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Beginning Sunday, April 20, you may notice some changes to the online form used to register for library events. Our vendor is changing the registration process slightly. If events require registration, you will see a Register button near the Event Details. The registration process will be broken down into a few steps that require you… Read More

Snapshot is an annual summary of interesting library facts and figures. Snapshot 2024 is available now! Read More

Call 630-534-9700 and select 1-10 to hear a story, rhyme, or even jokes read aloud by a staff member any time. Here’s what’s playing now! Press # at any time to return to the menu. Payton reads Mr. Lepron's Mystery Soup by Giovanna Zoboli. Meredith reads chapter one of A Strange Thing Happened in Cherry… Read More

The SWAN Libraries + app has been updated, and users need to update the app in order for it to work properly. To update the app manually, please follow the instructions below. iOS users Go to the App Store app  on your iPhone. Tap or your picture or initials at the top right. Scroll down,… Read More

It's really frustrating to click on a news article and be met with a paywall. Whether it is a sports update on your favorite team or a local development update, important information is often restricted to paid subscribers. Fortunately, the library has a solution! The library's digital newspaper resources give cardholders access to publications like… Read More

What first interested you in makerspaces? Audrey: I think all of us had been working in libraries for several years, just in other departments. I started to see some of the makerspaces crop up, and I really loved public libraries as an environment. I liked interacting with the public and felt like I was part… Read More

Work with experienced makers to solder an electronic circuit or create items like a micro mosaic, a self-published booklet, origami, or a greeting card made out of recycled materials. See equipment like the laser cutter, Cricut, and sublimation printer, and use a heat press to decorate a tote bag in The Workshop! There will be… Read More

Call 630-534-9700 and select 1-10 to hear a story, rhyme, or even jokes read aloud by a staff member any time. Here’s what’s playing now! Press # at any time to return to the menu. Kate reads All the Ways to Be Smart by Davina Bell. Alexandra reads Soñadores by Yuyi Morales. Ellie reads Saving… Read More

Digital literacy—the ability to effectively use digital tools, technologies, and platforms—has become a cornerstone of employability in today’s workforce. As industries increasingly adopt digital technologies, proficiency in these skills is no longer optional but essential. The Workshop is a place to create, discover, and learn. When people identify something they want to create, the project… Read More

You may have noticed a newer collection in the Youth Department called Books with Sound. This section contains titles in VOX and Wonderbook format, which combine printed books with audio narration. These formats enhance literacy by engaging children in multisensory experi- ences, and supporting comprehension, fluency, and vocabulary. They are particularly effective for struggling readers… Read More

Call 630-534-9700 and select 1-10 to hear a story, rhyme, or even jokes read aloud by a staff member any time. Here’s what’s playing now! Press # at any time to return to the menu. Payton reads When Green Becomes Tomatoes - February by Julie Fogliano. Katy reads Sofia Valdez, Future Prez by Andrea Beaty.… Read More

Equipment often found in makerspaces includes laser cutters, 3D printers, heat presses, and embroidery and sewing machines. Some people think that these machines are not appropriate for use by kids younger than high school age—but that’s not true! Kids love to make, too! The Workshop is currently available to high school students and adults, but… Read More