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Glenview Reads Together

One Community, Many Stories

September 23–October 18

Rocket Men by Robert Kurson

The Glenview Public Library is proud to present its second annual community-wide reading program. Join with friends, neighbors, coworkers, Library staff, and others by reading Rocket Men by Robert Kurson, then come together for an evening with the author, special discussions, programs, and other events that are out of this world. Learn about the urgency and danger of the Apollo 8 mission and discover the story of a country that came together during tumultuous times. Find out more.

Good News!

You asked, we took action! We made major changes to our lending policies as follows:
• Removal of $1 charge for all DVDs / Blu-rays
• Fines reduced to $1 a day for overdue DVDs / Blu-rays, Videogames, Launchpads, Playaway View, J Kit STEAM, STEAM equipment
• Magazines have a 3-week loan period, no renewals
• Limits lifted on most materials, except Hot Picks books (limit 5) and STEAM equipment (limit 1).
View the complete policies here. Enjoy!

Strategic Plan: 2019 Implementation Plan

The Library has completed an Implementation Plan outlining goals for 2019 that conform to the Library’s chosen Strategic Objectives of Programming, Collaboration, Innovation, Communication, and Information. The Strategic Plan is available here.

Tiny Book Club: A Podcast

Another episode of our podcast Tiny Book Club awaits you! Most recently, we read books set in or about Chicago.

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.