Article updated: 2/17/2013 10:40 AM

Suburban libraries go digital, add services

Libraries seeing resurgence of activity in suburbs

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Katie LaMantia, teen librarian, and IT Department Technician Terry Nolan hook up computers in the teen center at the Schaumburg Township District Library.

Mark Welsh | Staff Photographer

Katie LaMantia, teen librarian, shows off the new teen center at the Schaumburg Township District Library which is open for teens up to 19 for computer use or movie production.

Mark Welsh | Staff Photographer

Kelsey Louro, 17, of Hoffman Estates High School, and her mom, Laura, look up school information at the Schaumburg Township District Library.

Mark Welsh | Staff Photographer

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Director George Sheetz stands in the S-curved Technology Petting Zoo at the Batavia Public Library. The desk is a hands-on area for patrons to experience devices that can be used as e-book readers. The library has eight readers available.

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A patron walks with a library book to the 10 South Cafe in the Batavia Public Library lobby.

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Puja, 13, Toral, 14, and Komal Patel, 12, like to read in the new teen center at the Schaumburg Township District Library.

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Libraries across the suburbs have evolved in recent years to stay relevant in an increasingly digital age. Many have incorporated sophisticated new technology that allows users to create digital content. Area libraries have also diversified their programs and devoted more space and resource to teens, among other changes. The result? Near-record circulation levels for many libraries.

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