Here's a list of the most popular books for teens in 2020.
A prequel topped the fiction list, while tech took up multiple spots for nonfiction. If you see something you'd like, place a hold and we'll let you know when it's ready for you!
Take a look at some of the most popular items for adults checked out in 2020.
If you're looking for your next Zoom book club title or are having a hard time choosing from your to-read list, try one of these! One thing is clear - if you really love James Patterson, you're not alone because our patrons certainly do, too! And when it comes to nonfiction, politics was the name of the game.
With Hoopla and Kanopy, you can use your Schaumburg Library card to stream movies and TV shows instantly - with no holds and no waiting! This year has meant a lot more staying home, and that shows through the increasing use of our streaming services. Here are the most popular movies and shows available and watched by our patrons this year.
The end of the year means it's time for "best of" lists and we're happy to throw our 2 cents into the mix! We present just a few of our top picks from Library staff. Here's to an ever-growing "to-read" list!
We asked four local artists to create a work of art based on our four themes of family, community, isolation and resilience. We’ve turned their beautiful work into postcards for you to take and share as part of our One Community Postcard Project. Pick up a pre-stamped postcard at any Library location, add your own message and send it along to someone who may need a word of encouragement, love or support.
While our 2019-2020 year covers July 2019 through June 2020, it's hard to remember back before March of this year, before the pandemic. There certainly have been many challenges to face this year, but it's also been a year of progress and innovation for our Library.
Banned Books Week celebrates the freedom to read. The books recognized each year have all been targeted for removal or restriction in libraries and schools. By focusing on efforts across the country to remove or restrict access to books, Banned Books Week draws national attention to the harms of censorship.
We've compiled a list below of some of our librarians' favorite banned books. Is one of your favorites included? Maybe you'll find something to add to your To Read pile!
Looking for a way to maintain social distancing while checking out items? Or a way to skip the line? You’ll love our new self-checks - available now!
Self-checks will be available in the check out area at our Central Library, as well as in the Youth and Reference areas, and at our branches. And they are exactly what they sound like: an easy way for you to check out items yourself.
It’s our newest, contact-less pick-up method: Pick-Up Lockers, available now!
Pick-Up Lockers are located at our Central Library and give you 24/7, contactless access to items you’ve requested. Just follow this simple 3-step process to use our Pick-Up Lockers.
Find more eAudiobooks in one place now that RBdigital's titles are moving to the Libby app.
The move is effective Sept. 30, 2020, and is a part of OverDrive's acquisition of RBdigital. So what does it mean for you?
Congratulations to the winners of the 2020 Flash Fiction contest, a creative writing contest where stories are limited to 1,000 words or less. We loved reading through all the amazing entries and listening to your stories - and now everyone can read the winning entries!
We’re proud to welcome Jennifer Hunt as our new Deputy Director.
Middle school students can get one-on-one lessons in coding through the Library's Tech Bytes program. This technology-based program helps kids get ready for high school with the tech knowledge and experience needed to succeed. We've brought in two teens from the area to work as mentors.
Homeschooling, eLearning, hybrid model ... this school year is definitely looking different for many families. We're doing our best to help you navigate the change, including offering access to completely free worksheets, lessons, mini-books and more with Scholastic Teachables.
If you're interested in homeschooling, there are resources available to help! We've compiled a list of a few.