News from Libraries and RAILS

By Laura Antolin, Children's Outreach Librarian It is no secret that summer reading slows or stops the academic slide experienced by most children over the break – a slide more pronounced with children from lower-income families. But summer reading also helps children make actual gains – in reading...

Tara Caldara has joined Lake Villa District Library (LVDL) as Head of Adult Services, bringing 21 years of library experience specializing in technology and developing innovative services. Caldara's career began at the Zion-Benton Library, where she had the opportunity to take on various roles...

Waukegan Public Library is excited to announce the lineup for its annual summer concert series! Concerts are held every Friday in June, July, and August, from noon until one p.m. in the Library's front courtyard. In the event of rain, concerts move indoors to the Bradbury Room on the lower level...

The Milledgeville Public Library will be reopening on Monday, May 7. We have been closed for two months for construction (partially funded by a Live & Learn Grant from the Illinois State Library). Our new porch and ramp are in place and we look forward to welcoming our patrons back to their...