News & Announcements from Libraries

Black History Month is a time to honor and reflect on the rich history, culture, and contributions of Black Americans. This February, we are thrilled to host a series of exciting events Our events will take place at both the Holiday Inn Matteson and the Matteson Area Library District 801 School Ave...

Saturday, January 25 | 1-4 pm | Glen Ellyn Public Library Meet local authors whose books are part of Glen Ellyn Public Library’s Emerging Author Collection and the collection at large. Discover the next wave of literary talent and connect with up-and-coming writers, hear about their fresh ideas, and...

The Zion-Benton Public Library District made the news! A Zion woman worked with the Zion Genealogical Society (ZGS) to find the family of the person who donated their kidney to her 40 years ago! The ZGS has dedicated space in the Library for genealogical research, and ABC 7 selected the Library for...

All levels of library staff in the Lake County Area are invited to learn about people in transitional housing in Lake County and in particular how local libraries can connect people with resources for assistance and support. Participants are invited to join in-person or online via Zoom. Coffee will...

On Wednesday, December 18, 2024, the Maywood Public Library District has officially announced, Daniela Martinez, as their new Executive Library Director. Daniela graduated from Dominican University in 2021 with her Master of Library and Information Science, with a concentration in Youth Services...

Following our 50 year anniversary as a Library District on Saturday, December 7th, local newspaper The Record North Shore ran this article on our event. The exhibit runs through February 8th and since this is our first-ever exhibit, we hope all our library friends in RAILS will come to see it!

From the My Library Is... Blog: On Sunday, December 8 2024 the Chicago Tribune ran a story entitled “Schools pick local control over grants.” This article discussed how libraries must adopt the ALA Bill of Rights or an equivalent statement against blanket book bans or lose their eligibility for the...

Since 2015 the Galena Public Library has been providing a variety of presentations, readings, workshops, and conversations with bestselling authors during the cold days and nights of January - a celebration of reading and writing in all its forms. Five events are planned for January and, back by...

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Stories of mythical beings have been with us for thousands of years. These legends, which were sometimes inspired by fossils or living animals, continue to inspire us today. On exhibit at the Ela Area Public Library through February 2, Giants, Dragons & Unicorns: The World of Mythic Creatures traces...

JJC LTA Spring 2025 classes start on January 13! Register now! 2 classes offered, both delivered online: LTA 103 - Library Materials - 3 Credit Hours Examines the role of the library technical assistant in the practice of acquiring print and non-print materials from the selection decision through...

Waukegan Public Library is extremely excited and proud to share its original mural that has been one year in the making. After receiving a grant from the Waukegan Arts Council, the library set forth to interview artists and select a piece that would be a welcoming and joyful statement of the library...