Are you in need of a space for serious group studying? During Finals Cafe, we invite high school students studying for finals to head to the library for brain-boosting snacks throughout the day (while supplies last) and pizza at set times (see schedule). Students are also welcome to bring their own snacks, within reason — nothing messy or excessively smelly.
Library News
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Our Winter Reading Challenge returns Friday, December 1, with the chance to read books and earn great prizes, like a limited-edition mug ...
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We were thrilled to welcome Naomi Hirahara, the author of Clark and Division, our One Book, One Northbrook selection, to the library last week. If you missed it, you can watch the recording at https://bit.ly/nplnh until Nov. 1.
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Please take this anonymous survey to help us learn what is important to you. The survey is available until November 6 and is available in English, Korean, Russian, and Spanish. We can also provide a paper copy at our service desk if you would like to fill out the survey in person. Please take our survey.
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Our Axis 360 eBook and eAudiobook service for kids from Baker & Taylor was upgraded to Boundless on September 30, 2023. Boundless is intuitive, easy to use, and fun. Here's what you need to know.
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At the September 26 Village Board meeting, the Northbrook Village Board of Trustees voted unanimously to take a stand against censorship by passing a resolution designating the Village of Northbrook as a Book Sanctuary Community. Book Sanctuary Communities protect intellectual freedom, encourage the free exchange of ideas, and safeguard people’s rights to read materials of their choosing. Read on
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Illinois Secretary of State / State Librarian Alexi Giannoulias will discuss the freedom to read with a panel of experts on Zoom on Monday, October 2, at 7:00pm, CDT. The event is free and open to all. Signup is required; visit http://bit.ly/IllinoisF2R to register. Read on.
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Yesterday, around 5:00pm, like many other libraries around the area, Northbrook Public Library received a bomb threat via email. After performing a search, the Northbrook Police Department determined that there was no threat to staff or patrons. We are thankful for their swift response and to our library staff for their efficient handling of this situation.
While this has been a challenging situation, we are thankful for the support of this community and we look forward to seeing you at the library.
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Northbrook Public Library invites the community to read Clark and Division by Naomi Hirahara and then join them in October for a series of programs that explore the book’s themes. The highlight of the series will be a visit from the book's author, Naomi Hirahara on Wednesday, October 18 at 7pm. The best-selling author of Clark and Division will join us in the Auditorium to discuss her book and answer questions from the audience. This event will also be live-streamed on Zoom for those who cannot attend in person. Read on
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CATCH: Community Action Together for Children's Health invites you to participate in their My Red Said initiative by writing and reading messages of hope and compassion on a heart-and-red-ribbon display in the cafe area of our lobby during the month of September. Learn more.
