Illinois Library Association

Pizza Hut is once again bringing a love of reading and a love of pizza together.

Can’t Get Enough of Book It? Pizza Hut Announces New Reading Initiative with ‘Little Hut Libraries’ Pizza Hut has a legacy of supporting reading through its decades of running the BOOK IT! summer reading program. This October, in celebration of both National Book Month and National Pizza Month, Pizza Hut has partnered with Little Free Libraries to introduce ‘Little Hut Libraries.’

Through a partnership with the Chicago Public Library, The Adler Planetarium is expanding its community outreach, making stargazing and high-level space science more accessible.

Adler Planetarium is bringing free stargazing to Chicago libraries Calling all amateur astronomers!

Happy Friday! We hope you all have a great weekend. This week's / post is from the Peoria PublicLibrary!

The 2026 ILA Annual Conference kicks off Tuesday in Peoria, and we couldn't be more excited to be back!

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The 2026 annual Illinois Library Association Conference is coming to Peoria next week! Definitely going to be some amazing cardigans to be seen.

If you see Billy Idol -- cardigan or not -- let us know! 😉

At the 2026 American Library Association Annual Conference in Chicago, The New York Times spoke with librarians about what it means to be a librarian today, the biggest challenges facing our nation's libraries, what they wish everyone knew about what it takes to run a library, and more.

Librarians Discuss the Challenges and Triumphs of Running a Library Today (Gift Article) We asked dozens of them about America’s libraries — what they provide, what they need to survive. Here’s what they told us.

ILA Institutional Members: Submit your photos for the ILA Member Photo of the Month!

Submit photos of staff participating in community events, your anniversary celebrations, renovation projects, special visitors, bookmobiles, or any other noteworthy events.

Submit a photo with a description to [email protected] by Monday, October 26, 2026.

The Westmont Public Library's Giving Garden project was nominated for and recently awarded the State Master Gardener Teamwork Award. T

The State Master Gardener Teamwork Award was created to recognize Master Gardener projects that are collaborative, impactful, innovative, and replicable. https://bit.ly/4ALVkDG

"How we use the knowledge we gain determines our progress on earth, in space or on the moon. Your library is a storehouse for mind and spirit. Use it well."―Neil Armstrong

The deadline to apply for the iREAD Program Summer Reading Grant for ILA Small and Rural Libraries is approaching!

Administered by the Illinois Library Association (ILA) and presented by the ILA Small and Rural Libraries Forum and the ILA iREAD Committee, this grant is geared towards ILA small and rural libraries that represent underserved communities and libraries that have a financial need to conduct an engaging summer reading program.

Ten grants of $250 will be awarded, with an additional four grants awarded, sponsored by Wintrust.

Applications will be accepted through Wednesday, September 30, 2026. More information is available on the ILA website. https://bit.ly/iREADGrant2026

Milner Library - Illinois State University celebrated 50 years at its current location with a special exhibition that opened Sept. 18, telling the story of the library’s history through artifacts and text.

Milner celebrates 50 years at current building with special exhibition Milner Library celebrated 50 years at its current location with a special exhibition that opened Sept. 18 telling the story of the library’s history through artifacts and text.

Alie Stansbury is the new director of the Johnsburg Public Library!

🎉 The Johnsburg Public Library Board of Trustees is delighted to formally announce the appointment of Alie Stansbury as Library Director. 🎉

Alie started in this role on June 1 and has become a visible presence in the library and in the community. Stop in and say hello!

Click through the slides on the library's website to read more about our new Director. https://johnsburglibrary.org/