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Read all about it: Gail Borden Library digitizes historical Elgin Dairy ReportJun 01, 2026 1:30 pm - The Gail Borden Library has digitized issues of “The Elgin Dairy Report” from 1892 to 1903 and made them freely accessible. Elgin earned the nickname "Butter Capital of the World" during the late 19th century, serving as the economic hub for more than 200 cheese and butter factories across the region.
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Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library now available to Roselle families at no costMay 29, 2026 3:47 pm - The Roselle Public Library District now offers Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, a free program that mails high-quality books monthly to children from birth to age 5, with funding from the Roselle Public Library Foundation and Illinois state.
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Des Plaines Public Library launching reading program with partyMay 29, 2026 2:44 pm - The Des Plaines Public Library will launch its summer reading challenge with an all-ages party Tuesday, June 9.
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Carol Stream library hosts Tap Dance Day celebration with Flourish Dance AcademyMay 29, 2026 2:17 pm - Flourish Dance Academy will present its National Tap Dance Day performance on Sunday, June 7, at Carol Stream Public Library, featuring students, Tap Co, and professional guest dancers including Megan Davis, Tristan Bruns, Jessica Chapuis Bronson, and director Marty Bronson.
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Illinois grant helps preserve Elgin’s ‘Butter Capital’ legacy through digital archivesMay 29, 2026 12:21 am - The Elgin Dairy Reports from 1892-1903 have been digitized and made freely accessible online. Elgin was known as the "Butter Capital" in the late 19th century, serving as the economic hub for over 200 cheese and butter factories, with the Dairy Reports publishing essential market prices for dairy products.
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Second-story makeover on track for Mount Prospect Public LibraryMay 28, 2026 3:48 pm - Expanded space for teens, adult study rooms and a dedicated technology lab are part of an approximately $4.8 million renovation of the Mount Prospect Public Library.
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Cycle into summer during STC Live! on June 3 in St. CharlesMay 27, 2026 11:58 am - On Wednesday, June 3, the St. Charles Business Alliance invites attendees to celebrate biking and walking in St. Charles at STC Live! on the 1st Street Plaza
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Folk artist Mark Dvorak performs free outdoor concert at Elburn libraryMay 27, 2026 11:13 am - Folk singer Mark Dvorak will perform at Town and Country Public Library in Elburn on May 31 as part of their Sunday Concert Series. The outdoor event will feature folk classics, American Songbook standards, and original songs performed on guitar and banjo.
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Stars & Parks Adventure combines local and U.S. history in Libertyville parks starting June 1May 26, 2026 6:25 pm - Libertyville Recreation is launching the Stars and Parks Adventure, combining local and U.S. history in an interactive community adventure June 1 through July 31.
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Indian Trails, Vernon Area libraries offer summer reading clubsMay 22, 2026 12:59 pm - Summer is right around the corner, and both the Indian Trails and Vernon Area libraries are gearing up for their annual summer reading clubs.
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