Articles filed under Library Districts
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Batavia library board removes trusteeOct 19, 2011 1:00 am - The Batavia library board removed Ed Skahan as trustee Tuesday night for failure to attend board meetings the last year. Skahan had served on the board since 2005. The l...
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Naperville library introduces new children’s cardOct 19, 2011 12:00 am - A colorful drawing of animals urging people to READ! is the design on the Naperville Public Library’s first children’s library card. The new card debuts Sunday, Nov. 6,...
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Library holds chess tournament:Oct 18, 2011 12:00 am - The Cook Memorial Public Library District will host a youth chess tournament on Nov. 7. It will begin at 4:15 p.m. at the Cook Park Library, 413 N. Milwaukee Ave., Liber...
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Batavia reviewer to discuss Bill Bryson's bookOct 17, 2011 1:00 am - Submitted by Batavia Public Library Batavia's Books Between Bites welcomes reviewer Tom Parisi of Batavia from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20, at Batavia Public Librar...
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Sugar Grove Library asks ex-director to mediation over differencesOct 17, 2011 1:00 am - The Sugar Grove Library board has agreed to try mediation with the library director it fired in July. The board voted 4-3 last week to offer to meet with Beverly Holmes ...
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Remodeled Warren-Newport library reopensOct 17, 2011 12:00 am - When the Warren-Newport Public Library opened its doors to the public Monday for the first time in a month, a cluster of patrons was waiting to check out the newly remod...
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Two Lake County libraries get NEA grantsOct 15, 2011 12:00 am - The Lake Villa and Fremont public libraries have been awarded a grant to fund weeklong writing workshops and related programming next year. The $10,000 Arts Education in...
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Alderman: Des Plaines’ finances looking healthyOct 11, 2011 12:00 am - After three years of austerity measures, Des Plaines is finally out of a financial sinkhole it dug itself through years of overspending, overtaxing and overextending the...
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Food for fines:Oct 11, 2011 12:00 am - Vernon Area Public Library patrons who owe fines for overdue materials can pay down their debt with donations of canned goods and other nonperishable food during the...
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College counselor offers tips on finding the right schoolOct 11, 2011 12:00 am - As high school seniors complete their college applications, high school juniors begin the tedious process of visiting schools, meeting with admissions staff and seeking ...