News & Announcements from Libraries

Sarah Gutierrez, Library Associate at the Berwyn Public Library has gone from illustrator to author with her book “Peachy's Perfectly Purrfect Day”. With her husband Adrian, Sarah captured the vivid imagination of her cat Peach in this beautifully illustrated book. Her book will be a wonderful...

LACONI POP Presents a how-to guide to expand ELL programming through Read-Aloud Book Clubs Feeling overwhelmed by the demand for English Language Learner programs? Discover how you can launch your own ELL Book or Reading Club, even if you don’t have educator training and can’t afford to hire a...

Hello information professionals, and students! Registration is now open for the 24th annual Information Literacy Summit on Friday, May 1, 2026 at the College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn, Illinois. Discounted early bird rates are available through April 3rd. The Summit, co-hosted by the College of DuPage...

From the My Library Is... Blog: The RAILS Cataloging Membership Grant is available to member libraries to support the operations and growth of shared catalog consortia, or Local Library System Automation Programs (LLSAPs). The Catalog Membership Grant aims to increase membership in RAILS LLSAPs by...

Library trustees and administrators are invited to attend the LACONI Trustee Banquet, which will be held at the Nineteenth Century Club in Oak Park on April 17th at 6 PM. This event brings together community leaders, donors, and supporters to celebrate our organization's achievements and to further...

When: Friday, Apr 03, 2026 | 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Location: Five Points Washington, 360 N Wilmor Rd, Washington, IL 61571 (Room D) Alissa Janchenko is doing a workshop on how improv can improve customer service skills. She is a 20-plus year veteran of library service and coach of Quarried Away Improv...

Heather-Marie Montilla has been named the new Director of the Downers Grove Public Library (DGPL). The decision was approved by the Board of Library Trustees during a special meeting on Thursday, February 12, which concluded the nation-wide search following Julie Milavec’s retirement announcement...

From the My Library Is... Blog: Logos may act as the first opportunity for patrons to connect with the library. Found on bookmarks, signage, websites, and other outreach materials, a well-designed logo is a tool to aid the public perception of the library. So, what does an effective library logo...

After nearly 10 years at the Downers Grove Public Library (DGPL), Julie Milavec will be retiring as the library’s Director on March 2, 2026. Milavec’s leadership ushered in the 21st century library for Downers Grove, elevating its services to be driven by community involvement, customer service, and...

From the My Library Is... Blog: When a major construction project kicked off behind the Vernon Area Public Library in Lincolnshire, our staff saw more than just traffic cones and heavy machinery. We recognized an opportunity to live out one of our core values: "All Are Welcome Here." Read the full...

Please join us on February 17, 2026 at 10:30 AM to learn about IMET, the Illinois Metropolitan Investment Fund, and its investment solutions for libraries in Illinois. This session will provide an overview of how to protect public funds, both collateral/protection for deposits and safekeeping...

The Joliet Public Library recently partnered with Joliet resident Dr. Lukas Gacheru to share children’s books with students at Karoroha Comprehensive School in Kinangop, Kenya. The donation helped establish the school’s first-ever library and will benefit students from Kindergarten through Grade 9...