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Arlington Heights Library’s Bookmobile nears end of the road; $600,000 replacement on the wayJul 25, 2025 7:16 pm - After 16 years, 70,000 miles and annual repairs, the Arlington Heights Memorial Library is retiring its current Bookmobile. A replacement will cost about $600,000 and be funded partly by donations.
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Helen Plum Library celebrates summer reading with concert to support Outreach House Aug. 3Jul 19, 2025 1:33 pm - The Helen Plum Memorial Library in Lombard has partnered with Music & Potlucks to present a summer reading concert with Mark Dvorak, supporting The Outreach House.
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Play a tabletop game Sunday at the Fremont Public LibraryJul 18, 2025 5:22 pm - Families can pop over to the Fremont Public Library in Mundelein on Sunday, July 20, for fun tabletop games.
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Kids can get free lunches weekdays in Wheeling this summerJul 18, 2025 2:44 pm - Kids can pick up free lunches outside the Indian Trails Public Library in Wheeling weekdays this summer.
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Immigrants can learn about their rights at Wheeling libraryJul 11, 2025 2:10 pm - Immigrants can learn about their rights in an upcoming program at the Indian Trails Public Library in Wheeling.
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Free craft kits for teens at Des Plaines Public Library this monthJul 11, 2025 1:49 pm - Teens can stop by the Des Plaines Public Library this month and pick up free kits for making pastel bead keychains.
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Gail Borden Library honored with award for transformative ‘Violins of Hope’ projectJul 11, 2025 1:06 pm - Gail Borden Public Library receives prestigious John Cotton Dana Award for its impactful "Violins of Hope" project, which fostered connections and reflection through restored Holocaust-era instruments.
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A passion for prairies: Peck Farm Park manager shares his love for Illinois grasslandsJul 11, 2025 5:49 am - Adam Dagley, facilities manager at Peck Farm Park in Geneva, is passionate about prairies. In a recent presentation, he discussed the importance of prairies in Illinois and the efforts being made to preserve them.
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Gail Borden Public Library to host ‘Summertime Songs’Jul 08, 2025 10:35 pm - Enjoy free summer concerts at Gail Borden Library such as Illinois Brass Band on July 17 and Chicago band Soda on Aug. 21.
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More suburban libraries receive state grant fundingJul 08, 2025 3:31 pm - The public libraries serving Schaumburg Township, Des Plaines and Park Ridge have received state grants totaling $340,000 for their services and programming