Library News

The Lenhardt Library of the Chicago Botanic Garden is the recipient of the Ross Merrill Award for Outstanding Commitment to the Preservation and Care of Collections. This award honors institutions in North America that have shown an exemplary and sustained commitment to conservation and collections...

https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-southtown/ct-sta-author-lisa-see-palos-library-st-0602-story.html

Partnerships are essential to meeting community needs, stretching resources farther, and supporting a dynamic and engaging atmosphere. Sycamore Library and CMJ Technologies are proud to announce that they have partnered to bring library users a brand new laptop kit that will be making its...

In a recent obituary of a local Lanark, IL resident it was shared that while attending college, she dropped her library card. It was found and returned by a young student, which is how they met. Who would have envisioned a 73 year marriage all because of a library card! They were both long lasting...

Congratulations, Class of 2019! Chicago Ridge Public Library is proud to announce that four Chicago Ridge residents, ages 24 to 41, have earned a high school diploma online through the Career Online High School (COHS) program offered at the Chicago Ridge Public Library for free. COHS is a...

The Farmer City Public Library is excited to announce the award of funds from the Illinois Prairie Community Grant. Our library will be using these funds to purchase S.T.E.A.M kits which will then be made available for patrons to borrow. The "Lending S.T.E.A.M." initiative will make fun and...

The Farmer City Public Library is excited to announce our award of the Dollar General Literacy Grant. These funds will establish a new program for youth at our library and in our community. This summer the library will begin the "'LEGO' on a Reading Adventure" program. A book club for youth will...

Cubs and Sox fans are going to feel like they hit a home run this summer as the Gail Borden Public Library District will be hosting The Sox vs. Cubs: The Chicago Civil Wars exhibit from May 28 to August 13 at the Main Library. Produced by the Elmhurst History Museum, the display explores the oldest...

https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190523/glen-ellyn-library-to-provide-meals-snacks-to-needy-kids-over-the-summer-

https://patch.com/illinois/lagrange/la-grange-park-library-receives-50-0...