Nominations are now being accepted for the biennial Library Award. Established in 2006, the Library Award recognizes individuals and groups that have performed extraordinary service to the Library. Except for past honorees and current members of the Board of Trustees, anyone is eligible for the award. The honoree may be selected for service during the past… Read More
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Preschool & Enrichment Fair to be held at Library, January 25
Representatives from more than 25 schools and other organizations will be in attendance at the Park Ridge Library’s annual Preschool and Enrichment Fair on Saturday, January 25, from 10 a.m. to Noon. The fair will be held at the Library, 20 South Prospect Avenue, in the First Floor Meeting Room. Parents can learn about local… Read More
Winter Reading starts December 20
Avid readers, emerging readers or those looking to kickstart a reading habit for the new year can take part in the Library's annual Winter Reading program. The Winter Reading program is free and open to the public. It begins Friday, December 20, and ends Sunday, February 2. Registration is open now on Beanstack, or you… Read More
Give back this winter at the Library
Each Winter, the Library partners with local nonprofit organizations to serve as a collection site for everything from mittens to macaroni and cheese. We hope you'll join us in contributing to these worthy causes. Please note each one has its own deadline for donations. Cozy Comforts Drive for WINGS Program Through December 23, we are… Read More
Overheard at the Friends Fall Book Sale
The Friends of the Park Ridge Library raised $6,000 through their annual Fall Book Sale last weekend. Proceeds from the sale will be donated to the Library to help cover the cost of programs like the new concert series, prizes for the Summer and Winter Reading programs, and other projects. Co-president Deb Kuhlman sees readers… Read More
Lauren Rapisand recognized for six years as trustee
At the October 15 meeting of the Park Ridge Public Library Board of Trustees, Lauren Rapisand was honored with a proclamation and award for her six years of service as a Library trustee. During her time on the board, Rapisand served two terms as board president, as well as one term as vice president and… Read More
Library offers Halloween fun for all ages
During this spooky season, our librarians are busy not only with their Halloween-themed book displays, but with a slew of scary and not-so-scary programs for adults and teens. Plus, they welcome all young trick-or-treaters to stop by on Halloween. ADULTS The Ghosts of Edgar Allen Poe | Brian “Fox” Ellis will visit as gothic poet… Read More
Friends of the Library to hold annual Fall Book Sale, October 19-20
The Friends of the Park Ridge Library will host their annual Fall Book Sale in the first floor meeting room at the Library on Saturday, October 19, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. A special Members Only Preview Night is open to members of the Friends of the Library on Friday, October 18, from 4… Read More
Library catalog is back online
Work is completed on adding the Mount Prospect and Waukegan Public Libraries to our consortium. Our catalog is back online, with more materials than ever available to cardholders. Your library card can now be used at 31 libraries in the Chicago area. Learn more about our library system here, including a complete list of CCS… Read More
Library catalog will be offline through Tuesday, October 1.
UPDATE: The work to update our online catalog has been extended through Tuesday, October 1. The catalog is anticipated to be live again by October 2. We thank you for your patience as the Mount Prospect and Waukegan Public Libraries' catalogs are added to our consortium, offering you access to more materials than ever. Our… Read More
