Children's Librarians Association of the South Suburbs
The Children's Librarians Association of the South Suburbs (CLASS) is a professional organization of public youth librarians who are within the service area of RAILS and south of Interstate I-55 (Stevenson Expressway).
The principle purpose of C.L.A.S.S is to provide continued education and networking opportunities through an open avenue of exchange in materials, ideas, and programs pertinent to Youth Services, as well as to promote cooperation and camaraderie among public library members. Our ultimate goal is to support each other while serving our diverse communities through dynamic programming and creative outreach services.
Meetings are held every other month from September through May at member libraries. Below are the most current meeting times, locations, and dates.
September 17, 2025 12:00-2:00 PM
Library Location-McConathy Public Library
21737 Jeffrey Ave, Sauk Village, IL 60411
Topic: End of the Year Holiday Programming
November 19, 2024 12:00-2:00 PM
Library Location-Steger-South Chicago Heights
54 E 31st St, Steger, IL 60475
Topic: TBD
January 21, 2026 12:00-2:00 PM
Library Location-Glenwood Lynwood Public Library
19901 Stoney Island Ave, Lynwood, IL 60411
Topic: TBD
March 18, 2026 12:00-2:00 PM
Library Location-Blue Island Public Library
400 Lakewood Blvd, Park Forest, IL 60466
Topic: TBD
May 20, 2026 12:00-2:00 PM
Library Location-TBD
Topic: TBD
Easily keep in touch with other area librarians and hear the latest news about CLASS by joining the CLASS ListServ provided by the Library Directory and Learning Calendar. CLICK HERE to join.
President
Nalondra Banks
Banksn@glpld.org
Vice President
Rosie Williams-Baig Mcconathypubliclibrary@yahoo.com
Secretary
Jihan Davis
Davisj@glpld.org
Treasurer
Danielle Taylor Taylord@richtonparklibrary.org