The Week Ahead - Lake County

MONDAY

It's showtime with all that jazz at Lowell Public Library

It's showtime with all that jazz at Lowell Public Library

Alto sax players Paul Vogel and Josie Taylor join in on the tune "Night Train" as the Lowell High School Jazz Band performs for a group of seniors recently at the Lowell Public Library.

The Week Ahead - Lake County

MONDAY

Lowell Public Library budget certified; no cuts planned

LOWELL | It has been 13 years since the Lowell Public Library's budget has seen an increase, and this year is no exception.

Quilt proves Readers are Leaders

LOWELL | Readers are Leaders, a machine-pieced quilt, was recently donated to the library by Carole and John Sutton in the memory of their longtime friend, Dick Keithley.

History of the Grand Kankakee Marsh to be explored

LOWELL | A free presentation on the Grand Kankakee Marsh, once known as the Everglades of the North, will be held at noon Saturday at the Lowell Public Library, 1505 E. Commercial Ave. 

The Week Ahead Lake County

MONDAY

Putting best claw forward

Chicago Bears mascot Staley Da Bear entertains children Monday at the Lowell Public Library.

Putting best claw forward

Chicago Bears mascot Staley Da Bear gets "five" from Faith Schultz, 7, of Lowell, at the Lowell Public Library.

Staley to "Tackle Reading" at Lowell appearance

LOWELL | The Lowell Public Library is hosting Staley Da Bear, official mascot of the Chicago Bears, at 1 p.m. Monday.

Lowell library director celebrated as she steps down

LOWELL | Lowell Public Library Director Sandy Morgan said her life has been one out of the storybooks.

Lowell Public Library begins antique appraisal registration

LOWELL | The Lowell Public Library is accepting registrations for its antique appraisals program May 12.

New director named for Lowell Public Library

LOWELL | Eugene Pidzarko, formerly Digital Projects Llibrarian at Purdue University Calumet, is the new director of the Lowell Public Library.

Lowell Public Library planning open house for retiring director

LOWELL | The public is invited to an open house reception for Sandy Morgan, the retiring Lowell Public Library director.

Library director to close the book on her career

LOWELL | After nearly five years at the helm of the Lowell Public Library, Director Sandy Morgan will retire March 30.

Library names quilt winner

Give the gift of blood

LOWELL | GFWC/IFC Lowell Woman's Club is hosting its annual American Red Cross blood drive Saturday in partnership with the Lowell Public Library.

Lowell Public Library offers tours to explain services

LOWELL | The Lowell Public Library is offering tours to explain what programs it offers.