Gail Borden Public Library

10/24/2026

Our community's ofrenda is ready for you to visit and honor the lives of those that are being celebrated with love. 🧡

Read the article below to learn more about the process of its creation and one of the library staff that lent their efforts to continue this beautiful tradition.

Thank you to The Courier-News and Gloria Casas for covering this exhibit dedicated to love and reunion. 😊

Having trouble viewing the article? Visit gbpl.info/newspaper for help.

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Every part of the Elgin library’s ofrenda for Día de los Mu***os, a Latin American holiday that honors the dead, has a symbolic meaning.

10/23/2026

Ready for a quick trip through Elgin’s past?

Explore Nuestras Historias at the Main Library—on display now through November 3! Take a journey through the powerful personal stories, cultural roots and local history that make Elgin so vibrant. 🧡

📍 Plan your visit before it leaves: gailborden.info/hhm

A special thank you to the Elgin History Museum and the Hispanic Heritage Project for creating this meaningful exhibit.

10/22/2026

Ready to get your U.S. passport? 📸

Library staff are here to help! Stop by the Passport Fair and apply for a U.S. passport. Offered in partnership with Raja Krishnamoorthi's Congressional Office.

📅 Saturday, October 24
⏰ 10 am – 2 pm
📍 Main Library
🔗 Get more details here: gailborden.info/passports

10/22/2026

Whoever said libraries are boring clearly hasn't been to Gail Borden Library lately. 🤫📚

Come see what all the hype is about and stop by the Library today. 🤩📖

What’s your absolute favorite memory from the library? Share it in the comments! 👏

10/22/2026

This Halloween, being informed is one of the best ways to protect your child's well-being. 🧡🎃

The latest Health Talk episode covers what you should know about holiday safety, including candy and costume safety, safe Halloween decorations, and things to keep in mind while you and your kiddos are Trick or Treating.

🎥 Watch the full video: gailborden.info/healthtalk

10/21/2026

Este Halloween, estar bien informado es una de las mejores maneras de proteger el bienestar de tu hijo. 🧡🎃

El episodio más reciente de Health Talk explica lo que debes saber sobre la seguridad durante esta festividad, incluyendo consejos sobre dulces y disfraces, decoraciones seguras y cosas a tener en cuenta mientras tú y tus pequeños salen a pedir dulces.

🎥 Vea el video completo: gailborden.info/healthtalk

10/21/2026

Thank you to our friends at YWCA Elgin for spending the day at Gail Borden Library with the family literacy parents and children! 💙

We love welcoming families to discover everything the Library has to offer, from family programs to books, and spaces to learn and explore together. 🤗📚
It was wonderful to see so many first-time visitors experience the Library, and we're grateful to partner with organizations like YWCA Elgin to help connect our community with free resources that support lifelong learning. ❤

10/21/2026

It’s getting spooky at Gail Borden Library! 👻🎃

Stop by this October for frightfully fun events, spine-chilling books, eerie movies and more. 💀📚

Tag a friend who loves Halloween! 🕷️📖

🔗 For upcoming events visit: gbpl.info/halloween

10/21/2026

Spot the Tech Mobile around town lately? 🚐💨

Whether you're hunting down spooky stories or fun for the little ones, the Tech Mobile brings the magic right to your neighborhood. 🤗📚

Drop a 🙋‍♀️ or 🙋‍♂️ in the comments if you’ve visited before!

🗺️ Find out where Mobile Library Services will be next: gbpl.info/mls

10/20/2026

🔶 Visit the Community Ofrenda now at the Main Library.

Through November 3, you can see how our community has honored the lives of those that are still loved so dearly by visiting the Community Ofrenda on the second floor of the Main Library. 🧡

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