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RAILS Receives Grant to Recreate L2

Since its beginning in 2008, L2 ( librarylearning.info ) has grown from purely a continuing education calendar, to also a directory of system member libraries. Since that time, L2 has evolved into a critical tool for staff from all types of libraries, library systems, LLSAPs, and the Illinois State...

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Explore More Illinois Is Live!

On April 1, Explore More Illinois, RAILS' cultural pass program, went live. Currently, we have 90 libraries participating, with 16 attractions and 18 offers for your patrons to access around the state. We will be adding libraries and attractions on a rolling basis. For more information about...

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Oak Park screening, discussion of "The Public"

Join us for a special screening and community discussion of "The Public" at Classic Cinemas Lake Theatre , 1022 Lake St., Oak Park, 60301, on Wednesday, May 15, from 7-10 pm. The film, directed by Emilio Estevez and featuring Alec Baldwin, Emilio Estevez, Rhymefest, Taylor Schilling and Christian...

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Library Staff Team Training

Are We Having Fun Yet? Communication and Teamwork is More Than a Game of Chance Is your team overdue for a fun, laugh-while-learning experience? Wouldn't it be nice if you could also get them reacquainted, reenergized, and recommitted to your organization's goals? Heck, while we're at it, why not...

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Robert Rowe Public Library District Celebrates 25th Anniversary

The Robert W. Rowe Public Library District will celebrate it's 25 th Anniversary on May 5, 2019. There will be an Open House from 2 pm - 4 pm with refreshments and s scavenger hunt though the library. The library open it's door on May 5 , 1994 thanks to a generous donation from Mr. Robert W. Rowe a...

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La Grange Park's Teen Department Gets Fresh Look

https://patch.com/illinois/lagrange/lgp-library-s-teen-department-gets-u...

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Oregon Public Library and Art Gallery Has a Traveling Portrait

On February 15th, 2019 the Portrait of Ralph Clarkson by Joaquin Sorolla-y-Bastida left the Eagle's Nest Art Gallery at the Oregon Public Library. It was headed for the National Gallery in London, England. On March 11th the portrait was installed for the Sorolla: Spanish Master of Light exhibition...

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FRVPLD names Lauren Rosenthal incoming library director

East Dundee – The Fox River Valley Public Library District Board of Trustees has named Lauren Rosenthal incoming Library Director, as current director Roxane Bennett is set to retire on June 21. Rosenthal currently serves as Deputy Director, responsible for budgeting, operational matters,...

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East Moline Public Library Recipient of Several Large Donations

The East Moline Public Library is excited to announce that they have received two incredible donations in the last few weeks. TBK Bank will be donating its branch building in downtown East Moline to the library to be remodeled into a 21st Century library. https://qconline.com/opinion/editorial/...

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Quincy Public Library Featured in Article Series

The Quincy Public Library was the focus of several stories recently in the Quincy Herald-Whig. The articles describe the impact QPL has for the Quincy community, library funding in Quincy and in a statewide context, and QPL's future. The articles feature many positive quotes from not only Library...

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