Articles filed under Naperville Public Library

• Two first-time novelists selected for ‘Naperville Reads’ Nov 19, 2012 12:00 AM
  The 12th annual Naperville Reads celebration will feature the works of two first-time novelists: R.J. Palacio and Naomi Benaron. And more than any other year, their works were chosen to give the community something to talk about. "Both authors deal with very complex issues in their books that lend themselves to discussion," Naperville Public Library spokeswoman Susan Greenwood said. "We're encouraging the community to read books and get together to discuss the issues in the books."
  

   
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  Downtown Naperville gets into the Halloween spirit Oct 28, 2012 12:00 AM
  Hordes of little ninjas, superheroes, monsters and princesses prowled downtown Naperville Sunday to enjoy a variety of Halloween-themed activities. It seemed like something was going on wherever you looked. Downtown merchants participated in the annual trick-or-treat Sunday, while the Naperville Public Library hosted an afternoon of stories and songs at the Riverwalk Amphitheater. Also, the Naperville Park District held its annual Halloween Happening at the Grand Pavilion.
  

   

• Naperville libraries among the last to remove content filters Sep 14, 2012 12:00 AM
  Naperville libraries will remove filters from adult-use computers due to regular conflicts between the filters and the websites maintained by schools. The filtering also has led to denial of access to valid websites.
  

   

• Carol Stream library board selects interim director Aug 15, 2012 12:00 AM
  Marilyn Boria already helped quell tempers at the Sugar Grove Public Library when its board of trustees hired her as interim director after ousting its director last year. Now Boria will be tasked with doing the same in Carol Stream, where the library board voted Wednesday to hire her until it can find a permanent replacement for Ann Kennedy, whose controversial firing has also set off tempers in and around the library and village.
  

   
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  From Lisle to Libertyville, libraries are striving to make the best possible use of technology Jul 9, 2012 12:00 AM
  You've been waiting over half an hour for a seat. It's incredibly crowded because you came at a peak hour, and everyone seems to be taking their time. Just as you're starting to get frustrated, the buzzer in your hand lights up and vibrates, alerting you that a space has opened up. No, you're not at a restaurant during the dinner rush — you're at the library. Restaurant-style buzzers are just the newest addition to Lisle Library, introduced at the beginning of June.
  

   
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  Naperville library chief resigns in embezzlement case Apr 24, 2012 12:00 AM
  Naperville Library Board President Jerry Feldott has resigned after being accused of embezzling more than $25,000 from an area homeowners association, authorities said Tuesday. Feldott, 63, of the 1000 block of East Benton Avenue, surrendered to police last week on a warrant for felony theft and was released on bond. He is accused of taking funds from an account belonging to the North Edgewood Homeowners Association, which had contracted with his real-estate firm, Feldott & Associates, to maintain neighborhood common areas, Naperville police Sgt. Gregg Bell said.
  

   
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  Naperville library introduces new children’s card Oct 19, 2011 12:00 AM
  A colorful drawing of animals urging people to READ! graces the Naperville Public Library’s first children’s library card. The new card debuts Sunday, Nov. 6, and features a design created by Olivia Carlson, a fifth-grader at Brookdale Elementary.
  

   
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  Naperville names new public library director Jun 22, 2011 12:00 AM
  Naperville Public Library ends its long search for a new executive director to replace the retiring Donna Dziedzic. The announcement is expected sometime after 6 p.m.
  

   

• Naperville Public Library delays announcement of new director May 19, 2011 12:00 AM
  Naperville Public Library delays announcement of new director.
  

   

• Naperville will soon name library director May 16, 2011 12:00 AM
  Naperville Public Library to announce new director Wednesday night.
  

   

• Naperville library extending loan periods Jan 27, 2011 12:00 AM
  Naperville Public Library officials are still poring through hundreds of comments from November’s Library Customer Satisfaction survey, but they’ve already responded to the loudest request.
  

   

• Naperville Library to present levy decrease Jan 26, 2011 12:00 AM
  Naperville Public Library officials expected to finalize proposals tonight that would create furlough days and close the libraries for five more days a year.
  

   

• Naperville library considering cuts to budget, hoursJan 13, 2011 12:00 AM
  Naperville’s three public library facilities could each close for five additional days during the coming fiscal year while also dealing with reductions in their circulation, reference and program departments.