Illinois Library Association

10/11/2026

Looking for fall reads to add to your TBR list? Here are 10 Chicago-related recommendations from Chicago booksellers, librarians, and other local book lovers.

Our curated list, assembled with the help of local authors and booksellers, includes anticipated tomes from big names, including the pope.

10/10/2026

Writers of banned books share their journey through censorship.

Behind each banned book is an author being professionally—and sometimes personally—targeted for the stories they have chosen to share.

10/10/2026

Today is ! Join library advocates and supporters in standing up against book censorship and supporting the library staff, educators, authors, publishers, and booksellers who help keep stories and ideas accessible to all.

Visit the Banned Books Week website to learn how you can take action and help protect the freedom to read!
https://bit.ly/LetFreedomRead26

10/09/2026

Happy Friday! We hope everyone has a great weekend! post courtesy of the Forsyth Public Library!

10/09/2026

The American Library Association will announce the 2027 Youth Media Awards on Monday, January 25, at the Hilton Chicago.

The Youth Media Awards recognize the top books, digital media, video, and audiobooks for children and young adults – including the Caldecott, Coretta Scott King, Printz, and Newbery awards. https://bit.ly/ALAYMA2027

10/09/2026

ILA Institutional Members: Submit your photos for the ILA Member Photo of the Month!

Submit photos from the ILA Annual Conference, staff participating in community events, your anniversary celebrations, renovation projects, special visitors, bookmobiles, or any other noteworthy events.

Submit a photo with a description to [email protected] by Monday, October 26, 2026.

10/08/2026

Another ILA Annual Conference in the books! The ILA Executive Board, Conference Program Committee, and staff thank everyone for joining us in Peoria this week.

Safe travels, and we look forward to seeing everyone next year in Rosemont!

10/08/2026

A few photos from the community art project where we asked attendees to create art that celebrates libraries, advocacy, and the incredible impact libraries have on communities.

10/08/2026

The DiversiTEA Keynote Closing Session was outstanding! Thank you to Rodney Freeman for sharing his passion project, Are You A Librarian? The Untold Story of Black Librarians, with us.

A special thank you to Dr. Rae-Anne Montague of Chicago State University for moderating the discussion.

10/08/2026

It's the final day of ! We want to thank all of the amazing exhibitors for their support!