Articles filed under Library Districts
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Book bans and politics: Not just a school issue, public libraries see surge in challengesOct 08, 2023 11:00 pm - Challenges to books in schools libraries have led to heated debates across the suburbs, from Antioch in far northern Lake County to Barrington in the Northwest suburbs a...
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Schaumburg's Library Boxes offer hand-picked books for readersOct 07, 2023 6:00 am - When Schaumburg Township District Library first offered Library Boxes back in 2018, it was just for teens. The Steen family of Schaumburg remembers jumping on board righ...
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Where you can find fall-themed artwork in Des PlainesOct 05, 2023 1:00 am - Original artwork with a fall theme is on display at the Des Plaines Public Library, courtesy of the Des Plaines Art Guild. The exhibition features the work of guild memb...
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Hispanic Heritage Month celebration Saturday at Elgin libraryOct 05, 2023 1:00 am - Music and art will be the centerpiece of the Hispanic Heritage Month celebration from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7, at Gail Borden Public Library, 270 N. Grove Ave., Elg...
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STEM diversity webinar for girls hosted by Fremd student's group set for TuesdayOct 02, 2023 5:30 am - Mission: MathMinds, founded by Fremd High School student Ruby Arun of Inverness, will host a Demanding Diversity: Redefining Success webinar from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday...
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Algonquin Area Public Library launches new programs for seniorsOct 01, 2023 11:00 pm - The Algonquin Area Public Library District is launching a new initiative to better serve older adults living in the community. Beginning in October, the library will ho...
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Helen Plum Library abates over $573K from tax levyOct 01, 2023 11:00 pm - At the Sept. 19 board meeting, Helen Plum Library board trustees approved an ordinance to abate $573,500 from the debt service levy portion of the library's 2023 tax lev...
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Gail Borden Library to host Authors Fair Oct. 8Sep 28, 2023 11:00 pm - Discover new books for your nightstand at the Authors Fair 2023 from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 8, at the Gail Borden Public Library, 270 N. Grove Ave. in downtown Elgin. ...
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A look back in time: Hundreds watch as Schaumburg library opens 1998 time capsuleSep 28, 2023 6:00 am - More than 850 patrons looked on Saturday as Schaumburg Township District Library officials took a call from the past and then placed another to the more distant future. ...
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Music of the West African kora to be featured at St. Charles library Oct. 12Sep 27, 2023 11:00 pm - On Thursday, Oct. 12, the St. Charles Public Library will host a special concert featuring the music of the West African kora with Sean Gaskell. The concert will be hel...