News & Announcements from Libraries

Join us for a special screening & discussion of Free for All. This documentary shares how public libraries shaped the country and continue to be a sanctuary for Americans everywhere. Free for All tells the story of the quiet revolutionaries who made a simple idea happen. From the pioneering women...

The Putnam County Public Library District will host a film screening, in partnership with Independent Lens and WTVP, of “Free for All: The Public Library,” on Thursday, April 10th, at 5:00 p.m. in celebration of National Library Week. The film tells the story of the quiet revolutionaries who made a...

New Executive Director Takes Over at the Des Plaines Public Library

East Dundee, IL – After a thorough search, the Fox River Valley Public Library District is happy to announce the appointment of Kristi Howe as the new Executive Director. Howe brings a strong library leadership and management background, having served in Illinois, Wisconsin, and Indiana. Her...

The Orland Park Public Library is proud to announce that Library Director Mary Adamowski has been awarded the prestigious Woman in Leadership Award by the Orland Women’s Networking (OWN) committee, a division of the Orland Park Area Chamber of Commerce. The award was presented at the OWN Luncheon...

If you’re interested in learning what Lake County life was like in the early days, visit Lake Villa District Library (LVDL) and explore the Millburn Historic District Exhibit. In partnership with the Historic Millburn Community Association, the exhibit features artifacts and stories that bring the...

We are excited to invite you and your staff to an informative and hands-on Book Doctor Event at Morris Area Public Library! This workshop is designed to help your library staff learn essential skills to protect and repair books, ultimately extending their lifespan and reducing the need for costly...

It was quite an honor for the Virginia Community School District to receive the RAILS My Library Is… Grant! We were able to receive this grant through our teamwork and love for the library. It all started when our 2023-2024 School Librarian, Ms. Stephanie, and our High School ELA teacher, Mrs...

Literacy ambassador, librarian, and social media star Mychal Threets is joining the Oak Park Public Library for a conversation about library love on Thursday, April 10, as part of its National Library Week festivities and advocacy efforts. Mychal has risen to fame on social media as mental health...

Register here: https://lansing.librarycalendar.com/event/demcos-book-repair-workshop-hands-rescheduled-15702 Library Staff are invited to join us at Lansing Public Library as we host Demco's Kimberly Young, Book Doctor for a hands-on book repair workshop. Book Doctor Workshops provide book care...

The St. Charles Public Library is proud to announce the launch of STC Immersive, a state-of-the-art initiative designed to inspire, educate, and entertain the community in new and exciting ways. This one-of-a-kind offering combines technology, storytelling, and stunning visual effects to create an...

Illinois Prairie District Public Library (IPDPL) in Woodford County, IL, launched a redesigned website at the end of January, offering a more user-friendly experience and improved access to library resources. Patrons can easily search the catalog, explore digital resources, and stay up-to-date on...