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News & Stories
It’s National Poetry Month
April is National Poetry Month! And whether you love poetry or are looking to try something new, we hope you'll find a new favorite poem ...
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Poet Hila Ratzabi is exploring the big questions and speaking for Earth
By Kristen Romanowski, Staff Writer & Editor Hila Ratzabi became a poet at age 7. As a New York City kid growing up in Queens, ...
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Celebrating Arab American heritage
Your public library is here to connect you with books, online resources, and learning experiences that celebrate Arab American history and culture all year long ...
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Do you have thyme to garden?
by Dontaná McPherson-Joseph, Collection Management Librarian The threat of frost and snow is almost over, and it's time to start your seeds. Gardens come in ...
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Transgender Day of Visibility: Books, virtual tutorials & more resources
By Hal Patnott, Rainbow Services Librarian (adult & teen titles curated by Dontaná McPherson-Joseph, Collection Management Librarian) Held each year on March 31, Transgender Day of ...
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What’s happening
- Library-led book groups & local book club support: Join your neighbors and friends for lively book discussions.
- Illinois Libraries Present: Upcoming virtual author events.
Requests
- Exhibit art: Submit a request to exhibit your art in the library.
- Host a community donation box: Submit a request for the library to host a collection box for charitable donations.
- Present a program or exhibit: Share your suggestion or idea for a library program or exhibit.
- Share a community flyer: Send your event flyer to post on our community bulletin boards.
Photo & Video Policy: The library has a photography and video policy as well as this language posted in all meeting spaces and on promotional materials: “Library visitors are often photographed and/or recorded for promotional purposes. Please let us know if you prefer not to be photographed or recorded.”
