The Daily Herald featured an article about diverse programs being offered in the coming weeks. Written by Russell Lissau.
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Library News
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.
New Year, New Looks
Sometimes a genealogy database is not enough, and you just need a helping hand from people that have been where you are now–and know how to take the next step.
Wheeling library seeking next maker-in-residence
The Daily Herald featured an article about applying for the next Maker-in-Residence for the summer of 2026. Applications are due Sunday, January 25, 2026. Written by Russell Lissau.
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Illinois libraries step into life-saving role as new law expands access to Narcan
Some Illinois public libraries will be required to stock drugs that reverse opioid overdoses and train staff members in their use starting Jan. 1, and others are seizing an opportunity to join the effort voluntarily.
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Illinois’ low-cost library program takes on the justice gap
Wheeling-based Indian Trails Public Library is participating in the Court Access Library Center pilot program.
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Dist. 21, Indian Trails Team Up To Deliver More Than 1,100 Library Cards to Students
More than 1,100 library cards were distributed to students in Community Consolidated School Dist. 21 thanks to a partnership between the school district and Indian Trails Public Library.
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.
Take What You Need, Leave What You Can: Little Free Pantries Help the Hungry
The Daily Herald featured an article about Little Free Pantries, including the pantry on Indian Trails Library’s property, and their pivotal role during the suspension of SNAP. Written by Barbara Vitello.
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