Glenview Public Library

Glenview Public Library Spark Your Curiosity
We make the power of knowledge, information, and discovery accessible to all people.

Founded by a group of visionaries in the midst of the Great Depression, the Glenview Public Library has spread its roots in the same corner of downtown Glenview since 1930. The new 85,000 square foot state-of-the art library facility opened its doors in October 2010.

The recording is up for our recent "Inside the Obama Presidential Center" program! Watch as Kenvi Phillips, inaugural D...
06/22/2026

The recording is up for our recent "Inside the Obama Presidential Center" program! Watch as Kenvi Phillips, inaugural Director, and Tina Tchen, Executive Vice President of Programs for the Obama Foundation, talk about how presidential history is preserved and shared, and how the first fully digital Presidential Library connects people to records, stories, and the ongoing work of democracy.

Watch the recording on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rtyOXhWBbo4

Three weeks since Summer @ GPL kicked off - how's your summer reading going? 📖It's not too late to sign up! Learn more a...
06/20/2026

Three weeks since Summer @ GPL kicked off - how's your summer reading going? 📖

It's not too late to sign up! Learn more at glenviewpl.org/summer2026.

Over two years after the Emancipation Proclamation, the enslaved people in Texas were finally told they were free. First...
06/19/2026

Over two years after the Emancipation Proclamation, the enslaved people in Texas were finally told they were free. First recognized as a federal holiday in 2021, Juneteenth is a celebration of freedom, achievement, and resilience. It serves as a reminder of the struggles endured by African Americans throughout history and highlights the ongoing fight for civil rights and social justice.

Explore the history of Juneteenth these books and movies, available at the Library: bit.ly/GPL-Juneteenth

June is audiobook month! 🎧Get lost in a great story at the beach, on a road trip, your walk to the park - wherever you l...
06/18/2026

June is audiobook month! 🎧

Get lost in a great story at the beach, on a road trip, your walk to the park - wherever you like to listen. Explore thousands of audiobooks on Hoopla and Libby with your GPL card. Enjoy favorite listens or discover something new. Bonus: it counts toward your summer reading goal. 😎

The Tiny Book Club is back and celebrating America's 250th. Listen as Ethan, Anne, and Maggie talk about books related t...
06/17/2026

The Tiny Book Club is back and celebrating America's 250th. Listen as Ethan, Anne, and Maggie talk about books related to the 250th anniversary of the United States, including "Democracy Awakening" by Heather Cox Richardson, "Migration and the Origins of American Citizenship" by Anna O. Law, and "Yesteryear" by Caro Claire Burke.

A good listen for a rainy day. 🌧️ Listen at glenviewpl.org/tiny-book-club.

Our seven new study rooms are taking shape! We're putting on some finishing touches and hope to have them open for use s...
06/16/2026

Our seven new study rooms are taking shape! We're putting on some finishing touches and hope to have them open for use soon. Still to come: flooring, doors, and furniture.

We thank you for your patience - these study rooms will be worth the wait!

Canvas pick up for the 7th annual small-canvas community art contest & exhibition with the Glenview Art League is coming...
06/15/2026

Canvas pick up for the 7th annual small-canvas community art contest & exhibition with the Glenview Art League is coming up this Saturday, June 20! Stop by the Library lobby from 9:30 AM-noon to pick up a free canvas, while supplies last. This year's theme is Signs & Symbols.

Find the full contest rules at glenviewartleague.org/signs-symbols-the-2026-6x6-small-canvas-competition-and-exhibit.

Between the World Cup, America's 250th birthday, the 100th anniversary of Route 66, there's a lot to do (and read!) this...
06/13/2026

Between the World Cup, America's 250th birthday, the 100th anniversary of Route 66, there's a lot to do (and read!) this summer. Luckily, we've got books and movies for every occasion. So whether you're celebrating on the road or lounging by the pool, we've got something for you. We've even got something for you if you're counting down the days until fall. 😉

Find all of our staff lists at bit.ly/GPL-explore.

See you at Summer Fest! The Library will have a table from 9 AM-3 PM - so come say hello. 👋 Learn more about Summer Fest...
06/12/2026

See you at Summer Fest! The Library will have a table from 9 AM-3 PM - so come say hello. 👋

Learn more about Summer Fest here: https://ow.ly/CcpI50Zaz6l

06/11/2026

Kicking off our summer reading with some of these books. 📚

What’s on your summer reading list? Find the full list of staff reads at bit.ly/staff-reads-may.

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1930 Glenview Road
Glenview, IL
60025

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 9pm
Tuesday 9am - 9pm
Wednesday 9am - 9pm
Thursday 9am - 9pm
Friday 9am - 9pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 1pm - 5pm

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(847) 729-7500

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