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Computers & Technology<br />
gailborden.info/services/<br />
for-computer-users<br />
Main <strong>Library</strong> Computer Center<br />
• Windows 10 PCs<br />
• Print / Scan / Fax<br />
• A typewriter for use in the<br />
<strong>Library</strong>.<br />
• Laptops to check out at the<br />
Information Desk on the 2nd<br />
floor for use in the<br />
Main <strong>Library</strong>.<br />
Rakow Branch Computer Café<br />
• Windows 10 PCs<br />
• Print / Scan / Fax<br />
South Elgin Branch<br />
• Laptops and iPads (in-library use)<br />
• Print / Scan / Fax<br />
• 42” screen (use in study rooms)<br />
Passport <strong>Services</strong><br />
gailborden.info/passports<br />
Gail Borden Public <strong>Library</strong> District is an<br />
official U.S. Passpo Acceptance Facility.<br />
Items available for<br />
purchase:<br />
• USB flash drives $5<br />
• Earbuds $1<br />
• 2-Pocket folders $0.50<br />
• Manila folders $0.10<br />
• Card lamination $0.25<br />
Printing is available for:<br />
• $0.10/page for black &<br />
white, $0.25/page for<br />
color<br />
• Scan-to-fax service for<br />
$1/page to U.S. or<br />
Canada, $2/page<br />
international<br />
Wireless printing<br />
gailborden.info/print<br />
Available at all buildings<br />
with the “Public Print<br />
Locations” app<br />
Digital Media Lab<br />
gailborden.info/digitalmedialab<br />
The Digital Media Lab offers space,<br />
hardware and software to create<br />
video, music, photos and more.<br />
Available for 1-hour reservations for<br />
adults and teens in high school.<br />
Make your reservation in-person, by<br />
emailing adyson@gailborden.info,<br />
or call 847-695-7577. A Gail Borden<br />
<strong>Library</strong> card is required.<br />
Wedding<br />
Birthday<br />
Preservation<br />
Anniversary<br />
Station<br />
Do you have old VHS tapes, pictures,<br />
slides and more that you want to<br />
preserve? Use this station on the<br />
2nd floor of the Main <strong>Library</strong> to<br />
digitize your precious memories.<br />
gailborden.info/preservationstation<br />
Need a Good Read?<br />
gailborden.info/book-lovers<br />
Looking for personalized<br />
reading recommendations for<br />
adults? Fill out one of our forms<br />
online for recommendations,<br />
automatic reading suggestions,<br />
automatic holds and more.<br />
Explore<br />
We accept passpo applications by<br />
appointment only. We also take passpo<br />
photos. To make an appointment and learn<br />
more about passpo application<br />
requirements and costs, please call the<br />
Passpo Desk at 847-429-4693.<br />
License Plate Sticker Renewal<br />
gailborden.info/licenserenewal<br />
Illinois residents can renew their license plate stickers and leave<br />
with the sticker the same day. The service is available at the Main<br />
<strong>Library</strong> from opening until half an hour before closing. See the<br />
website or call the Customer Relations desk at 847-429-4597 for<br />
requirements and cost.<br />
GBPL Mobile App<br />
gailborden.info/mobile<br />
Gail Borden <strong>Library</strong>’s mobile app is<br />
available in English and Spanish. Use it to<br />
scan and check out library materials,<br />
store your library card number for use,<br />
search the catalog and place holds,<br />
register for events, and find hours and<br />
directions.<br />
Elgin Area Memories<br />
gailborden.info/elginareamemories/<br />
Explore many interesting, digitized items<br />
from the library archives and local area<br />
organizations such as the Watch Word<br />
magazine, videos from our local<br />
veterans, and photos from Elgin's past.<br />
gailborden.info
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