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You're Invited—Libraries + Education: Creating Community through Collaboration

Illinois Heartland Library System

Published : Nov. 24, 2025
Libraries & Education: Creating Community through Collaboration. January 20. chat. learn. grow. IHLS and RAILS

School libraries are essential to student success. Illinois's two regional library systems (IHLS and RAILS) invite you to take part in an important opportunity to shape the future of school libraries.

Join us on January 20, 2026, for the School Library Education Exchange, a virtual town-hall meeting. In this session, you'll learn more about how schools can partner with Illinois’ Regional Library Systems to foster education and impact student achievement through the library. This exchange will focus on existing services and potential new pathways for collaboration between the library and education communities. Bring your questions and ideas – we want to hear from you!


Register for a Session 

To ensure we reach as many administrators and school board members as possible, we will host two virtual sessions

Afternoon Session

Tuesday, January 20, 2026
3 – 4 p.m.

Register Now!

Evening Session

Tuesday, January 20, 2026
7 – 8 p.m.

Register Now!