Use Ask?Away Illinois. With this online chat service, patrons can talk directly to librarians, no matter what day or time, 24/7. Patrons of the Chatham Area Public Library are welcome to use this service at anytime, day or night.
For more information, read the press release from the Illinois State Library:
“Internet users will be able to [...]
Archive for November, 2008
Need help finding information, but the library is closed?
Posted in Database of the month on November 26, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Search America’s Genealogy Bank from home!
Posted in Database of the month on November 18, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
America’s GenealogyBank provides Web-based access to millions of the United States’ core genealogical records from 1690 to the present day. Through basic name search and advanced search options, genealogists can easily find and browse digital images of American historical genealogies, obituaries, marriage notices, birth announcements, casualty lists, military and government documents and other essential primary [...]
Remember Illinois Veterans with oral histories from the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library
Posted in Area News on November 13, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Click this link to hear histories!
Public interest in the memories and experiences of our nation’s veterans is long-standing and enduring. The goal at ALPL is to conduct in-depth interviews that examine the narrator’s early years as well as thoroughly address their military experiences. This project is divided, naturally, into the nation’s wars, starting with World [...]
November is National American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month
Posted in Programs, Classes and Events on November 13, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
How did National American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month get started? A brief time line illustrates some of the key events on the way to that designation:
At the turn of the 20th century, people began making proposals for a day to honor Native Americans.
In 1914, Red Fox James, a member of the Blackfoot tribe, [...]
Library Lines, November 6th
Posted in Library Lines, Reader's Advisory on November 6, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
While many of us mourn the passage of summer and heed the coming of the winter months, it is good to remind ourselves that any time of the year is a good time for romance. It doesn’t matter if you’re single, dating, or married, or what the weather, the Chatham Area Public Library can [...]
Library Lines – Oct. 23rd
Posted in Library Lines, Reader's Advisory on November 5, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
The decision to own a pet should not be taken lightly. Many factors can influence the decision, such as the amount of time one can spend caring for and interacting with the pet, accommodations such as home and yard size, and the disposition of certain pets as they would relate to the people in the [...]
Need to know where to vote today?
Posted in Tips and tricks on November 4, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
This website will tell you. Just put in your address! If you need some information on who is on the ballot, here is a great site to help you figure out who all of the candidates are! Happy Voting!
DID YOU KNOW VOTERS HAVE THE RIGHT TO …
Cast your ballot in a non-disruptive atmosphere free [...]
