News from RAILS & Libraries

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...

We invite all levels of staff from any type of RAILS library to join the online RAILS Member Update on Wednesday, September 4, at 3 p.m. Attached is a full agenda for this event. Topics include more information from the Illinois State Library about the statewide e-resources package, advocating for...

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

My library received a My Library Is... Grant to purchase signage and more display carts for our outdated library space. We also purchased book stands, mobile book display carts, a new felt bulletin board for the wall, new Cricut paper, and sign holders. This grant was vital as most of our library...

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...

Explore More Illinois, RAILS’ online cultural and recreational pass program for Illinois libraries, welcomes back for their 2024/2025 season, McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn! Since opening our doors in 1986, the McAninch Arts Center has been focused on enriching our community...

Explore More Illinois Welcomes Doudna Fine Arts Center Explore More Illinois, RAILS’ online cultural and recreational pass program for Illinois libraries, welcomes its newest attraction, Doudna Fine Arts Center in Charleston, IL! Eastern Illinois University’s Doudna Fine Arts Center is a cultural...

The Secretary of State's Office and the Illinois State Library are excited to share more information about how school libraries can access the statewide e-resource package. The following is information that can be used to start accessing this resource. We encourage school library representatives to...

It's all about learning and collaboration in this month's episode of RAILS Minute. Dan and Monica discuss upcoming networking opportunities for school library workers, promote the new round of RAILS Continuing Education Grants, and preview the next RAILS Member Update. Relevant Links: 9/5 Back to...

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...

Explore More Illinois, RAILS’ online cultural and recreational pass program for Illinois libraries, welcomes its newest attraction, Cantigny in Wheaton! Cantigny Park in Wheaton, Illinois, is the 500-acre former estate of Colonel Robert R. McCormick, who lived there from the 1920s until he died in...