The LCLS website will no longer update news, job openings, delivery information or other content. Please visit the new IHLS website at http://www.illinoisheartland.org The GateNet website will continue to be updated, and you may either reach it directly at gatenet.lcls.org or from the link on the IHLS site. Until decisions are made by the IHLS [...]

Dr. Stephanie McAndrews speaks on early literacy and vocabulary development Part 1 http://youtu.be/eDyc1pzvoao Language and Vocabulary Development and Strategies including think, pair, share Part 2 http://youtu.be/Q7cj0OQIx0w Language Strategies and Child Made Books Part 3 http://youtu.be/b7pGG3q7IbQ Reading Comprehension and Storytime Strategies such as Part 4 http://youtu.be/j7tUfQm3NKg Storytime Strategies: visualization, expression, stop and wonder questions.  After storytime [...]

Welcome to the Illinois Heartland Library System As we mark the first day of the Illinois Heartland Library System’s existence, it is important to communicate with our membership.  As we work together during the next several months, it is communication that will be our strongest tool. You’ll see plenty of changes over the next several [...]