News & Announcements from Libraries

To support the right to free expression, the Forest Park Public Library (FPPL) will hold the Freedom to Read Rally on Sunday, October 1. “The library’s mission is to make space and support a diverse range of views and information needs,” said FPPL Library Director Vicki Rakowski. “By holding this...

Twenty fantastical, colorful animals will feel right at home in the home of imaginary stories, the Gail Borden Public Library. Previously at Cantigny Park, these creatures from the Mexican Cultural Center of Dupage will be on display at the Library from September 9 through January 7, 2024. Elgin...

The Poplar Creek Public Library in Streamwood IL is hosting an Author Fair September 23rd from 1-4pm. *Connect with local authors *Learn about new titles *Purchase signed books *Q&A with select authors *Enter a prize drawing *Free bag to the first 25 attendees For a list of participating authors...

The Marseilles Public Library Board of Trustees has appointed Heide Trettenero as our next Executive Director effective October 1, 2023. Heide is a great worker and has been with Marseilles Library for seven years. She has handled all of our cataloging, runs Preschool Story Hour and keeps us all on...

Lake Villa District Library is proud to present A Picture is Worth 1000 Yards: Sports Photography of Walter Payton, a traveling exhibition on loan from the Dunn Museum. The exhibition celebrates the life and achievements of Chicago Bear Hall of Fame running back Walter Payton through photographs and...

Greetings! The NILRC Professional Development Committee is pleased to offer our first Webinar for 2023-24, entitled “What is ChatGPT and Why Should I Care?” Our presenters are Atticus Garrison, Reference and Instruction Librarian at Black Hawk College; and Erica Lannan, Professor of Biology, Prairie...

(LOMBARD, IL) – Helen Plum Library is honored to announce the reception of the Conservation@Work certification from The Conservation Foundation (TCF) of DuPage County. Committed to protecting the environment, the TCF recognizes organizations that transform landscapes for the benefit of people and...

After 29 years of service to the Cary Area Public Library District, Executive Director Diane McNulty will retire on October 6. "I have had a great time as the third Executive Director of the Cary Area Public Library. I have worked with some phenomenal people who were on the staff, on the board...

On Friday, September 08, 2023, the Bookmobile and Library Outreach Networking Group (B’LONG) will be hosting our biennial Round-Up conference from 9am - 3pm! With a great list of speakers, presentations, breakout sessions, and outreach vehicles – you won’t want to miss this! Please RSVP through the...

From the My Library Is ... Blog: Realizing that the biography collection had some big gaps in representation while working with students was an inspiration for this RAILS grant. I wanted students to be able to see themselves in the collection of life stories and also be able to see outside their...

Please join RAILS in welcoming four new members, DeVry University, District 50 Schools, Rebuild Foundation, and Saint Catherine Laboure School. DeVry University is a private for-profit university with its headquarters in Naperville, Illinois. The university has locations all over the United States...