The 2023-2024 One Book, One Community selection is The Violin Conspiracy by Brendan Slocumb. Read Slocumb’s thoughts about his work and about music in this interview, courtesy of the Vernon Area Public Library. OBOC runs from December 1, 2023 to February 25, 2024.
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Small Projects, Big Happiness, Lead Member to Share Her Artistry
Libraries are vibrant community hubs where members can explore more than just books. Small projects can lead to big happiness. It started for member Bhavya when she visited the Launch Pad about three years ago.
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The Halloween Ancestry
Halloween, a beloved holiday celebrated worldwide with costumes, sweets, and spooky decorations, traces its roots in Ireland’s ancient past. While now we connect it with black and orange, Halloween’s origins are as verdant as the Emerald Island itself.
‘A little act of kindness’ – Wheeling girl builds grocery pantry for local library
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.
Join Us at the Table with Genealogy
As stated by the National Genealogy Society (NGS), becoming a professional genealogist can look very different depending on your area of interest. Genealogists can become “lecturers, teachers, archivists, librarians, writers, editors and research trip consultants.”
How Wheeling library’s maker-in-residence program lets patrons help create public art
The Daily Herald featured an article about the Maker-in-Residence artist and program. Buffalo Grove artist Anastasia Sitnikov works on a macramé sculpture in the Launch Pad maker space at the Indian Trails Public Library in Wheeling. Written by Russell Lissau.
Q & A with Indian Trails Library’s first maker-in-residence
The Launch Pad has selected its first Maker-in-Residence, local resident Anastasia Sitnikov. During the course of her residency she will create an installation for the library; a large-scale wall sculpture that interweaves macrame with laser-cut objects created by library members.
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Summer Library Reading Kick-off to Feature Musician Jim Gill
Start your summer off with a sizzle and join us at the table for this summer’s library adventure at Indian Trails Public Library District. The main library will host a kick-off event Saturday, June 10, from 10:30 am-2 pm.
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Renovations to close Indian Trails Library branch starting Monday
The Daily Herald featured an article about the renovation project for the Indian Trails library’s branch facility in Prospect Heights. Written by Russell Lissau.
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New Sprouts, New Genealogy Searchers
If you’ve ever wondered where your ancestors lived 10,000 years ago or if you find yourself stuck researching your family tree, DNA tests may be able to help.