Staff Picks: Native American Heritage

HOLIDAY HOURS TABLE
Date	Hours	Holiday Message	Reason
1/1	0-0	All Library locations will be closed Monday, Jan. 1.	New Year's Day
3/1	0-0	All Library locations will be closed Friday, March 1 for Staff In-Service. We apologize for the inconvenience.	Inservice day
3/31	0-0	All Library locations will be closed Sunday, March 31.	Easter
5/27	0-0	All Library locations will be closed Monday, May 27.	Memorial Day
7/4	0-0	All Library locations will be closed Tuesday, July 4.	Independence Day
9/2	0-0	All Library locations will be closed Monday, Sept. 2.	Labor Day
11/22	0-17	All Library locations will be closed from 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 22 through Thursday, Nov. 23.	Thanksgiving Eve
11/23	0-0	All Library locations will be closed from 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 23 through Thursday, Nov. 24.	Thanksgiving
12/24	0-0	All Library locations will be closed Sunday, Dec. 24 and Monday, Dec. 25.	Christmas Eve
12/25	0-0	All Library locations will be closed Sunday, Dec. 24 and Monday, Dec. 25.	Christmas Day
12/31	0-0	All Library locations will be closed Sunday, Dec. 31.	New Year's Eve

HOLIDAY HOURS TABLE

Date

Hours

Holiday Message

Reason

1/1

0-0

All Library locations will be closed Monday, Jan. 1.

New Year's Day

3/1

0-0

All Library locations will be closed Friday, March 1 for Staff In-Service. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Inservice day

3/31

0-0

All Library locations will be closed Sunday, March 31.

Easter

5/27

0-0

All Library locations will be closed Monday, May 27.

Memorial Day

7/4

0-0

All Library locations will be closed Tuesday, July 4.

Independence Day

9/2

0-0

All Library locations will be closed Monday, Sept. 2.

Labor Day

11/22

0-17

All Library locations will be closed from 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 22 through Thursday, Nov. 23.

Thanksgiving Eve

11/23

0-0

All Library locations will be closed from 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 23 through Thursday, Nov. 24.

Thanksgiving

12/24

0-0

All Library locations will be closed Sunday, Dec. 24 and Monday, Dec. 25.

Christmas Eve

12/25

0-0

All Library locations will be closed Sunday, Dec. 24 and Monday, Dec. 25.

Christmas Day

12/31

0-0

All Library locations will be closed Sunday, Dec. 31.

New Year's Eve

EMERGENCY CLOSINGS TABLE
Date	Hours	Emergency Message	Location
0/0	13-7	Due to inclement weather, all Library locations are closed on Friday, Jan. 12, and will be opening late Saturday, Jan. 13, at 1 p.m.	every
0/0	0-0	Due to inclement weather, all Library locations are closed on Friday, Jan. 12, and will be opening late Saturday, Jan. 13, at 1 p.m.	every
0/0	0-0	All Library locations are closed for the rest of the day today, Tuesday, Sept. 12, due to an unforeseen emergency.	every
0/0	0-0	Our Central Library is closed for the rest of the day today, Tuesday, Sept. 12, due to an unforeseen emergency.<br>Our Hanover Park and Hoffman Estates Branches will remain open for regular hours.	central
0/0	0-0	Hanover Park Branch will be closed Nov. 13-15 for scheduled repairs.	hanover
0/0	0-0	Hanover Park Branch will be closed Nov. 13-15 for scheduled repairs.	hanover
0/0	0-0	Hanover Park Branch will be closed Nov. 13-15 for scheduled repairs.	hanover
0/0	0-0	The Hanover Park Branch is closed on Friday, Feb. 24 due to a power outage.	hanover
0/0	0-0	The Hoffman Estates Branch is closed.	hoffman

EMERGENCY CLOSINGS TABLE

Date

Hours

Emergency Message

Location

0/0

13-7

Due to inclement weather, all Library locations are closed on Friday, Jan. 12, and will be opening late Saturday, Jan. 13, at 1 p.m.

every

0/0

0-0

Due to inclement weather, all Library locations are closed on Friday, Jan. 12, and will be opening late Saturday, Jan. 13, at 1 p.m.

every

0/0

0-0

All Library locations are closed for the rest of the day today, Tuesday, Sept. 12, due to an unforeseen emergency.

every

0/0

0-0

Our Central Library is closed for the rest of the day today, Tuesday, Sept. 12, due to an unforeseen emergency.<br>Our Hanover Park and Hoffman Estates Branches will remain open for regular hours.

central

0/0

0-0

Hanover Park Branch will be closed Nov. 13-15 for scheduled repairs.

hanover

0/0

0-0

Hanover Park Branch will be closed Nov. 13-15 for scheduled repairs.

hanover

0/0

0-0

Hanover Park Branch will be closed Nov. 13-15 for scheduled repairs.

hanover

0/0

0-0

The Hanover Park Branch is closed on Friday, Feb. 24 due to a power outage.

hanover

0/0

0-0

The Hoffman Estates Branch is closed.

hoffman

GENERAL NOTICES TABLE
Date	Hours	General Message	Reason
0/0	0-0	Please be advised that the public elevator will be out of service on Thursday, Mar. 28 and Friday, Mar. 29. Feel free to call the Library with any questions.	Elevator
0/0	0-0	Please be advised that the public elevator will be out of service on Thursday, Mar. 28 and Friday, Mar. 29. Feel free to call the Library with any questions.	Elevator
0/0	0-0	Please be advised that the public elevator will be out of service on Thursday, Mar. 28 and Friday, Mar. 29. Feel free to call the Library with any questions.	Elevator
0/0	0-0	Due to inclement weather, all Library locations are closed on Friday, Jan. 12, and will be opening late Saturday, Jan. 13, at 1 p.m.	Snow Warning
0/0	0-0	Due to a power outage, the Central Library and Hoffman Estates Branches are closed Tuesday, Jan 30.	Repairs Warning
0/0	0-0	Hanover Park Branch will be closed Nov. 13-15 for scheduled repairs.	Repairs Warning
0/0	0-0	Hanover Park Branch will be closed Nov. 13-15 for scheduled repairs.	Repairs Warning
0/0	0-0	Hanover Park Branch will be closed Nov. 13-15 for scheduled repairs.	Repairs Warning
0/0	0-0	Our Hanover Park and Hoffman Estates Branches will remain open for regular hours.	Custom
0/0	0-0	Account access will be unavailable on the evening of Friday, Oct. 20, due to system upgrades.	ILS Upgrade
10/14	0-0	All Library locations are open today.	Columbus Day
11/24	0-0	All Library locations are open today.	Day after Thanksgiving
1/15	0-0	All Library locations are open today.	Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
2/19	0-0	All Library locations are open today.	Presidents Day

GENERAL NOTICES TABLE

Date

Hours

General Message

Reason

0/0

0-0

Please be advised that the public elevator will be out of service on Thursday, Mar. 28 and Friday, Mar. 29. Feel free to call the Library with any questions.

Elevator

0/0

0-0

Please be advised that the public elevator will be out of service on Thursday, Mar. 28 and Friday, Mar. 29. Feel free to call the Library with any questions.

Elevator

0/0

0-0

Please be advised that the public elevator will be out of service on Thursday, Mar. 28 and Friday, Mar. 29. Feel free to call the Library with any questions.

Elevator

0/0

0-0

Due to inclement weather, all Library locations are closed on Friday, Jan. 12, and will be opening late Saturday, Jan. 13, at 1 p.m.

Snow Warning

0/0

0-0

Due to a power outage, the Central Library and Hoffman Estates Branches are closed Tuesday, Jan 30.

Repairs Warning

0/0

0-0

Hanover Park Branch will be closed Nov. 13-15 for scheduled repairs.

Repairs Warning

0/0

0-0

Hanover Park Branch will be closed Nov. 13-15 for scheduled repairs.

Repairs Warning

0/0

0-0

Hanover Park Branch will be closed Nov. 13-15 for scheduled repairs.

Repairs Warning

0/0

0-0

Our Hanover Park and Hoffman Estates Branches will remain open for regular hours.

Custom

0/0

0-0

Account access will be unavailable on the evening of Friday, Oct. 20, due to system upgrades.

ILS Upgrade

10/14

0-0

All Library locations are open today.

Columbus Day

11/24

0-0

All Library locations are open today.

Day after Thanksgiving

1/15

0-0

All Library locations are open today.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

2/19

0-0

All Library locations are open today.

Presidents Day

October 26, 2023 in Library News

November is a time set aside to celebrate the rich history and traditions of Native Americans with Native American Heritage Month. Our staff are sharing their top picks by Native American authors to help you commemorate this month of recognition.

Black Sun (2020)

by Rebecca Roanhorse

An apocalyptic fantasy inspired by Pre-Columbian Americas with vibrant characters you'll cheer for until the end. Full of magic, political intrigue, and celestial prophecies. - Lauren, Hanover Park Branch

Voices of the People (2022)

by Joseph Bruchac

This book is a beautiful collection of poems raising indigenous voices and experiences. Each written piece is accompanied by a an illustration from a modern-day tribally enrolled artist. This is a truly stunning book with powerful art inside. - Abbey, Youth Services

The Only Good Indians (2020)

by Stephen Graham Jones

Four American Indian men are haunted by a disturbing act they participated in years ago in this gritty, beautiful work that is equal parts psychological horror and cutting social commentary on identity politics and the American Indian experience. - Emily, Fiction, Movies & Music

Warrior Girl Unearthed (2023)

by Angeline Boulley

Perry, a fiercely passionate and hilariously snarky teen, sets out to reclaim her people's inheritance by any means necessary. This is one of my favorite books of 2023. It's a must-read for teens and adults. - Allison, Youth Services

Notyourprincess : Voices of Native American Women (2017)

by Lisa Charleyboy

This is a brilliantly crafted collection of Native American voices that is partnered with beautiful artwork unique to each story, really bringing the stories to life. - Abbey, Youth Services

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Staff Picks: Native American Heritage

Black Sun (2020)

Voices of the People (2022)

The Only Good Indians (2020)

Warrior Girl Unearthed (2023)

Notyourprincess : Voices of Native American Women (2017)