News & Announcements from Libraries

On Saturday, October 4, 2025, from 11 AM to 3 PM, the Elk Grove Village Public Library will host its third Comic-Con event! The con will feature a collective of talented artists/creatives, a "Star Car" show in the library's parking lot, food trucks, and several programs/crafts for all ages. What is...

From the My Library Is... Blog: With celebrations for the 175th anniversary of our university slated for 2025, librarians at Illinois Wesleyan University envisioned a digital humanities project that would share the story of libraries on campus from the institution's founding in 1850 forward. That...

WEST SUBURBS — Fourteen libraries along Metra’s BSNF Railway Line are collaborating to get digital resources to the region’s rising number of commuters. Ads now greeting riders on each BNSF Line train car highlight the ways a library card can help commuters save money and enjoy their time onboard...

From the My Library Is... Blog: The Gwendolyn Brooks Library at Chicago State University has created a sensory space to promote health and wellness. The library sensory space offers a calming environment for students to decompress, de-stress, and regulate their emotions. This student-centered...

From the My Library Is... Blog: At Aurora University Library, we are always looking for meaningful ways to enhance the services we provide to our students, staff, and the wider campus community. When the opportunity arose to apply for a library grant, we knew exactly what we wanted to do: invest in...

Caitlin Stewart, Illinois State University, and Heather Jagman, DePaul University, are excited to announce the launch of the Education Library Workers of Illinois (EduLibs) — a new email list for library workers across Illinois to connect, collaborate, and stay informed! Whether you support a...

Are you looking for fresh program ideas and resources for kids in Spanish? Innovative solutions, and a supportive network of peers who understand the challenges of our field? Join SPARK ( Spanish Programming And Resource for Kids)! A dynamic networking group where library professionals come together...

From the My Library Is... Blog: Libraries today are about so much more than just borrowing books. In our library, you can find plenty of books, but also DVDs, audiobooks, CDs, and a variety of items through our Library of Things. The Library of Things includes items to help the vision impaired...

From the My Library Is... Blog: Tucked away behind a single door in the basement of the Old Town School of Folk Music (OTSFM) in Lincoln Square you’ll find the Resource Center (RC). The RC is a library and archive that has long served the OTSFM community. It’s a rich, but under-recognized, hub for...

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...

From the My Library Is... Blog: Incorporating Spanish language books into your school library collection isn’t just about providing enjoyable reading material; it’s about creating an environment that values diversity, promotes language development, and prepares students for a global world. Whether...

Registration for the JJC Fall 2025 Session is now underway for new and returning students. 2025 Fall Semester starts 8/18. Join us online. Each of the following 3 credit classes run for 16 weeks. The semester ends 12/12, in plenty of time to prepare for your holidays! LTA 101- Introduction to...