ILA E-Newsletter

Remember to Vote
April 13, 2015
ILA Elections Open until April 30 The polls are open! All ILA personal members should have received a link to the electronic ballot or a paper ballot in the mail by now. Please click here to let Tina know if you have not received a ballot.
2015 Zena Sutherland Lecture
April 13, 2015
Friday, May 1, 2015, 7:30 p.m., Chicago Public Library "A Pair of Jacks to Open: Fact and Fiction," will be presented by Jack Gantos at the Harold Washington Library Center, 400 S. State St., Cindy Pritzker Auditorium (Use Plymouth Court entrance). G…
Award Nominations Due May 15
April 4, 2015
Spotlighting Three More Awards Crosman Memorial Award This award recognizes the achievements of the library workers who are new or relatively new to the field and encourages continued involvement in the profession. Other awards honor those who have a…
Save the Date!
March 26, 2015
Soon to Be Famous Illinois Author Announcement Event on April 16 Please join us for a celebration to name the 2015 Soon to Be Famous Illinois Author! The event will be at the ILA offices, 33 W Grand Avenue, Chicago, at 11:00 am on April 16. Three fin…
Does Your Library Need a New Clock?
March 26, 2015
The makers of this clock attest that no books were harmed in the making of it. Check out the step-by-step instructions to make your own version, and keep your patrons' eyes on the clock! Why not make one using your latest bestsellers, local authors, …
Award Nominations Due May 15
March 26, 2015
Spotlighting Three More Awards Crosman Memorial Award This award recognizes the achievements of the library workers who are new or relatively new to the field and encourages continued involvement in the profession. Other awards honor those who have a…
Register Now for Reaching Forward!
March 26, 2015
The 26th Annual Reaching Forward Conference will be held Friday, May 8, at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont. The conference includes a full day of programming with something for everyone -- front-line staff, managers, marketing pr…
Little Critter Says "Don't Forget to Place Your IREAD Order!"
March 26, 2015
Summer's approaching, but there is still time to place your iREAD summer reading order! Orders placed by May 1, will deliver by June 1. Remember, orders are processed as they are received, so order soon for the quickest delivery. Please click here to…
Prevent Summer Slide
March 26, 2015
The benefits of summer reading are clear. National research finds that students who participate in library summer reading programs scored higher on reading achievement tests at the beginning of the next school year than those who did not participate.…
Summer 2016: Read -- For the Win
March 26, 2015
We are thrilled to announce our line-up of illustrators for the iREAD 2016 theme: "Read -- For the Win!" Joining us in a celebration of icons of sports and achievement are: Frank Remkiewicz, legendary Froggy artist: Pre-K poster and graphics. Chris R…
iREAD Summer Reading Programs

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