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Congressman Brad Schneider has nominated the Antioch Public Library District for the 2025 National Medal for Museum and Library Services.

Plano Library will host a variety of adult and children events this fall, including fall storytimes, a Care Package Drive and more.

September is National Hunger Action Month and several Plainfield organizations and taxing bodies are joining together to help support local food pantries.

Dolly’s Book Bash aims to inspire a love of reading in children while providing families with an opportunity to enjoy quality time together. The event is free and open to everyone, with a special focus on families with young children.

Libraries in 24th Senate District will receive a combined $308,000 in state grants this year

Families are encouraged to bring their pets for photo opportunities at Clow Stephens Park, 16650 S. Lily Cache Road in Plainfield on Saturday.

State Rep. Tony McCombie, R-Savanna, has announced several area library districts are receiving grant funding to help ensure all residents have access to quality resources and programming.

Library districts are receiving grant funding to help ensure all residents have access to quality resources and programming, Illinois Secretary of State and State Librarian Alexi Giannoulias announced.

The Grayslake Area Public Library District will have three openings for six-year terms and one opening for a four-year replacement term for the position of Library Board Trustee on the April 1, 2025, Consolidated Election ballot.

Renovated La Grange Park Public Library to hold grand opening on Saturday

The Illinois Library Association has announced Jennifer Drinka, executive director of the Antioch Public Library District, as the recipient of the Librarian of the Year award for 2024.

To better serve Batavia, Batavia Public Library is in the beginning stages of a new strategic plan and we’re looking for feedback.

The Friends of the Geneva Public Library will host their annual used book sale, July 26-28, offering thousands of gently-used books in the library meeting room, 227 S. Seventh St., Geneva.

Soapy Roads of Lombard will provide an introduction to natural soap-making in Soap Making 101 at the Plano Library.

Children can come to the Yorvkille Library, select a book and read to a furry friend.

Plano Library will host a Local Author Fair with book readings, speakers, refreshments and more.

Yorkville Public Library has several summer events planned for July.

Comics, sci-fi, and superhero fans around the south suburbs will have the opportunity to indulge their geeky side when Comicopolis returns July 20 to downtown Lockport.

The Warren-Newport Public Library has achieved two national marketing awards from the American Library Association CORE PrXchange 2024 Awards Competition, as announced last month.

Phyllis Reynolds Naylor, who's young adult Alice series is among the most frequently challenged or banned books, shares how growing up in Joliet shaped her writing.

The Yorkville Public Library will host two career resource center fairs from 1 to 4 p.m. Wednesdays, July 10 and 24.

This year’s Summer Reading Challenge at the Joliet Public Library runs through July 31. It’s an all ages program that encourages reading throughout the summer.

Batavia Public Library is going fine-free, following the other Kane County libraries.

Batavia Public Library will go fine-free for most items on July 1, ending fines for overdue books, videos, music, video games and more.

Per the agreement, the library’s 190-space parking lot at 1 S. Sixth Ave. is now available for public parking from 8 p.m to 2 a.m. Fridays and 5 p.m. to 4 a.m. Saturdays.

Yorkville Public Library stories in the park will once again be held Wednesday, June 19, at Town Square, 301 N. Bridge St.

Odell Public Library played host to Jerry Moffitt’s “Do Art Productions,” a program designed to incite children’s creativity and a love of art.

Geneva Public Library District will kickoff its Summer Challenge with two unique events.

Students must read eight books of their choice during the summer break, record the names of the books on a form and return the form to Ventura’s office by Aug. 16

Batavia Library's Summer Reading Club begins Friday, May 24, and several exciting events will follow.

The city of St. Charles recently conducted a parking study to assess the current parking space inventory and recommend changes to improve the parking experience for visitors and residents.

The City of Batavia will host a Discover Historic Batavia Walk led by Mayor Schielke.

Friends of the DeKalb Public Library will host their Spring Book Sale the weekend of April 26.

Supports of former Downers Grove Library Trustee Bill Nienburg are expected to voice their opposition to his ouster from the board at Wednesday’s library board meeting.

The Downers Grove Village Council April 16 voted 4-3 to remove Bill Nienburg from the Downers Grove Library Board

Geneva Public Library's annual volunteer fair will introduce potential volunteers to over a dozen local service organizations and nonprofits.

The library will be closed April 29 to May 12 to prepare for the renovations and reopen with limited services on Monday, May 13. The work is expected to be completed in May 2025.

The program will be hosted from noon to 1 p.m. at the Batavia Public Library, 10 S. Batavia Ave.

DeKalb Public Library will host a craft swap where attendees can donate and/or take home new supplies.

FVVYN is a non-profit group that helps sponsor the after-school mentoring program for grades 2-8. The mentoring groups meet in German Valley, Leaf River, and Forreston.

The book sale will include paperbacks, hardcovers, CDs, DVDs, computer and board games and more.

The project, which includes the sale of $7.5 million in bonds, will begin in mid-May. The library will be closed April 29 to May 12 to prepare for the renovations.

Sandwich Public Library is partnering with IVVC students on a Tech Helpdesk starting April 2.

There is an assortment of opportunities for fiber arts fans to gather, share ideas, and work on projects either in person or over zoom through libraries in Kane and Kendall communities.

Denise Blaszynski, the programs and public relations coordinator at the library, will share the history and symbolism behind Pysanky eggs.

The St. Charles Public Library Foundation is partnering with Alter Brewing Company for a fundraising event on Wednesday, March 20.

The foundation is a nonprofit that was established in 1993. It provides funds to enhance the St. Charles Public Library’s programs, services and facilities.

Geneva's Natural Resources Commitee is sponsoring a presentation about native plants, pollinators and their care in residential yards from 2 to 3 p.m. March 23 at the Geneva Public Library.

A member of the Downers Grove Library Board may be removed from his position if the city also agrees with the library board's recommendation

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with live music at the St. Charles Public Library on Sunday, March 3.