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U.S. Constitution Week

With the Presidential election only 50 days away, and only 5 weeks until early voting starts in Illinois, now is a great time to take a look back at where it all began.  Today kicks off U.S. Constitution Week and we have created a display on the main floor of the library.  This display includes a number of books from our collection dealing with the drafting of the Constitution and also showcases this year's Constitution Week poster from the Daughters of the American Revolution.  Stop by, have a look and read, and reflect on the beginnings of our nation as you prepare to cast your vote in the coming weeks.  Also, if you still need to register to vote, you can do so up until October 9th in the College Center and still be eligible to vote in the election on November 6th.

Fall Book Sale

Today is the first day of the Parkland College Library Book Sale. Stop by and browse our collection of about 2,500 books, 500 VHS tapes, and 100 vinyl records. All items are only 50 CENTS! We will be in the College Center from 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. today, tomorrow, and Wednesday (September 10-12). On Wendesday we will be doing a Bag Sale with everything you can fit into a Library bag for only $2.