Starting February 8, the Library building doors will be opening once more! While our drive-thru and curbside services will continue for those who prefer them, we will also offer more services inside the buildings. Masks are required for all visitors to the Library. Harnish Main Library (building hours) Monday–Thursday • 11 am–7 pm Friday & Saturday • 11 am–5 pm […]
Celebration of African American Life & History: Dr. Mae Jemison PBS Books, in partnership with ASALH, will host a virtual conversation with trailblazer Dr. Mae Jemison on Wednesday, February 3 at 5pm ET | 2pm PT on Facebook Live, Youtube (PBS Books and ASALH), and on its website. During the interview, Dr. Mae will discuss her newly re-released memoir “Finding Where the Wind Goes.” You’ll hear about her various and […]
If you would like a book on this list, or any book in the library at all, please fill out a Materials Request Form here. Feel free to send us a list of exact titles or a more ambiguous request such as 15 picture books for my 5 year old. Since no one has been in to browse, our shelves […]
Newbery Award When You Trap a Tiger by Tae Keller [eBook here] Newbery Honors All Thirteen: The Incredible Rescue of the Thai Boys Soccer Team by Christina Soontornvat [eBook here] BOX: Henry Brown Mails Himself to Freedom by Carole Boston Weatherford; illustrated by Michele Wood [eBook here] Fighting Words by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley [eBook here] We Dream of Space by […]
Programs: Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2021 Virtual Storytime Take and Make Kids Craft: Diversity Wreath Databases: Printable Educational Worksheets from Scholastic Teachables Biography in Context: Focus on Martin Luther King Jr. Martin Luther King Jr. documentaries & speeches on Kanopy Virtual Collections: Martin Luther King Jr. eBooks on Overdrive Martin Luther King Jr. eBooks and other eMaterials on hoopla […]
The Eastgate Branch is closed because of a staff shortage due to COVID-19. The building will be cleaned and sanitized while it is closed, and we anticipate resuming curbside services on Monday, January 18th. If you scheduled to pickup library materials or crafts at Eastgate and need those materials before Monday, January 18th, please give us a call at (847)458-6060 […]
Make your voice heard! Read books from the 2021 Illinois Readers’ Choice lists and vote on which is your favorite. Track which books you’ve read using the Beanstack app (iOS/Google Play) or website. Once you’ve created your Beanstack account, choose the challenge for your grade level and start reading. Meet the reading goal for your award to get your invitation to […]
Making the decision to cancel in person gatherings is hard. Video calls with a big group can be awkward and not feel like you truly connected with the other people. Planning a game or activity to do together over Zoom, Google Hangouts, Skype, or whatever your group video call preference may be can make the time spent together virtually more […]
Here are some small reads about noble giants who have shaped our world to celebrate Nobel Prize Day. Call 847-458-6060 x135 to place a hold on one to have in time for bedtime stories tonight. Desmond and the Very Mean Word While riding his new bicycle Desmond is hurt by the mean word yelled at him by a group of […]
Your Librarians have been busy ordering new books this year, just like any other. Since we have been closed, our shelves are bursting with books that would typically be checked out! In honor of Read a New Book Month, here is a taste of some of our new arrivals! Picture Books A Journey Toward Hope by Victor Hinojosa & Coert […]
