Libraries Stack Business During Recession
WHOI
The library business is stacking up by the day, and with less cash in their pockets, area residents are looking for cheaper ways to have fun. …
Library pares loan time over budget cuts
Naperville Sun
Bookworms better brush up on their speed reading skills, as the loan period for library materials will be shortened by one …
Warren-Newport library planning for growth
Chicago Daily Herald
Library Director Stephen Bero said a new facility west of the Tri-State Tollway was considered, but community feedback in a survey suggested a preference …
Students craft campaign banners to adorn presidential library
The State Journal-Register
… modeled after banners used during the mid-1800s are now hanging in the atrium of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library, Sixth and Jefferson streets. …
Jesse White announces President Obama license plate available nationwide
Quad-Cities Online
The money generated from the sale of these plates will go a long way to help our libraries serve their patrons.” “The library community is extremely …
Judge rules on library issue
Joliet Herald News
A Will County judge on Friday clarified a tax issue for the library district that serves Romeoville, Lockport and Crest Hill. …
Library rolls out rain barrels
The Courier News
… the water conservation and public art project, acted as emcee at the Gail Borden Public Library for the official unveiling of the community project. …
McHenry library wants to help build sister facility in Nigeria
Northwest Herald
Sylvester Nnaso thought about building a library in his hometown of Abatete, Nigeria. Today, he’s making that dream come true. Founder of the Seat of Wisdom …
Indian Trails Library: From modest beginnings to 50 years of service
Chicago Daily Herald
The Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling, is celebrating its 50th anniversary …
SIUC thrilled to see Morris Library up and running
The Southern
After nearly four years and $56.7 million, Morris Library was able to welcome students to its newly remodeled …
‘We Will Miss Him Dearly’: Long-Time Elk Grove Public Servant Bart Dill Dies At 76
Journal & Topics Newspapers Online
Bart K. Dill, a former Elk Grove village trustee, library board president, park board commissioner and Elk Grove …
Presenting … Morris Library: Rededication ceremony draws more than 300
SIU – Daily Egyptian
Carolyn Donow, member and past president of Friends of Morris Library, and Chancellor Samuel Goldman share a laugh seconds before cutting the ribbon at the …
Barnes & Noble Book Fair Will Benefit Davenport Branch Library Project
Quad-Cities Online
From 10 am-6 pm, if you mention the Friends of the Davenport Public Library when making your purchases from the store, at least 10 percent of your purchase …
SIU Unveils New Renovated Library
WSIL TV
The library is the most important building on campus and this is so beautiful, I think this is the most beautiful library in the state of Illinois. …
Do listeners want the full story?
Geneseo Republic
When Geneseo library patrons listen to books on CD, does hearing the full story matter? Does it matter more if the book is a Charles Dickens …