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Did you know you can use your Northbrook Library card to unlock cover-to-cover access to digital newspapers and magazines from around the globe? Here are three easy ways to stay informed and explore topics that interest you ...

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Our March Critics' Choice Films are here! Each year, we look forward to bringing you the chance to watch critically acclaimed films on the big screen in our Auditorium each Wednesday in March at 2:00pm & 7:00pm.  Advance registration is required. Register online or call 847-272-6224. 

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It was an exciting day for Glenbrook North High School alum Christina Li! Her book, Ruby Lost and Found, was awarded the Asian Pacific American Award for Children's Literature at the ALA Youth Media Awards on Tuesday, January 22. Also announced at the ceremony were the winners of the 2024 Caldecott, Coretta Scott King, Newbery, Printz, and many other honors for youth and teen books ...

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Are you in need of a space for serious group studying? During Finals Cafe, we invite high school students studying for finals to head to the library for brain-boosting snacks throughout the day (while supplies last) and pizza at set times (see schedule). Students are also welcome to bring their own snacks, within reason — nothing messy or excessively smelly. 

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Our Winter Reading Challenge returns Friday, December 1, with the chance to read books and earn great prizes, like a limited-edition mug ...

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We were thrilled to welcome Naomi Hirahara, the author of Clark and Division, our One Book, One Northbrook selection, to the library last week. If you missed it, you can watch the recording at https://bit.ly/nplnh until Nov. 1. 

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Please take this anonymous survey to help us learn what is important to you. The survey is available until November 6 and is available in English, Korean, Russian, and Spanish. We can also provide a paper copy at our service desk if you would like to fill out the survey in person. Please take our survey.

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Our Axis 360 eBook and eAudiobook service for kids from Baker & Taylor was upgraded to Boundless on September 30, 2023. Boundless is intuitive, easy to use, and fun. Here's what you need to know.

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At the September 26 Village Board meeting, the Northbrook Village Board of Trustees voted unanimously to take a stand against censorship by passing a resolution designating the Village of Northbrook as a Book Sanctuary Community. Book Sanctuary Communities protect intellectual freedom, encourage the free exchange of ideas, and safeguard people’s rights to read materials of their choosing. Read on

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Illinois Secretary of State / State Librarian Alexi Giannoulias will discuss the freedom to read with a panel of experts on Zoom on Monday, October 2, at 7:00pm, CDT. The event is free and open to all. Signup is required; visit http://bit.ly/IllinoisF2R to register. Read on.