News & Announcements from Libraries

Kids know what they like. When you work with kids every day, it becomes really evident that they are discerning and selective and very vocal about what they don’t want. (Every children’s librarian has heard the word or scream “NO” in their department a million times!) So when you find a “bookish”...

Join fellow library workers as we eat, drink, and compete at the Firehouse Grill's weekly trivia night. This is a casual social event for all library workers who want to expand their network through camaraderie and fun. Pizza will be provided by LACONI Recharge and attendees may purchase drinks at...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sep 21, 2026 Rockford Public Library Partners with Barack Obama Presidential Library for "America at 250" Workshop Series Three-part series will teach residents how to access federal and local government records Rockford, IL. — From the desk of the president to the minutes of a...

Carthage Public Library District is holding a Grand Opening celebration for our new library building at 250 N 1st Street in Carthage, IL. The ceremony will begin at 2:00 on Sunday, October 18 and continue with an open house until 4:00 pm. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Registration for ARRTcon 2026 is open! We are excited to welcome New York Times bestselling author Rachel Harrison as our featured speaker. ARRTcon brings together library staff and readers’ advisory practitioners for a full day of practical sessions designed to deepen your skills, spark new ideas...

The library and smaller employer candidate for IMRF Executive Trustee. Ballots are due December 10.

Join ATLAS at Orland Park Public Library from 10 am-12 pm on Tuesday, October 20, for an engaging panel discussion exploring practical ways libraries can create more inclusive spaces, services, and experiences. What does an accessible library look like? This panel will explore accessibility in...

Glenbrook South High School Library was thrilled to receive the RAILS My Library Is… grant this past school year. Our focus was and is on supporting our growing multilingual populations. For many years, our school library has had only a small Spanish-language collection alongside our English...

“The Streator Public Library provides material and information to help all community residents fulfill their personal and educational needs.” - S treator Public Library Mission Statement It has been many decades since the Streator Public Library Trustees decided what purpose we have, but those words...

The Crystal Lake Public Library launched its Library of Things collection in March 2025, and the community response was immediate and enthusiastic. One of the most popular items in this collection is the TonieBox, an interactive audio player intended for children ages 1-12. Each box has audio...

As part of it's 50th Anniversary celebration, Three Rivers Library is organizing The Next Chapter fundraising gala. The event is being held on Saturday, September 19th, from 6-10 pm at the Four Rivers Environmental Education Center in Channahon. In addition to a public silent auction, there will be...

The Black Hawk College Library received the My Library Is… Grant to purchase two charging stations and ten charging blocks, as well as new charging cables for phones and laptops. The goal of this project was to supplement the technological needs of the campus, especially for students from...