News from Libraries and RAILS

Edwidge Danticat, will give the NEA Big Read keynote address, "The American Dream Reconsidered" at Columbia on April 25, from 6-8pm. She as an award-winning writer, and her memoir, Brother, I'm Dying is the selected book for this Big Read. In her talk, she will be exploring the concept and meaning...

YORKVILLE, Illinois-March 20, 2019 - The Yorkville Public Library, as part of their commitment to being a community resource, has developed a teen empowerment program, "Fit and Chill" to help teens cope with stressors and build self-confidence. Co-sponsored by the Friends of the Library, the 8...

The RAILS' new My Library Is... campaign aims to help our member libraries of all sizes and types (academic, public, school, and special) tell their stories and promote their value more effectively. This is in direct response to numerous member requests for this assistance during our 2018 strategic...

Explore More Illinois is a new online portal that allows Illinois public library cardholders to reserve free and discounted admission, parking, and gift store purchases from cultural attractions across the state, including museums, zoos, aquariums, park districts, and historical societies...