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Visit eBooksForAll.org to sign the petition

You—and public libraries across the country—are facing a different type of censorship

"Banned Books Week, being celebrated this year from September 22-28, usually is about challenging outright censorship," wrote Kent Oliver, director of the Nashville Public Library, ...
Restorative Justice Conference participants

Register now: Restorative practices to strengthen families, schools, and communities

New! Watch the promotional video » Join us for the three-day Restorative Community Practices: Building Stronger Families, Schools, and Communities conference at the Main Library ...
Rush Oak Park Hospital staff holds a novelty library card

Making the rounds: Hospital staff get library cards

Our librarians keep ending up in the hospital! No need to send flowers, though—they're doing just fine. It's all been in the name of sharing ...
Early Bird Readers: Early learning tips for kids, infants up to age 5 #EarlyLearners

Early learning tips for kids, infants, September 2019

Hello, Early Bird Readers! Miss Shelley and Miss Jenny share ways to use rhymes, rhythm, and music to help kids connect to their needs and ...
/ Early Learners & Storytimes, Kids
Mamava Nursing Pod open

Nursing pod now open at the Main Library

Caregivers looking for spaces to breastfeed, pump, or bottle feed now have another option at the Main Library. Our newly installed and ADA-compliant Mamava lactation ...

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