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New Brookfield library starting to take shape

Submitted by Christy Eyre on

'Topping off' ceremony marks fifth month since construction began Tuesday, September 22nd, 2020 12:35 PM By Bob Uphues, Editor https://www.rblandmark.com/News/Articles/9-22-2020/New-Brookfield-librar... Five months into the construction of a new library at 3541 Park Ave., Brookfield Public Library...
Brookfield families sign steel beam
Library News

Mini Market and Outdoor Movie Draw Dozens to Chillicothe Public Library

Submitted by Catherine Barnett on

Chillicothe, IL— On Monday afternoon, September 21, it was bustling in Chillicothe Public Library's parking lot, which had been converted to an outdoor market and movie theater. The mini farmers market, running from 4:15-6:15 p.m., featured local veggies, baked goods, handicrafts, honey, maple...
Market vendors and shoppers
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Barrington Area Library Says Farewell to Overdue Fines

Submitted by Karen McBride on

The Barrington Area Library is pleased to announce that it will no longer charge overdue fines. The Library announced this good news to the community on Tuesday, September 15, 2020. In keeping with its mission goal of creating convenient and comfortable environments, BALibrary is seeking to...
Bright yellow background with orange quotation marks, black all caps text reading Farewell to overdue fines! Black logo for Barrington Area Library
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The Check Out Podcast Features Librarian Miguel Ruiz

Submitted by Jill Schacter on

Miguel Ruiz is the latest guest on The Check Out podcast of Evanston Public Library! He's the extroverted, enthusiastic, community organizer oriented librarian in charge of the brand new Robert Crown Library Branch in Evanston In this episode, Miguel and host Jill Schacter discuss what it's like to...
Miguel Ruiz, Evanston Public Library
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Joliet Public Library Student Library Cards Available to Joliet Area Students

Submitted by Mallory Hewlett on

JOLIET- The Joliet Public Library has partnered with Joliet Public Schools District 86 and Joliet Township High School District 204 to make library cards available to all Joliet area public school students at no extra cost to the household. This initiative was made possible by the passing of House...
Student Library Cards Available Now to Joliet Area Students
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Career and Job Search Assistance at Evergreen Park Public Library

Submitted by mary black on

Evergreen Park Public Library is providing robust career and job search assistance that includes JobNow online job coaching, personal resume reviews, and complimentary professional headshots. Through a grant from the Best Buy Foundation, job seekers who have an Evergreen Park library card can log...

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