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Quincy Public Library to host NEA Big Read

Quincy Public Library is one of 78 institutions nationwide chosen to participate in NEA Big Read this year, receiving a federal grant of $15,000. This initiative is from The National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest. "It is truly an honor for Quincy to be chosen by the NEA to...

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Evanston Public Library Launches Podcast: The Check Out

Today Evanston Public Library launched The Check Out, a podcast that introduces listeners to Evanston residents or people working in Evanston who are actively engaged in making the community better, and other noteworthy pursuits. The podcast, hosted by EPL Community Engagement Coordinator Jill...

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Getting Business Buy-In at your Library

Thu, Jan 23, 2020 9:30 AM- 12 PM Nichols Library: 200 West Jefferson Avenue, Naperville, IL, 60540 Register Here Discover innovative ways that libraries can engage the business community and form mutually beneficial relationships. Panelists Brian Pichman and Dana Kaye will discuss strategies and...

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Renovation Underway at Skokie Public Library

This month, Skokie Public Library began construction on a renovation project, starting with the second floor. The entire project will be completed in spring 2021, but the library will remain open throughout the project. We'd like to thank our neighboring libraries for serving our patrons while our...

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Subscription Issues with RAILS Email Lists

Email lists hosted by RAILS, which were affected by our network outage on December 18, have been restored, though it's possible that some list subscriptions have fallen through the cracks. You can check on your subscriptions to many of our email lists by logging into the RAILS website and visiting...

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Bartlett Library Recovers from Ransomware Virus

The Bartlett Public Library District's computer systems were disabled on Saturday, November 30, 2019 by a ransomware virus. Ransomware encrypts data so that the owner loses access to all of their files and emails. No one's private information was compromised. The Library does not store sensitive...

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Quincy Public Library increases cardholders 20%

Quincy library reports library membership jumped by 20% this year to more than 18,500 cardholders By Ethan Colbert Herald-Whig QUINCY -- Despite the national narrative that libraries are obsolete relics of a bygone era, officials with the Quincy Public Library say they have witnessed a steep uptick...

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Joliet Public Library Interior Renovation Project Approved

Joliet Public Library Plans for Interior Renovation Project at Ottawa Street Branch Approved JOLIET — The Joliet Public Library is excited to announce that the Joliet City Council approved the library's plan for the renovation and modernization of the interior of its historic Ottawa Street Branch...

Ottawa Street Branch of the Joliet Public Library

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Schaumburg Library welcomes new Executive Director

In a special meeting on Tuesday, November 26, 2019, Schaumburg Township District Library's Board of Trustees named Deputy Director Annie Miskewitch as the Library's new Executive Director. "The Board met on November 26 to discuss all options regarding finding a new Executive Director for our...

Schaumburg Library's new Executive Director, Annie Miskewitch

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Quincy Public Library to host NEA Big Read

Evanston Public Library Launches Podcast: The Check Out

Getting Business Buy-In at your Library

Renovation Underway at Skokie Public Library

Subscription Issues with RAILS Email Lists

Bartlett Library Recovers from Ransomware Virus

Quincy Public Library increases cardholders 20%

Joliet Public Library Interior Renovation Project Approved

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Schaumburg Library welcomes new Executive Director

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