Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a field that sparks heated debates. It stirs emotions-some people fear or despise it, while others embrace it eagerly. Some start using AI but get poor results and give up. However, viewing AI as a tool designed to make our lives easier is our new reality. Like most tools, effective utilization requires skill, practice and a thorough understanding of its capabilities and limitations.
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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.
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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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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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In 1996, the Ancestry website went online. Today, Ancestry has over 27 billion online records and is considered one of the largest and most popular resources for online genealogy research.
This month we are featuring Aiswarya Devi. The library is highlighting members of our community who use the Launch Pad to create artisan crafts.
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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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.
