This winter, readers throughout the North suburban Chicago area are all reading the same book as they participate in the annual “One Book, One Community” series hosted by Cook Memorial, Indian Trails and Vernon Area public library districts.
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This month we are featuring Aiswarya Devi. The library is highlighting members of our community who use the Launch Pad to create artisan crafts.
The 2024-2025 One Book, One Community selection is The Bandit Queens by Parini Shroff. We had a chance to ask Parini a few questions, courtesy of the Vernon Area Public Library. OBOC runs from December 8, 2024 to February 16, 2025.
Community Connections Curbside – meet Kirk Landers, local author, beta reader and collaborator, who recently donated a large number of books to our collection and the Foundation for the Indian Trails Public Library.
This month we are featuring Lee. The library is highlighting members of our community who use the Launch Pad to create artisan crafts.
Welcome to our second Maker-in-Residence, Shannon Lee, who will be teaching and working in the Launch Pad this summer.
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This month we are featuring Kade and Lilah. The library is highlighting members of our community who use the Launch Pad to create artisan crafts.
This month we are featuring Rachel. The library is highlighting members of our community who use the Launch Pad to create artisan crafts.
The 2023-2024 One Book, One Community selection is The Violin Conspiracy by Brendan Slocumb. Read Slocumb’s thoughts about his work and about music in this interview, courtesy of the Vernon Area Public Library. OBOC runs from December 1, 2023 to February 25, 2024.
Libraries are vibrant community hubs where members can explore more than just books. Small projects can lead to big happiness. It started for member Bhavya when she visited the Launch Pad about three years ago.
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