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Language Learning  Online picture cards to books read aloud up to 1200 words!  Research indicates that listening to a language makes learning easier by  Building vocabulary through repeated exposure  Training the brain to hear and produce sounds correctly  Allowing implicit grammar learning  Supporting fluency with natural rhythm and intonation  Reinforce your language learning by listening… 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

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 Dare to Be Daring by Chelsea Lin Wallace. Meredith reads I Can Do It Even if I'm Scared:… Read More

The library loves to encourage community writers! To help writers create, edit, format, and generate print-ready and eBook formats, Illinois libraries provide a free tool called Pressbooks. Pressbooks is similar to Scrivener, Atticus, iA Writer, Squibler, and Ulysses. Unlike word-processing software like Microsoft Word and Google Docs, Pressbooks has themes and a cover generator, and… Read More

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

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

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

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

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

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