News from Libraries and RAILS

The Census only happens once a decade, which is why is it SO CRITICAL to get it right. The count determines political representation and funding for your community for the next 10 years or more. And your library — a trusted, accessible, community-based institution — is perfectly positioned to help...

Shedd Aquarium is offering a unique, new experience this summer for public libraries, summer schools, and summer camps. If you have suddenly found a gap in your busy summer programming, check out Live from Behind the Scenes programs. Bring penguins, sharks, and turtles to your programs without...

The Robert W. Rowe Public Library has been observing and learning about the life cycle of the Monarch Butterflies. We began by placing milkweed plants that had eggs on their leaves, we watched them hatch into tiny caterpillars . who after eating voraciously on milkweed , grew into large chubby...

Lake Villa District Library is in the final stages of preparation to move to the new facility at 140 N. Munn Road, Lindenhurst, Illinois. Barring any unforeseen circumstances, the library will close Monday, July 15 and reopen Monday, August 5. In anticipation of the three-week closure, staff has...