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Gail Borden Library to unveil final phase of ‘KidSpace Reimagined’ March 27Mar 15, 2026 10:38 pm - On March 27, Gail Borden Public Library in Elgin will celebrate the grand opening of its 19,200-square-foot KidSpace with activities like a roving magician, face painting, crafts, and interactive displays.
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How Helen Gale’s legacy lives on in St. Charles Library’s children’s programsMar 12, 2026 8:36 am - Helen Wiltsie Gale spent 30 years sharing her love of books with thousands of St. Charles children as the library's head of children's services. The library honored her memory by creating the Helen Gale Story Room in 1995, which continues to host youth programs today.
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St. Charles Library concert series presents The Peacock TrioMar 08, 2026 10:58 pm - The St. Charles Public Library presents The Peacock Trio featuring flute, harp, and viola on March 15, as part of their Sunday Concert Series.
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Libraries on Union Pacific West Line unite for ‘Next Stop: The Library’ transit campaignMar 06, 2026 6:08 pm - Public libraries along the Union Pacific West Metra line have launched the "Next Stop: The Library" campaign with quarterly ads on train cars running from March 2026 through early 2027. The initiative aims to remind commuters that libraries offer opportunities to meet community members, learn new skills, and explore hobbies.
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Play D&D at Des Plaines Public LibraryMar 06, 2026 4:02 pm - The Des Plaines Public Library will host a Dungeons & Dragons session for new players and beginners March 17.
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Early voting available at Des Plaines Public Library, not city hallFeb 27, 2026 11:27 am - Des Plaines’ early-voting location is the Des Plaines Public Library.
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Schaumburg Library offers monthly Memory Cafe program for seniorsFeb 23, 2026 5:10 pm - Schaumburg Township District Library is pleased to introduce a new monthly program for seniors living with memory loss or dementia and their caregivers.
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Vernon library hosts Chinese cultural event for Year of the Fire HorseFeb 21, 2026 4:58 pm - Chinese dance performances celebrating the Year of the Fire Horse kept families entertained Saturday at the Vernon Area Public Library in Lincolnshire.
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10 Years, 10,000 Readers, ‘One Book’Feb 18, 2026 2:58 pm - “One Book, One Community” turns 10 this year, and organizers at Cook Memorial, Indian Trails and Vernon Area public libraries are delighted at how the program has evolved, becoming a regular fixture in each library’s annual calendar of programming.
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All in one place: How Geneva library staff planned new Aging Well collectionFeb 18, 2026 3:00 am - The Geneva Library’s new Aging Well collection aims to be a one-stop shop for older patrons’ needs and interests.