In celebration of Black History Month, we are highlighting the Chicago Black Renaissance, a literary and artistic movement in the mid-20th century. Notable writers associated with the movement include Gwendolyn Brooks, Lorraine Hansberry, Langston Hughes, Margaret Walker, and Richard Wright. See a list of works by and about these authors at the Northbrook Public Library ...
Posted: Friday, January 29, 2021 - 1:12pm
Each year Library Journal spotlights the best libraries across America, and this year, we rose in the rankings to place first in the state and second in the country within its budget category ($5M–$9.9M) by the Library Journal Index of Public Library Service. For the second year in a row, we received Library Journal’s highest rating, 5 Stars. Out of more than 9,000 libraries in the United States, it is one of only 10 libraries to receive a five-star rating in its expenditure range ...
Posted: Monday, December 21, 2020 - 9:35am
If you haven't explored all of the services available to you with your library card, you're in for a treat! You can enjoy eBooks/eAudiobooks, magazines, movies, TV, and more.
Posted: Monday, November 23, 2020 - 4:56pm
Northbrook Public Library’s Winter Reading returns Tuesday, December 1, featuring Blizzard Bingo, a new way for people of all ages to engage with their annual reading program. The program runs through the end of January ...
Posted: Thursday, October 15, 2020 - 4:57pm
The International Children’s Media Center (ICMC) in collaboration with the Northbrook Public Library presents the 5th Annual Northbrook International Children’s Film Festival, featuring enchanting short films and six Chicago premieres in the “Caring and Sharing” program on Saturday, November 7 from 2:00pm-3:20pm, with a Zoom Afterparty for audience members and directors, from 3:30pm-4:00pm. For health and safety reasons related to the COVID-19 pandemic, the film festival will be held exclusively online.
Posted: Tuesday, October 13, 2020 - 2:52pm
Dr. Ibram X. Kendi, one of the country’s leading anti-racist voices will discuss his book, How To Be An Antiracist on Monday, November 9 at 6:00pm.
Posted: Monday, October 12, 2020 - 6:11pm
Nicole Dreiske, International Children's Media Center Director, friend of the Northbrook Library, and author of The Upside of Digital Devices has distilled a special version of her viewing techniques just for Northbrook Parents ...
Posted: Wednesday, October 7, 2020 - 5:00pm
We are very excited to offer an entirely online way to participate in 1000 Books Before Kindergarten. While the pandemic has changed many things, it hasn’t changed the importance—and joy—of reading to babies, toddlers, and children before they enter kindergarten. Also unchanged is the abundance of books at the Northbrook Public Library for these ages. You can now register for and log your reading entirely online using our READsquared website or app. The READsquared app is available at the App Store and Goole Play ...
Posted: Monday, September 21, 2020 - 1:01pm
Each year we join organizations like the American Library Association in honoring Banned Books Week (September 27 - October 3, 2020) as a celebration of intellectual freedom and free expression. Since 1982, Banned Books Week highlights historical and ongoing attempts to censor books in libraries and schools. The special week is an opportunity to educate the public about the harms of censorship ...
Posted: Tuesday, September 15, 2020 - 1:15pm
Children are naturally curious about the world around them, but staying curious can help you stay happier and more connected at any age. Here are some ideas to help you stay curious throughout your life ...
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