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Your library card is the most important card in your wallet! It gives you easy access to the latest titles, meeting and study room reservations, homebound delivery services, online resources, and more. Getting a card is easy. You can visit the library to apply or visit northbrook.info/card to learn how to get a card ...

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Wherever you are in your academic journey, the library is a great place to go for homework and research support. One of the most important things you can have is a Northbrook Library card, which lets you check out as many materials as you like, reserve a study room in advance, and take advantage of all of our eResources, including those listed below. Learn how to get a library card

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Enjoy watching a different silent film in the Auditorium each Wednesday in September at 2pm & 7pm. These film gems will be accompanied by pianist David Drazin, one of only 35 pianists in the country who specialize in piano accompaniment for silent films. Register for the films here.

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Northbrook Public Library card holders now get free, unlimited access to the New York Times website and mobile apps to enjoy NYT News, Cooking, Games, Wirecutter, and the Athletic content. To access The New York Times from home (or wherever you are) ...

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Today, June 19, 2024, marks the fourth year Juneteenth has been recognized as a Federal Holiday. You can honor Juneteenth with our curated list of books and movies to learn more about the holiday and its history.

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We've been enjoying the emergence of the Brood XIII cicadas, and we're thrilled to have our own "bookish" cicada at the library. This colorful cicada is right at home in our Youth Services department. Stop by and take a look!

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High school students who are interested in volunteering this summer are invited to apply to become a Summer High School Volunteer for the chance to gain some real-world experience, earn service hours, and have some fun while helping out at our award-winning library. Learn more.

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In partnership with JCC Chicago, Northbrook Public Library invites the community to visit the “Triumph of the Spirit: Jewish Athletes Before, During, and After the Holocaust” exhibit on the library’s 2nd floor through June 15. The exhibit features a collection of photos and reproductions of rare memorabilia of famous Jewish Olympic athletes whose lives were tragically impacted by the Holocaust.

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Have you ever walked by the entrance to the Collaboratory and noticed the vibrant, glimmering art on the wall? If so, you’ve seen the work of Northbrook resident Alisa Singer. But did you realize her beautiful art also conveys an important message? If you look closer and read the information panel mounted next to the art, you'll see that her art illustrates the science behind the critical changes impacting our planet. 

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(5/6/24): The Chicago Tribune is currently not available on PressReader. PressReader is working with the publisher to resolve the issue. Did you know you can use your Northbrook Library card to unlock cover-to-cover access to digital newspapers and magazines from around the globe? Here are three easy ways to stay informed and explore topics that interest you ...