Who doesn't love a page-turner? If you're ready to get lost in a book, consider one of the thrillers on the January Library Reads list-- new releases chosen by librarians [...]
Steven Hillmann, AAPLD's Artist of the Month for January, captures the life in inanimate objects. Buildings and architecture; bustling or abandoned. Toys that appear to be posing for portraits. Even [...]
You could say that Michelle Marsh, AAPLD's Artist of the Month for December, was born to be a photographer. Her grandmother was an avid photographer, who encouraged Michelle's childhood interest. [...]
Read for a Lifetime is a statewide reading program that targets high school students. This initiative promotes the enjoyment of reading by encouraging students to read both classic and contemporary [...]
Each year Illinois students in grades 9-12 can vote for their favorite book from the Lincoln Award Master list of 20 titles. The Lincoln Award is given to the book [...]
LEVEL UP AT YOUR LIBRARY WITH THESE SUMMER PROGRAMS! Teen Tabletop Games – RO Tuesday, June 10th 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM Harnish Main Teen Center Level up your tabletop [...]
We’re so excited here in Youth Services for another year of great books, but it’s always fun to look back on what sparked that reading joy the previous year. Take [...]
Winter Reading is here! Our 2026 Winter Reading Program for all ages kicks off on Monday, December 15! This winter, we’re encouraging you to shake things up — with a good [...]
Do you have a reader ready to tackle chapter books? We have lots of options for kids who’d like to try something more challenging than what can be found in [...]
