News & Announcements from Libraries

Claudia Krauspe informed the Helen Plum Board of Trustees of her intent to retire in September 2023. The Library Board of Trustees reached a consensus to appoint current Assistant Director, Anne Luzeniecki as Interim Director to succeed Claudia upon her retirement. The vote to approve this...

The Matteson Area Public Library's ComicCon is back for its fourth year! We are located at 801 School Ave in Matteson IL. Free educational and fun programs for all ages will be happening throughout the entire day. Come meet superheroes and enter to win numerous prize baskets. View our Speakers...

The Lake Villa District Library Board of Trustees has selected the first project of the library’s outdoor space plan: enhancing the hospitality and function of the main entrance area with the addition of seating and shaded areas. The LVDL Board approved the outdoor space plan in May and then began...

From the My Library Is ... Blog: Joliet Public Library Unveils Youth Art Gallery Presented by Old National Bank Joliet Public Library is pleased to announce the unveiling of the new Youth Art Gallery, presented by Old National Bank. The gallery space on the second floor of the Ottawa Street Branch...

Joliet Public Library Unveils Youth Art Gallery Presented by Old National Bank Joliet Public Library is pleased to announce the unveiling of the new Youth Art Gallery, presented by Old National Bank. The gallery space on the second floor of the Ottawa Street Branch will feature artwork from Joliet’s...

Blue Island Public Library is celebrating the award of two grants for the 2023 year. Adult Services Manager Micah Rademacher won the Will Eisner Graphic Novel grant for “Nos Vemos en los Cómics”, funding graphic novel based collections and programming in Spanish. Through this funding, the library...

The Glencoe Public Library has several staff and former staff who have recently published articles in professional journals. Children's Shelver Alex Towers' piece, " My Turn: Neurodivergence in Libraries" was published in the June issue of ILA Reporter. Children's Librarians Jessie Bond (formerly at...

From the My Library Is ... Blog: Our library was created in 2020, after returning from COVID-19, as a newly formed, K-2, dual language center. Previously, we were K-6 English, mono-lingual. With much gratitude towards the support of RAILS and the My Library Is Grant, we are creating and living a new...

Our library was created in 2020, after returning from COVID-19, as a newly formed, K-2, dual language center. Previously, we were K-6 English, mono-lingual. With much gratitude towards the support of RAILS and the My Library Is Grant, we are creating and living a new future for our deserving...

After 20 years of service to the Fremont Public Library District, Library Director Scott Davis has retired at the end of the fiscal year on June 30. The Library Board of Trustees have promoted Assistant Director Becky Ingram to serve as Interim Director and hired Deiters & Todd Library Consulting...

The Lincolnwood Public Library is pleased to announce the appointment of Susan Dove Lempke as its new Executive Director. With a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to promoting literacy and community engagement, Lempke is poised to lead the library into a new era of growth and innovation...

From the My Library Is ... Blog: We at the Gail Borden Public Library District are honored to be hosting Violins of Hope, ten lovingly restored violins played before or during the Holocaust. Read the full post on the My Library Is ... website.