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.”
Library News
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.
Youngsters get up close to a T-Rex – sort of – at Indian Trails library event
The Buffalo Grove Countryside newspaper featured an article about the Super Saturday event “T-Rexplorers Dinosaur Discovery”. Written by Karie Angell Luc, Pioneer Press.
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New Year, New Genealogy Research
What is now called the Childerley Park, a 12.7 acre land on 506 McHenry Road in Wheeling, once housed a family vital to the establishment and sense of community for the area.
Family History Month 2022
In the most recent Relatively Speaking newsletter, titled Genealogy in July October 2022, the main article focused on oral history. The article covered examples of successful oral history accounts and recommendations for getting started. This article will expand on the topic with online resources available for researching an effective oral history interview.
Indian Trails library branch celebrating its 10th anniversary
The Daily Herald featured an article about the 10th anniversary for the Indian Trails library’s branch facility in Prospect Heights. Written by Russell Lissau.
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