Gail Borden Public Library, Elgin

#15 among attractions in Elgin

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Gail Borden Public Library is a public library district located in Elgin, Illinois. District boundaries include the city and villages of Elgin, South Elgin, Bartlett, Streamwood, and Hoffman Estates. The library is a member of Reaching Across Illinois Library System, one of two multitype regional library systems in Illinois. ()

Coordinates: 42°2'33"N, 88°17'17"W

Address

270 N Grove AveNortheast ElginElgin 60120-5596 United States

Contact

+1 847-742-2411

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Gail Borden Public Library – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Wing Park Golf Course, Grand Victoria Casino, Elgin National Watch Company Observatory, Elgin District.

0.9 miNW
Golf
Wing Park Golf Course, Elgin
23 min walk • Wing Park Golf Course in Elgin, Illinois is the "oldest and best preserved nine-hole municipal golf course in Illinois." The course was constructed during a golf course boom in the Chicago area during first few years of the 1900s.
0.9 miSE
Gambling, Boat or ferry, Nightlife
Grand Victoria Casino, Elgin
23 min walk • The Grand Victoria Casino Elgin is a riverboat casino in Elgin, Illinois, United States, located about 40 mi west of Chicago. It is owned and operated by Caesars Entertainment.
1.1 miSE
Observatories and planetariums
Elgin National Watch Company Observatory, Elgin
29 min walk • The Elgin National Watch Company Observatory is a historic building in Elgin, in the U.S. state of Illinois. It was built in 1910 to serve the Elgin National Watch Company two blocks to the west.
0.4 miSE
Church
Elgin District, Elgin
12 min walk • The Elgin District is a geographic area within the Northern Illinois Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church and is led by a District Superintendent.
~1850 ftSE
Gothic Revival architecture
Elgin Professional Building, Elgin
9 min walk • The Elgin Professional Building is a historic high-rise building constructed in 1928 at 164 Division Street in downtown Elgin, Illinois. The building is 8 stories, at 96 feet tall, and functions primarily as an office building, housing the Elgin Art Showcase on the top floor since 2007.
~1120 ftS
Concerts and shows, Theater
The Hemmens Cultural Center, Elgin
6 min walk • The Hemmens Cultural Center is a 1,200-seat theatre in Elgin, Illinois, United States. It's also the home of the Elgin Symphony Orchestra.
0.6 miE
Museum, History museum
Elgin Area Historical Society, Elgin
15 min walk • The Elgin Area Historical Society is a non-profit organization that preserves and presents the history of the Elgin, Illinois area. Located at 360 Park Street in Elgin, Illinois on the Elgin Academy campus. The historic "Old Main" building houses offices, research facilities, the Elgin History Museum, and a gift shop.
1.5 miSE
Museum, History museum
Fire Barn 5, Elgin
39 min walk • Fire Barn 5 or Fire Station 5 is a historic building in Elgin, Illinois. It was the fifth official fire barn in Elgin, originally housing horses and a fire fighting carriage. Over the years, the carriage was replaced by automobiles.
0.6 miSE
Church, Romanesque architecture
First Universalist Church, Elgin
16 min walk • The First Universalist Church in Elgin, Illinois was built in 1892. It was designed by George Hunter to resemble a pocket watch in Richardsonian Romanesque style. The church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. It was subsequently included as a contributing property in the Elgin Historic District.
0.5 miE
Universities and schools, Greek Revival architecture
Elgin Academy, Elgin
14 min walk • Elgin Academy is an independent, coeducational, college-preparatory school in Elgin, Illinois, United States. Elgin Academy is notable for many accomplishments, such as their Scholastic Bowl and WYSE teams.
~1510 ftSE
Skyscraper
Elgin Tower Building, Elgin
8 min walk • The Elgin Tower Building, originally the Home Banks Building, is a historic office building in downtown Elgin, Illinois. The tower is 186 feet tall and 15 stories. It was built in 1929 to house the Home National Bank and Home National Savings and Trust.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Gail Borden Public Library open?

Gail Borden Public Library is open:

Monday 9 am - 9 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 9 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 9 pm
Thursday 9 am - 9 pm
Friday 9 am - 6 pm
Saturday 9 am - 6 pm
Sunday 12 pm - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Gail Borden Public Library?

Nearby attractions include The Hemmens Cultural Center, Elgin (6 min walk), Elgin Tower Building, Elgin (8 min walk), Elgin Professional Building, Elgin (9 min walk), Elgin District, Elgin (12 min walk).

How to get to Gail Borden Public Library by public transport?

The nearest stations to Gail Borden Public Library:

Bus

Elgin Transportation Center (10 min walk)
Pace Elgin Transportation Center • Lines: 541, 542, 543, 546, 547, 548, 549, 550, 552, 554, 603, 801 (10 min walk)

Train

Elgin (12 min walk)
National Street (31 min walk)