Articles filed under Library Districts
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Wauconda library collecting hats, gloves for needy residentsNov 30, 2017 12:00 am - Lost-and-found boxes at public libraries typically are filled with gloves, hats and other belongings people accidentally leave behind. This month, however, the staff at ...
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New growth, inflation prompt Algonquin library tax levy hikeNov 30, 2017 12:00 am - The Algonquin Area Public Library District is raising its property tax levy by 15.5 percent to accommodate commercial and residential growth. The hike includes a Consume...
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Freedom Rider to speak at Batavia library Dec. 11Nov 29, 2017 10:00 pm - "Civil Rights Freedom Rider," a New Lyceum Lecture Series program, will be presented at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 11, at Batavia Public Library, 10 S. Batavia Ave. Thomas M....
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Book chat at Palatine libraryNov 29, 2017 12:00 am - An adult book discussion is set for 9:30 to 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 1, at Palatine Public Library District. The featured book will be "Homegoing" by Yaa Gyasi. It's the sto...
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Lombard library reopens after gas scareNov 29, 2017 12:00 am - Lombard's library opened at its normal time Wednesday after a natural gas scare forced it to close early the night before. Officials at the Helen M. Plum Memorial Librar...
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Learn about 'Elgin During the Vietnam War' at Gail BordenNov 28, 2017 10:00 pm - The Gail Borden Public Library, 270 N. Grove Ave. in Elgin, is screening the parts of the 2017 documentary series "The Vietnam War," written by Geoffrey C. Ward and dire...
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Join Gail Borden for holiday programs, parties, singalongs and moreNov 28, 2017 10:00 pm - The Gail Borden Public Library is offering a variety of holiday programs in December. For details, call (847) 742-2411 or visit www.gailborden.info. "The Polar Expre...
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Aurora Public Library offers free cocoa for students during finals weekNov 28, 2017 10:00 pm - The Aurora Public Library will be hosting "Cocoa & Cram" events at all three locations during the weeks when most area schools have final exams. These drop-in events wil...
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Palatine library hires LaGrange director for top jobNov 28, 2017 12:00 am - After a nationwide search, the executive director of the La Grange Public Library for more than nine years has been chosen as executive director of the Palatine Public L...
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Open house puts Bloomingdale library in new lightNov 28, 2017 12:00 am - Bloomingdale residents got a chance to see their library in a whole new light Tuesday during its annual holiday open house. Festivities included Santa flipping the swi...