Articles filed under Library Districts
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Slusher: Why, even in era of negativity, kids can have reason to be hopefulOct 27, 2016 1:00 am - If you were to ask some of the suburbs' most politically engaged young people to describe the state of Illinois in a single word, what do you suppose it would be? I atte...
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Library Workshop to Feature Fun Astronomy ExperimentsOct 24, 2016 11:00 pm - All ages are invited to "Hands on Astronomy" from 7-8:30 p.m., Monday, Nov. 14, in the Rasmussen Room of the Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 S. Roselle Rd., Sc...
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Book & Bag It: The Woman Behind the Teddy BearOct 24, 2016 11:00 pm - German historian Anette Isaacs relates the inspiring life of toy maker and business maven Margarete Steiff during "Book & Bag It: The Woman Behind the Teddy Bear." Bring...
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Residents to vote on $24 million Fox River Valley library projectOct 24, 2016 1:00 am - For more than a year, residents have been asked to weigh in on the future development of the Fox River Valley Public Library District. Now, district taxpayers will decid...
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Bartlett Library patrons learn about different spicesOct 19, 2016 11:00 pm - On Monday, Oct. 24, Bartlett Library patrons immersed themselves in many different spices during the program "Spices of India." Presenter Kevin Bozis from The Spice Hous...
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Creative genius of punk rock explored in library's Sound Opinions program at MetropolisOct 19, 2016 11:00 pm - What is punk music? What led to its creation? And what kind of parallels can we see today? These are just a few of the questions that were explored in the library's Soun...
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Sisters in Crime Chicagoland to Offer Writing Workshops at LibraryOct 18, 2016 11:00 pm - Writers from novice to multi-published are invited to the Sisters in Crime Chicagoland (SinCC) Workshops from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 12 in the Adult Classroom...
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History Book Club Explores U.S.-Russian Relations Wednesday October 26 7:00 pmOct 17, 2016 11:00 pm - The History Book Club at the Prospect Heights Public Library District invites lovers of history to its meeting on Wednesday, October 26th at 7:00 PM. We'll discuss, Th...
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Fox Valley Philharmonic celebrates Poplar Creek library's anniversaryOct 16, 2016 11:00 pm - At 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23, the Fox Valley Philharmonic Orchestra, under the baton of Maryann Flock, will present a special "Through the Ages" orchestral concert at the P...
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Kids ink: Mystery, history behind the Bermuda TriangleOct 16, 2016 11:00 pm - "Why do ships and planes crash in the Bermuda Triangle?" asked a student who attended the Wauconda Area Library's STEM camp last summer. The Bermuda Triangle has a histo...