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We are proud to partner with the International Children’s Media Center (ICMC) to present the Northbrook International Children’s Film Festival on Saturday, November 6 at 2:00pm. This year’s event will be held virtually, with attendees able to watch the short films at home on Vimeo and then attend a Zoom afterparty at 3:30pm to meet some of the films’ international directors ...

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Celebrate the spooky season with this lineup of programs that celebrate things that go bump in the night. All programs are virtual, and advance registration is required. 

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The “One Book, One Northbrook” community read kicks off in October with live music, book discussions, lectures, and more throughout the month. Northbrook Public Library invites the community to read The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett and then to take part in a series of programs presented by the library that explore the book’s many themes ...

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The Northbrook Public Library Board of Trustees is seeking a candidate to fill a temporary vacancy on the Library Board. The Board is committed to maintaining a diverse Board that reflects the Northbrook community. The selected candidate will serve until the next regular election in May 2023. Applications are due by Friday, October 8. Apply online.

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You’re never too young or too old to get a library card, and everyone who lives in incorporated Northbrook is eligible to get a library card at no cost ...

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From September 1-30, please drop off non-perishable food donations in the Northbrook Public Library's lobby during open hours to help support local families in need.

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Each month, our lobby's Spotlight collection features a new theme. And as we head into the school year and find ourselves anticipating the return of fall flavors and colors, you'll find back-to-school titles, fall cookbooks, travel guides, and ...

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It started with an idea that grew into a mural. The library’s “All Are Welcome” statement reflects its goal of being a more equitable, diverse, and inclusive place for all ...

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On Monday, June 7, the Northbrook Public Library welcomed the public back into its newly redesigned lobby and returned to its pre-COVID hours of operation after months of renovations and careful planning ...

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On May 25, 2020, George Floyd was murdered by Derek Chauvin, an officer with the Minneapolis Police Department. His death emphasized the systemic racism faced by Black Americans and sparked protests for the Black Lives Matter movement across the country and the world, including here in Northbrook ...