Articles filed under Library Districts
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World War I veteran's memoirs recall hardships, gas attacksNov 11, 2018 5:00 am - This year marks the 100th anniversary of the end of World War 1. On Nov. 11, 1918, at 11 a.m. — the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month — the fighting that had b...
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Arlington Heights library board meets with director finalistsNov 11, 2018 12:00 am - Arlington Heights Memorial Library board members met last week with four finalists for the open executive director position, with a final decision expected this month, o...
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Little characters populate Mini Comic Con in LincolnshireNov 10, 2018 12:00 am - Fans of all stripes were invited to the fifth annual Mini Comic Con held Saturday at the Vernon Area Public Library in Lincolnshire. The day celebrated comics, books, mo...
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Join 'Great Decisions' program on South Africa Nov. 15Nov 08, 2018 10:00 pm - The St. Charles Public Library is host to "Great Decisions," America's largest discussion program on world affairs administered and produced by the Foreign Policy Associ...
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Batavia Public Library District tax hike narrowly approvedNov 07, 2018 12:00 am - The Batavia Library District has won its request for a tax increase, which it characterized as more of a tax continuation. Voters narrowly approved increasing the tax wi...
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Teen wins national Technology Award for STEM projectNov 06, 2018 10:00 pm - • Gabriella Lui, a 14-year-old student from Quest Academy, Palatine, won a top prize in the Broadcom MASTERS, a national STEM competition for middle school students, fou...
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Algonquin library to host flag ceremony, veterans art display Nov. 12Nov 06, 2018 10:00 pm - On Monday, Nov. 12, the Algonquin Area Public Library District invites the public to attend a flag ceremony at 10:30 a.m. at the Harnish Main Library, 2600 Harnish Drive...
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Gail Borden concert series continues Nov. 11Nov 06, 2018 10:00 pm - Gail Borden Public Library continues its Sunday Afternoon Concert Series with trombonist Peter Steiner and pianist Constanze Hochwartner from 2 to 3 p.m. Nov. 11 at the ...
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Why peppers are so hot - and why we eat them anywayNov 06, 2018 5:00 am - "Why do peppers burn your mouth?" asked a young Arlington Heights Memorial Library patron. Chili peppers produce capsaicin. When eaten it blooms from bite into burn. Tho...
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Palatine Library Announces New Strategic Plan and Discusses Future FundingNov 05, 2018 10:00 pm - Palatine Public Library District announces a new Strategic Plan that represents the overall plan for the Library through 2021. Throughout the planning process, the goal ...