November is National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), where writers from around the world draft a 50,000-word novel in just 30 days. While novels are the driving force behind NaNoWriMo, you can write whatever you want! Passionate about poetry? Hankering for…
On the spookiest day of the year, visitors of all ages are welcome to explore one of the oldest pioneer burial sites in Will County. The Bolingbrook Historic Preservation Commission will host its Boardman Cemetery Halloween Open House on Tuesday,…
Military pension records can be a rich resource for genealogists. They offer valuable insight to military service, dates and locations of battles, injuries and maladies which required hospital treatment and solid informational family data. Shuffled in these pension records are…
Last year, I picked up a book from our new nonfiction section, Sinkable: Obsession, the Deep Sea, and the Shipwreck of the Titanic by Daniel Stone. I was intrigued, as there are loads of historical accounts of the infamous wreck….
The Bolingbrook Historic Preservation Commission has spent the last three years working tirelessly to inventory and catalog its collection of artifacts, manuscripts and photographs. Last year they uncovered a treasure trove of local DuPage Township poll books and election rolls…
The rise of online genealogy has made genealogical research easier in a variety of ways, but it also has its pitfalls. A puzzling genealogical query arrived by phone last week. A researcher found a marriage record reference in an index…
Federal and Illinois State tax returns are due Monday, April 18. If you need help finding tax forms or a free tax prep assistance service, we have resources to help you! Where to get Tax Form? We provide paper copies…
January 1 marks the day when copyrights to certain works expire in the United States, as well as in other countries around the world. Under the United States Copyright Term Extension Act, books, movies and other works released or published…
Before the new season of The Mandalorian arrives on Disney+, get in the Star Wars spirit and show your love for this epic franchise with a day of out-of-this-world fun for people—and Wookies—of all ages! We are hosting an adventure-filled…
Our 2023 Genealogy Club schedule is confirmed! The club will continue to convene twice a month, and we can’t wait for you to enjoy our upcoming programs. Due to COVID-19 safety concerns and the availability of some of our meeting…