News & Announcements from Libraries

Carthage Public Library District held a groundbreaking ceremony for a new library building on Tuesday, April 15 at 6:00 pm. The following day, Laverdiere Construction, Inc. brought in their equipment and began working on the site. Construction should be complete in about a year. The new building...

Princeton Public Library is hosting a reception on Friday, April 25th to present local talent by displaying books and book covers. Instead of disposing of these books, they were handed out to people as a blank canvases. The recycled books were provided by the Friends of the Library. So far, there...

The next Adult Services Managers Roundtable is Wednesday, May 14 from 9:30-11:30am at the RAILS Burr Ridge building (125 Tower Drive). This quarterly networking group is open to managers, department heads and supervisors of adult services in public libraries of all sizes. Bring agenda items to the...

Join us at Bellwood Public Library on Tuesday, April 29 at 6:30pm for a screening of Free For All: The Public Library, a new documentary from PBS Books by Dawn Logsdon and Lucie Faulknor. Premiering on PBS’s Independent Lens, Free For All: The Public Library tells the story of the quiet...

Join the RAILS Music Librarianship Group for a tour of the Newberry Library's music-related holdings. Meet in the Newberry Library lobby - use front doors, as back doors are locked. Please check in with Alison Hinderliter, your tour guide, who will meet you all in the lobby. All coats and large bags...

Wednesday, April 30th at 10 am via Zoom Moving to a new country, becoming acclimated to a new environment, and applying for citizenship is a daunting hurdle for many immigrants. People often turn to their local library for help, but frequently their library doesn't offer much beyond reading material...

The Gail Borden Public Library is now hosting its latest exhibit, “ Glitz, Glamour, Gorgeous: A Tribute to Hollywood’s Great Movie Costumes,” showcasing costumes from Hollywood's golden age. Explore the magic of cinema with 33 outfits worn by stars like Elizabeth Taylor, Ginger Rogers and Julie...

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Join us for a special screening & discussion of Free for All. This documentary shares how public libraries shaped the country and continue to be a sanctuary for Americans everywhere. Free for All tells the story of the quiet revolutionaries who made a simple idea happen. From the pioneering women...

The Putnam County Public Library District will host a film screening, in partnership with Independent Lens and WTVP, of “Free for All: The Public Library,” on Thursday, April 10th, at 5:00 p.m. in celebration of National Library Week. The film tells the story of the quiet revolutionaries who made a...

New Executive Director Takes Over at the Des Plaines Public Library

East Dundee, IL – After a thorough search, the Fox River Valley Public Library District is happy to announce the appointment of Kristi Howe as the new Executive Director. Howe brings a strong library leadership and management background, having served in Illinois, Wisconsin, and Indiana. Her...