It is designed to blend with both the old and the new architecture of the area. The Prairie School-inspired exterior of the new Gail Borden Public Library creates a striking image from all directions.
Ample windows allow maximum use of natural light and provide seasonal vistas of the Fox River.
The site surrounding the library will be landscaped with a variety of native trees and plants that will frame the library and integrate it with the river's-edge setting. Children will be able to enjoy activities in the fenced outdoor garden, which fronts the river. The building, located in the center of the library district , is designed for expansion to accommodate our growing population, which will increase from 110,000 this year to 165,000 over the next 20 years.