The Small and Rural Libraries Forum represents the interests of small and rural libraries in Illinois, provides a forum for staff at all levels and trustees to discuss issues of particular interest to small and rural libraries, and encourages active participation in Illinois library organizations.
News
- ILA Announces Recipients of the 2025 Small and Rural Libraries Forum Annual Conference Grant
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August 14, 2025
- The Illinois Library Association (ILA) is pleased to announce that Lacey Mesarchik, Director of the Lebanon Public Library, and Amy Runkle, Director of the Franklin Grove Public Library, are the recipients of the 2025 ILA Small and Rural Libraries Fo…
- Apply for the Small and Rural Libraries ILA Annual Conference Grant!
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June 9, 2025
- Apply for the Small and Rural Libraries ILA Annual Conference Grant! Small and rural library staff are encouraged to apply for the Small and Rural Libraries ILA Annual Conference Grant. The purpose of this grant is to encourage ILA mem…
- SARL Meetups: Sun Meals To Go
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March 10, 2025
- Please join the ILA Small and Rural Libraries Forum (SARL) for a virtual meetup on topics chosen by you, for you: Sun Meals To-Go! Sun Meals To-Go allows summer meal sponsors in low-income rural areas to provide pick-up or home delive…
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Events
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Aug
28
2025
Thursday, Aug 28, 2025
2:00pm–3:00pm
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Sep
11
2025
Thursday, Sep 11, 2025
2:00pm–3:00pm
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Oct
9
2025
Thursday, Oct 9, 2025
2:00pm–3:00pm
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Forum Leadership
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Sherry Waldrep, Manager
Director at Allerton Public Library District
Term ends 06/30/2027
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Leander Spearman, Board liaison
Director at Belleville Public Library
Term ends 06/30/2028
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Cathy Grafton, Member
Library Director at Odell Public Library District
Term ends 06/30/2026
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Donald Pippin, Member
Director at Philo Public Library District
Term ends 06/30/2026
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Jackie Wells, Member
Camargo Township District Library
Term ends 06/30/2026
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Jessica Rodrigues, Member
Director at Steger-South Chicago Heights Public Library District
Term ends 06/30/2026
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Rachel A Ballenger, Member
Library Director at Towanda District Library
Term ends 06/30/2027
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Travis J. Givens, Member
Director at Tolono Public Library
Term ends 06/30/2027
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