Library News

The Library's Book Discussion Group is famous! We are the first in Booklist's new series. Get to Know the Thomas Ford Memorial Library Book Group Meet the Thomas Ford Memorial Library Book Group—they call themselves the "Book Discussion Group" so they can save time and get right to discussing. This...

On Wednesday, December 9 the Book 'Em Mystery Readers presented a check for $5,100, to the Friends of Peoria Public Library for the Joyce Welsch Memorial. The funds were raised from the sales of the book they co-wrote over 10 years, Murder on Whiskey Row, and will be used to fund children's...

As most people know, thanks to the quick work of the Illinois State Library and the Secretary of State staff, libraries were included for partial funding under HB 2039 that Gov. Rauner signed on Monday. See http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-illinois-senate-lot... for news...

Byron Library 100th Anniversary 1916-2016 December 2015 - April 2016 In recognition of our centennial milestone, beginning December 15, all patrons are invited to pick up a free 2016 monthly calendar (while supplies last). The library will be offering five historic programs relating to the early...

Over the past two years, we at the Oak Park Public Library have been listening to our community to learn how we can be the best library for Oak Park. That's why we are excited to debut The Storyline , a quarterly publication that connects readers with people, places, and possibilities. Each issue...

The Columbia College Chicago Friends of the Library is pleased to have Melissa Ann Pinney as our Fall 2015 Signature Showcase featured speaker on Tuesday December 1st, 5-7pm. The program will be held on the 3rd floor of the Library, located at 624 S Michigan. Melissa will discuss her work as a...

Kay Harlow of Sun City spends some of her spare time as a volunteer at the Huntley Library. However, she is unlike any other volunteer in the 26 year history of the district. A volunteer since 2006 with unbridled enthusiasm, Harlow turns 100 this November 10. Harlow volunteers at the library two...

The Orland Park Public Library is anticipating another fantastic year. With patron attendance reaching 370,608 already by the end of October, the library is projected to see numbers greater than last year. The number of programs and events offered by the library is set to increase in the coming...

ExceleRate Illinois, the state’s first quality recognition and improvement system for all early learning programs, helps parents find quality early learning in their community. Parents can visit www.excelerateillinois.com , type in their zip code, and find quality programs nearby. ExceleRate...