Did you know that everything has been scanned and made available online? Speaking of online, did you know that you can trust everything on an online family tree? If you have done genealogy for a while, you have likely encountered a few myths and misconceptions (like these!), which have proven to be false, incomplete, or…
On July 10, 2010, Aspen Drive Library opened its doors for the first time and welcomed the Vernon Hills community into a bright, modern space designed for connection, learning, and growth. What began as a long-awaited solution to a growing population’s needs has become a beloved destination serving thousands each year.
The Passage Rouge Nation of Lake Superior Anishinaabe in Wisconsin is a microcosm of small-town politics with the added complications of being a sovereign nation. “What happens when the rez dog finally catches up with the car” is a question our main character, Mitch, asks himself a few times – with varying…
"I could not hear even one of them over the screaming wind. But that is a sight that will never leave me. The waves of earth crashing over the prairie. The sky exhaling all her birds." Karen Russell, The Antidote, pg. 23 Uz, Nebraska, is full of ghosts; ghosts of regrets, of accidents, of mistakes…
We’ve got our eyes on the end of May for the reopening! While we wait for more details, here’s a look at some exciting progress from April — plus an update on the upcoming name change for the space. Notable Milestones This Month A brand-new Information Desk Installation of lighting New cabinets and shelves Information…
Have you tested your DNA for genealogical purposes? Are you curious about how DNA could help your family history research? Tomorrow (April 25) is National DNA Day, a day that celebrates the achievements in DNA research since the earliest days. Did you know that DNA research began in the nineteenth century (1869, to be precise!)?…
Families are the compass that guide us.” Brad Henry Fun for the Whole Family by Jennifer E. Smith is a family drama filled with laughs, heart, and road trips. The Endicotts, by anyone’s measure, are extraordinary (emphasis on the extra). Jude is an Oscar-nominated actor; Roddy is an elite athlete, and Connor is a…
April 27–May 3 Preserve Your Family Memories & Local History Celebrate Digital Preservation Week with a special Library service: the opportunity to have your cherished family photos scanned and preserved digitally! In-person drop-off; first come, first served. Drop-Off: Drop off your photos in person between April 27–May 3 at the Aspen Drive or Cook Park…
Spring is in the air, and it’s a perfect time to cultivate your genealogy skills and dig into something new to expand your knowledge! It is also a great time to grow as a genealogist, particularly if you are feeling a little green about certain aspects of the research. The seeds you plant today will…
Rumors swirl around the abandoned orphanage, Coram House. It sits perched on the shores of Lake Champlain in Vermont – and it’s purported to be haunted by the ghosts of residents who may have been abused or killed by the very people who were there to care for them. Ghost-writer Alex Kelley comes to this…
