Indian Trails Public Library in Wheeling reaffirms its commitment to serving those who have served — and all members of our community — by offering free, personalized resources to support career growth, lifelong learning and connection.
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Published news articles that feature the Indian Trails Library.
Buffalo Grove’s Senior Expo ‘a very worthwhile program’ draws banner attendance
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.
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The Community Impact of Makerspaces
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.
Library Makerspaces help
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.
‘Passion for making a difference’ – young volunteer honored with Wheeling award
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.
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More than 300 pack Indian Trails for Longfellow’s Family Literacy Night
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.
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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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Artists can apply to be library’s next maker-in-residence
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.
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Some Indian Trails Library services to be temporarily unavailable
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.
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How you can be the Indian Trails Public Library’s next Maker in Residence
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.
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