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ShortHaus Cinema Directors (Spring 2026)
As the temperatures rise and snow melts away, ShortHaus Cinema is focusing on soft, meditative cinema. For Women’s History Month,…
Based on The Manga: The Inspirations for 2026’s Anime Lineup
While this year’s most anticipated anime are stuck in their respective streaming platforms for a while after their releases, you…
Awesome Events at Ashbury’s (Spring 2026)
Our Bookmobile brings the library experience right to your neighborhood—fun, convenient and open to all! Discover all the ways you…
Community Storytimes (Spring 2026)
Did you know that in addition to the storytimes at the library, we offer storytimes at several community locations, including…
New Books for Children (February 2026)
Are you working towards a token for the new book vending machine? If you need book suggestions for the Winter…
February 2026 Board of Trustees Meeting
Our Board of Trustees will hold their monthly board meeting on Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 7 p.m. in the…
See “Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical” at Bolingbrook High School for Free this March
UPDATE AS OF SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21: All of the free community theatre tickets have been claimed. Thank you for your…
February 2026 Adult Reads: Black Voices, American Heart Month, Go For the Gold This Winter and More
Looking for something to read? We’re here to help! Visit Adult Reads to view our booklists curated for adults. You…
February 2026 Teen Reads: Debut Black Authors, Spectacular Superheroes and More
Looking for something to read? Our Teen Services staff is here to help. Browse our handpicked collection of books perfect…
Spike Lee: Presenting Black History Through the Eyes of Black Artists
This February, ShortHaus Cinema featured Spike Lee, one of most important directors in the history of Black cinema and a…