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Want to showcase your writing skills and win cash prizes?

Enter Write-On, our annual writing competition for students in grades 4-12. There are three levels of competition: Grades 4-6, 7-8, and 9-12. Every level has two categories for submission: "Short Stories" and "Poetry." Write-On is generously sponsored by the Gift of Carl Foundation. The last day to submit your entry is Thursday, Oct. 30. Submit your entry today!
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Explore places around the state with Explore More Illinois.

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Attend Firefly Family Theater Presents: The Harvest Moon.

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Attend a library program. Browse offerings.

Programs & Classes

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Oct
21

Talented Toddlers

10:15 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.

Location: Meeting Room 2 - 2nd Floor

Oct
21

Puzzle Swap

2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Location: Keshav Sanghani Meeting Room- 2nd Floor

Oct
21

Graphic Novel Party

6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Location: Meeting Room 2 - 2nd Floor

Oct
21

Holiday Card Creations

6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Location: Keshav Sanghani Meeting Room- 2nd Floor

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Avoid the DMV by renewing your Illinois license plate sticker at the Guest Services Desk.

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We are an official Passport Acceptance Facility, accepting DS-11 applications for new passports. 

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Used LinkedIn Learning? Try Udemy. Our newest online learning platform. 

 

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Read with LOTE4Kids

LOTE Online for Kids is an online resource with digital books in world languages that allows kids to enjoy the magic of books in languages other than English (LOTE).

  • Enjoy thousands of digital picture books in 65+ languages.
  • Each book also comes with English translations to help kids learn the language.
  • New books and languages are released each month. 

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