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Glenview Reads Together

One Community, Many Stories
September 16-October 21

Join the Library’s new community-wide reading program. Engage with your friends, neighbors, co-workers, Library staff, and others by reading the same book, then coming together for special discussions, programs, and events, centered on the immigrant experience. Find out more.

Library Patrons Give Back, One Pillowcase at a Time

Spirits soared in the Community Room this past June as residents of Glenview came together for a charitable cause—the 1 Million Pillowcase Challenge. The challenge, from American Patchwork & Quilting, called for volunteers to craft pillowcases in hopes of donating a collective total of one million pillowcases to charities across the country. With that goal in mind, novice and experienced crafters alike gathered to partake in the challenge. Read more …

1000 Books Before Kindergarten

Begins September 4 for ages birth-K

Give your child a head start in school with 1000 Books Before Kindergarten, a new self-guided early literacy program, open to children with a Glenview Public Library card or who attend a Glenview school or preschool. Register and receive your folder at the Youth Services Desk. Read more…

Well Read: A Podcast

Another episode of our podcast Well Read awaits you! This month, we each read a book from the Glenview Reads Together readalike list.

Library Blogs

Books, Movies & Music Blog

Reader Services staff invite you to check out our blog for book, movie, and music recommendations, read-a-like suggestions, and literary news.

Genealogy & Local History Blog

Visit the Glenview Public Library’s Genealogy & Local History blog to discover helpful information including books, meetings, programs, and websites.

Connections

News and information from the Reference Department.