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The Putnam County Public Library District will host Independence Day Windsock Craft, a hands-on activity that honors the spirit of the Fourth of July.

Becky Spratford has stepped down as a La Grange Library trustee after serving for 24 years.

Your local library card can get you access to all kinds of eBooks, movies and more in the digiverse.

Nearly 100 people lined up outside the McHenry Public Library Friday to protest the dismantling of the Institute of Museum and Library Services that could impact local library programs.

Students from the Princeton High School Drama Department dressed up as characters during a Life-Sized Candyland game on Friday, June 20, 2025, at the Princeton Public Library. Kids played as a gingerbread kid while meeting characters from the classic game. Other games included minute to win it and each child got a bag of candy for attending.

To help put a spotlight on local authors, the Yorkville Public Library is teaming up with Flight Tasting Room and Bottle Shoppe to host “Books & Brews” from noon to 5 p.m. on Saturday, June 21 at Flight, 508 Center Parkway, Yorkville.

Families throughout Whiteside County are invited to this free community event designed to spark children’s imagination and strengthen reading and family time.

As part of the 2025 “Color Our World - Summer Reading Program,” the Putnam County Public Library District has partnered with the Peoria Chiefs to present “Homer’s Summer Reading Program,” which encourages summer reading.

The Putnam County Public Library District will screen a documentary, “Soul of the Ocean,” documentary at 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 10 at the Granville Branch, 214 S. McCoy St.

Putnam County Public Library District and the Peoria Rivermen offer local children a free or discounted ticket to a Rivermen game through summer reading.

Putnam County Public Library District announced the return of its partnership with the Ravinia Festival for the 2025 Words & Music Program.

The Putnam County Public Library District will host “Soul of the Ocean,” documentary on Tuesday, June 10, at 1 p.m. at the Granville Branch, located at 214 S. McCoy Street, Granville.

The legislation, originally the idea of an Elgin high school student, is aimed at reducing the number of opioid-related deaths in Illinois

The Ogle County Health Department sponsored the construction of another mini-food center Friday, May 16, 2025, at the Dixon Public Library.

A family celebrated their grandparents' 90th birthdays by in installng a Free Little Library at Patriots Park in Downers Grove

With a new legislative term, a slate of familiar and new faces have been appointed to Yorkville’s boards and commissions.

The annual grants, administered by the Illinois Secretary of State’s office, are aimed at supporting school libraries serving students from kindergarten through 12th grade.

Schools in Joliet and Will County are set to receive over $63,000 in library funding through Illinois' annual School District Library Grant Program.

The final tally, which includes provisional ballots and mail-in votes which arrived late but were post-marked by April 1, saw that White Oak Library's referendum margin increase to 249 votes.

The White Oak Library District hopes to raise its taxing rate for the first time in 96 years with a voter referendum on the April 1 ballot in order to expand hours and services.

Construction work has begun at the McHenry Public Library that will restrict some areas and services temporarily.

A former Addison Public Library employee has pleaded guilty to possession of child sex abuse materials

The Addison Public Library will offer a free Financial Fitness 2025 program in April

The Joliet Junior Woman’s Club led a community-wide toy collection that were distributed to three different Will County agencies.

Two feature landscapes of local Rock River scenes from the 1800s.

Canvases on display at the library, 307 S. Madison St., through March 29.

The Lockport-based Divine Design Paint Studio hosts painting parties online and in-person, both at venues in the community and for private parties of eight or more.

Kankakee Public Library will honor Black History Month with a range of activities this month

The Bradley Public Library is offering a program to help adults as they age

Those looking for a new pal are invited to drop into the Bradley Public Library from 6-7:30 p.m. Feb. 13 for a platonic version of speed dating

The story of Sir Edmund Winterbottom has been distinct from most other rabbits’ tales

Individuals can also get assistance accessing forms and applications

The Algonquin Area Public Library's Eastgate branch was closed for five months for a $6 million renovation. Its new look and features debuted Jan. 6, 2025.

The Algonquin Area Public Library’s Eastgate Branch has reopened after being closed for five months while it underwent a $6 million renovation.

The Lombard Park District has formally acquired the cleared site of the former Helen Plum library along Lilacia’s south side.

The construction consisted of a new, mile-long road between Ridge and Steiner roads to redirect traffic - especially commercial vehicles – away from Plainfield’s downtown corridor as well as improve travel times to the western portion of Plainfield.

The Friends of the Villa Park Library will host St. Nick’s Mart Dec. 7

“End-of-Year Tax Tips: Harry Eng Shares Moves to Cut Your 2024 Bill” will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 3, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the Huntley Community Room of the library at 1 S. Sixth Ave.

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.