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Bloomingdale library plans event to unveil makerspace, Dominic Froio Memorial Garden
Sep 17, 2021 6:32 PM - The Bloomingdale Public Library will unveil a new "makerspace" Sept. 25 that will offer creative tools such as 3D printers and sewing machines for members of the public to use. At the same time, the library will open the Dominic Froio Memorial Garden, a new outdoor space that was made possible by a $513,000 posthumous donation by longtime resident and former village trustee Dominic Froio. -
Learn about 'The First Civil Rights March in Wheaton' Sept. 21Sep 17, 2021 12:29 PM - On Tuesday, Sept. 21, join a panel discussion on the first civil rights march for fair housing in Wheaton in 1966 with residents who participated in this historic event.
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Bloomingdale library to host grand opening for two new spacesSep 16, 2021 10:57 PM - Join the Bloomingdale Public Library on Saturday, Sept. 25, for the grand opening celebration of two new spaces: the Dominic Froio Memorial Garden and the BPL Makerspace.
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Schaumburg Library to Hold Storytimes at Cottonwood Park
Sep 13, 2021 9:22 AM - Children from newborns through age 5 are welcome to attend Family Storytime at Cottonwood Park from 10-10:30 a.m., Wednesdays, Sept. 15, 22, 29 and Oct. 6 at the park, 2029 E. Parkview Circle in Hoffman Estates. -
Gail Borden to host Preview Night for book sale Sept. 15Sep 10, 2021 6:39 PM - Gail Borden Public Library's annual book sale returns from Sept. 15-19. The funds that are generated from the annual book sale have always gone to extremely worthy causes, helping to fund summer reading, exhibits, and more.
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Lombard library to eliminate overdue fines
Sep 10, 2021 7:30 AM - The Helen Plum Library in Lombard plans to eliminate overdue fines starting Nov. 1. The majority of the library's board of trustees voted Wednesday to restructure its overdue policies. -
'You see their soul': Images of fallen Illinois service members on display at Arlington Heights library
Sep 10, 2021 6:29 AM - Those who walked into the Arlington Heights Memorial Library Thursday morning saw the faces of some 320 Illinois service members who gave the ultimate sacrifice in Iraq, Afghanistan and other countries since Sept. 11, 2001. -
Batavia Public Library to host Sept. 19 reception for 'Library Leader'
Sep 9, 2021 10:35 PM - On Sunday, Sept. 19, Batavia Public Library will host a reception to recognize Batavia resident Jo Ann Smith as a "Library Leader." In the time of coronavirus, Smith, as president of the board of library trustees, was a thoughtful, forward-looking, and effective coach, counselor, and leader for the trustees and library director, as the library successfully navigated the uncharted waters of a worldwide pandemic. -
Hispanic Heritage Month celebration at Gail Borden Library kicks off with bilingual exhibitSep 8, 2021 1:09 AM - The Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration normally kicks off in mid-September but started early this year at Gail Borden Public Library with a colorful no-touch, bilingual exhibit.
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From board member to book club leader: One Addison resident's enduring love for the library
Sep 7, 2021 5:53 PM - Judy Belanger has lived in Addison since 1965. In her 56 years living in Addison, she spent 30 of them serving on the Addison Public Library's board of trustees.
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