News & Announcements from Libraries

The library and smaller employer candidate for IMRF Executive Trustee. Ballots are due December 10.

Join ATLAS at Orland Park Public Library from 10 am-12 pm on Tuesday, October 20, for an engaging panel discussion exploring practical ways libraries can create more inclusive spaces, services, and experiences. What does an accessible library look like? This panel will explore accessibility in...

Glenbrook South High School Library was thrilled to receive the RAILS My Library Is… grant this past school year. Our focus was and is on supporting our growing multilingual populations. For many years, our school library has had only a small Spanish-language collection alongside our English...

“The Streator Public Library provides material and information to help all community residents fulfill their personal and educational needs.” - S treator Public Library Mission Statement It has been many decades since the Streator Public Library Trustees decided what purpose we have, but those words...

The Crystal Lake Public Library launched its Library of Things collection in March 2025, and the community response was immediate and enthusiastic. One of the most popular items in this collection is the TonieBox, an interactive audio player intended for children ages 1-12. Each box has audio...

As part of it's 50th Anniversary celebration, Three Rivers Library is organizing The Next Chapter fundraising gala. The event is being held on Saturday, September 19th, from 6-10 pm at the Four Rivers Environmental Education Center in Channahon. In addition to a public silent auction, there will be...

The Black Hawk College Library received the My Library Is… Grant to purchase two charging stations and ten charging blocks, as well as new charging cables for phones and laptops. The goal of this project was to supplement the technological needs of the campus, especially for students from...

Schaumburg Township District Library is strengthening and expanding its leadership structure by promoting Stephanie Driscoll to Deputy Director of Public Services and Amy Prochot to Deputy Director of Operations, both effective September 7. This decision comes as the Library continues to expand its...

Our school has offered Sora by OverDrive as a digital reading option for several years. As the school librarian, I have encouraged its use and taught the basics. However, I felt it was underutilized both in classrooms and at home. In recent years, I have purchased audiobooks to support some students...

The Linda Sokol Francis Brookfield Library partnered with local video production company Motion Source to host a Film Camp for Teens this summer, culminating in the premiere of the film campers’ original short film, The Dark Library. This short film was written, directed, filmed, acted, and edited...

The Accessibility Networking Group connects public libraries with organizations supporting disabled communities in Lake and northern Cook counties. We believe that strong partnerships between libraries and accessibility organizations inform, strengthen, and expand opportunities for our shared...

Successful libraries seek opportunities to extend library services beyond the physical confines of the library building to engage their service community where patrons naturally and frequently interact outside of the library. This enhances awareness of library services and improves the library’s...