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Spring is on the way to the Chain O’Lakes and while the area residents are gearing up for warmweather activities there may be a few more weeks of indoor fun to be had. Now is the perfect time to visit places like the Grayslake Museum. It’s also a good time to visit your local library to celebrate National Library Week. We have information on both in this issue. Have fun!
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Astronomy Night, 7:30 p.m. Volo Bog, 28478 W. Brandenburg Road, Ingleside. Business meeting followed by a discussion of a classroom topic. A star party will round out the meeting at 9:45 p.m. Look through telescopes. Have an “astronomical” time.
31 SpringFest 2019, Lakes Community High School, 1600 Eagle Way, Lake Villa. Family festival/fair with shopping. APRIL
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16 Green Living Fair, 10 a.m. to 2
a.m. to 4 p.m., Lake County Fairgrounds and Event Center, 1060 E. Peterson Road, Grayslake. Admission: $5.
16 Leprechaun Plunge, 10:30
13 Bike Resale at the Antioch Parks and Recreation Department, 806 Holbek Drive. Info: 847-395-2160.
p.m., Libertyville Civic Center, 135 W. Church St. Free admission.
a.m. to 3 p.m., Lindy’s Landing, 115 Park St., Wauconda. Cost: $25. Raise money for Phil’s Beach redevelopment. Registration: bit.ly/ PlungingForPhilsBeach.
16 St. Patrick’s Day Fun for Ages 3-11, noon to 2 p.m., Dunbar Recreation Center, 888 Dunbar Road, Mundelein. Cost: $10 for resident/$15 for nonresident. Info: 847-566-0650. 17 St. Patrick’s Day Parade, noon, downtown Lake Villa. Info: 847-356-6100. 22 You’re My Superhero, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Sullivan Community Center, 635 N. Aspen Drive, Vernon Hills. Dress as a favorite super hero at this new event for boys and their favorite female role model. Bring mom, aunt, grandmother or other significant woman who is at least 18 years old. Music, dancing, games, and ice cream to end the night. Cost: $20 to $25. 25 Spring Break Syruping, 11 a.m., Edward L. Ryerson Welcome Center, 21950 N. Riverwoods Road, Riverwoods. Learn how trees work and about the sweet sap of sugar maples at free event. Dress to be outside. Info: 847-968-3320. 4
13 Of Bogs and Books, 10 to 11:30 a.m., Volo Bog State Natural Area, 28478 W. Brandenburg Road, Ingleside. Book: “Charles Darwin: The Concise Story of an Extraordinary Man” by Tim M. Berra. Free admission. Info: 815-3441294. 13 Bunny Rock Hawthorn 5K Run/ Walk and Egg Hunt at Hawthorn Mall, 122 Hawthorn Center, Vernon Hills. 5K at 8:30 a.m., egg hunt at 9:45 a.m. After party from 10 a.m. to noon at Dave and Buster’s. Cost: $10 to $35. Info: 847829-4536. 13 Long Grove’s Egg Hunt, 10:30
a.m. to noon, Buffalo Creek Park, Old McHenry Road. Egg hunt for kids 2 to 10. Info: 847-634-0888.
18 Flashlight Egg Hunt, 8 p.m.,
at Antioch’s Centennial Park. Hosted by the Antioch Parks and Recreation Department. Info: 847-395-2160.
18 Flashlight Egg Scramble, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Dunbar Recreation Center, 888 Dunbar Road, Mundelein. For kids 8 to 12. Cost: $12 for residents, $15 for non-residents. Info: 847-566-0650. March • April 2019
19-20 Bunny Brunch at Lamb’s
Farm, 14245 W. Rockland Road, Libertyville. Seatings at 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and noon. Enjoy the buffet at the Magnolia Cafe & Bakery, and visit the Bunny Patch, where children can enjoy spring crafts, activities and get a photo with the Easter Bunny. Farmyard friends will also be available for petting and learning. Cost: $16.95, kids 23 months and younger, $7.95.
20 Bunny Wabbit Run and Easter Egg Hunt, 9 a.m., Independence Grove, 16400 W. Buckly Road, Libertyville. The Bunny Wabbit Run is a 5K (one hop), 10K (two hops) and 15K (three hops) race, a 200-meter Kid’s Dash with the silly Wabbit and an Easter Egg Hunt for children ages 8 and younger. Cost: $50 to $70. 20 Antioch’s Eggcellent Easter Adventure Parade and Hunt. Parade steps off at 10:30 a.m. from Skidmore Drive. Egg hunt ($3) follows parade in Williams Park. Photos with the Easter Bunny available. Hosted by the Antioch Parks and Recreation Department. Info: 847-395-2160. 20 Eggstravangaza Trail, 10 a.m. to noon, Belvidere Park, Waukegan. Pony rides, petting zoo, entertainment. Bunny trail opens at 11 a.m. The calendar of events is compiled from a variety of sources including the Lake County, Illinois Convention and Visitors Bureau and contains events available as of press time. Because event times, dates and location can change, we suggest you visit www.visitlakecounty.org to confirm events prior to making travel plans.
The walls of the annex are lined with scenes reminding visitors that the Grayslake area was originally an area of farmers. This display of old time tools demonstrates how difficult it was for the early farmers.
Honoring the history of Grayslake
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Grayslake Heritage Center and Museum Executive Director Michelle Poe (left) and Charlotte Renehan, president of the Grayslake Historical Society, archivist and curator, welcome visitors to the museum.
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of Grayslake and a look at its present day accomplishments and is an enjoyable way to spend an afternoon for both children and adults. The Grayslake Museum and Heritage Center houses a variety of displays and the special attention to detail in all the exhibits and interactive displays that especially draw in the children. “In 1976 the Grayslake Historical Society was formed by a group of local residents who were interested in preserving Grayslake’s historical past,” museum curator Charlotte Reneham said. “It was an offshoot of the Bicentennial Celebration and has continued to grow.” Reneham was one of the original founders of the Grayslake Historical Society and has held every office in the organization. She is currently serving as the society’s president. She is also the archivist and curator of the Grayslake Historical Society and Museum. Reneham has received numerous awards from the State Historical Society for her works and writings. The museum began in 1984 as members began collecting
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The Grayslake Heritage Center and Museum, 164 Hawley St., brings the history of the area to life. A combination of historical memorabilia and current Grayslake activities make the center an interesting place for young and old.
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Grayslake artifacts, which were then displayed in two rooms of the closed Woodview School on Allegheny Road. The collection moved to a storefront in 1988, where some of the items were stored and others were moved to members’ homes. The next move would be into the former Grayslake Village Hall at 164 Hawley St. and was opened as the Grayslake Municipal Historical Museum. The society moved its art, images and documents into the building. The building was remodeled and expanded to include two wings, which doubled the footprint of the museum space. The enlarged building was renamed the Grayslake Heritage Center and Museum and operates as a joint venture between the Historic Society and the Village of Grayslake. The archives of the Historic Society were originally placed on the lower level of the Grayslake Heritage Center and Museum until a flood caused them to be moved off campus or “in the attic.” Now it is necessary to make an appointment to do research and Reneham will pull the necessary files for the research.
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his fields. A display on an adjacent wall displays the Michelle Poe, the executive many farm instruments that were used to work the farm. director of the Grayslake These rudimentary tools, all Heritage Center and Museum, hand powered, are a far cry said they work to create interesting displays that reflect from the powerful instruments the village’s past and its current used by farmers today. Tractors have replaced horses and work activities. The goal of the museum is to collect and share on the farm progresses much the village’s memorabilia with faster than in days of old. the public. They offer a variety A small display of the of programs for the public with heart of the home, the kitchen, honors the farmers’ wives speakers who offer historical who worked with them both programs. in the kitchen and often in In 1997 the annex was the fields as they raised their added. Reneham said it families. While today homes is known as the “WOW” have 1, 2 or even more indoor building. bathrooms, younger visitors Why? Because one step in are excited to see the “twoand one is “wowed” by the seater” outhouse on display variety, beauty, and historical and many are astounded that significance of the objects these outhouses were the stored here. norm for many generations of Along the walls there Americans and for many of is a reminder that the area their grandparents. These types was originally a farming of outhouses were the family community. A large mural bathrooms. depicts the farmer plowing This headdress was awarded to Grayslake Fire Chief Rodney S. Rockenbach in 1980. Rockenbach was only the second volunteer chief to ever achieve this award. SANDRA LANDEN MACHAJ Spirit of the Lakes
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Inside the annex, which is both humidity and temperature controlled to prevent deterioration of the items stored there, are a number of large vintage vehicles tied to the history of Grayslake. A favorite of children of all ages, is the bright-and-shiny 1954 Grayslake Fire Engine. It is so well kept that it appears to be brand new. The fire truck has a plaque noting that it is a “Chevrolet Fire Truck Body built in Grayslake.” “The fire truck is called Wilbur and is in good running condition,” Reneham said. “It is taken out regularly to keep it running well and it appears in Grayslake parades.” In days before power-driven fire trucks were available, there were hand drawn fire hoses, which were pulled down the street to the fire and hand pumped. The volunteer firemen worked hard to extinguish the fire. An early hand-drawn fire hose is on display. The Grayslake Volunteer Fire Department was founded in 1899. In the early days, most of the firemen were volunteers and instead of being located in the fire station, came from their own homes or from their fields where they were working. The extra time to bring volunteers to the fire combined with the fact that most of the buildings at the time were constructed of wood meant that many fires resulted in buildings being completely burned despite their efforts. An 1890 horse-drawn hearse is on display as one enters the room. This elegant and highly decorated hearse, with glass sides, is very different from the hearses of today. The glass sides allowed observers to look into the hearse as it was pulled by horses to the cemetery. Perhaps the black shades were pulled down for privacy when transporting a
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This 1954 Grayslake Fire Engine is the pride of the Grayslake Historical Society. With a Chevrolet cab brought in, it was customized in Grayslake to become a fire engine. The engine is taken out frequently to keep it in running condition. It is often seen in parades in Grayslake.
deceased’s remains. Although the hearse on display was not used in Grayslake, it is similar to ones that were in used in the area at the time. The hearse has been refurbished and donated to the museum by a Strang Funeral Chapel and Crematorium. It seems that all the large vehicles except the hearse, are red. A popular red vehicle, which was seen on the streets of Grayslake
in the late 1800s and early 1900s, was the Skokie Valley Asphalt Company tanker. Powered by horses, this kerosene delivery wagon operated throughout Lake County. The kerosene was necessary to be used in stoves and for lighting prior to gas and electrical lines being installed in the area.
Park District anniversary
The display on the second floor of the main museum building is one that celebrates the 60-year anniversary of the Grayslake Park District. According to local legend, the park district was formed when local residents Louise Deichman and Joseph Sikes were enjoying a dance at the annual fireman’s dance and began to discuss the failed attempt to purchase Grayslake Park, which was being sold to a developer. Sikes, an attorney, prepared a petition and together they collected 100 signatures to affect a special election to form a park district. This special election was held at the Village Hall on May 9, 1959, and passed by 34 votes. And thus the Grayslake Park District was born. From that early date, through hard work by the district and citizens of Grayslake, the district has grown into a district with 37 parks, 23 playgrounds, a 9-hole golf course and over 240 acres of parks and trails. Each year they offer more than 400 programs for both adults and children. Visit the display on the second floor and learn more about the growth of the Park SANDRA LANDEN MACHAJ Spirit of the Lakes There was a time when cloth was woven at home for all the family’s needs. This old time District and wonderful facilities available to the residents of Grayslake. loom is a favorite display for adults and children alike.
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The galleries
Genealogy research
On the first floor is the Charlotte Reneham Gallery where interactive displays are a favorite of visitors young and old. Thank you notes from children who have visited are displayed clipped on a clothesline, a reminder of both the children’s visits and the way clothing was dried in days gone by. The second floor gallery, the Esper A. Petersen Gallery, depicts the early history of the area. Although the gallery was closed at the time of our visit, due to a roof leak, the display should be reopened by now and should not be missed to better understand the growth of the area.
These days there is a great interest in genealogy as people search for their roots. Genealogy is offered on the first Wednesday of the month at 2 p.m. All are welcome to drop by and learn more about their ancestry. “While the museum is open Wednesday through Sunday from noon to 4 p.m., we also open during major Grayslake festivals and events so that visitors to the Village have a chance to enjoy our museum,” Poe said. Some upcoming events visitors may enjoy include the March 16, Grayslake Arts Alliance Show and Sale at 5 p.m. and the Lake County Folk Club at 7 p.m. on March 17. The Heritage Center is open to non-profit local businesses and organizations for meetings. A refundable $75 deposit is required. There is no charge for use of the Heritage Center for these groups, but a goodwill donation to the Grayslake Historical Society is appreciated to support future programs and exhibits. The Grayslake Heritage Center and Museum is at 164 Hawley St., Grayslake. Street parking is available and a parking lot is located behind the museum. No charge for entry but goodwill donations of $3 for adults and $1 for children are appreciated. For more information, call 847543-1745, visit grayslakehistory. org or villageofgrayslake.com and find them on Facebook and Twitter.
Traveling basket The Historic Society is known for providing information to the community. One of the ways they provide historical information to the SANDRA LANDEN MACHAJ Spirit of the Lakes In the early 1900s curling hair was a much more involved process community is through the than it is today. This chair with the overhanging clamps was the traveling basket. The traveling permanent wave machine. Chemicals and the electrically heated basket brings history to clamps were used to bring curl to the hair. classrooms and other groups. Filled with artifacts from another time, it includes objects such as a stereopticon, a box camera, a rug beater, and a pea sheller. Items today’s children may not find in their everyday life. The volunteers who bring the basket will explain the use of each of the items. To schedule a school or group visit, phone 847-223-7663.
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This horse drawn hearse with glass sides is from the 1890s. While this hearse was not used in Grayslake, it is typical of ones used here in that time.
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Officials welcome Antioch Flower Shop to the Antioch community by holding a ceremonial ribbon cutting.
There was a grand opening celebration held, when community members welcomed Antioch Flower Shop in downtown Antioch, where the Antioch Chamber of Commerce and newest addition held a ribbon cutting ceremony. Antioch Flower Shop, owned by Heather Bauspies, promises to deliver only the finest floral arrangements to suit anyone’s needs. “We are committed to offering only the finest floral arrangements and gifts, backed by service that is friendly and prompt,” the company’s website states. “Because all of our customers are important, our professional staff is dedicated to making your experience a pleasant one.” The flower store, meanwhile, serves multiple areas in Illinois, including Lake Villa, Lindenhurst, Spring Grove and Wadsworth, in addition to some
communities in Kenosha County. Kenosha County communities include Trevor, Salem and Silver Lake. Antioch Flower Shop offers a large inventory of fresh flowers, tropicals, plants, European dish gardens, contemporary arrangements, traditional arrangements, silk arrangements, wedding services, memorial/ funeral designs, gourmet baskets, fruit baskets and chocolates. “Designs may vary as our designers work with the freshest, in-season flowers and their own personal inspiration – but you can be sure your bouquet will be a delight,” the website states. Additionally, the store also has Mylar balloons available for any occasion, like birthdays, anniversaries, well wishes, graduations, among other milestones. Antioch Flower Shop, 381 Lake St., is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, call 224-788-5098 or visit www.antiochflowershop.com.
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Reaching out Above: Alexa Waheed, the 2019 Miss Antioch, served members of the community in February when she attended a breakfast at the VFW in Antioch for the Lake County Honor Flight. At right: Waheed showcased the purpose of the Lake County Honor Flight during her visit and met with residents attending a breakfast at the VFW in Antioch.
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National Library Week is April 7 to 13 From as early as 500 A.D., books have been an important part of life. A way to learn and share ideas the first books were hand printed and illustrated mostly by Monks. The monks laboriously spent months and sometimes years, producing a finished book. These books were very rare and were not available to the public but only to a privileged few. When Johannes Gutenberg developed the printing press in 1439, books became more easily produced and more available, again to the wealthy, who had the money to pay for them and also had the ability to read. By the 18th century in the United States, smaller private libraries were founded, usually by wealthy men who had large book collections and would lend them to family and friends. Because of the cost and difficulty
replacing books, many only allowed them to be read in the owner’s homes. John Harvard, whose collection of books was the basis for the Harvard University Library was one of the early founders of a library. Because of his donation Harvard University was named for him. The question of who started the first public library brings many libraries to claim that title. In 1731 Benjamin Franklin with members of his club, founded the Library Company of Philadelphia. This library was not a free library but rather a subscription library that allowed members to purchase library shares. In return they could borrow books and use the library. Today the Library Company continues to exist as a non-profit independent research library.
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Area libraries
Here is a listing of some of the area’s public libraries: Antioch Public Library 757 N. Main St., Antioch 847-395-0874 www.apld.info Fox Lake Library 255 Grand Ave., Fox Lake 847-587-0198 www2.youseemore.com/foxlake
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This sculpture in front of the Antioch Public Library depicts two young girls sharing a book.
Franklin is also known for donating the books that started the Franklin Public Library, in Franklin, Massachusetts, in 1790. It is said that this community was named Franklin after Benjamin Franklin. Upon receipt of the books, the town meeting voted to lend the books, free of charge to all Franklin residents. Today they continue as the Franklin Public Library and consider themselves to be the first public library. Peterborough, New Hampshire, was the home of the first public library supported by taxation. It was founded in April 1833. Boston also claims to be the first public library supported by taxation, although it was established in 1852 and opened in March 1854. Today free public libraries can be found throughout the country and are available to most of our residents. However there are still areas in our country that are not part of a library district.
Grayslake Library 100 Library Lane, Grayslake 847-223-5314 www.grayslake.info Johnsburg Public Library 3000 N. Johnsburg Road Johnsburg 815-344-0077 www.johnsburglibrary.org McHenry Public Library 809 Front St., McHenry 815-385-0036 www.mchenrylibrary.org Round Lake Library 966 Hart Road, Round Lake 847-546-7060 www.rlalibrary.org
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It was the 1900s before libraries really made their way to the Midwest as much of the area was not settled until the mid to late 1800s. The Antioch Public Library District was one such library that had a grass roots history. The Antioch Women’s Club gathered a group of six members as a committee to establish their dream of a public library.
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They began with a community sale at the local theater offering candy, biscuits and homemade treats to raise money for the library. In addition they requested members of the Women’s Club and the community to donate books. The library found temporary homes up and down Main Street as their book collection grew and more space was required. The most interesting home for the library was on the second floor of the Antioch Village Hall. At that time the jail was located below them on the first floor and the Fire Department was also located in the building. Obviously it was not the quiet library as expected at the time, but was alive with clanging on the jail bars and the sirens of the fire engines. As the library grew, it took on a life of its own that required more time than the Women’s Club Volunteers could provide. In 1924 the library was turned over to the village. A full time librarian was hired in 1926. In 1937 the library first received property taxes and later, moved to the second floor of the school on the corner of Main and Depot (now the Lakes Region Museum). The William Schroeder family donated land and the house at 757 Main St., which has remained the location of the Antioch library. A new building was constructed
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Antioch Public Library Marketing Director Becky Jacobson (from left), Assistant Marketing Director Dana Bokhari and Head Librarian Jennifer Drinka show the children’s room where children may work on computers or play with many of the games available, or just to read a book.
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The large Antioch library has many separate sections which allows visitors to enjoy the many activities available. Book areas are quiet zones where one may sit and read. A variety of children’s areas from play areas to working on the computers keeps everyone happy and able to pursue their own interests.
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New books on display at the Antioch Public Library are placed with some of the books facing forward to attract the attention of the reader.
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Gates Foundation Cofounder Melinda Gates will serve as the 2019 National Library Week Honorary Chairman. Today it is not only books, which bring one to the library but a variety of learning opportunities that draw in visitors. Computers, digital books and magazine formats, movies and availability of digital databases including newspaper archives, and research libraries attract visitors. During National Library Week, many activities will be added to the already heavy schedules of activities at the library. “We have mobile hotspots which can be signed out for use anywhere in the country,” Antioch Public Library Director Jennifer Drinka said. These hotspots are a favorite of those traveling. The seed project at the Antioch library has visitors bringing in some of the seeds from their gardens and some will be purchased to encourage the growth of vegetables. A table will be set up with information on growing the vegetables; it’s a great activity to interest children and adults in gardening. Bookmarks are always needed and all week some will be available. The coloring table will be open to all to create their own. “Book Face Friday will give visitors a chance to place their own face on a book cover,” said Becky Jacobson, library marketing director. Finding the mystery books will keep visitors busy. Find the “Shelf Sitter.” Graphic bookmarks will be slid into the corner of a book on the shelf but finding where they are will require one to roam the library and find them. “National Library Week is also the time to recognize the work of volunteers and Friends of the Library. The Friends of the Library collect unwanted books and offer them for sale for very reasonable prices,” Drinka said. “The money raised is then used to buy new books for the library. A luncheon will be held to honor these volunteers.” Other nearby libraries will be celebrating National Library Week in different ways. “Here at the Johnsburg library we will be doing a food for fines program to commemorate National Library Week,” Head Librarian Beth Ryan said. “Patrons only need to pay half of the amount of their fines and that money will be donated to the Fish Food Pantry. By having patrons give money instead of food, the pantry can focus in on items that are really needed.” At the McHenry Public Library they will be giving out bookmarks while posters will grace the walls, reminding everyone of National Library Week.” This week is also the Week of the Young
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The McHenry Public Library offers this cute space for young children to enjoy a book with mom on the couch or sitting at the table and reading it themselves.
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What can be more fun for kids than choosing a book from a frog friend?
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Inside the Johnsburg Library enjoy some time at the computer or browse the book stacks for that perfect read.
Child. So we are focusing on programs for young children that will encourage early learning. Each day a different program will be held focusing on music, working together, the arts, making treats and tasting and on Friday the reveal of the new early literacy room,” said Kathy Lambert, McHenry library public relations manager. Those who haven’t visited a library recently may be surprised at the changes that may have occurred. The library is no longer only a quiet place to go and read books. Classes to update one’s computer skills, learn about finance, or to enjoy an art project, are among the many programs available at local libraries. Programs for children, teens and adults will widen horizons and teach new skills. For many a visit to the library in their youth was a first step into a world far larger than one’s everyday boundaries. It was here that most were introduced to the world of literature.
Get a library card
Every resident in the library district is eligible for a library card at no charge. So make it a point to stop in the local library during National Library Week and see what it has to offer.