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The holiday season, often characterized by joy and celebration, can also bring significant stress, particularly when it involves navigating the diverse traditions celebrated by family, friends and neighbors. As communities become increasingly multicultural, the convergence of various holidays—each with its unique customs, expectations, and emotions—can create both opportunities for connection and potential sources of stress.… Read More about Navigating Stress During Diverse Holiday Celebrations Among Family, Friends, and Neighbors

Ron, a veteran who served as a Technical Sargent in the National Guard during the Korean War, comes to the library weekly to get a cup of coffee. The Cafe participates in the Honor Rewards program through the DuPage County Recorder’s Office and offers veterans with an Honor Rewards card a free 12oz coffee. The… Read More about Happy Veterans Day!

Beginning Thursday, November 7, workers will be in the Fiction area on the west side of the 2nd floor replacing the light fixtures above the stacks between 9 am and 3 pm. Seating in the area will be relocated and only staff will be able to enter the area under construction. If you have any… Read More about Lighting replacement to begin in the Fiction area on the 2nd floor

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. Meredith reads We are Definitely Human by X Fang. Katy reads Veterans Day by Betsy Rathburn. Alexandra reads Buen dia,… Read More about Dial 630-534-9700 to hear a story, rhyme, or joke read aloud at any time – November 2024

The library will close at 3 pm on Friday, October 25 and re-open at 6 pm transformed for Halloween fun! Visit the library after hours, if you dare! On the 1st floor... find family-friendly frights. Participate in a scavenger hunt of Halloween-themed icons throughout the Youth Department, an all-ages costume parade at 6:30 pm, and… Read More about Haunted Library 2024 is one week away!

Libraries are reinventing themselves to include makerspaces that give communities access to equipment for hands-on experimentation and self-learning. Makerspaces remove the barrier of potentially cost-preventative equipment and software and give users the opportunity to cultivate their own digital literacy free of charge. When planning for makerspace projects, include extra time and materials, because learning involves… Read More about Makerspaces: Removing the Barrier of Potentially Cost-Preventative Equipment to Cultivate Digital Literacy

The library recently received a perfect score from the Chicago Passport Agency! With almost 700 Facilities in the Chicago Passport Agency's Region having undergone the same rigorous assessment, it is no small feat to be recognized as one of the best. Through your facility's hard work and vigilance, the U.S. Department of State can accomplish… Read More about Library Passport Services receive perfect score!

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. Ellie reads The Ghosts Went Floating by Kim Norman Beth reads Spooky Poems Aloud: 25 Poems to Frighten and Delight… Read More about Dial 630-534-9700 to hear a story, rhyme, or joke read aloud at any time – October 2024

Have you ever finished a terrific book and wondered how the author came up with the idea for the book, put that idea into words, and had it published? The library, often with the help of a partner, hosts author events where you can ask all of these questions! Author events bring books to life… Read More about Connecting with Authors

Celebrate the rich histories and cultures of Hispanic and Latino Americans. Catalina by Karla Cornejo Villavicencio This coming-of-age story follows a Harvard student’s journey of self-discovery and resilience as she faces an uncertain future as an undocumented immigrant. Readers who appreciate poignant, character-driven narratives will enjoy this literary novel. Ana María and the Fox by… Read More about Adult Reading Recommendations: Hispanic Heritage Month

Are you gearing up to take a vacation abroad? If you have never traveled outside of the United States, or if it has been a while since your last trip, you may not be aware of changes to the passport application process or requirements. September is Passport Awareness month, when the U.S. Department of State… Read More about September is Passport Awareness Month

On September 3, construction will begin on the 2nd floor. The library is creating new enclosed study spaces and replacing the lighting on the 2nd floor. To prepare for these improvements, some items have been shifted and relocated. Are you getting rid of books? Books, games, CDs, and display units have been moved as needed… Read More about 2nd Floor Construction