4. Gail Borden Public Library, Elgin, IL
Press Contact: Denise Raleigh,
847-429-5981, draleigh@gailborden.info
Web Site: http://www.gailborden.info/m/
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The library’s
SPACE: Dare to Dream project featured a
recreation of Galileo’s studio, complete with
a working
model of his telescope. |
The Gail Borden Public Library is the heart
and hub of exciting activities in Elgin, Illinois. Its
motto, “Learning is a Journey...Start It Here,”
has been the inspiration behind many activities, including
the Dr. Torres Library Card Challenge, a month-long
program that resulted in 8,000 new library cards for local
kids; the A Tapestry of Freedom project, which
encouraged residents – especially foreign-born patrons
– to share their stories of struggle and triumph
with fellow Elgin citizens; and the GIANTS: African
Dinosaurs and SPACE: Dare to Dream programs
that brought to the library prehistoric visitors and objects
from far flung galaxies. With all of the fantastic programs
and events at the Gail Borden Public Library, community
members ask just one question: “What next!”
U.S. Senator Roland Burris (IL)
“I am extremely proud of the Gail Borden Public
Library, one of only 10 institutions selected for this
prestigious award. For more than a century, this fine
public library has served the needs of local residents
through innovative means, including special exhibits and
programs such as the Readership van. It has become an
invaluable leader in the community – a center for
literacy, learning, and exploration. The Gail Borden Public
Library is a credit to the entire Elgin community and
the great State of Illinois. I commend this institution
for the fine work that has led to this award, and look
forward to hearing of their continued success in the future.”
U.S. Representative Bill Foster
(IL-14) “I congratulate the Gail Borden
Public Library in Elgin for being awarded with the prestigious
2009 National Medal for Museum and Library Service, the
highest national honor that can be bestowed upon a museum
or library. For more than 100 years, the Gail Borden Public
Library has been a beloved public resource, bringing residents
together to learn and grow, and also partnering with area
groups and organizations to energize our community.”
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