News & Announcements from Libraries

From the My Library Is ... Blog: Like many libraries, the Paul V. Galvin Library at the Illinois Institute of Technology receives more donated books than can possibly be added to the collection. Many of the donated titles are fiction and while we do have a leisure reading collection, only a small...

The new networking group senior programming meets for the first time on Friday, December 1 on Zoom from 10:00-11:00 am. This group is for librarians and library staff who plan/run programming for seniors/older adults in public libraries. Programming for older adults can be challenging as they are a...

Waukegan Public Library hosted an Austism Awareness fundraiser in April 2023 to support the creation of an accessibility collection and sensory kits. The event, supported by the Library's Foundation and parent advocates, allowed parents and kids to connect with support services while enjoying a meal...

The Winnetka-Northfield Public Library District and the Winnetka Historical Society are thrilled to announce the launch of our Winnetka Talk Digital Archive. The archive contains nearly every Winnetka Talk published since 1913 and is available online at wnpld.org to anyone with a Winnetka-Northfield...

The NILRC Professional Development Committee is hosting a special webinar entitled “Springsharing is Caring!” on November 30 from 10-11:30 am. The first 45 minutes of this webinar will be discussion on how NILRC Member libraries use Springshare products (LibCal, LibAnswers, LibGuides, etc.). Bring...

The archived videos from the Illinois School Library Workers Symposium (ISLWS) are now available from the RAILS YouTube channel. The videos were originally recorded at the first-ever ISLWS event on Wednesday, September 20, 2023. This event is designed for individuals who are working in school...

In October, OPALGA+ (Oak Park Area Gay and Lesbian Association) recognized the Oak Park Public Library for “outstanding efforts on behalf of LGBTQ+ people in Oak Park and the surrounding area.” The library’s Executive Director Joslyn Bowling Dixon accepted the OPALGA+ Mel Wilson Founders Award at...

Just a handful of seats left for the return of ARRTCon! Join the Adult Reading Round Table on Thursday, November 30th for the return of ARRTCon, an all-day readers' advisory conference for library workers. The schedule will include keynotes by Becky Spratford from RA for All and author Shelby Van...

Join fellow school librarians and clerks as we share ideas, successes, and struggles faced in our libraries! Some of us are part of a team while others are solo, but we all share a passion for connecting our students with resources! COPY AND PASTE THIS LINK INTO YOUR WEB BROWSER: https://ltcillinois...

RAILS is excited to announce the opening of applications for the 2024 My Library Is… Grants. These grants are designed to help libraries tell their story. In 2024, these grants are now open to all types of libraries, including – academic, public, school, and special libraries. About the Grant: As...

Matteson Public Library's LIT FEST 2023 Connect with local authors, attend panels, learn about new titles, purchase signed copies of books, and much more at Matteson Public Library's Local Author Fair 2-day event! Applications for authors are no longer being accepted. Check our website for schedule...

The RAILS Music Librarianship Networking Group will be hosting its first group tour. All are welcome. Where: Northbrook Public Library 1201 Cedar Ln, Northbrook, IL 60062 When: Friday, November 10, 10:30 a.m. Why: Inspiration, Information Sharing Thank you to Bill Pekara and Madison Vienna for...