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Library News

Brookfield Library Begins Move to New Building

Submitted by Christy Eyre on June 2, 2021 - 4:29pm

After years of planning and construction, Brookfield Public Library is entering the final stage of its building project. On Monday, June 14 the Library will begin its move into the new Linda Sokol Francis Brookfield Library at 3541 Park Avenue. The Library is expected to be closed four to six weeks...

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News from RAILS

RAILS Catalog Membership Grants

Submitted by Nicole Zimmermann on June 2, 2021 - 1:42pm

Congratulations to the libraries who recently received RAILS Catalog Membership Grants! Amboy SD 272, $15,505 to join RRLC (Rock River Library Consortium) Marengo-Union Public Library District, $7,435 to join PrairieCat Regional Center for Change (a new RAILS member), $7,140 to join RRLC This grant...

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Library News

Naperville Public Library eliminates overdue fines

Submitted by Trente Arens on June 2, 2021 - 12:43pm

On June 1, Naperville Public Library joined hundreds of libraries across the country in eliminating overdue fines. By doing so, the library hopes to share their collection and services with more of the Naperville community, focusing on access and equity, and helping to ease financial hardship for...

Photo of library card with text: Naperville Public Library has eliminated overdue fines! Learn more at naperville-lib.org/fines

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Orland Park Public Library Goes Fine Free June 1

Submitted by Jackie Boyd on June 2, 2021 - 9:45am

The Orland Park Public Library is going Fine Free. Books, audiobooks, DVDs, Blu-Rays, Book Bundles, Magazines, Launch Pads, Puzzles, and Video Games will not incur a fine if they are not returned within the loan period. Certain materials would still be fined if not returned on time. Those items are...

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Library News

Summer Reading Video fun from Homewood Public Library District!

Submitted by Colleen Waltman on June 1, 2021 - 2:47pm

Please enjoy this wonderful parody video launching our Summer Reading Program! https://youtu.be/7wQIK0Ts4Cw

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Deerfield Public Library Launches Queer Poem-a-Day Podcast Series

Submitted by Judy Hoffman on June 1, 2021 - 12:34pm

In celebration of Pride Month, the Deerfield Public Library has launched Queer Poem-a-Day , a special daily podcast series featuring poems written and read by contemporary LGBTQIA+ poets. Participating poets include established and emerging voices and the poems include both previously published and...

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Podcast

Sparks Podcast Episode 33: Durand CUSD #322

Submitted by RAILS Staff on June 1, 2021 - 9:31am

RAILS Executive Director Deirdre Brennan talks with Durand CUSD #322 school librarian Audra Hill and Kelly Giovanine, Executive Director of Durand Charm, a local non-profit, about their My Library Is… grant project to promote the combined school and public library.

Deirdre Brennan, Audra Hill, Kelly Giovanine

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Library News

My Library Is ... Discovering Books

Submitted by RAILS Staff on June 1, 2021 - 8:45am

From the My Library Is ... Blog: Most people coming into my library have no idea what they are looking for. Many students coming in with their class are required to pick a book for an assignment. Most don't consider themselves readers and struggle to name a book they would recommend to a friend...

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Oak Park: Why anti-racism work is library work

Submitted by Kristen Romanowski on May 28, 2021 - 9:47am

Oak Park Public Library Executive Director David J. Seleb recently authored an opinion piece for local newspaper Wednesday Journal, on why anti-racism work is library work. He describes why the library is on an anti-racism journey , which includes working with a local consultant and implementing a...