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Legal Programming for Immigrants: Temporary Driver’s Licenses Kathy Ladell To address the changing needs of their Latino community, Northlake Public Library District hosted legal programming. One of the workshops informed patrons how they could obtain a Illinois temporary driver’s license.

Legal Programming for Immigrants: Temporary Driver’s Licenses
Kathy Ladell

To address the changing needs of their Latino community, Northlake Public Library District hosted several legal workshops.  One workshop informed patrons how they could obtain an Illinois temporary driver’s license.

You Can Judge a Book by Its Cover Sarah Glogowski Do you panic at the thought of trying to suggest a book to a patron? Through tips and suggestions, we will dispel the popular myth that you can’t judge a book by its cover and show audience members that from name placement, color selection, and … Read more

You Can Judge a Book By Its Cover Sarah Glogowski Do you panic at the thought of trying to suggest a book to a patron? Through tips and suggestions, we will dispel the popular myth that you can’t judge a book by its cover and show audience members that from name placement, color selection, and … Read more

Talking Book Service Valerie Lewis Valerie Lewis will provide an overview of the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped Talking Book Service. This nation-wide library service (which has been around for 84 years) is designed for people with disabilities who cannot use traditional print materials. Anyone who cannot hold, handle or read … Read more

Getting into the Schools: How You Can Break the Barrier Between Your Public Library and a Busy School District Stephanie Preston If you’re a public librarian, reaching young adults can be tough, especially if you try e-mailing or calling your local schools and receive no answer. You might feel there isn’t any way to get … Read more

Getting into the Schools: How You Can Break the Barrier Between Your Public Library and a Busy School District Stephanie Preston October 13, 2015 – 12 noon If you’re a public librarian, reaching young adults can be tough, especially if you try e-mailing or calling your local schools and receive no answer. You might feel … Read more

Special Edition: Serving Special Needs in Your Community Laura Hollister We all have special needs adults in our neighborhoods, and (if you’re lucky) They’re in your library too.They’re  looking for creative and engaging opportunities to connect with their communities. Libraries can rock this! Learn how to meet the needs of this under-served population without spending … Read more

  September 29, 2015 — 12pm EST Special Edition: Serving Special Needs in Your Community Laura Hollister We all have disabled adults floating in packs looking for creative and engaging opportunities to connect with their communities. Libraries can rock this! Learn how to meet the needs of this underserved population without spending a lot of … Read more