Ellis Island opened its doors as an immigration station on January 1, 1892. Until closing in 1954 this ‘Isle of Tears’ or ‘Golden Door’ to new world processed over 12 million immigrants.
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Meet our 2024 Maker in Residence Shannon Lee
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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Meet a Maker: Kade and Lilah
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.
Spring Ahead In Your Genealogy Research
Running into brick walls in research is remarkably common, but unendingly frustrating. Maps and city/telephone directories can be a great resource for getting past brick walls and learning a great deal that other records cannot offer.
Meet a Maker: Rachel
This month we are featuring Rachel. The library is highlighting members of our community who use the Launch Pad to create artisan crafts.
The Winter Ancestry
The Victorians had some interesting holiday traditions. Some of them are still around today, while others are no longer popular…sometimes for good reason.
How you can be the Indian Trails Public Library’s next Maker in Residence
The Daily Herald featured an article about applying for the next Maker in Residence for the summer of 2024. Applications are due February 5, 2024. Written by Russell Lissau.
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Q & A with Author Brendan Slocumb
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.
Small Projects, Big Happiness, Lead Member to Share Her Artistry
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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The Halloween Ancestry
Halloween, a beloved holiday celebrated worldwide with costumes, sweets, and spooky decorations, traces its roots in Ireland’s ancient past. While now we connect it with black and orange, Halloween’s origins are as verdant as the Emerald Island itself.