Get Crafting with Creativebug
Calling all crafters, makers, artists and bakers! You have to check out our newest eResource, Creativebug. Creativebug has thousands of award-winning art and craft video classes taught by recognized design experts and artists for creators of all skill levels. You…
Running Start: How to Keep Your New Year’s Resolution
It is that time of year again. If you’re like me, you ate too much during the holiday season and the cold weather was one more reason not to make it to the gym. Maybe it was just the cherry…
Using Newly Digitized WWII Records To Research Will County Veterans
Next year marks the 75th commemoration of the end of World War II. As we move closer to this anniversary, I have been fielding more questions from patrons about researching World War II ancestors and what local resources are available….
Una Tradicion con Amigos
Todos los años, el sábado después del Día de Acción de Gracias, algunos amigos míos comparten sus historias culturales de Checoslovaquia en el Museo de Ciencia e Industria. La sociedad checa de Moravia baila, pone música y representa viejas tradiciones…
November’s Genealogy Club Meeting Webinar “Using Newspapers.com” Now Online!
Did you miss your local genealogical society meeting this month? Our November Genealogy Club recording is now available for you to watch for free, through Thursday, December 12. This month’s meeting features Using Newspapers.com with Jennifer Warner. Newspapers.com is a…
Business eResources Round-Up
If you have ever looked at the eResources page of our website, you will notice that we have a lot. Today I am focusing on the ones that benefit employers, employees and the soon-to-be employed. I have also included links…
October is National Family History Month
In 2001, Congress declared October as National Family History Month in the United States. It is a time to remember our roots and celebrate our family’s unique stories and history. If you’re an amateur genealogist looking to research your family…
Scholastic ‘Flix’ eResources: What Are They?
We offer four fantastic eResources by Scholastic: BookFlix, FreedomFlix, ScienceFlix and TrueFlix. What are they? Well, I’m glad you asked. What’s the deal with BookFlix? Oh man, if you haven’t checked out BookFlix yet, do so immediately. This eResource has…
New! RBdigital Entertainment & PressReader
Want access to popular movies, TV shows and newspapers? You’ve got it! We’re excited to expand our digital collection to include two new free digital media platforms: RBdigital Entertainment and PressReader. RBdigital Entertainment Feel like binging? In addition to their…
FindMyPast Library Edition Arrives at Fountaindale Public Library!
What can you find on FindMyPast Library Edition? Here’s a quick list of what the site provides: United Kingdom (England, Scotland, Wales, Isle of Man and Northern Ireland) & Ireland Millions of genealogical records Comprehensive Vital Records indexes Census records…