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A dragon is fierce, fearless, and worthy of the most profound respect. Sigrid Schultz personifies this description, and she was justifiably proud of the sobriquet that was bestowed upon her. Read about this remarkable woman ─ who may have been forgotten if not for Pamela Toler’s book, The Dragon from Chicago: The Untold Story of an American Reporter in Nazi Germany.
Read MoreWhy do people join Friends of the Edgewater Library, and what keeps them coming back? There are many reasons - what’s yours?
Read MoreWhat do 35 years of meeting minutes reveal about Friends of the Edgewater Library?
Read MoreThe images, cultures, crafts, and lifeways of Indigenous peoples have appeared in the popular cultures of settlers since arriving in the Western Hemisphere—often in inappropriate or disrespectful ways. Read more about an informative exhibit at the Newberry Library.
Read MoreWho’s that behind those Foster Grants? If you’re a Friends member, chances are it’s because of her.
Read MoreLooking back over the past year, I decided that in many ways it was a great example of “everything old is new again.”
Read MoreWhat are the ingredients for a storybook tea party? Children and their caregivers were delighted to find out.
Read MoreThis year, the Chicago Public Library’s theme is “City of Stories,” which celebrates stories that explore people, community and culture, and the common themes that connect us.
Read MoreWhen I heard of the Edgewater writing group, I joined it hoping to have a chance to share my thoughts and get feedback on stories that were swirling in my head.
Read MoreLeadership from Friends of the Edgewater Library and the Edgewater Branch Library shared the stage on Saturday, April 13 at an open house to celebrate National Library Week and its theme of “Libraries =Strong Communities.”
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