Vol 20, No. 6 • November & December 2023
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ven on the darkest days of the year, it’s important to remember to notice and appreciate the good things in life. Along with apples, pies, sweaters, and glowing lights against the dark, I truly believe public libraries are something we can all be grateful for. Although the Lincolnwood Public Library is not the biggest library around, it offers a great deal to the community.
LETTER FROM THE DIRECTOR REGISTRATION & EVENT INFORMATION Registration required. Registrants do not need a Lincolnwood Library card to attend. Please visit lincolnwoodlibrary.org, call (847) 677-5277, or stop by to register.
Registration required with a Lincolnwood Library card. Visit lincolnwoodlibrary.org, call (847) 677-5277, or stop by to register.
Drop-in. Everyone is welcome to attend, but supplies and space may be limited.
Hybrid. Registrants can choose to visit in person or attend live online via Zoom. New members should register with their email address to receive the Zoom information.
Virtual Events on Zoom. These programs are offered using Zoom and will be live at their scheduled time. Please include your email address in your registration to receive instructions on how to join the Zoom event.
YouTube Premiere Videos. These programs are offered using YouTube. You can subscribe to us on YouTube to watch the video on the date listed, or anytime after.
Despite its small size, we offer some of the most engaging and interesting programs in the area. There are storytimes almost every day for the littlest residents, while in the afternoons and evenings we host speakers, clubs like MahJong and knitting, book groups, online tutoring for students, and much more. True, our collections are small, but they are carefully chosen to fit the information and literary needs of this community. You may not realize this, but if we don’t have a book, we can almost always get it for you from another library in our consortium, even books in other languages. I am often amazed by how quickly they come! We are part of consortiums for sharing both physical library materials and digital materials like e-books and e-audiobooks. Our staff is on the smaller side, too, but they can answer your questions, plan and host programs, give you the computer help you need, and of course order the books, DVDs, video games, and new items for the great Library of Things that you might want to try out. In our next newsletter, we’ll be letting you know about all of our future strategic plans based on your input. There is nothing we appreciate more than our residents, and we want to be sure your library is one you will appreciate for years to come.
Susan Dove Lempke Susan Dove Lempke
Director of the Lincolnwood Public Library District
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FAMILY
FAMILY EVENTS ARE FOR KIDS WITH CAREGIVERS
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Weird & Wacky Soda Ages 5+ with caregiver Fri, Nov 10 • 4-5pm The annual Weird and Wacky Soda event is back! Taste soda that’s both delicious, unexpected, and certainly wacky. Best for ages 5 and up.
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Family Movie: Ice Age All ages with caregiver Thu, Dec 28 • 2-3:30pm Join us for an afternoon movie, 20th Century Studio’s Ice Age (PG, 82 min). Please register everyone who will be attending, including caregivers.
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Little Miss Ann Family Music Concert All ages with caregiver Sun, Nov 18 • 3-4pm Join Little Miss Ann, a Chicago-based kids musician who has made 7 award winning family music albums, for a fun, upbeat, interactive Family Music Concert.
Family Board Game Mania Ages 5+ with caregiver Tue, Nov 21 • 2-4pm Come and play one of our many tabletop games or solve puzzle games like Rubik’s Cubes.
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Family Cookie Decorating at the Library! All ages with caregiver Sun, Dec 3 • 1:15-2pm, 2:30-3:15pm, 3:45-4:30pm Use your artistic skills to decorate some cookies that you can take home in a cookie box you decorate yourself. Pre-baked cookies will be provided, and all the materials (icing, sprinkles, etc.) necessary for decorating will be at your disposal!
G GE ET T R RE EA AD DY Y F FO OR R T TH HE E
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Friday Family Fun Ages 0-5 with caregiver Fri, Dec 29 • 10:30-11am Join us for a fun, creative activity for young children and their caregivers, with a New Year’s Eve theme.
NEW YEAR
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DIY Noise Makers Grades K-5 Fri, Dec 29 • 2-3pm Get ready to ring in the New Year by crafting Noise Makers out of paper plates, kernels, and craft sticks. While supplies last.
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Registration Required with Lincolnwood Card
Join us Dec 29-30 for a series of events to get you ready to ring in the New Year. In addition to these two programs, we will have several drop-in crafts and activities for you in the Youth Department.
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Baby Storytime Ages 0-18 months with caregiver Mondays • 9:30-10am We’ll read stories, sing songs, and play at this storytime designed just for babies.
Sunday Storytime Ages 0-5 with caregiver Sun, Nov 19, Dec 17 • 3:30-4pm Read stories, sing songs, and more! Aimed at the under 5’s, but older siblings are welcome to join the fun too.
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Toddler Storytime Ages 18 months-3 years old with caregiver Mondays • 10:30-11am Join us on Monday mornings for books, songs, and fun in this storytime for toddlers.
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Family Storytime Ages 0-5 with caregiver Tuesdays and Thursdays 10-10:30am Kids of all ages and their caregivers are invited to join us to explore a new topic each week through stories, activities, and songs.
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Musical Storytime Ages 0-5 with caregiver Wednesdays • 9:30-10:30am Sing and dance along at this musical storytime. Check online each week to see if the storytime will be led by library staff or Michael’s Music Machine.
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Friday Family Fun Ages 0-5 with caregiver Fridays • 10:30-11am Join us for a fun, creative activity for young children and their caregivers. Activities include art, movement, STEM, and stories. See our website for details of each weekly activity.
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Pajama Storytime Ages 0-5 with caregiver Mon, Nov 13, Dec 4 • 6:15-6:45pm Wind down and get cozy with some bedtime stories. Feel free to wear your pajamas and bring your favorite stuffed animal!
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Donut Storytime Ages 0-10 with caregiver Sat, Nov 25, Dec 23 • 10:30-11am Begin your day with songs, stories, and donuts provided by Schlegl’s Bakery.
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Lunes de libros Ages 0-5 with caregiver Mon, Nov 20 • 6-6:30pm Come join us for this bilingual storytime for young children! Storytime will include bilingual English/Spanish books. ¡Únase a nosotros en esta hora de cuentos bilingüe para niños pequeños! La hora del cuento incluirá libros bilingües en inglés/ español.
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YOUTH Exploration Station: STEAM Activities Grades K-3 Thu, Nov 9, Wed, Dec 6 • 3:304:15pm Build, create, and experiment with us for playtime and activities based around the building blocks of STEAM learning.
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Reading to the Dogs Grades K-5 Thu, Nov 16, Dec 21 • 6-7pm Build reading skills by reading next to trained dogs from Rainbow Animal Assisted Therapy. Children will receive at least 15 minutes of personal reading time with a dog.
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LEGO & Duplo Club Grades K-5 Sat, Nov 4, Dec 2 • 2:30-3:30pm Create your own LEGO or Duplo masterpiece with the Library’s collection of bricks.
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Board Game Mania Grades 3-8 Tue, Dec 19 • 4-5:30pm Hang out and play one of our many tabletop games or solve puzzle games like Rubik’s Cubes.
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Folk & Fairy Tales STEM Storytime Grades K-5 Sun, Nov 26 • 2-2:30pm Favorite folk and fairy tales will introduce children to early STEM concepts. Begin your afternoon by listening to a classic folk or fairy tale, then take part in a STEM activity related to the story.
Dinosaur Discovery Grades K-5 Fri, Nov 17 • 3:30-4:30pm Dig up some fun and find your inner paleontologist. Learn about the dinosaurs of different eras, play games, make fossil crafts and more!
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Terracotta Pot Snowman Grades K-5 Thu, Dec 7 • 3:45-4:30pm Get creative this winter season by making your own terracotta pot snowman.
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Texture Printing Grades K-5 Thu, Dec 14 • 3:30-4:15pm Learn the beginning basics of printmaking using textured recyclables.
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Salt Drawings Grades K-5 Mon, Dec 18 • 3:30-4:15pm Create interesting drawings with salt, glue, and watercolor paint.
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Crafty Creations Grades K-5 Mon, Nov 27 • 3:45-4:30pm We’ll provide the supplies, you bring your imagination to this open-ended crafting program.
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DIY Board Game Grades K-5 Wed, Dec 27 • 2-3pm Make your own custom board game with everyday materials. While supplies last.
Watercolor Resistance Experiments Grades K-5 Thu, Nov 30 • 3:30-4:15pm Create interesting paintings using resistance techniques with watercolors.
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Family Book Club r Grades 1-3 with a caregiver Wed, Nov 15 • 6:45-7:30pm November’s Book Title: Time Jumpers: Stealing the Sword by Wendy Mass. Read the book at home with your family and then bring a grown-up with you to join other book club members for a book discussion and hands-on activity. This program is for kids to experience with their parent or caregiver, so please sign up both the child and the adult who will be attending with them. Once you have registered, pick up your free copy of the book at the Youth & Teen Services Desk.
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T[w]een Book Hedgehog Grades 6-12 Thu, Nov 2 • 4:30-5:15pm Make an adorable hedgehog out of a repurposed book!
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Cardboard Portraits Grades 6-12 Mon, Nov 6 • 4:30-5:30pm Make silly self portraits using cardboard and other recycled materials.
Learn to Crochet for Teens
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Council of Awesome T(w)eens Grades 6-12 Tue, Nov 28 • 4:30-5:30pm Enthusiastic, motivated students are invited to join the Library Council of Awesome T(w)eens, aka Library C.A.T. Earn volunteer hours AND help plan programs and suggest ideas to make our alreadyawesome library even more awesome!
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Glass Jar Terrariums Grades 6-12 Tue, Dec 5 • 4:30-5:30pm Come build and personalize your own mini terrarium jar with moss, plants, figurines and more! Supplies may be limited.
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Grades 6-12 Wed, Nov 8 6:30-8pm
Teens and tweens will learn about hooks, yarn, reading patterns, and the beginning crochet stitches in this hands-on class, led by experienced crocheter and instructor Lynneanne Pearson.
T[w]een Paint & Snack Grades 6-12 Wed, Nov 29, Dec 13 • 4:30-5:30pm Teens, recreate your own masterpiece by following step-by-step instructions to paint your own version of the sample art piece. Snacks will be available to help feed your creativity. All materials will be provided.
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Button Making Grades 6-12 Tue, Nov 7 • 4:30-5:30pm Come make your own buttons using the library’s button making machine! Use templates, printouts or draw your own design.
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International Snack Exploration Grades 6-12 Tue, Nov 14, Dec 12 • 4:30-5:15pm Taste and rank snacks from around the world and learn about a new country each month while you munch on unique foods!
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Making the Most of Social Security Mon, Nov 6 • 7-8:30pm Stacy Bromann, of The Dala Group, will provide details on the various filing strategies available to single individuals, married couples, divorced individuals, and widows. These strategies can often provide monthly lifetime Social Security benefits higher than the standard filing options that are typically selected.
No One Ever Sees Indians: Native Americans in Media Mon, Nov 13 • 6-7pm Ernest M. Whiteman III will present on the ideology of lived experience, ownership of culture versus the authorship of expertise of Native representation, and its reductive constructs. Ernest will show that what people know and see about Native Americans in media has always been an illusion.
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Embracing Elderhood: The Three Stages of Healthy, Happy and Meaningful Senior Years Wed, Nov 8 • 3-4pm Local author Howard Englander shares the difficulties and rewards of growing older, reminding seniors ‘it is not how old you are, it’s how you are old.” Enjoy this relaxed local author talk where others will get the opportunity to share stories of their own.
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Adult Volunteering at the Library Thu, Nov 9 • 6:30-7:30pm Are you interested in volunteering at Lincolnwood Library? Learn the steps to becoming a volunteer, hear more about the specific opportunities available, and have your questions answered!
Sustainability at Home: Reduce Waste and Recycle Right Tue, Nov 14 • 7-8pm The Cook County Department of Environment & Sustainability Community Outreach Coordinator, Kate Carney, will discuss ways to create less waste and how to recycle various household materials. Learn about where your trash and recyclables go when they leave your home and guidelines to follow when making decisions on how to dispose of items.
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All About Mehndi Sat, Nov 11 • 2-4pm Learn about the history and significance of Mehndi, also known as henna tattoos, and leave with a small unique henna design on your hands. Participants will get a chance to practice the art themselves!
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Niles Township Property Tax Seminar Thu, Nov 16 • 6-7pm The Niles Township Assessor, Scott Bagnall, will explain the process of and reasons for appealing your property’s assessed value, how property taxes are calculated, how and when to file for exemptions and then he will answer all your questions pertaining to your property taxes.
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Astrology 101 Tue, Nov 28 • 6-7pm Learn how to read your natal chart to discover the placements that make up your personal astrology. Use them to learn your strengths, avoid future problems, and embrace your best self.
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Winter Family Portraits Sat, Dec 2 • 10-11:30am Get ready for the new year with a new family portrait taken by our library’s photographer! Limited to 15 families who will receive a set number of digital photos. Time slots will be assigned.
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Book Cover Bingo Tue, Dec 12 • 6:30-7:30pm Join us for a BINGO night filled with book recommendations! Fill your Book Cover BINGO card for a chance to win fun prizes, and remember to bring your library card so you can check out some of the great titles you’ll be hearing about.
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Curative Properties of Tea Tue, Dec 19 • 6:30-7:30pm Explore the many benefits from a cup of herbal tea. Marcy from Backyard Patch will discuss the properties of various herbs as well as techniques for blending and using them. Marcy will then make a special blend to sample.
Vision Boards: Goal Setting for a Strong New Year Tue, Dec 5 • 6:30-7:30pm Curate your hopes and dreams into an action plan for a vision board you can make at home.
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STA FF FAVOR ITES - ��� � R ELE A SES BOOKS
MOVIES
MUSIC ALBUMS
Romantic Comedy by Curtis Sittenfeld
Dungeons & Dragons; Honor Among Thieves
The Record by Boygenius
Rachel’s Pick
Colleen’s Pick
Ali’s Pick
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ALL THING S BOOKS MONDAY MORNING BOOK DISCUSSION The Care And Feeding of Ravenously Hungry Girls by Annisa Gray Mon, Dec 11 • 11am-12pm A novel about mothers and daughters, identity and family, and how the relationships that sustain you can also be the ones that consume you.
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid Mon, Nov 13 • 11am-12pm Aging and reclusive Hollywood movie icon Evelyn Hugo is finally ready to tell the truth about her glamorous and scandalous life; when she chooses unknown magazine reporter Monique Grant for the job, no one is more astounded than Monique herself. Why her and why now?
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BOOKS IN THE WOODS Light from Other Stars by Erika Swyler Mon, Nov 20 • 7-8pm Eleven-year-old Nedda Papas is obsessed with becoming an astronaut. Theo, the scientist father she idolizes, is consumed by his own dream of extending his daughter’s childhood just a little longer. The result is an invention that alters the fabric of time.
All the Beauty in the World: The Metropolitan Museum of Art and Me by Patrick Bringley Mon, Dec 18 • 7-8 pm A fascinating portrait of the Metropolitan Museum of Art and its treasures by a former New Yorker staffer who spent a decade as a museum guard.
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DATABASES
VIDEOGAMES
LIBRARY OF THINGS
Creativebug Art & Craft Classes
Immortals of Aveum for PS5 & XBOX Series X
Playstation - PS5 by Sony
Carey’s Pick
Johnny’s Pick
Stephanie’s Pick
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Knitting Social Circle Wednesdays • 11am-12:30pm Share tips and show off your work with needle-art enthusiasts.
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Eat • Craft • Watch Thu, Nov 2 & Dec 7 • 6:30-9pm Calling all crafters! Gather together over snacks, movies, and dedicated time for creating what you love. We’ll decide as a group what to watch while enjoying each other’s company and working on our own projects. As long as you can get your supplies through the door, your craft is welcome.
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Watercolor Painting: Loose Florals - Holly Mon, Dec 4 • 6-7:15 pm Let loose with watercolor as you learn how to paint flowers with Audrey Ra Design. In this workshop you’ll learn how to paint the holly - just in time for the holiday season. Beginners welcome!
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Bookish Paint & Sip Fri, Nov 10 • 6:30-8:30 pm Sample different wines perfectly paired with books from our collection as you follow along with a painting instructor from Painting with a Twist to create a masterpiece of your own. 21+ only, must present a valid photo I.D. Wine donated by Villa Graziella Organic.
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Watercolor Painting: Maple Leaves Tue, Nov 7 • 6-7:15 pm Try your hand at watercolors with Audrey Ra Design. Gain confidence as Audrey takes you step by step to paint maple leaves. Beginners welcome!
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Introduction to Needle Felting Tue, Nov 21 • 6:30-8:30pm Learn the art of needle felting! Students will learn the fundamentals of this medium that will allow them to create beautiful felted creations with working artist Kiyoshi Mino. Presented in partnership with Evanston Art Center.
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ESL Coffee & Tea Hour Fri, Nov 10 & Dec 8, 22 • 4-5pm Join us for an hour of casual conversation to practice your English with other community members while enjoying a cup of coffee or tea. This group focuses on having lively discussions about current events and day-to-day life. Coffee and tea will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own.
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Mah Jongg Tuesdays • 1-3pm Meet other enthusiasts and play the Chinese tile-based game of Mah Jongg. Beginners welcome.
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Lincolnwood Writes: Writing Club Wed, Nov 1 & Dec 6 • 7-9pm Whether you’re writing for fun or to be published someday, foster your creativity with like-minded authors in this monthly group. Bring in original work to be read aloud and get constructive feedback from your peers. Ages high school and up.
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Computer Basics Tue, Nov 28 • 1-2:30pm Start with the basics and practice navigating and typing on Windows 10 laptops.
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AI Generated Art 101 Mon, Dec 11 • 7-8:30pm Learn the basics of using Artificial Intelligence to create unique digital art. We’ll introduce a few free platforms, workshop methods of building textbased prompts, then demonstrate the process of generating art. Each participant will have the opportunity to generate their own piece of art, which will be printed as a small poster available for pick-up after the program.
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Spreadsheets Basics Thu, Dec 14 • 7-8:30pm From Microsoft Excel to Google Sheets, learn the basics of spreadsheets and get started working with data. We’ll go over entering data, formatting, autofill, and more, with time for questions and practice.
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iPhone & iPad Club Fri, Nov 17 • 1-2:30pm Bring your iPhone and iPad to meet fellow Apple device users and learn to do more with your device. There will be no meeting in December, join us again in the new year!
MONDAY MATINEES EACH WEEK AT 1PM
NOVEMBER
DECEMBER
Somewhere in Queens (2022) Mon, Nov 6 • 1-3pm • R , 107 mins.
The Little Mermaid (2023) Mon, Dec 4 • 1-3pm • PG, 120 mins.
Asteroid City (2023) Mon, Nov 13 • 1-3pm • PG-13, 105 mins.
Fool’s Paradise (2023) Mon, Dec 11 • 1-2:45pm • R, 97 mins.
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (2023) Mon, Nov 20 • 1-3:45pm • PG-13, 142 mins.
Knives Out (2019) Mon, Dec 18 • 1-3:30pm • PG-13, 131 mins.
The Big Lebowski (1998) Mon, Nov 27 • 1-3:30pm • R, 117 mins.
S e e we b s i te f o r f ull d e s c r ip t io n s .
What to know about IL HB ����: In June 2023, Illinois Governor Pritzker signed into law House Bill 2789, which states that Illinois libraries must either 1) adopt the American Library Association’s (ALA) Library Bill of Rights—which includes a statement reading, “Materials should not be proscribed or removed because of partisan or doctrinal disapproval”— or 2) craft a written statement prohibiting the practice of banning books or other materials. Each library is also required to draft an anticensorship policy. Libraries that do not comply are inelligible for state-funded grants, which are issued by the Secretary of State’s office. This law goes into effect January 1, 2024. Registration Required
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