Grayslake Library Blog

In turbulent times such as these, it is important to stay informed. At the Grayslake Library, you can access multiple sources of information to help you keep current with current events. From newspapers to informative books and videos, you’re sure to find something that sheds light on the Ukraine-Russia conflict and their shared history. One such database is Ebsco’s Newspaper Source . A simple search for “Ukraine Russia Conflict” and sorting by date returns the most recent news on the conflict from a wide range of newspapers. The Grayslake Library, and other libraries in the CCS consortium, also have access to many contemporary books on the subjects of Ukraine and Russia. Some titles to check out include Red Famine by Anne Applebaum , detailing Stalin’s crimes against the Ukrainian peasantry; In Wartime by Tim Judah , which tells stories from Ukraine’s war-torn recent history; or A Short History of Russia by Mark Galeotti . Don’t be afraid to ask for book recommendations as well! Our

March is Youth Art Month, but you don’t need to be (or have!) a kid to celebrate. After taking a couple years off due to COVID, the Grayslake Library is once again partnering with local schools and organizations to bring the art to you! Grayslake school districts 46 and 127, as well as Prairie Crossing Charter School and the Grayslake Arts Alliance, have lent us a wide range of artistic creations to promote the importance of the arts. Our goal is to highlight the importance of art education, as well as to provide access to creations you wouldn’t have seen otherwise. Art can be uplifting in these trying times, and from paintings, to drawings, to photography, to sculptures, you’re bound to find something to lift your spirits. The art will be on display throughout the building from March 1 to March 31. Once you’ve browsed the art, you might be inspired to browse our shelves for art books! From books on watercolor painting to exhibition catalogs , the library offers a wide range of materi