The Village of Northbrook is Declared a Book Sanctuary Community

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

Announcement about a threat received at Northbrook Public Library on Thursday, September 14

Yesterday, around 5:00pm, like many other libraries around the area, Northbrook Public Library received a bomb threat via email. After performing a search, the Northbrook Police Department determined that there was no threat to staff or patrons. We are thankful for their swift response and to our library staff for their efficient handling of this situation. 

While this has been a challenging situation, we are thankful for the support of this community and we look forward to seeing you at the library.

One Book, One Northbrook Community Read Features "Clark and Division" by Naomi Hirahara

Northbrook Public Library invites the community to read Clark and Division by Naomi Hirahara and then join them in October for a series of programs that explore the book’s themes. The highlight of the series will be a visit from the book's author, Naomi Hirahara on Wednesday, October 18 at 7pm. The best-selling author of Clark and Division will join us in the Auditorium to discuss her book and answer questions from the audience. This event will also be live-streamed on Zoom for those who cannot attend in person. Read on

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