Benedict Cumberbatch stars in this electrifying stage production directed by Lyndsey Turner, and recorded in London in 2015. (Not Rated)

Don't miss your chance to be inspired! We invite you to experience the incredibly talented classical musicians selected as the winners in our 2025 Northbrook Youth Solo Competition. We hope you join us for the two recitals featuring the award winners on July 20 and July 27.

Our first performance, on Sunday, July 20 at 3:00pm, features Ava Lee and Noah Shankman, the two solo pianists awarded second place in the competition.

Help veterans moving from homelessness to independence by donating new cleaning supplies (mops, gloves, wipes, detergents, etc.) in our lobby in July.

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

Northbrook entrepreneur Ari Siegel recently shared how Northbrook Public Library helped him reach his goal of appearing on Shark Tank. This popular television show gives entrepreneurs the chance to pitch their businesses to a panel of wealthy investors, known as “the sharks.” If successful, an entrepreneur can gain business expertise, financial backing, and instant visibility for their product or service [read on]

Learn how to become an ally for the LGBTQ+ community and practice speaking out when it matters on 6/9 at 7pm.

Our Summer Reading Challenge encourages you to try new things, boost your creativity, and explore whatever inspires you, whether it's reading, learning a language, crafting, sports, video games, music, science, or something else entirely. And the best place to start is the library! Learn more about participating online on our Summer Reading web page.