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Vernon Area Public Library expansion plan headed to ballotAug 06, 2026 2:51 pm - Vernon Area Public Library District residents will be asked this fall to approve a $53 million expansion plan.
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Learn how to eat healthy if you have diabetesAug 04, 2026 9:26 am - A dietitian will lead a discussion about eating healthy with diabetes Friday, Aug. 14, at the Des Plaines Public Library.
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Put together patriotic pouches at Des Plaines Public LibraryAug 04, 2026 9:25 am - Adult Des Plaines Public Library patrons can celebrate the country’s 250th anniversary by creating patriotic pouches in the Canvas makerspace.
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New art exhibition at Des Plaines Public LibraryAug 03, 2026 1:14 pm - An exhibit featuring paintings by two members of the Des Plaines Art Guild has opened at the Des Plaines Public Library.
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Visit ‘Wuthering Heights’ in free film screening at Des Plaines libraryJul 24, 2026 4:45 pm - The Des Plaines Public Library will hold a free screening of the recent film version of “Wuthering Heights” Saturday, Aug. 8.
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Gail Borden Public Library prepares for summer reading grand finaleJul 24, 2026 3:25 pm - Gail Borden Public Library District is making a final push for their Plant A Seed – Read 2026 Summer Reading Challenge, with an Aug. 15 deadline approaching. Children have already read 1.7 million minutes toward a 3.5 million minute goal.
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Bartlett Library temporarily rescinds director’s raise due to lack of required public noticeJul 24, 2026 3:22 pm - The Bartlett Public Library director’s pay raise has been rescinded and deferred to the Aug. 27 board meeting after a recently censured trustee alerted the Illinois Attorney General’s office the board didn’t give proper public notification before the vote.
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Genealogical group meets Monday at Indian Trails LibraryJul 24, 2026 1:37 pm - Visit the Indian Trails Public Library on Monday to pick up some genealogical research techniques.
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Bartlett Library board approves two referendum questions for November on building’s futureJul 24, 2026 11:02 am - A majority of Bartlett Public Library trustees voted in favor of putting two referendum questions on the Nov. 3 ballot — one to renovate and expand the existing building and the other to replace it altogether.
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Streamwood’s 30th annual Summer Celebration adds ‘Wizard of Oz’ themeJul 20, 2026 1:13 pm - Each year, the Streamwood Summer Celebration Committee works to bring new ideas and events to the free festival while keeping it welcoming and enjoyable for all ages.