Announcing Comics Plus, our new digital comic collection for kids and teens! ✨Comics Plus lets you access thousands of digital graphic novels, manga, and picture books. Use your Northbrook library card to explore the Comics Plus website or install the app on your mobile device to discover your next favorite story. Explore at /comics-plus
Our Summer Reading Challenge returns JUNE 1! Get ready to read books and earn great prizes. Learn more at northbrook.info/summer-reading 🌱
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Visit our lobby this month to enjoy the beautiful and informative native plant display provided by the Northbrook Garden Club. If you'd like to beautify your garden, stop by their annual plant sale on Friday, May 15 (9am–4pm) and Saturday, May 16 (9am–2pm) at the Northbrook Village Green Center (1810 Walters Ave.). 🌼
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Members of the @chicagocalligraphycollective will be creating personalized bookmarks for you to take home on Saturday, 5/30 from 1-3pm in our Reference Dept. (2nd floor). And while you're here, check out all the amazing calligraphic art currently on display in our Reference Dept. (The Chicago Calligraphy Collective exhibit will be on display until 6/26.)
Pay us a visit during our open hours and make your very own! Visit our website for information on our sublimation printer, and material prices. #northbrook #northbrookpl #northbrookillinois
**Date Change:** Our Zoom discussion with R.F. Kuang has been moved to Wednesday, May 20, at 7pm. Register at /ilp
Bestselling author R.F. Kuang will be joined in conversation with Kelly Jensen, author, anti-censorship advocate, and senior editor at Book Riot. They will discuss Kuang's fiction, including her latest novel "Katabasis," which combines history, magic, and sharp cultural critique.
Kuang's other bestselling titles include "Yellowface," "Babel," and "The Poppy War" trilogy, and she is the recipient of the Nebula Award for Best Novel, the Goodreads Choice Awards for Best Fiction, and the American Book Award.
This event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present, a statewide collaboration between public libraries offering high-quality events for member libraries of all sizes and budgets.
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Whether you love the movies, the books, the music, manga, or comics, stop by the library to get your Star Wars fix (or find Star Wars eBooks on Libby and Hoopa!) 🌌
Online applications are open! High school students who would like to volunteer at the library this summer are encouraged to submit an online application now through May 25. Download our Volunteer Information Packet to get all the details, including the online application link at /summer-volunteer (link in bio).
Volunteers have the opportunity to gain real-world experience, complete service hours, and help out in our Chess & MahJong Group, Garden Group, Early Learning Play Group, Video & Graphic Design Group, Summer Reading Desk, and more.
All applicants must be enrolled in high school during the Fall of 2026.
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On Friday, May 8, the building will be closed to the public so our staff can attend training. We'll return to our regular hours on Saturday, May 9 at 9am. 😀
Join us on Thursday, 4/30, from 7-8:30pm to celebrate local artists, while mingling and enjoying light refreshments at the Northbrook Originals Art Reception. 🎉
In partnership with the Northbrook Arts Commission
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We've really enjoyed sharing how people in the community are finding joy at the library this week. Helping each generation fall in love (or fall back in love) with reading is just one of the things that brings us joy! ♥️
Full quote: "Northbrook Library is a very special place that brings so much joy to our family. Every time we walk through the doors, it feels calm, welcoming, and full of little adventures waiting to happen. For my toddlers, it’s like stepping into a world made just for them - full of colorful books, cozy corners, and stories that spark their imagination. The staff are great, very attentive. & keeps the place so clean + organized!
What I love most is how the Northbrook Library helps my children discover new things while having fun. They get excited picking out books, turning pages, and listening to stories. It’s a place where they can laugh, learn, and grow all at the same time. The friendly atmosphere makes us feel comfortable, and it’s become one of our favorite places to spend time together.
The Library doesn’t just give us books - it gives us moments. quiet moments, happy moments, and memories we’ll carry with us. Watching my toddlers fall in love with reading here is something truly special, and it fills me with so much joy every single visit."
To celebrate National Volunteer Week (4/19-4/25), we'd like to thank our wonderful library volunteers, including the skilled volunteers who help community members fix small household items at our Northbrook Repairs events. 📐🔧
Our next Northbrook Repairs event will be held at the library on Saturday, May 2, at 1pm. /northbrook-repairs
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