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Toni Preckwinkle Hosts Librarians' Luncheon

To celebrate September as "National Library Card Sign-Up Month", Cook County President Toni Preckwinkle, whose mother was a librarian, is hosting a free Librarian's Luncheon to meet and greet RAILS library directors and present them with an honorary library proclamation. This special gathering will...

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Census 2020: Make Sure Illinois Counts

Date/Time: Monday, October 21, 6-7 pm Locations: Library Event Area, 2nd Fl., Campus Center, 1215 Houbolt Rd., Joliet Live streaming to: City Center Campus, Library Room 6005, 235 N. Chicago St., Joliet Romeoville Campus, RMA-1019 (multi-purpose area), 1125 W. Romeo Rd. (135th St.) Speakers: Joseph...

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Fall Reading BINGO with Dory

John Mosser Public Library District is a small library with a very small staff. One of the favorite staff members is also very small-she's a 4 year old rescue pug named Dory. Dory is one of the main reasons our attendance for the Summer Reading Program increased and she is the most asked after...

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Continuing Education Opportunity

Library Director Bootcamp

We are excited to announce that we are doing an ALA webinar series about how to be a library director! Whether you are a current director or hope to be one someday, this webinar will help you learn what you need to do to be successful. We hope you will join us. Whether you have just become a...

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Applications Now Open for RAILS My Library Is... Grant

The RAILS My Library Is... Grant program provides an opportunity for libraries to focus on projects that help tell the library story and that increase visibility and support for all types of libraries. Libraries, working alone or with partner organizations, can apply for up to $5,000. RAILS is...

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David Kelsey Named Winner of the 2019 ABOS John Philip Excellence in Outreach Award

The Association of Bookmobile and Outreach Services is pleased to announce the winner of the 2019 John Philip Excellence in Outreach Award. The ABOS John Philip Excellence in Outreach Award is given to recognize outstanding contributions and prominent leadership by an individual in Bookmobile and...

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Elgin Census Kick-off August 29, 9:15 am with Debut of World’s Largest Census Tablet - Gail Borden Public Library, 270 N. Grove, Elgin

Join – State and Local Dignitaries to kick off the Elgin 2020 Census Campaign. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the federal government allocates almost $19 billion in annual funding for critical community services in Illinois. Experts estimate that each person counted represents $1,500 in...

Continuing Education Opportunity

Undergraduate Research Symposium at University of Chicago

Registration is open for the 6th Biennial Kathleen A. Zar Symposium at the University of Chicago Library on Friday, September 6. High Impact Collaboration: Libraries and Undergraduate Research Partnerships Undergraduate research is a growing focus of higher education, as colleges and universities...

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Messenger Library Parking Lot Project Closing Sept 16th and 17th

The Messenger Public Library (113 Oak St.) will need to be closed entirely for two consecutive days on Monday September 16th and Tuesday September 17th due to the entrance driveway and parking lots be resurfaced in their entirety. The north emergency driveway will also be regraded and redone with...

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South and West Business Librarians Networking Group

Come and network with library colleagues about serving the needs of your business community. Please join us at our next meeting as we support each other and share ideas, inspiration and concerns. What : Meeting of the South and West Suburban Libraries Business Group (you do not have to be a "...

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