News & Announcements from Libraries

The Putnam County Public Library District is thrilled to announce that on Tuesday, July 30th, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., the public is invited to stop by Hopkins Park in Granville, Illinois, to visit the Illinois Natural History Survey (INHS) Traveling Science Center as part of the Library’s 2024...

Blue Island Public Library is delighted to announce that it has been chosen as to participate in the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District’s Green Infrastructure Program. Through this partnership, a new green roof will be constructed on the library in 2025. The green roof will assist in absorbing...

From the My Library Is ... Blog: “I can’t find anything to read. Nothing interests me. These books are too hard. I do not know where the book is located.” Sound familiar? The My Library Is... Grant provided funding to update and enhance the library collection and reading experience. It also provided...

It is not too late to register for LTA 102 - Basic Information Tools which begins Monday, July 1. You can do a normal 16 week semester course in our 6 week online summer session. Join instructor Jessica Rodrigues to explore adult reference resources, services, skills and instruction. Register here...

From the My Library Is ... Blog: In addition to using the library for academic purposes, students enjoy the opportunity to decompress and have downtime in the library. The library is open to students for their free time before school, during our four lunch periods, and after school. These are ideal...

The Association of Bookmobile and Outreach Services (ABOS) is thrilled to announce that registration is currently open for the 2024 ABOS Conference, Racing to Serve | Beyond Walls taking place October 14-17 in Indianapolis, Indiana! This year's conference promises an even more enriching experience...

From the My Library Is ... Blog: This school year, I was lucky enough to receive a My Library is… Grant from RAILS at Glenbard East High School. Glenbard East is a majority-minority, Title 1 high school in Lombard, IL. Of our 2253 students, forty three percent are eligible for free or reduced lunch...

From the My Library Is ... Blog: The administration of Saint Patrick High School in Chicago decided to renovate the James J. Barrett Learning Resource Center during the 2022-2023 school year. During the renovation, the carpeting and furniture were replaced. Before the renovation, the collection was...

The Lillie M. Evans Library District will be hosting our free concert series on the first 3 Fridays in June 2024. This is our 7th year providing these family-friendly concerts in Princeville’s Stevens Square. Please bring your own lawn chairs for your seating comfort or feel free to stay in your...

From the My Library Is ... Blog: Are graphic novels as HUGE in your library as they are in mine? It is our most highly circulated section, and every single title circulates at least once per school year. Safe to say, we love graphic novels here at Adler Park School. Read the full post on the My...

From the My Library Is ... Blog: In January of 2020 our library was given a brand-new space. The idea was for our library’s physical space to be a more sophisticated college-like space for our young adult high school students. We also heavily our collection heavily and got rid of the old. However...

From the My Library Is ... Blog: On January 29, 2024 Northern Illinois University Libraries opened a new exhibit displaying large Mexican sculpture pieces known as alebrijes. The exhibit, which will remain open until November 8, presents a collection of 23 pieces created by six artists from Mexico...