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The holidays are all about spending time with the family and enjoying the spirit of the season. With the plethora of special events this time of year has to offer, there is no shortage of things to do. But if…

Streaming popular movies and TV shows just got a lot easier! Now, you can watch all the exciting content you’ve been missing with our Roku Ultras! These powerful, feature-packed streaming media players are pre-loaded with popular apps and digital movies…

2020 marks our 50th anniversary. To celebrate this momentous occasion, we want to showcase your artwork on our limited-edition, anniversary library cards! Congratulations to our Library Card Design Contest Winners You can get a new library card featuring any one…

Calling all teen gamers! The most fun, exciting, challenging week of the year is almost here: International Games Week! Join us November 6–9 for action-packed trivia, tournaments and prizes. Register now because space is limited. All events listed are for…

Songs of Spring. The Laughing Man. A Full Heart and an Empty Bank. These are just some of the delightful stories you’ll encounter in The Nemo Journal, Volume 2, our annual literary journal featuring original essays, poems, short stories and…

We are excited to partner with the Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra (IPO) to offer free tickets to their 2019–2020 season performances. Adult library cardholders can check out one concert pass redeemable for two tickets at the IPO box office. Simply stop…

In 2001, Congress declared October as National Family History Month in the United States. It is a time to remember our roots and celebrate our family’s unique stories and history. If you’re an amateur genealogist looking to research your family…

Studies show that people learn best when they share and connect with others, so we’ve selected three courses you can take collaboratively with other people from your community this fall. Each eight week Learning Circle will help you study a…

“Two roads diverged in a wood and I—I took the one less traveled by.” —Robert Frost This September, take the road less traveled and explore nine literary landmarks on the Pinnacle Library Road Trip. Stop by our Information Desk, located…

Want access to popular movies, TV shows and newspapers? You’ve got it! We’re excited to expand our digital collection to include two new free digital media platforms: RBdigital Entertainment and PressReader. RBdigital Entertainment Feel like binging? In addition to their…