Library

You can help Kendall County families to keep their children clean, dry and healthy by participating in the community diaper drive at the Plano Library.

The Downers Grove Library Board has taken the first step in its search for a new director to replace Julie Milavec by hiring a search firm

Local tech expert Steve Goodwin will help older adults with their computer, tablet or smartphone issues at the Yorkville Public Library.

On Saturday, the Kankakee Public Library will hosts its Family Fun Day to celebrate the end of the summer reading program. The event is free and open to the public with activities from 9 a.m. to noon.

The Antioch Public Library District is proud to host a series of educational and commemorative events and displays designed to deepen public understanding of the Vietnam War era and those who served.

The White Oak Library will host its one-day comic convention, Comicopolis, in downtown Lockport on July 19.

Megan Millen, Joliet Public Library executive director, said the renovation of the 20-year-old Black Road branch was part of the library’s strategic planning process, as was the renovation of the Ottawa Street branch.

State Sen. Rachel Ventura of Joliet has announced that four library districts in Will County will receive over $475,000 in grants from the State of Illinois.

Psychological Thriller Book Club meets Wednesday evenings at the Yorkville Public Library. This new book club focuses on psychological thrillers, mysteries and suspenseful stories.

Lunch Bunch meets at noon Wednesday, July 9 at the Yorkville Public Library.

The Plano Library preschool storytime is for independent children aged 3 to 5 years without an adult. Registration is required.

Dabblers: Adult Painting Class for Beginners will be held at 10 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Yorkville Public Library.

The Reddick Library held a Stella the Sloth program on Thursday, July 3, 2025 in Ottawa. Kids learned about sloths from Animal Quest, meet Stella up close, make a sloth craft, and enjoyed a snow cone.

All donations will go toward the 9x9x9 Program, the Foundation’s most successful program

To promote its free book program, the United Way of Whiteside County hosted Dolly Parton’s Book Bash on Wednesday June 25, 2025, at the Odell Library in Morrison.

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.

The United Way of Whiteside County sponsored Dolly Parton's Book Bash on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at the Odell Library in Morrison. Craft tables, books and resources were made available for families who attended.

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.