databases Can Be Wonderful Resources
Surprising Library Programs All district science fair and StoryTubes
Gail Borden Library Card Extra Valuable in September
Sneak Peek – New Teen Area
Thank you for using your library.
Thank You Community For Using Your Library •Over 83 % of community members hold Gail Borden library cards
•Attendance has jumped from an average of 2,000 per day at main to 3,000 per day •Circulation has increased 64 %