This article has current and previous Library updates in regards to COVID-19. If you are looking for more information, visit our COVID 19 Information article. If you are in need of assistance, please visit the Elgin Area Pandemic Assistance page.
Masks are optional in accordance with the Governor's lifting of the indoor mask mandate effective February 28, 2022.
Please respect decisions of others.
Please note that masks are recommended for youth indoor programs. The Main Library's Early Learning Center play area is open for imaginative play.
2022/02/28 Mascaras son opcionales
Mascaras son opcionales de acuerdo con el levantamiento del mandato del uso de mascarillas en interiores por parte del gobernador a partir del 28 de febrero de 2022.
Respete las decisiones de los demás.
Tenga en cuenta que se recomiendan máscaras para los programas interiores para jóvenes. El área de juegos del Centro de Aprendizaje Temprano de la Biblioteca Principal está abierta para juegos imaginativos.
- 1/27/22 Events and Programs Update
- 1/10/22 South Elgin Staff Shortage
- 12/29/21 Events and Programs Update
- 8/26/21 Illinois Mask Mandate Update
- 8/19/21 Mask Update
- 6/11/21 Phase 5 updates
- 6/7/21 Continuing to Serve You with the Utmost Care
- 5/17/21 Regular Hours Return at all Library Locations
- 5/3/21 Passport Services Available
- 3/22/21 Rakow Branch Building Open
- 1/21/21 The library buildings will reopen on Monday, January 25.
- 1/12/21 Board of Trustees Update
- 12/10/20 Extended Building Closures through January 13; Services Still Available
- 11/18/20 Buildings Closing - Shifting Library Service Models Starting November 20
- 11/17/20 Shifting service models starting November 18
- 10/23/20 Computer Center Changes at Main Library
- 7/2/20 Gail Borden Library has Reopened with Care
- 6/22/20 Rakow Branch Computers Available Starting June 22 by Appointment Only
- 6/12/20 Computers Available by Appointment at the Main Library Starting June 15
- 6/12/20 Bookmobile Making Stops
- 6/2/20 Drive-Up Windows and Phone Service Hours Extended as of June 1
- 6/1/20 Getting Ready to Reopen with Care
- 6/1/20 Home Delivery Services
- 6/1/20 South Elgin Branch Begins Curbside Service for Materials and Opens Mediabox
- 5/18/20 Rakow Branch Mediabank Now Available
- 5/5/20 Drive-Up Opens May 4
- 5/5/20 The Gail Borden Public Library Buildings are Closed
- 5/5/20 Library at Home
- 5/5/20 Programs Cancelled
- 5/5/20 Library Preparation & Communication Regarding Coronavirus