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Mission Statement: The library where imagination & transformation flourish, fueled by the power of community.
Who we serve: Serve 144,597 residents in Elgin, South Elgin and portions of Hoffman Estates, Streamwood and Bartlett
99,637 (68.9%) of residents are cardholders
We serve the following schools:
Abbott Middle School
Century Oaks Elementary School
Channing Elementary School
Clinton Elementary School
Coleman Elementary School
Creekside Elementary School
DREAM Academy
Einstein Academy
Elgin Academy
Elgin High School
Elgin Math and Science Academy Charter School
Ellis Middle School
Fox Meadow Elementary School
Fox Valley Lutheran High School
Garfield Elementary School
Harriet Gifford Elementary School
Harvest Christian Academy
Highland Elementary School
Highland Christian Academy
Hillcrest Elementary School
Hilltop Elementary School
Huff Elementary School
Illinois Park Center for Early Learning
Kenyon Woods Middle School
Kimball Middle School
Larkin High School
Larsen Middle School
Lincoln Elementary School
Lord’s Park Elementary School
Lowrie Elementary School
McKinley Elementary School
Nature Ridge Elementary School
Otter Creek Elementary School
Prairie Knolls Middle School
Prairieview Elementary School
Ronald D.O’Neal Elementary School
South Elgin High School
St. Edward Central Catholic High School
St. John's Lutheran School and Preschool
St. Joseph School
St. Laurence Catholic School
St. Mary School
St. Thomas More Catholic School
Summit School, Inc.
Timber Trails Elementary School
Westminster Christian School
Washington Elementary School
Willard Elementary School
The Library strives to be…
Relevant, responsive and highly visible to our community.
A great equalizer transforming the lives of people in our diverse community by creating opportunity and hope.
A creative yet pragmatic innovator as it enhances services to our community.
A highly desirable and effective partner that joins with other organizations to enrich the lives of the people in our community.
An exemplary library to watch in the national arena, drawing attention to our community and our profession.
A supportive work environment where innovative, progressive ideas and talents are encouraged to better serve our community.