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E-Books Add to Student’s Emotional Wellness

Posted on March 21, 2022

The social emotional wellness of our students is always a priority.  The question becomes how can we make sure that students are getting the support and assistance they need when they need it.  Unfortunately, there is not one set solution that meets the needs of all.  The best solution is to offer multiple avenues for students to access reliable social emotional information and r

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Specialized Library Spotlight: DuPage County Law Library

Posted on March 16, 2022

Dan Bostrom, RAILS Member Engagement Manager talks with Juanita Harrell, Law Library Manager at DuPage County Law Library. Juanita discusses how the library serves a wide audience including litigants, attorneys, judges, and the general public. This library has a unique mission to help everyone navigate the complex language and process of the law.
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A Lovely Library Engagement

Posted on March 11, 2022

River Forest Library is the final destination for an elaborate marriage proposal.

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Beyond Reading Off the Beaten Path

Posted on March 9, 2022

A long time ago, in a library far, far away, someone suggested the first "summer reading" program, and for a LONG time, that is exactly what most library summer programs consisted of - reading.  Nothing more, nothing less.  Different programs count pages or days or minutes, but reading has been at the heart of these programs for decades.

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Celebrating Library Lovers month with an Expedition!

Posted on March 7, 2022

In February, McHenry County Youth Librarians encouraged residents to get out and discover the wealth of resources available in county libraries. To celebrate Library Lovers Month, the McHenry County Library Lover’s Expedition began February 1 and was open to all residents of the county and surrounding areas.

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3-D Printing Builds School Library Bridges

Posted on March 3, 2022

The library at Deer Creek-Mackinaw High School has made a positive impact in the lives of students in that it has become a place where students can meet, become friends, and have positive interactions with one other. It is a place where all students are welcome, and a place where all students interact and become friends. We play games - both board games and computer games.

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The Chicago Collections Consortium

Posted on March 1, 2022

The Chicago Collections Consortium is a nonprofit organization of over 60 libraries, museums, and cultural organizations all working together for the promotion and preservation of Chicago's history and culture.

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Specialized Library Spotlight: MacArthur Foundation

Posted on February 28, 2022

Debbie Baaske, acting Member Engagement Manager talks with Elizabeth Quinlan, Foundation Librarian at the MacArthur Foundation. Liz shares how she supports the more than 170 staff of one of the largest grant making organizations in the United States.
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Do You Want Fries with Your Bestseller?

Posted on February 24, 2022

That wasn’t quite the tagline for our Welcome Back to the Library campaign last fall, but we did offer a chance to win McDonald’s and Target gift cards!

Axis 360 at Anne Sullivan School.

Putting More Digital Books in the Hands of Students

Posted on February 21, 2022

After years of hearing other librarians talk about Axis 360, our District librarians were anxious to give it try. It seemed even more ideal after having limited access to books during the Pandemic.