2023 - 2024

(Sept 8 - Jan 18)

"Alebrijes" stem from Mexican folklore, and embody characteristics from many animals to create fantastical creatures. The 20 (8 large and 12 small) sculptures include Goliath, a 16-foot deer, giraffe and eagle, and Lacuarium, a seahorse-meets-dragon.
 
 

9-11-23 Alebrijes on Display

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September 9 - January 18

All ages. Explore imaginary, colorful alebrijes on display throughout the Library. "Alebrijes" stem from Mexican folklore, and embody characteristics from many animals to create fantastical creatures. The 20 (8 large and 12 small) sculptures include Goliath, a 16-foot deer, giraffe and eagle, and Lacuarium, a seahorse-meets-dragon. 

9 de sept. al 18 de ene.

Un grupo de alebrijes imaginarios y coloridos en exhibición en toda la Biblioteca. Los alebrijes provienen del folclore mexicano y encarnan características de muchos animales para crear criaturas imaginarias y fantásticas. Las 20 esculturas fueron creadas por un equipo de seis artistas de la Ciudad de México.


Exhibit Scavenger Hunt & Win Prizes

Grab a scavenger hunt map at the Main Library and explore the exhibit to win prizes.
 
Take a photo with your favorite alebrije and text it to 847-857-7740. Pick up a button with your picture on it at the Main Library drive-up window within 5 business days from the day of the text. One photo will be chosen at random January 8 to win the grand prize: a creative art basket!

Búsqueda de alebrijes y gana premios

Encuentra 10 palabras secretas en diferentes alebrijes luego entregue su mapa en el mostrador de Atención al cliente para obtener un premio.

Tome una foto con su alebrije favorito y envíela al 847-857-7740 y recoja un botón con esa imagen en la ventana de la Biblioteca Principal dentro de 5 días. Una foto será elegida al azar en enero para ganar el gran premio: ¡una canasta de arte creativa!


Draw Your Own Dream Animal

Student Art Contest

Create your own dream animal
and feel free to include a story
about your dream animal.

The contest will run through
December 10 and there will be
periodic drawings for prizes.
Email your artwork to photos@gailborden.info.

Dibuja tu propio animal de sueños

Concurso de Arte para Estudiantes

Crea tu propio animal de ensueño y,
si lo deseas, incluye una historia sobre
el animal de tus sueños.

El concurso durará hasta el 10 de
diciembre y habrá sorteos regulares
para los premios. Envíe su obra de
arte a photos@gailborden.info.


Download the tour to follow along

English - Español


News


Daily Herald-News - Thursday, September 14, 2023 - by Rick West

Immerse in the magic of Mexican fok art with Alebrijes Exhibit in Elgin

Colorful, fantastical creatures that escaped the imaginations of five Mexican artists have found a home in the real world at the Gail Borden Library in Elgin.


Press Release 9/13/23: Alebrijes Artists in Residence at Gail Borden Public Library until September 15 


Alebrijes Mayor Proclamation 9/12/23


Elgin Courier-News - Wednesday, September 6, 2023 - by Mike Danahey

Colorful and fantasical, ‘alebrijes’ take over the Gail Borden Public Library in its latest huge exhibit

Twenty fantastic, colorful beasts are brightening Elgin’s Gail Borden Public Library, just in time for Hispanic Heritage Month and Day of the Dead celebrations.


Press Release 8/22/23: "Alebrijes - Creatures of a Dream World" Energize Imagination at the Gail Borden Public Library


Events

Kick-off Unveiling 9/12 - Inauguración de exhibicion 12 de Sept.

Bilingual Small Business Workshop

Tuesday, 10/24 - 4-6 pm | Main Library Meadows Community Rooms

Look for a list of participating speakers and topics coming soon.

Taller Bilingüe de Pequeños Negocios

Martes, 24 de oct. - 4-6 pm | Salones de la comunidad

La lista de oradores y temas participantes estará disponible próximamente.

 

Check out more events here: 

https://gbpl.info/alebrijesCAL

Consulta más eventos aquí: 

https://gbpl.info/alebrijesCAL


Booklist


Sponsors

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Add your name to the supporters of Alebrijes!

Email Denise Raleigh at draleigh@gailborden.info to get started.