Posted October 20, 2020
From October 19 to November 2 early voting locations will be opened on weekdays (8:30am – 7 pm) and weekends (9-5 pm). The locations with a mail-in ballot drop box on site are: -Prairie State College Conference Center 202 S Halsted St, Chicago Heights -Matteson Community Center, 20642 Matteson Ave, Matteson -Park Forest Village Hall, […]
Posted September 29, 2020
By Colleen VanderHye – Adult Services The Banned Books Week Coalition invites you to champion the right to read during Banned Books Week, September 27 – October 3, 2020! In turbulent times, books are tools that help people navigate the world around them. Intellectual freedom and access to information uplift people in crisis and during […]
Posted September 17, 2020
By Colleen VanderHye – Adult Services This September, DC’s Wonder Woman is embarking on a new mission to champion the power of a library card as Library Card Sign-up Month Honorary Chair. A founding member of the Justice League, Wonder Woman is known for strength, compassion and truth. Armed with the Lasso of Truth, Wonder […]
Posted September 1, 2020
Attention Library Patrons: Some services have returned to the library! Call the library at 708-748-4431 to make an appointment for: Faxes Notary Copies Limited computer access Limited Computer Access for ages 14 and up: Computers will be limited to 30 minutes per person and must be made by appointment. If you require sound you must […]
Posted August 31, 2020
You can fill out a library card form on the SWAN catalog website. E-resource cards are available until you can get a physical card. Items cannot be checked out with this digital card. You must get a physical card to check out materials. You can find the form here to apply for a card.
Posted August 25, 2020
Written by Alicia Brown, Marketing and Graphic Designer The MAPLD FanFest maybe over BUT, you can check out our list of new Adult Graphic novels that you can place holds on and check out now! There are also more graphic novels coming this month. Read on to see the books in this selection! BTTM FDRS […]
Posted August 24, 2020
Our Electronics Drive and Paper Shredding events have returned for the month of September The electronics disposal drive will be on Saturday, September 19 from 9 AM – 12 PM. All electronics are accepted but, if you are bringing televisions they are $20 each to dispose of. The paper shredding event will be on Saturday, […]
Posted July 30, 2020
We are Happy to Announce Curbside Pickup Service, starting June 15th. This is the first step in getting our materials out to our patrons! Step One: Place an order – Holds can be placed through your SWAN account online (preferred), SWAN Libraries App, by phone (708-748-4431 to reach staff or voice mail), […]
Posted July 29, 2020
Maria Gonzalez – Digital Services Librarian The MAPLD FanFest is back this year and even though it is going to be virtual, it is an event not to be missed. On August 14th and 15th starting at 10 am on the MAPLD Facebook page, we will have series of events including: drawing sessions, how-to tutorials […]
Posted July 17, 2020
By Joseph Friedman – Youth Services Librarian I’m sure with all the time kids are spending outside, they must have noticed all the insects and spiders all around, so I just wanted to share with them some fun bug books, both fiction and nonfiction. If the kids want to read any of them, just give […]