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Donations from Friends of Library

Submitted by Courtney Cosgriff on September 13, 2016 - 2:56pm

The Friends of the Bloomingdale Library have made two big donations to further support Bloomingdale Public Library. The Friends helped purchase a 3D printer with supplies along with a SMART Table. The 3D Printer is a Dremel 3D-40 Idea Builder. The printer was paid for by the Friends of the...

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Science Kits for Public Libraries Grant

Submitted by andersonr on September 13, 2016 - 9:10am

The Science Kits for Public Libraries Grant is offering up to $2,000 in funding to Chicago area public libraries for the development of circulating math and science collections for pre-university students (K-12). The grant seeks to be a catalyst for educating students about how math and science are...

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Libraries Exchange Culture & Learning

Submitted by Kristen Romanowski on September 12, 2016 - 5:22pm

In this presidential election year full of talk about building walls, five area libraries and Dominican University are diving into immigration issues through the NEA Big Read , a program designed to broaden our understanding of our world, our communities, and ourselves through the joy of sharing a...

Sones de Mexico perform Friday, Sept. 16 as part of the NEA Big Read focusing on "Into the Beautiful North." More at oppl.org.bigread.

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Eileen Meyer Visits DeLay Elem. School

Submitted by Diane Nelson on September 11, 2016 - 7:03pm

Author Eileen Meyer Visits Mark DeLay Elementary School Written by Diane Nelson; Darien District #61 Teacher Librarian "If you want to inspire children to write, to read, to create and to enjoy the amazing world of books, invite authors to your schools and libraries." "Weblog post." ALSC Blog...

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Palos Park Public Library Director Enjoys Leading Library She Grew Up Visiting

Submitted by Kathryn Sofianos on September 9, 2016 - 3:45pm

http://www.theregionalnews.com/index.php/newsx/77-local-news/35177-palos-park-library-director-enjoys-leading-library-she-grew-up-visiting

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Robotics at Highland Park Library

Submitted by Stephanie Klemp on September 7, 2016 - 11:51am

Highland Park Public Library has formed a robotics team for ages 9 - 14 that will compete in the FIRST LEGO League. The team will practice on a weekly basis after school at the library and be mentored by library specialists. FIRST LEGO League teams research a real-world problem such as food safety...

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Passing of Colleen Ringel

Submitted by andersonr on September 6, 2016 - 4:45pm

It is with sadness that we report the passing of one of Morton Grove Public Library's long-time employees, Colleen Ringel. Colleen passed away on Sunday night. She was very involved in genealogy programming and electronic resources so she knew quite a few people throughout the former NSLS and RAILS...

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Basics of Archives Scholarships for Illinois Archivists

Submitted by andersonr on September 6, 2016 - 4:40pm

The Illinois State Historical Records Advisory Board (ISHRAB) is offering scholarships to Illinois archivists and archival volunteers to take the American Association for State and Local History's online "Basics of Archives" course. This online course, available from October 24 – November 18, 2016...

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RSA Hosts 7th Annual Back-to-School Workshops

Submitted by andersonr on September 6, 2016 - 4:35pm

Twenty-one staff members from school libraries that belong to the Resource Sharing Alliance (RSA) NFP LLSAP attended the seventh annual RSA Back-to-School Workshops. School library staff attended Back-to-School Workshops on either July 27 or August 9, 2016, at the RAILS East Peoria service center...

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Newest ILDS Label

Submitted by andersonr on September 6, 2016 - 11:59am

The Illinois Library Delivery Service (ILDS) connects the different delivery service areas in Illinois. RAILS libraries should use an ILDS label when sending materials outside of their delivery service area. Libraries should be using the newest version of the label dated September 2016 (see date in...

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