News & Announcements from Libraries

From the My Library Is ... Blog: My Library is…the heart of our school: a space for all students, staff and community members and filled with something for EVERYONE….readers, scientists, engineers, friends and so much more! Read the full post on the My Library Is ... website.

My Library is…the heart of our school: a space for all students, staff and community members and filled with something for EVERYONE….readers, scientists, engineers, friends and so much more! My school opened its doors in August 2021 and while the library opened with an adequate supply of books...

50th Anniversary Celebration The Alsip-Merrionette Park Public Library invite the RAILS library community as it celebrates its 50 year Anniversary. Join us on Friday, May 5 as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the passing of the referendum that established the Alsip-Merrionette Park Public...

(Elgin, Illinois) Ten violins that were played by Jewish musicians before and during the Holocaust are on display at Gail Borden Public Library at 270 N. Grove, Elgin, IL. Part of the collection of the Violins of Hope project, the instruments have been lovingly restored. The community is invited to...

During the pandemic, my workspace in a public high school transformed from a traditional book-centric library to an innovative makerspace community called The Hub. Removing our freestanding bookshelves made all the difference in lightening up this student space. I alternately enjoyed and disliked...

From the My Library Is ... Blog: During the pandemic, my workspace in a public high school transformed from a traditional book-centric library to an innovative makerspace community called The Hub. Removing our freestanding bookshelves made all the difference in lightening up this student space. Read...

The Batavia Public Library Board invite the RAILS library community to a retirement reception in honor of outgoing Executive Director George H. Scheetz. The open house reception will be held at the Batavia Public Library on Sunday, May 7, 2023, from 2 to 4 p.m. Enjoy refreshments and conversation...

Helen Plum Library is announcing the Grand Opening of its new facility at 411 S. Main Street. Grand Opening celebrations will be held on Saturday, April 22 from 9am to 4pm, and Sunday, April 23 from 1pm to 4:30pm. A detailed schedule of events can be found on the Library's website. Library...

In March 2022, students at Northern Illinois University created the world’s largest paper snowflake. It is forty-four feet six inches across and has been certified by the Guinness Book of World Records! The NIU Libraries got in on the excitement with a special event in its honor. The library...

From the My Library Is ... Blog: In March 2022, students at Northern Illinois University created the world’s largest paper snowflake. It is forty-four feet six inches across and has been certified by the Guinness Book of World Records! The NIU Libraries got in on the excitement with a special event...

The NILRC Professional Development Committee is sponsoring this informative webinar on April 4 at 10 am. Enhancing Information Literacy Instruction through Algorithmic Awareness Recent research demonstrates that students need ways to connect information literacy skills learned in the classroom with...

The Wood Dale Public Library District is delighted to announce the new Executive Director, Christopher Renkosiak, who will join the library beginning March 20, 2023. Mr. Renkosiak holds a Master of Library and Information Science degree from the University of Tennessee and an undergraduate degree in...