Erica’s Pick of the Week: The Lido
Erica’s Pick of the Week is a fast read with an unexpected ripple effect.
The 10 Most Popular Lynda.com Courses in July
Do you have an interest in computer software or applications? Perhaps in your job search you’ve discovered being well versed in Excel is a requirement? Or you simply want to impress your friends with a new skill? Lynda is the resource for you! With thousands of courses ranging from animation to the world wide web,…
The PBS Great American Read: Did your favorite books make the list?
When PBS introduced the Great American Read during a kickoff in May, its list of America’s 100 best-loved novels stirred some debate among us readers. Why did some titles make the cut while others were omitted? PBS explained on its website that it used a public opinion polling company, YouGov, to survey Americans to name…
It’s Never Too Late to Start Working on a Goal
Back in January I set a genealogy goal for myself: see what I can find out about my ancestor Verner Hedin who served in World War I. As I mentioned in a recent genealogy newsletter, “Procrastination” is my middle name. Exhibit A: Here we are at the end of July and I have done nothing…
Locally Sourced: Chris from My Flavor It! Place talks about The Devil in the White City
In Locally Sourced we ask local business owners to talk about an influential or special book they’ve read. Chris Hamel is one of the owners of the new ice cream and Hawaiian shaved ice shop in Libertyville – My Flavor It! Place. Chris stopped by the library to talk about a favorite book with a…
Erica’s Pick Of The Week: Five Great Family Reads
Erica’s Pick of The Week: Five Great Family Reads
