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10 Years, 10,000 Readers, ‘One Book’
“One Book, One Community” turns 10 this year, and organizers at Cook Memorial, Indian Trails and Vernon Area public libraries are delighted at how the program has evolved, becoming a regular fixture in each library’s annual calendar of programming.
Indian Trails Public Library Board of Trustees Passed Resolution No. 2025-11-19
On Wednesday, November 19, the Indian Trails Public Library Board of Trustees passed Resolution No. 2025-11-19, a Resolution prohibiting the use of Library Parking Lots, Grounds and Resources for Civil Immigration Enforcement Staging Areas, Processing Locations, or Operations Bases.
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About Our Past Makers-in-Residence
The library’s annual Maker-in-Residence program is an opportunity for local creatives to teach their craft to our members and to create a piece of art for the library. This program is generously funded by the Foundation for Indian Trails Public Library. Learn more about our previous Makers below.
An Important Note Regarding Holds & Book Processing
On October 6, the library’s primary book distributor announced its intention to cease operations. This will affect the library’s ability to process books in a timely manner, as well as the time our members may be waiting on hold for new titles.
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Suburban libraries take part in ‘One Book, One Community’
This winter, readers throughout the North suburban Chicago area are all reading the same book as they participate in the annual “One Book, One Community” series hosted by Cook Memorial, Indian Trails and Vernon Area public library districts.
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Meet a Maker: Aiswarya Devi
This month we are featuring Aiswarya Devi. The library is highlighting members of our community who use the Launch Pad to create artisan crafts.
Q & A with Author Parini Shroff
The 2024-2025 One Book, One Community selection is The Bandit Queens by Parini Shroff. We had a chance to ask Parini a few questions, courtesy of the Vernon Area Public Library. OBOC runs from December 8, 2024 to February 16, 2025.
Resident Profile – Kirk Landers
Community Connections Curbside – meet Kirk Landers, local author, beta reader and collaborator, who recently donated a large number of books to our collection and the Foundation for the Indian Trails Public Library.
Meet a Maker: Lee
This month we are featuring Lee. The library is highlighting members of our community who use the Launch Pad to create artisan crafts.