National Make-A-Will Month

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Estate planning is an important task, although many postpone the process for a variety of reasons. August is National Make-A-Will Month: a month dedicated to thinking about the future and how you can protect it. The library has many resources Read More …

Family Fun Month

August is family fun month! Take some time this month to do something fun with your family. You could visit a new museum or an old favorite (see below for details about Museum Adventure Pass and Explore More Illinois). You Read More …

Summer Reading Staff Picks

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And that’s a wrap on an epic summer of stories! 🎉📚 As our Summer Reading Program draws to a close, we want to give a huge shoutout to all our amazing readers for making this season unforgettable. Curious about what Read More …

Summer Olympics: Paris 2024

The opening ceremonies have taken place, and the torch is aflame!  Revel in the excitement and magic of this year’s Olympics in Paris by perusing these books for even the youngest Games enthusiasts: Hour of the Olympics by Mary Pope Read More …

National Ice Cream Day

Yesterday was National Ice Cream Day, but as everyone knows, there’s always room for a little more ice cream! Read some stories about ice cream and try out some recipes this summer, and don’t forget to stay cool with a Read More …