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Illinois Library Association @illibraryassoc.bsky.social · 5d

It's #ILAInstitutionalMemberSpotlightMonday! This week, we're featuring the Towanda District Library.

Visit the ILA website to read about the library. bit.ly/TowandaDistr... #WeAreILA

Illinois Library Association @illibraryassoc.bsky.social · 5d

It's #BannedBooksWeek!

"Censorship Is So 1984" is this year's theme that reminds us that the right to read belongs to all of us, that censorship has no place in society, and that we must defend our rights.

Advocate for intellectual freedom, celebrate libraries, and #StandWithTheBanned!

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Illinois Library Association @illibraryassoc.bsky.social · 9d

Registration for #ILAAC25 is now closed, and the ILA team is busy preparing for the event!

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Illinois Library Association @illibraryassoc.bsky.social · 11d

Tomorrow, October 1, is the deadline to register for #ILAAC25! Don’t miss out on engaging sessions, inspiring speakers, and fun activities.

Plus, Trustee Day and a community project supporting Anew: Building Beyond Violence and Abuse, a domestic violence organization. Register: bit.ly/ILAAC25

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Illinois Library Association @illibraryassoc.bsky.social · 11d

Congratulations to Anne Craig on being inducted as an Illinois Library Luminary!

Craig is the senior director of the Consortium of Academic and Research Libraries in Illinois (CARLI) and was the director of the Illinois State Library for 11 years before her current position. bit.ly/3KtJ84C

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Illinois Library Association @illibraryassoc.bsky.social · 12d

It's #ILAMemberSpotlightMonday! This week's ILA member spotlight shines on Daniela Martinez.

Daniela is the director of the Maywood Public Library District, and she is a member of the ILA Reporter Advisory Committee and the Reaching Forward North Committee.

bit.ly/ILAMemberSpo.... #WeAreILA

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Illinois Library Association @illibraryassoc.bsky.social · 15d

The Fox Lake District Library submitted the winning ILA Member Photo of the Month for September, featuring a photo of their mascot, Foxy, celebrating #LibraryCardSignUpMonth by receiving his first library card. #WeAreILA

Illinois Library Association @illibraryassoc.bsky.social · 18d

Pioneering actor, author, and activist George Takei has been named honorary chair of #BannedBooksWeek, which will take place October 5 – 11, 2025. bit.ly/47WjDTp

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Illinois Library Association @illibraryassoc.bsky.social · 24d

The Green Hills Public Library recently celebrated the arrival of its new 24-Hour Library with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

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Illinois Library Association @illibraryassoc.bsky.social · 24d

"Libraries give us wings and teach us to fly on thoughts."—Emily Dickinson #WednesdayWisdom #Libraries #ILA #LibraryCardSignUpMonth

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Illinois Library Association @illibraryassoc.bsky.social · Sep 10

Cynthia Robinson, ILA Executive Director, is a guest on the latest episode of the Can’t Shelve This podcast. She joins the conversation to discuss finding your people, advocating for your job, and more. bit.ly/47BqHVc

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Illinois Library Association @illibraryassoc.bsky.social · Sep 10

"Libraries set you on a magical path to unplugged adventures."—Rick Riordan #Libraries #ILA

Illinois Library Association @illibraryassoc.bsky.social · Sep 8

Submit your photos for a chance to be ILA's Member Photo of the Month for September! Share how your library is celebrating #LibraryCardSignUpMonth. The winning photo will be posted on Sept. 26. Submit by Sept. 22 to [email protected]. #WeAreILA

Illinois Library Association @illibraryassoc.bsky.social · Sep 8

It's #ILAInstitutionalMemberSpotlightMonday! This week, we're featuring the Chatham Area Public Library District.

Visit the ILA website to read about the library. bit.ly/ChathamAreaP... #WeAreILA

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Illinois Library Association @illibraryassoc.bsky.social · Sep 1

Happy Labor Day! We hope you’re taking this time to relax and recharge. The ILA office is closed today.

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Illinois Library Association @illibraryassoc.bsky.social · Aug 25

Register today to attend #ILAAC25! The ILA Conference Program Committee has curated an amazing lineup of sessions, speakers, networking opportunities, and activities and events. All of this and more happens Oct. 14-16 in Rosemont! The early bird discount ends Sept. 16th!

Illinois Library Association @illibraryassoc.bsky.social · Aug 25

The ninth annual Directors University was held this month in Bloomington-Normal.

ILA and the ILA Executive Board congratulate the Class of 2025 on their dedication to librarianship and thank everyone who contributed their expertise and time to keep this program successful. ow.ly/VTLp50WKn8J

Illinois Library Association @illibraryassoc.bsky.social · Aug 14

The first message from ILA President Carolyn Ciesla is now available on the ILA website. ow.ly/Lt4950WFEMn

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Illinois Library Association @illibraryassoc.bsky.social · Aug 13

ILA is pleased to announce Lacey Mesarchik, Director of the Lebanon Public Library, and Amy Runkle, Director of the Winifred Knox Memorial Library-Franklin Grove Public Library, as the recipients of the 2025 ILA Small and Rural Libraries Forum (SARL) Annual Conference Grant. ow.ly/bjLE50WALoN

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Illinois Library Association @illibraryassoc.bsky.social · Aug 13

"If humanity were to lose its libraries, not only would it be deprived of certain treasures of art, certain spiritual riches, but, more important still, it would lose its recipes for living.” —Georges Duhamel #WednesdayWisdom #Libraries #ILA

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Illinois Library Association @illibraryassoc.bsky.social · Aug 12

Legislation drafted by Illinois Secretary of State and State Librarian Alexi Giannoulias, designed to improve security at libraries and enhance safety for librarians, was recently signed into law.

Giannoulias Legislation to Enhance Protections for Illinois Libraries and Librarians Signed into Law

SPRINGFIELD - Bipartisan legislation drafted by Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias designed to improve security at libraries and enhance safety

www.riverbender.com

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Illinois Library Association @illibraryassoc.bsky.social · Aug 12

ILA and @railslibraries.bsky.social are hosting the first Libraries Count: RAILS Data Conference on October 13 in Rosemont, IL. This one-day event offers workshops on data analysis, visualization, and storytelling for library workers of all levels. Learn more: bit.ly/LibrariesCount

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Illinois Library Association @illibraryassoc.bsky.social · Aug 11

It's #ILAMemberSpotlightMonday! This week's spotlight is on Maria Fonseca-Gonzalez. Maria is a librarian at NoveList, and
a member of the 2025 ILA Conference Program Committee, the ILA Diversity Committee, and the ILA Marketing Forum.

Read about Maria: bit.ly/MemberSpotli... #WeAreILA

Illinois Library Association @illibraryassoc.bsky.social · Aug 8

Happy Friday! We hope everyone has a great weekend!