By advocating for free access to books, libraries play a crucial role in upholding the First Amendment and supporting intellectual freedom. Libraries across the country mark "Banned Books Week" each year by celebrating the freedom to read. Read on
Library News
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From Friday, September 1 through Monday, September 4, our online services will be limited due to planned server maintenance to add the Warren-Newport Public Library to our library system.
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We're proud to be partnering with Northbrook’s local Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #10236 and American Legion Post #791 to collect cleaning supplies for local veterans moving to new residences ... Learn more
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This year's Summer Reading theme is “Find Your Voice,” and to help with that, we’ve teamed up with StoryStudio Chicago to offer writing workshops led by published teaching authors with unique perspectives. These workshops are a great opportunity to improve your writing skills, find your voice, and share your unique story. Read on.
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Our popular Northbrook Repairs event returns on Saturday, May 6 from 1:00-3:30pm. The goal of Northbrook Repairs is to give people a chance to learn some repair skills and to help keep as many items out of landfills as possible. You are invited to bring a household item in need of repair to be matched with one of our skilled volunteers who will try to help you fix it. Learn more.
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For the fourth year in a row, we've been awarded a 5 Star rating from the Library Journal Index of Public Library Service! Out of more than 9,000 libraries in the country, we are one of only 10 libraries across the nation in our budget category to receive the highest rating, which is based on our return on investment to the community.
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Northbrook Public Library is partnering with the League of Women Voters to invite you to attend “Fact, Fiction, or Opinion? How to Become a Well Informed Voter and Citizen,” an expert panel discussion on the importance of media literacy and finding unbiased, factual information on Tuesday, March 14 from 7:00-8:00pm. A Q&A will follow the discussion. Learn more or register here
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With Oscar season upon us, it’s a great time to catch up (or perhaps refresh your memory) on some of the 2023 award contenders. Join us in the Auditorium to enjoy a different critically acclaimed film on the big screen each Wednesday in March at 2:00pm or 7:00pm. To attend any of the screenings, please register in advance at www.northbrook.info/events. A library card is not required to register for or attend the films.
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A free workshop on effective business writing is the latest offering from the Lake Cook Career Collaborative, a partnership among local public libraries to provide free access to high-quality career development resources. These workshops are free and open to anyone; no library card is required. Read on.
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Here are three new reasons you may want to get a library card today! Free library cards for ALL kids living in Northbrook, including in unincorporated areas, library cards no longer expire for Northbrook Residents, and we've lowered the age from 18 to 15 for Northbrook residents to be able to fill out a library card application without a parent or guardian present. Read on.
