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Two-Sentence Spooky Story Winners
We invited our patrons to write a two-sentence scary story in October, and we received 385 entries! That’s a lot of local talent and we really enjoyed reading through all the frightening tales.
Arcade Age Exhibit
Checkout The Arcade Age exhibit at the Central Library from September 27 to January 5th! This exhibit explores the history of video games through exhibits and gameplay, just as they were intended to be experienced - in an arcade!
Library Renovations
Move over wallpaper. Make way well-worn carpet. We’re ready for a renovation of the second floor of our Central Library!
World Languages Collection
Did you know the Library has books in 11 different languages besides English? Our World Languages Collection has more than 9,000 books in languages like Korean, Spanish and Polish.
It's just one of the special collections we have to meet patrons' needs.
1 Library, 3 Locations
Our branches in Hanover Park and Hoffman Estates offer unique extensions of our Library services in convenient, welcoming neighborhood locations. Staff at our branches especially pride themselves on getting to know patrons very well and creating a strong sense of community.
Be Kind
Enjoy this outdoor exhibit from the team at You Are Beautiful, reminding us to be kind to one another and find the things that connect us. The installation will be on the Central Library's east lawn March - May, 2024.
The goal of the work is to create positivity in the world and for those who pass by the statue to become active participants with the piece, taking photos and sharing in the enjoyment.
The installation is a part of our Mental Health May initiative. Check out these related programs:
Time Capsules: Then & Now
On Saturday, Sept. 23, more than 850 people gathered at our Central Library (with another 300 joining us online) to watch as we unveiled the contents of a time capsule that was placed in the cornerstone of our Library when it was built in 1998.
2022-23 Year in Review
In this review, we're focusing on our 2022-23 fiscal year — that's July 2022 through June 2023. This last year, we had occasions to look back and honor our past, and to look ahead and feel excited for our future.
Rhyme of the Month Club
Our Rhyme of the Month Club is a fun way to get little ones excited about reading.
Each month, we’ll visit participating area daycares and preschools with a new rhyme. One of our youth staff members will feature the rhyme in a special storytime and leave a poster for the classroom to share the rhyme together throughout the month.
Fend off Summer Learning Loss
Summer learning loss is real — but it's not all bad news.
Extended Friday Hours
We've extended our hours at our Central Library! Starting May 5, we're now open until 7 p.m. on Fridays.
Molly Scheibler Named Deputy Director
We're proud to welcome Molly Scheibler as the Library's new deputy director.
Molly Scheibler comes with 14 years of library experience. Most recently, she served as youth services manager at Indian Trails Public Library District in Wheeling. Molly also serves as an adjunct faculty member at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee's School of Information Studies, and is actively involved in Reach Across Illinois Library Systems, Illinois Library Association and American Library Association.
We Speak Your Language
According to data from School District 54, nearly 60% of families in our community speak a language other than (or in addition to) English at home. To better serve these individuals, we’re proud to offer a new service at all our locations: LanguageLine.