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 locatedIn 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 SummerBe a Hero Read Summer Reading ProgramComic 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 %