News & Announcements from Libraries

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...

Illinois Central College has a Library Technical Assistant program and would like to understand if employers require or prefer candidates to have this credential when they apply for library positions in your organization. Please take this very short survey to let us know what's happening in your...

From the My Library Is ... Blog: In the bustling halls of Northbrook Glenview District 30, a beacon of innovation and inclusion is rising. It is called RisingSTEAM, a transformative initiative that is breaking barriers and igniting the passions of young minds in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art...

Tri-County Libraries Join Together for a Summer-Long Library Crawl The Carlock Public Library, Chatsworth Area Library, Chenoa Public Library, Dominy Memorial Library, El Paso Public Library, Eureka Public Library, Filger Public Library, Flanagan Public Library District, Forrest Public Library...

From the My Library Is ... Blog: The Kemper Room is an exhibition space located on the upper level of the Paul V. Galvin Library at the Illinois Institute of Technology. Over the years it has been a place for campus partners to showcase an eclectic assortment of work: German airbrushed ceramics...