ILA E-Newsletter

Nancy Gillfillan Latest Illinois Library Luminary
September 24, 2014
Nancy Gillfillan has dedicated more than 30 years to the Illinois library community. Spending the majority of her career at the Dixon Public Library, her accomplishments include introducing the rural community to library automation and Internet acces…
2015 iREAD Read to the Rhythm Public Service Announcement is Rockin'!
September 24, 2014
This PSA is now available for your use (please click on image above) and included on the Read to the Rhythm Resource Guide disks along with all of the graphics and programming for children, teens, and adults. Visit the iREAD website to check out the …
Science Kits for Public Libraries
September 24, 2014
Grant Application Deadline November 15 The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)-Chicago Section's Science Kits for Public Libraries (SKPL) Grant project is offering up to $2,000 in funding to Chicago area Public Libraries. The gra…
50 Little Free Libraries
September 24, 2014
Littlefreelibrary.org is giving away 50 Little Free Libraries! They are available first-come, first-served by filling out the form on this link. One important thing to know is that you must be able to pick your LFL up on October 8 in downtown Chicago…
Next World Languages Networking Group Meeting
September 24, 2014
The government census data of 2012 shows that over 50% of the population of Illinois are immigrants. They work and pay taxes and significantly contribute to the operation of our libraries. However, many immigrants do not use the services that librari…
There's still time to register for #ILAKick!
September 8, 2014
The Advance Registration deadline is Monday, September 15. Register nowand save!If you are planning to attend a conference special event, be sure to register early. Pre-registration is required for the following events: Lincoln's Ghost Walk Youth Ser…
October 2014 ILA Reporter on ILA Website
September 8, 2014
Please click here to download the entire October 2014 ILA Reporter in PDF format. The issue includes the following articles: "From Evanston to Eastern Illinois: Muslim Journeys" by Christine Watkins PDF download "Go There: How Hosting a Controversial…
2013-2014 ILA Annual Report
September 8, 2014
Check out ILA's Annual Report,"Heating Up!," to see all the things you helped us accomplish in 2013-2014. Once again ILA ended the year in the black, thanks to you and the 2013-2014 ILA Executive Board for their outstanding leadership and hard work! …
For Your Collections
September 8, 2014
Soldier Girls: The Battles of Three Women at Home and at War This new title from author Helen Thorpe traces the stories of three women who enlisted in the Indiana National Guard through deployment and return to civilian life. For more on developing c…
Early Bird Registration Deadline August 25
August 19, 2014
We look forward to seeing you in Springfield! Be sure to register by Monday, August 25, to take advantage of the Early Bird rate. Don't miss the opportunity to hear these exciting speakers! Josh Linkner Opening Keynote Tuesday, October 14 Pamela Meye…
iREAD Summer Reading Programs

Since 1981, iREAD provides high quality, low-cost resources and products that enable local library staff to motivate children, young adults, and adults to read.

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