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Free Virtual Tours & Entertainment

Submitted by Leila Heath on March 17, 2020 - 3:30pm

This page was last updated on June 25, 2020 . Take free online tours of museums, watch an opera, or visit the world's most beautiful libraries. If you'd like to suggest a virtual attraction to add to the list, please email us at info@exploremoreillinois.org . Architecture and Libraries Visit seven...

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Free Educational Resources

Submitted by Joseph Filapek on March 17, 2020 - 9:58am

This page was last updated on June 25, 2020 . Many free online educational resources are available to support student learning. This includes otherwise paid resources which have been available at no cost during the COVID-19 pandemic. Below is a list of some notable resources: Beanstalk :...

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Bartlett Public Library District Closed Until Further Notice

Submitted by Roslyn Schmaltz on March 16, 2020 - 8:49pm

The Bartlett Public Library District will be closed effective starting at 9:00 p.m. on Monday, March 16, 2020 through March 30, 2020, with a tentative opening date of March 31, 2020. It's recommended that patrons check the Library's website or social media sites for the latest Library news. Please...

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Cary Area Public Library Closing

Submitted by Linda Kopacek on March 16, 2020 - 4:47pm

In order to limit exposure to our community and in response to the current public health crisis, the Cary Area Public Library will be closed March 17-29 and all programs are cancelled through April 4. On Tuesday, March 17, the Library's meeting room will be open for Election Day voting only. Any...

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Brimfield Public Library District Closing

Submitted by Cheryl Harlow on March 14, 2020 - 12:57pm

Out of concern for the safety of our patrons and library staff, Brimfield Public Library District will be closed starting Friday, March 13, 2020 through the end of March. The situation will be reevaluated at the end of March.

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RAILS CE Archives: Over 150 Training Opportunities for Staff

Submitted by Joseph Filapek on March 14, 2020 - 10:52am

RAILS would like to remind members of our vast array of free, recorded webinars and workshops available through the RAILS CE Archives. At a time when many libraries may require staff to work from home for the foreseeable future, engaging in staff learning may be an excellent option for...

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Elk Grove Village Public Library Closing

Submitted by Debra Nelson on March 13, 2020 - 6:19pm

In an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the Elk Grove Village Public Library is closed through March 29th. We plan to reopen on March 30th at 9AM. Election day voting will continue as planned on March 17th in the Large Meeting Room. We will be monitoring the situation and may revise if the...

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Ela Area Public Library District Closing

Submitted by Erica Christianson on March 13, 2020 - 3:42pm

The Ela Area Public Library District will be temporarily closed from Saturday, March 14th through Sunday, March 29th. At this time, we plan to reopen for our regularly scheduled hours of service on Monday, March 30. The building will be open for voting ONLY on Tuesday, March 17th.

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Gail Borden Public Library Cancels Programs Through March 31

Submitted by Liz Clemmons on March 12, 2020 - 7:04pm

Gail Borden Public Library District has canceled programs through March 31 in support of COVID-19 prevention efforts. These safety measures are being taken out of concern for the health and safety for our community, not due to any known exposure. At this time, most of the library's other services...

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Elk Grove Village Public Library Takes Precautionary Measures in Wake of the Coronavirus Pandemic

Submitted by Richy Sandberg on March 12, 2020 - 5:40pm

In the interest of public health, the Elk Grove Village Public Library will close at 7:00 PM on Friday, March 13, 2020, and the library will reopen on Monday, March 30, 2020 at 9:00 AM. The Elk Grove Village Public Library will take the necessary steps: The Library will reopen on Monday, March 30,...

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