Gail Borden Public Library

10/16/2026

As the weather cools down, find a cozy spot and a warm beverage at the library on an autumn afternoon. ☕ 📖

Return to your favorite fall reads or discover a new literary treasure at your favorite Gail Borden Library branch throughout the season. 🍂

10/15/2026

Close out the celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month by reading a poignant story about the sacrifices you make for your family 🧡

The Dream Catcher by Marcelo Verdad is the perfect poignant tale about a young boy with a big dream: to make enough money and buy an airplane someday to finally reunite with his parents 🤗

Commemorate Hispanic Heritage Month and read this beautiful piece of children's literature along with others that uplift Latino voices by following the link here: https://gbpl.info/HHMbooklist 📚

10/15/2026

The Community Ofrenda is now on display at the Main Library. 🧡

Thank you to everyone who shared a photo to honor their loved ones. We invite you to visit and honor the lives celebrated in this meaningful and powerful Community Ofrenda.

10/14/2026

🏅 Look at these medalists from El Trote de Las Calacas 5K 2026! 💀

Want to remember all the fun from this weekend? Check out newly uploaded pictures by clicking the links below. 👇

⭐ gbpl.info/troteflickr (Highlights)

🌐 gbpl.info/trotephotos (All photos)

10/14/2026

🎃 Enjoy the fall weather and visit events curated by Gail Borden Public Library! There are still plenty of spook-tacular outings for you and your kiddos that are sure to be full of Halloween-themed fun. 👻

To see a full list of our remaining fall and Halloween events click here 👉 gbpl.info/halloween

10/13/2026

Relive the experience of El Trote de Las Calacas 5K & Cultural Festival this past weekend! 🥇🎉

With the help of volunteers, sponsors and vendors, more than 1,300 runners and walkers from surrounding communities came together to embrace wellness, culture and fun for the whole family. ❤️🥳

View photos from the event here and save this link or post to revisit as we continue to upload more. 📸👉 gbpl.info/troteflickr

10/13/2026

Elgin's rich history is celebrated in the Nuestras Historias exhibit, now on display at the Main Library through Nov. 3.

A huge thank you to WGN TV for shining a spotlight on the Latino roots that are forever woven into Elgin's history through Nuestras Historias, an exhibit created by the Elgin History Museum and the Hispanic Heritage Project. ❤️📚

To learn more visit: gailborden.info/hhm 🧡

The long-shuttered Elgin Watch Factory gave the city its motto, “The City to Watch.”

10/12/2026

Stop by the Boo Bash at Rakow Branch from now until 6pm and enjoy a professional pumpkin carver demonstration along with games, crafts, Kona Ice, and more! 🎃🧡

10/12/2026

What an incredible time at El Trote de Las Calacas 5K & Cultural Festival this weekend! 🥇🎉 Nearly 1,300 runners and walkers came together to celebrate culture, community and family fun. ❤️ Many thanks to our amazing volunteers, sponsors, vendors and everyone who made this day unforgettable. 🥳✨

View photos from the event here and save this link to revisit as we continue to upload more. 📸👉 https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjD7eL6

Thank you so much Epic Real Estate Group for capturing this amazing highlight video and sponsoring the Tamborazo band! 🙌🎷

10/10/2026

Trote de las Calacas 5K 2026! 💚🏃‍♀️✨

Congratulations and thank you to all of the amazing runners, walkers and supporters who came out today for Trote! We truly appreciate you! ❤️📚

Find Trote photos from today here: gbpl.info/trotephotos

Be on the lookout for more photos to be posted soon! 📸

Leave a “💚” in the comments if you were at Trote 2026!