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National Hispanic Heritage Month begins on Wednesday, September 15, and we’re celebrating with a week of fun activities for families! Join us as we celebrate this rich culture! Beaded Chili Pepper and DIY Guitar Craft Monday, September 13 Create a…

Erienne, our Adult & Teen Services Specialist, is here to discuss the books he read during summer reading and the ones he’s most looking forward to reading soon. Watch his book talk, and then check them out for yourself. And…

We’re hosting a handful of events on Zoom this month dedicated to helping you navigate the music industry. Learn about copyrighting your work, the complexities of music publishing and explore the potential of music licensing. At the end of the…

September is Library Card Sign-Up Month, and if you don’t have your library card, you’re missing out on a world of entertainment and education. If getting your library card has been on your to-do list since 2017, you can get…

In partnership with Valley View School District’s Project Lit and White Oak Library District, we’re bringing author Nic Stone to our community! Stone is an American author of young adult and middle grade fiction best known for her works Dear…

Update as of Friday, August 27: Effective Monday, August 30, face masks are required inside the library due to the state of Illinois mask mandate. Update as of Wednesday, May 28, 2021: In accordance with the CDC and state of…

We’re dedicating the month of October to all things fandom: the books, the movies, the TV shows, the comics and most importantly, the fun. Don’t miss out on this epic celebration for all ages! Stay tuned for more information about…

As summer ends and the new school year quickly approaches, now is the perfect time to discover all of the wonderful resources our library has for students! Whether you’re looking for homework help, a new book to read or exciting…

We are selling our 2003 MSV Model Series 4000 Bookmobile. Information about the bookmobile is available at the following links: vehiclesuccess.com/used-specialty-vehicles-for-sale.html nebula.wsimg.com/7a935ac62329bcf0ee35ed357298a043?AccessKeyId=86116D8330A326470936&disposition=0&alloworigin=1 The Bookmobile will be sold as is, where is. Offers are due by August 25, 2021 by 5…

Grab some chalk, head outside and start doodling! No matter your skill level, we’re challenging kids and teens in to create chalk doodles based on one of the challenge prompts. To participate, take a photo of your entry and share…