In celebration of Family History Month (October 2026), we are offering a fun activity centered around connection on the 2nd floor of the library. You can “Make Your Own or Your Family’s Coat of Arms.” This activity will run throughout October.
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Digital Inclusion Week | Cook County Digital Equity
The library was mentioned in the Cook County Government’s “The Access Point” newsletter on Cook County Digital Equity in celebration of Digital Inclusion Week.
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No More ‘Wrong Library’ for Buffalo Grove Residents
Vernon Area and Indian Trails libraries simplify how to get a library card in Buffalo Grove. Neighbors in Buffalo Grove no longer have to worry about which side of the street they live on when it comes to checking out library books.
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Introducing the New Library Catalog
Our consortium, CCS (Cooperative Computer Services) is replacing the current catalog with a modern, mobile‑friendly discovery layer called BiblioCore for all member libraries. This will offer improved searching, easier browsing, accessibility upgrades, and new community features.
Genealogy Volunteer Opportunities: Branch Out Beyond Your Family Tree
We’ve all hit those brick walls in our family trees. Sometimes you just need a break from your own family–the research that is. We wouldn’t suggest otherwise! If you’d like to keep spending your time on genealogy, there are a variety of fascinating and worthwhile projects you can help support.
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Diverse programs offered at Indian Trails Public Library in Wheeling
The Daily Herald featured an article about diverse programs being offered in the coming weeks. Written by Russell Lissau.
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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.
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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