Check Out IPO is a community partnership program with area libraries offering free tickets to Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra concerts during the regular season. Patrons can use their library card to check out passes that can be exchanged at the IPO venue’s box office on the night of the concert for up to two concert tickets. […]
Election Day is on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. We know that it has become increasingly difficult to sift trustworthy and verifiable information from the ocean of political noise. The following guide was created by Simon Czerwinskyi, Civic Literacy Librarian for Oak Park Public Library, in collaboration with DuShaun Branch from CHANGE Illinois. Its goal is […]
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The Words & Music Program provides patrons of Chicagoland libraries complimentary lawn passes to attend concerts featuring the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and other classical artists every season. This summer season, guests from suburban libraries in the greater Chicago Metropolitan area and the Chicago Public Library can attend 11 concerts. More information on each concert and […]
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Don’t miss out on the opportunity to explore your State’s natural and historical resources this summer. Available 24/7, the Explore More Illinois resource allows you to use your library card to get free or reduced cost access to dozens of sites and facilities around the State of Illinois. Login with your card and pin number. […]
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Regular Meeting of the Blue Island Library Board of Trustees October meeting has been rescheduled to October 28 Additional Library Administration and Governance information is available here
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