News & Announcements from Libraries

Tour of the Resource Center at The Old Town School of Folk Music Join the RAILS Music Librarianship Networking Group Meeting for a tour of The Resource Center at the Old Town School of Folk Music. Old Town School of Folk Music Lincoln Square Campus, West Building 4544 N. Lincoln Ave. Chicago, IL...

The Berwyn Public Library proudly announces the 2024 Local Authors’ Festival! Join in on a week of writing focused programs for all ages. Discuss your reading selections over coffee at Books & Brews, devote time to your own writing at a write-in, learn to storyboard manga-style, get tips on writing...

Inviting all to attend: https://nwill.org/program Hoping all who attend will gain some valuable insights in fast delivery of ILL articles. Thursday, September 19th P1: Speedy delivery: Enhancing your library users' experience with OCLC's Express program 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM UO EMU Gumwood (2nd floor)...

The Morris Area Public Library is excited to announce a special workshop, "The Book Doctor is IN!," led by Kimberly Young, a seasoned library professional with extensive experience in diverse library settings across the United States. This hands-on session will take place on Friday, October 4, 2024...

From the My Library Is ... Blog: My Library... Talks! Read the full post on the My Library Is ... website.

The Orland Park Public Library is proud to announce a special exhibition celebrating the 20th anniversary of Smith Crossing and the 20th anniversary of the library building on Ravinia Avenue. The exhibit, titled "20/20: One Hundred Years in Focus—Smith Communities in a Changing World," will be open...

Please join us on September 18th at 10:30 AM to learn about IMET, the Illinois Metropolitan Investment Fund, and its investment solutions for libraries in Illinois. Created over 25 years ago, by Illinois public fund managers for Illinois public funds, IMET provides a unique value-add proposition for...

OverDrive’s Library Vehicle (LV), previously known as the Digital Bookmobile, will be making a stop at the Morris Area Public Library on Saturday, September 7, 2024, from 10 AM to 2 PM. This event is part of the "Check Out Your Library" multiyear experiential initiative, aimed at re-establishing...

Kathleen Alberts, an employee of the Technical Services department of Alsip-Merrionette Park Public Library District, has written and published a Science Fiction/Fantasy novel titled: "Love in a Time of Monsters" 9798326573902 The story follows Frankenstein's monster as he traverses a cataclysmic...

The director of the Berwyn Public Library, Tammy Sheedy, has written and published a new children's book titled: Stanley, No! Tails of a Brave Kitten 9798218415952 It's a true story of rescuing an adorable stray kitten that was abandoned. The illustrator, Sarah Gutierrez, is also a staff member...

Distinguished professor of English & Italian American Studies Professor Fred Gardaphe will read from his memoir-in-progress, A Generation Removed, at the Italian Cultural Center on Saturday, August 3 at 10 a.m. A Generation Removed is a series of interconnected stories of his grandfather's travels...

Applications are now open for the second cohort of the RAILS BIPOC Library Workers Mentorship Program! This program, hosted by the RAILS BIPOC Library Workers Group, is a place for BIPOC Library workers to build relationships, share experiences, and develop skills to advance in their careers...