Indian Trails Public Library District

10/21/2026

🏈 We have an actress on our staff! 🐻
Long-time Hallmark movie fan & ITPLD Deputy Director Ryann had her dream come true last July when she spent a (hot) July day at Soldier Field as a background extra for Holiday Touchdown: A Bears Love Story.
While she didn't make the final cut (she was part of the "flashback" scenes depicting Bears games over the years), we had to share, especially since you can watch the movie for free with your library card through Hoopla's Hallmark+ BingePass!

10/20/2026

This week is National Friends of Libraries week, and we want to take a moment to thank our Foundation for the Indian Trails Library! These volunteers actively raise funds for requested items and advocate for the library in the community. 👏 Thank you for your continuous support and hard work!

In 2025/2026 the Foundation has purchased for the library:
• Books for CCSD21 students at Family Literacy Nights
• Maker-In-Residence program funding
• Reiner Park StoryWalk 5 year anniversary youth activities
• One Book One Community 10 year anniversary program books
• Volunteer Services support

10/19/2026

On Monday, October 19 and Tuesday, October 20, the study rooms are closed for refurbishment. Thank you for your patience! They are expected to reopen on Wednesday, October 21.

10/15/2026

Today! Grab a flyer at the library or go to our website to show a digital flyer at the time of order. Thanks for your support!

Dine in, delivery or carry out on Thursday, October 15 (all day) and 20% of proceeds will support the library!

📍 Moretti's Ristorante & Pizzeria: 365 W Dundee Rd., Wheeling
📍 Finn McCool's Irish Sports Pub: 373 W Dundee Rd., Wheeling

You must present the flyer at time of order. Link in the comments and on our website. Thank you for supporting the library!
Finn McCool's Irish Sports Pub - Wheeling
Moretti's Ristorante & Pizzeria

10/13/2026

Reminder that library services will be impacted from Friday, October 16 at 9 pm-Tuesday, October 20 as we bring the Wauconda and Rolling Meadows libraries into the CCS catalog!

⚠️ While we work on this upgrade, please note the following:

ACCOUNT
• Online accounts will be unavailable. No holds can be made online or in-person during the transition.
• Bring your physical library card to check out materials. Members will not be able to use the digital library card on the library app, and staff will not be able to look members up without a physical card.
• E-resources will be available inside the building. Many will not be available remotely. We do not know which will or will not work during this transition.
• Due dates will be extended. Materials check-in process will begin on Tuesday, October 20.

STUDY ROOMS
• Study rooms will be first-come, first-serve on October 17-18.
• Study rooms will be closed for refurbishment October 19-20. They will reopen on October 21 at 9 am.

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we enhance your library experience together!

10/12/2026

Dine in, delivery or carry out on Thursday, October 15 (all day) and 20% of proceeds will support the library!

📍 Moretti's Ristorante & Pizzeria: 365 W Dundee Rd., Wheeling
📍 Finn McCool's Irish Sports Pub: 373 W Dundee Rd., Wheeling

You must present the flyer at time of order. Link in the comments and on our website. Thank you for supporting the library!
Finn McCool's Irish Sports Pub - Wheeling
Moretti's Ristorante & Pizzeria

10/08/2026

Stop by our "Let Books Be" activity table on the second floor in Adult Services for Banned Books Week! Work on a banned book puzzle, take a pin, check out a book that has been banned or challenged, and learn more about Banned Books Week.

10/07/2026

We picked the winners for the 6 Chia Pets! If your name was picked, the library will contact you so you can pick up your prize. 🦕🥳

10/06/2026

Exciting news! Rolling Meadows and Wauconda libraries are joining the CCS consortium, which means their collection will be rolled in with the existing catalog, bringing the full collection up to 5,510,000 items for all of us to share between libraries.

⚠️ Some services will be impacted from Friday, October 16 at 9 pm-Tuesday, October 20.

While we work on this upgrade, please note the following:

ACCOUNT
• Online accounts will be unavailable. No holds can be made online or in-person during the transition.
• Bring your physical library card to check out materials. Members will not be able to use the digital library card on the library app, and staff will not be able to look members up without a physical card.
• E-resources will be available inside the building. Many will not be available remotely. We do not know which will or will not work during this transition.
• Due dates will be extended. Materials check-in process will begin on Tuesday, October 20.

STUDY ROOMS
• Study rooms will be first-come, first-serve on October 17-18.
• Study rooms will be closed for refurbishment October 19-20. They will reopen on October 21 at 9 am.

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we enhance your library experience together!

10/06/2026

We are so grateful for our amazing partnerships!

Partnering to promote early literacy! 📚

The Rotary Club of Buffalo Grove is proud to partner with Indian Trails Public Library on Early Literacy Nights, helping local children and families discover the joy of books, learning, and reading together. Pictured here are BG Rotartians Dennis, Bruce, and Jing at one of the first Early Literacy Nights of the new school year.

We’re grateful to the Indian Trails Library for creating these opportunities and to everyone who helps make them possible. Together, we’re investing in young readers and creating a stronger community, one book at a time!
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