Today, Feb. 22, is George Washington’s birthday. Washington’s home, Mount Vernon, was saved from ruin by the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association, a group that organized in 1853 and raised funds nationwide to purchase the property in Virginia. The association still manages the historic site.
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The New American Writers Museum
The American Writers Museum, 180 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago, is a new entry in the local museum scene. A current exhibit celebrates the work of Laura Ingalls Wilder. Upcoming events include a discussion of the life and work of Lorraine Hansberry (Feb. 9) and Madeleine L’Engle (Feb. 11). Eve Ewing will discuss her book Electric… Continue reading The New American Writers Museum
MLA and APA Citation Help
It’s that time of the year again. As you are finishing your paper, you will need to properly format your citations using MLA or APA style. Help is available on the library website on the Research Tools page. Click “Citing Sources” in the middle of the Research Tools page (under Featured Services). The Citing Sources… Continue reading MLA and APA Citation Help
JFK Assassination Information
On October 26, the National Archives will release classified documents about the John F. Kennedy assassination. Kennedy, the 35th president of the United States, was assassinated on November 22, 1963, in Dallas, Texas. The library has these books and eBooks about the assassination. The Assassination of John F. Kennedy: A Complete Book of Facts by… Continue reading JFK Assassination Information
Does it make sense to open a blues bar?
We get many interesting questions at the reference desk. “How do I do research about the feasibility of opening up a blues bar?” was just one of the questions we got in the last couple weeks. To do research about starting a business, the Library’s Research Tools page is one place to start. We have… Continue reading Does it make sense to open a blues bar?
History of Labor Day
Many states celebrated a “labor day” in the late 1800s but Labor Day became a federal holiday in 1894. One of the probable reasons for the federal holiday was that U.S. President Grover Cleveland was attempting to placate organized labor after the Pullman Strike, a nation-wide railroad strike that ended after many lives were lost… Continue reading History of Labor Day
Disco Demolition Exhibit
This is part three in the series of things to do in Chicago this summer. In the exhibit “Disco Demolition: The Night Disco Died,” the Elmhurst History Museum has gathered memorabilia from an infamous July 1979 event during a doubleheader at Comiskey Park in Chicago. That day, radio station WLUP sponsored a promotion featuring DJ… Continue reading Disco Demolition Exhibit
Travel Suggestions for a Long Weekend
Memorial Day is just a few weeks away. If you don’t have plans but want to go somewhere new, here are some sites with details about nearby destinations. 13 best day trips Weekend getaways near Chicago Best day trips for under $100 Best train trips from Chicago Also, the library has this book and ebook… Continue reading Travel Suggestions for a Long Weekend
This Week in Space History
One of the most dramatic events in space exploration history happened 47 years ago this week. On April 11, 1970, the Apollo 13 space mission was launched from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida; the goal was to be the third mission to land on the moon. Two days after the launch, an oxygen tank… Continue reading This Week in Space History
Easy Recording
Need to record a podcast or narrate your powerpoints? You can check out microphones and other recording equipment from the library to help you create podcasts, soundtracks, or other audio assignments. Or check them out for your own personal use. For example, the iRig handheld microphone helps you easily make professional quality recordings with your… Continue reading Easy Recording