The main library and branch will be closed on Memorial Day, Monday, May 26.
Published news articles that feature the Indian Trails Library.
Between 150 and 250 people attended the free annual Senior Expo on April 22 at the Community Arts Center (225 McHenry Road) in Buffalo Grove. The library was represented by Liz Poppenhouse and Abida Salahuddin with resources for seniors. Written by Karie Angell Luc for the Chicago Tribune.
Continue reading “Buffalo Grove’s Senior Expo ‘a very worthwhile program’ draws banner attendance”
Learn about how makerspaces positively impact the community and have become integral spaces that serve a variety of different makers and learners. This article was published in the ILA Reporter, Volume XLIII, Issue 1. Liz Poppenhouse, Digital & Maker Services Manager, co-wrote this article.
Over 50% of Americans’ New Year’s resolutions are cutting back on spending and save more in 2025. This Chicago Sun-Times opinion article mentions ITPLD’s Launch Pad Makerspace.
The Daily Herald featured an article about Maya S., who upkeeps a little free pantry outside the Indian Trails Library, and recently won the 2025 George Hieber Citizenship Award.
Continue reading “‘Passion for making a difference’ – young volunteer honored with Wheeling award”
The Daily Herald featured an article about the Longfellow Family Literacy Night that was held at the library. Submitted by the Community Consolidated School District 21.
Continue reading “More than 300 pack Indian Trails for Longfellow’s Family Literacy Night”
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.
Continue reading “Suburban libraries take part in ‘One Book, One Community’”
The Daily Herald featured an article about applying for the next Maker-in-Residence for the summer of 2025. Applications are due January 26, 2025. Written by Russell Lissau.
Continue reading “Artists can apply to be library’s next maker-in-residence”
Some services at the Indian Trails Public Library District facilities in Wheeling and Prospect Heights will be unavailable next weekend because the collections of two other libraries are being added to the industry consortium of which Indian Trails is a member.
Continue reading “Some Indian Trails Library services to be temporarily unavailable”
The Daily Herald featured an article about applying for the next Maker in Residence for the summer of 2024. Applications are due February 5, 2024. Written by Russell Lissau.
Continue reading “How you can be the Indian Trails Public Library’s next Maker in Residence”
The Daily Herald featured an article about the library’s partnership with local community member Maya with the installation of a Little Free Pantry on the library’s property. Written by Russell Lissau.
