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Vernon Area Library collects prom dress donations Feb. 22 to March 23Feb 12, 2025 1:40 pm - Visitors to the Vernon Area Public Library are encouraged to drop off new or gently used formal dresses, dress shoes and other prom-appropriate accessories Feb. 22 through March 23.
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Gail Borden Library to hold tribute to Risé Jones Feb. 16Feb 12, 2025 1:00 pm - The public is invited to a tribute to Dr. Risé D. Jones from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 16, at the Gail Borden Main Library Meadows Community Rooms, 270 N. Grove Ave., Elgin.
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Winfield Public Library dedicates youth services department to retired librarianFeb 11, 2025 6:09 pm - Winfield Public Library is dedicating the youth services department to retired librarian Nuccia Choate at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 12. The dedication will occur du...
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Des Plaines artist’s work on display at libraryFeb 07, 2025 6:52 am - The Des Plaines Public Library is hosting an exhibition of artist Mary Olson’s work.
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Geneva Public Library to give away 1,295 books Saturday for One Book, One CommunityFeb 05, 2025 1:52 pm - In beginning its fourth year of One Book, One Community, the Geneva Public Library will give away 1,295 copies of “No Two Persons” by Erica Bauermeister.
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‘Passion for making a difference’: Young volunteer honored with Wheeling awardFeb 04, 2025 9:15 pm - A Wheeling girl with a penchant for community service projects is the village’s newest citizen of the year.
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Gail Borden Public Library celebrates Black History Month with exhibits, music and tributesFeb 03, 2025 6:34 pm - Gail Borden Public Library is hosting events celebrating Black history including a women's history talk, a music workshop, and a tribute to community leader Dr. Risé Jones.
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Learn about Lake County’s role in the Underground RailroadFeb 03, 2025 2:08 pm - Learn about Lake County’s antislavery efforts and its role in the Underground Railroad through a program at the Fremont Public Library in Mundelein.
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St. Charles Public Library to host Lincoln presenter on slavery, emancipationJan 24, 2025 11:20 pm - Lincoln presenter Kevin Wood will portray the former president's evolving views on slavery and equality in America leading up to and during the Civil War.
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Indian Trails Library genealogy group welcoming new membersJan 24, 2025 3:09 pm - The Indian Trails Public Library District’s genealogy group is accepting new members.