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Gail Borden Public Library District - Elgin, Illinois
  • Events & Classes
  • Books & More
    • Library Catalog
    • 24/7 eLibrary
    • Databases
    • eBooks & eAudiobooks
    • Media Dispensers for Movies & Games
    • Book Lovers
    • Genealogy
    • Local History & House Research
  • Services & Support
    • Technology Classes
    • Computers & Technology
    • Digital Media Lab
    • Study Rooms & Meeting Spaces
    • Job Seeker Support
    • Tax Services
    • Services for Businesses
    • Resources for Parents
    • Services for Educators & Schools
    • Home Services
    • Older Adult Services
    • Accessible Library Services
    • Passport Services
    • License Plate Renewal Services
    • En Español:
    • ¡Bienvenidos!
  • Kids & Teens
    • KidSpace
    • Middle School Zone
    • Studio 270
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Phone: 847-742-2411

Fax: 847-742-0485

Information Desk: 847-429-4680

Youth Desk: 847-429-4685

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Discover Newsletter
The Discover newsletter is mailed to residences in the district every two months and is available online here.

GailMail eNews
GailMail eNews is a service that delivers library news via email.

Email Notices
Receive hold pickup, courtesy and overdue notices via email.

Shoutbomb Text Messaging Service
Receive hold pickup, courtesy and overdue notices via text message.

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Volunteer Opportunities
The library has a variety of ways that you can lend a helping hand and volunteer.

Library Foundation
The Foundation is a nonprofit organization which has established a permanent fund to improve library services to residents of the Gail Borden Public Library District.

Donations to the Library
The library accepts donations of new and used books, and audiovisual materials. The items may be used to enhance the library collection or to provide inventory for the Library Foundation Book Sale.

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Main Library

270 N. Grove Ave.
Elgin, IL 60120
847-742-2411
Hours

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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