News & Announcements from Libraries

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...

It is not too late to register for LTA 206 - Children's Library Services which begins Monday, May 20. You can do a normal 16 week semester course in our 6 week online summer session. Join instructor Jennifer Bromann-Bender to explore programming, services, publicity, and projects aimed at the...

From the My Library Is ... Blog: Thanks to the generosity of the RAILS My Library Is . . . Grant, students at Oak Lawn Community High School have an opportunity to learn about the unique experiences and perspectives of women content creators from diverse backgrounds while also appreciating the...

Palatine Library District is happy to announce the promotion of Susan Conner to Assistant Director after the position was vacated by Melissa Gardner, who was promoted to Executive Director starting in July 2024. Conner has been the Technology Manager at Palatine Library for the past eight years and...

Are you looking to make your classroom library or storytimes more inclusive and diverse? This workshop is for educators and librarians who work with preschoolers – 8th grade and will focus on diversity in youth literature, book lists with culturally relevant texts, and resources for locating diverse...

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Registration is now open for the hybrid BHL Day 2024 on May 16, 2024, at the Field Museum in Chicago. Themed " Year of the Cicada: Buzzing with 17 Years of Biodiversity Achievements ", the program will include a keynote by Dr. Gene Kritsky on the dual emergence of Broods XIII and XIX of the...