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Updated 4/2013

Library of Congress Asian Pacific Heritage Month - Events, images, audio/video recordings and information for students and teachers from The Library of Congress, National Archives, Smithsonian and other cultural and governmental agencies.

National Register of Historic Places is pleased to promote awareness of and appreciation for the historical contributions of Asian and Pacific peoples in the United States and its associated territories.

Scholastic's Celebrate Asian Pacific American Hispanic Heritage - Find out what it means to be Asian Pacific American and all the Asian cultures that exist in the world and in America. The Research Starter area offers ideas for Confucianism research papers and includes links to related resources.

Teacher Resources from Smithsonian Institution - Numerous lesson plans for educators about various Asian American cultures and histories.

US Census Bureau - facts about Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month.

Updated 4/2013

Baseball Almanac History of the World Series - Learn about all of the games played from 1907 to the present.

Booklist - Play Ball! Baseball in Fiction, Nonfiction, and Videorecordings.

Chicago Tribune Baseball page - Keep up with the latest baseball news.

FreeBaseballRadio.com - Are you at work? Traveling? Need to listen to a baseball game but can't find where. Then you've come to the right place. If it's being broadcast, you can listen to it, FREE.

Official Site of the Chicago Cubs - Scoreboard, stats, schedule, fan forum, audio, video.

Official Site of the Chicago White Sox - Scoreboard, stats, schedule, fan forum, audio, video.

Major League Baseball - the World Series.

Spalding's Official Base Ball Guide - was perhaps the premier publication of its day for the game of baseball. It featured editorials from baseball writers on the state of the game, statistics, photographs, and analysis of the previous season.

Wrigley Field - Brief history of Wrigley Field (Wikipedia)

Updated 3/2013

Bob Vila – Home improvement tips, including some video demonstrations from the DIY guru.

Chicago Botanic Gardens – Gardening tips, advice on selecting plants and more.

DIY Network – Home and gardening improvement ideas and projects from the Do It Yourself Television Network.

Events & Classes - U of I Extension, Kane County

Home and Garden Television – Decorating, remodeling, gardening, crafts and more.

Hometime – Home improvement and remodeling projects, including video instruction.

Hort Corner from University of Illinois Extension – Advice on plants, gardening, and more from U of I Extension Service.

Morton Arboretum – More local plants and gardening tips.

Perennials in Focus - Perennials for Chicagoland Gardens

The Nebraska Statewide Arboretum – The “Great Plants” section of this site is recommended by Midwest Living.

This Old House – Site from the venerable PBS program credited with starting the home improvement and do-it-yourself craze.

Old House Journal – Old-House Journal is the original magazine devoted to restoring and preserving old houses from every era.

Rain Garden - plant a small garden which takes advantage of rainfall and stormwater runoff in its design and plant selection, and which can withstand the extremes of moisture and concentrations of nutrients.

Wisconsin Master Gardener Program – Click the Horticulture button and then Gardening Online for a nice list of online gardening resources.

- More on our site about gardening.

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Arlington National Cemetery - Learn more about our National Cemetery, its monuments and memorials, who is buried there, and the ceremonies that take place there.

DailyFlagStatus.com - how you should display your United States flag on a daily basis.

Illinois Digital Archives - In honor of Memorial Day we shine the spotlight on Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White's Illinois Veterans History Project.  You can find nearly 3,000 completed Illinois Patriot Information Forms with information about the heroic service provided by Illinois soldiers.

Illinois Veterans History Project - Honor the patriots in your family and share your remembrances. Your loved one’s history will be archived in Springfield.

National Memorial Day Concert - Get information about the concert, submit an online eulogy, or just learn more about the concert and the national holiday.

U.S. Department of Veterans’ Affairs - Find a history of Memorial Day, along with information on how to display the flag, why the poppy is a symbol of war remembrance, and more.

USA.gov - Information about war memorials, patriotic songs, travel and food safety and even recipes can be found here.

Updated 4/2013

TriCity Family Services
A local private, not-for-profit, community-based counseling agency offering affordable professional behavioral health services for all in need.

Gateway to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Information
A gateway to four nonprofit sites that offer PTSD information and resources. Four national and international organizations are here to help, with articles, references, web-links, mini-courses, 800 phone access and e-mail pen-pal resources.

Internet Mental Health
An encyclopedia of mental health information created by Canadian psychiatrist, Dr. Phillip Long, for professionals, patients, their families and support groups. It presents online information about the most common mental health disorders, diagnostic programs, information on psychiatric medications and numerous Internet links.

National Alliance for the Mentally Ill
This national coalition of local support groups includes patients, their families, mental health professionals and policy advocates working to support each other, enlighten the public and influence public policy.

National Institute of Mental Health
This site offers information on all aspects of mental health and reviews current research on areas of need. It is part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the Federal government’s principle biomedical and behavioral research agency.

National Mental Health Association
The National Mental Health Association is the country's oldest and largest nonprofit organization addressing all aspects of mental health and mental illness. With more than 340 affiliates nationwide, NMHA works to improve the mental health of all Americans, especially the 54 million people with mental disorders, through advocacy, education, research and service.

Information about the signs and symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment for:

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
What is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder? Signs and symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, getting help.

Bipolar Disorder
What is Bipolar Disorder? Signs and symptoms, treatment, getting help.

Depression
What is Depression? Signs and symptoms, treatment, getting help.

Eating Disorders
Introduction, treatment, research findings.

Guide for Teens: Depression and Suicide

Suicide Prevention
NIMH Information on Suicide Prevention.

- More on our site about mental health.

Updated 4/2013

TrailLink.com - Discover more than 30,000 miles of bike trails, walking trails, equestrian trails, and hiking and running trails including interactive trail maps, trail descriptions, photos, reviews and more.

Kane County Bike Map - grab a bike, bring along this map, and discover where in Kane County the Bikeways System can take you! (Be patient - it is a LARGE PDF and takes time to load.)

Commute by Bike - Tips, Hints, Reviews and Safety for Bike Commuting.

Bicycle Rules of the Road - The best way to avoid injury is by being prepared for the dangers that streets pose to bicycle riders and by obeying the rules of the road.

Bike-Pedestrian Safety - Do you know the correct way to wear a helmet? Coloring pages and bicycle safety tips for kids.

League of American Bicyclists - The League of American Bicyclists has been working to improve the quality of bicycling in America almost as long as there have been bicycles.

Updated 4/2013

AOA Administration On Aging - Find local programs, check for benefits, helpful print and web resources.

Illinois Department on Aging - The Illinois Department on Aging helps older people live independently in their own homes and communities. This is also where to find circuit breaker/pharmaceutical assistance forms, legal assistance, help for caregivers, a senior help hotline, and more.

55+ - This collection of links from the Library and other area providers, pulls together information with a special focus on older adults, not yet "senior," and not yet "retired." 

Local Information and Human Services - A searchable collection of information on a wide variety of local topics.  Includes: consumer information, local government agencies, health service providers, farmers markets, senior services providers, animal rescue facilities, local contacts for national organizations and much, much more.

Older Americans Month: May 2013 - Census Bureau’s Facts for Features

Outreach Services Department - of the St. Charles Public Library facilitates Library usage for patrons with special circumstances. Special circumstances include, but are not limited to, visual, mobility, or hearing impairments.

Volunteering & National Service - Ready to volunteer? A resource to match your interests and location with local organizations.

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