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National Library Week
National Library Week: April 6 through 12—is a time to celebrate and acknowledge the tremendous value libraries across the nation offer our communities and how they create safe places to learn, grow, and connect. The American Library Association has themed "Drawn to the Library" this year to encourage people to discover (or rediscover) what draws them.
We've planned some fun interaNational Library Weekctive ways for you to help us celebrate. Visit the Central Library to share your favorite books with us, and vote for a fun name for our book carts!
A New Library Catalog and App
Local Author Fair
Saturday, March 8 • Noon - 3 p.m. • Central Workshop • Drop in
Join us for our popular fair showcasing local authors. Meet fiction and nonfiction authors writing for youth, teens, and adults, including some titles in Spanish and Gujarati. Many of the authors appearing this year are award-winning authors from these categories: Bram Stoker Award winner, NPR Best Book List, Ray Bradbury Creative Writing Prize, Illinois Indie Author Project “Soon to be Famous” Award, and more.
Valentine’s Day Recommendations
Celebrate love this Valentine’s Day with our curated list of romantic movies and books. From timeless classics to modern favorites, find the perfect love story at the library!
Free Tax Prep Info
It's tax season!
If you're looking for filing help, there are options available, often for free dependent on your income level. We've compiled a list of some helpful sources.
Two-Sentence Spooky Story Winners
Arcade Age Exhibit
Wireless Printing
We now offer wireless printing. Send a print job to the Library directly from your laptop, phone, or tablet - even from home!
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.