Libby Reads! (Mar 26-Apr 9)

LME Library Invites Readers to âMeet the NeighborsâDuring Global Digital Book Club Ebook andaudiobook available for free on Libby with no waitlists or holds LME Library invites readersto join Libby Reads, theglobal......More

LME Library Invites Readers to âMeet the NeighborsâDuring Global Digital Book Club Ebook andaudiobook available for free on Libby with no waitlists or holds LME Library invites readersto join Libby Reads, theglobal digital book club from Libby,the library reading app. From March 26âApril 9, library card holders can enjoy âMeetthe Neighbors,â a heartfelt and unique look at the inner life of animals, by BrandonKeim as an ebook or audiobook for free with nowaitlists or holds through Libby. In this wide-ranging, wonder-filled exploration of animals'inner lives, Keim takes us into courtrooms and wildlife hospitals, underbackyard decks and into deserts, to meet anew the wild creatures who populateour communities and the philosophers, rogue pest controllers, ecologists,wildlife doctors, and others who are reimagining our relationships to them. Libby Reads is available through more than 22,000 librariesworldwide. Formerly known as Big Library Read, Libby Reads continues the samebeloved program that has connected millions of readers worldwide for more thana decade. Readers can access âMeet the Neighborsâ on all major devicesthrough Libby or https://bit.ly/LMEadml,includingiPhoneÂŽ, iPadÂŽ, Android⢠phones and tablets. U.S. readers can also utilize theâsend to KindleÂŽâ feature to read the title on their Kindle ereader. The titlewill automatically expire at the end of the lending period, with no late fees.

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ILP Cristina HenrĂ­quez

Cristina HenrĂ­quez: Voice, Culture, and Human Connection Join critically acclaimed, bestselling author, Cristina HenrĂ­quez, for a compelling conversation about her work. HenrĂ­quezâs newest book, The Great Divide, is a moving exploration of the people who lived, lov......More

Cristina HenrĂ­quez: Voice, Culture, and Human Connection Join critically acclaimed, bestselling author, Cristina HenrĂ­quez, for a compelling conversation about her work. HenrĂ­quezâs newest book, The Great Divide, is a moving exploration of the people who lived, loved, and labored during the construction of the Panama Canal. Named a New York Timesâ Editorsâ Choice selection and TIME Magazine â100 Must-Read Books of 2024,â The Great Divide explores history and adversity in a place very special to her â her fatherâs homeland of Panama. HenrĂ­quez has also authored The Book of Unknown Americans, The World in Half, and Come Together, Fall Apart, all to significant acclaim. Her fiction has appeared in The New Yorker, The Atlantic, The New York Times, and The Best American Short Stories 2018, and she is a recipient of the 21st Century Award given by The Chicago Public Library Foundation. She is a graduate of Northwestern University and the Iowa Writerâs Workshop, and lives in the Chicago suburbs with her family. Carmen Ălvarez will join HenrĂ­quez as moderator. Ălvarez is an advocate for libraries and Latinx representation in the publishing industry. Her work has appeared in Glamour, Elle, and Vogue and she has a social media presence surpassing 180k followers across platforms. This event is intended for adults. This event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present (ILP), a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering premier events. ILP is funded in part by a grant awarded by the Illinois State Library, a department of the Office of Secretary of State, using funds provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services, under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA).  ILP is committed to inclusion and accessibility. American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation and Closed Captioning are provided for all events by defaultâno special request needed. If a patron needs accommodations not listed, the member library should email [email protected].  Thursday, April 16 at 7 PM Registration for this event closes at 5:00 p.m. on event day. Late registrations will be processed after the live event, allowing access to the event recording. Open to LME Library patrons and other Illinois Libraries Present member libraries' patrons only.

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National Library Week

đ National Library Week đLibraries are where stories come to life, ideas take shape, and creativity flourishes! ⨠Whether you're:đ Charting your next literary adventure in the stacksđ¨ Sketching out your next big projectđĄ Outlining a bold business ideađ Tracing your f......More

đ National Library Week đLibraries are where stories come to life, ideas take shape, and creativity flourishes! ⨠Whether you're:đ Charting your next literary adventure in the stacksđ¨ Sketching out your next big projectđĄ Outlining a bold business ideađ Tracing your family historyđ Joining a book club or an author talkThere's something for everyone at the library! Make your mark this National Library Week by exploring, learning, and engaging with your library. #NationalLibraryWeek #DrawnToTheLibrary #LibrariesTransform #SupportLibraries #RightToRead #LibraryLife #LibrariesWorkBecauseWeDo #TakeActionForLibraries #SupportLibraries #LMELibrary

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Right to Read Day - National Library Week

Your freedom to read matters! Join us in taking action to support the Right to Read and defend intellectual freedom. Hereâs how you can get involved: đŹ Send a postcard to your library workers, thanking them for protecting your right to read. đ Check out a book that h......More

Your freedom to read matters! Join us in taking action to support the Right to Read and defend intellectual freedom. Hereâs how you can get involved: đŹ Send a postcard to your library workers, thanking them for protecting your right to read. đ Check out a book that has been challenged or banned. đ˘ Contact decision-makers using the Unite Against Book Bans action toolkit [https://bit.ly/3FHnszD]. đłď¸ Register to voteâyour voice makes a difference! đ¨ Report censorship to ALAâs Office for Intellectual Freedom [https://bit.ly/4l6OX5U]. đ Support the LeRoy C. Merritt Humanitarian Fund, which helps library professionals fighting for the right to read [https://bit.ly/4j67kWG]. Libraries are for everyone, and every book has a reader. Letâs stand together and protect access to stories, knowledge, and ideas! #RightToReadDay #UniteAgainstBookBans #IntellectualFreedom #FreedomToRead #LibrariesForAll #LMELibrary #BannedBooks #ReadFreely #DrawnToFreedom

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National Library Workers Day - National Library Week

đ Celebrate National Library Workers Day with Us! đ Libraries work because we do! Join us today as we recognize the dedicated staff at LME Library who help connect you to books, technology, programs, and more every day. Want to show your appreciation? Nominate a ste......More

đ Celebrate National Library Workers Day with Us! đ Libraries work because we do! Join us today as we recognize the dedicated staff at LME Library who help connect you to books, technology, programs, and more every day. Want to show your appreciation? Nominate a stellar library worker for a Star on ALAâs Galaxy of Stars! â¨Â Anyoneâlibrary users, students, colleaguesâcan submit a nomination to recognize a hardworking library hero! đšÂ Submit your nomination (open year-round): https://bit.ly/ALAstarform đšÂ See the Galaxy of Stars updates weekly: https://bit.ly/ALAstarsIL Letâs give a big THANK YOU to the library workers who make a difference every day! đ Stop by the library to share your appreciation in person or online! #NationalLibraryWorkersDay #NLWD #NLWD25 #GalaxyOfStars #LibrariesWorkBecauseWeDo #ThankALibraryWorker #LMELibrary

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Library Outreach Day - National Library Week

đđ Happy National Library Outreach Day! đđToday weâre celebrating the dedicated library professionals who bring books, resources, and services beyond library wallsâmeeting patrons where they are!At LME Library, outreach means:đ Collaborating with Princeville schools to ......More

đđ Happy National Library Outreach Day! đđToday weâre celebrating the dedicated library professionals who bring books, resources, and services beyond library wallsâmeeting patrons where they are!At LME Library, outreach means:đ Collaborating with Princeville schools to support students & teachersđĄ Delivering library materials to homebound patrons who canât visit us in personLibrary outreach makes a difference in our community every day! đ Know someone who could benefit from our outreach services? Reach out to us!#NationalLibraryOutreachDay #LibraryOutreachDay #LibraryOnTheGo #LibraryOutreach #LMELibrary #ConnectingCommunities #BooksWithoutBorders

Take Action for Libraries Day - National Library Week

đ˘đ Take Action for Libraries Day! đđ˘ Libraries need YOU to speak up! đ⨠Take Action for Libraries Day is all about rallying advocates to support and protect libraries. Your voice matters in ensuring libraries remain funded, accessible, and free for all! Hereâs how ......More

đ˘đ Take Action for Libraries Day! đđ˘ Libraries need YOU to speak up! đ⨠Take Action for Libraries Day is all about rallying advocates to support and protect libraries. Your voice matters in ensuring libraries remain funded, accessible, and free for all! Hereâs how you can help: đ Contact decision-makers & express your support for libraries. đłď¸ Register to vote & stay informed on policies affecting libraries. đ Check out & share challenged books to support the #RightToRead. đ Show appreciation for library workers & the vital services they provide. đ¨ Tell Congress to overturn President Trump's harmful order to eliminate the Institute of Museum and Library Services: bit.ly/ProtectLibraryFunding. Your voice makes a difference! Together, we can ensure free, public libraries remain strong and accessible for all. đ #TakeActionForLibraries #LibrariesTransform #SupportLibraries #NationalLibraryWeek #RightToRead #LibraryAdvocate #LMELibrary

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