Monthly Archives: June 2010

Ever wonder why we shoot off fireworks on July 4th? Check out this video clip from the History Channel for some background on this patriotic holiday.
To watch some fabulous fireworks check out this web site.
There has been a big change this year for the annual July 4th fireworks display in Chicago. In the past, the fireworks display has been on July 3rd in Grant Park. This year there will be 3 smaller displays on July 4th itself, one at Navy Pier, another at a North lakefront location, and the third at a South lakefront location. Here is more information.
The City of St. Charles’ annual fireworks extravaganza will be held at dark on Sunday, July 4 and can be best viewed at Pottawatomie Park or Ferson Creek Park.
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It’s raining, it’s pouring, why not harvest that water into a rain barrel?
The internet is overflowing with information about rain barrels. YouTube will shower you with DIY videos on the topic of rainwater conservation. And, of course, SCPL’s catch basin of databases runneth over with great articles from journals and newspapers.
Here’s a fact: the average 2000 square foot roof will fill a 55 gallon rain barrel with only ¼ inch of rain! Drip, drip, drip.
Books, want ‘em? Got ‘em.

And finally, now that you’re exhausted from your research, there are local authorities thirsting to help. The Kane Dupage Soil & Water Conservation District, The University of Illinois Extension Service as well as Kane County’s website, (check out their conservation FAQs) are all good local places to learn more about rain harvesting.
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Are you a fan? A wannabe? Just want to know why 5 million bees seem to be attending the games? We can help.
If you’re looking for scores and news, check out FIFA.com – Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) – the official site of World Cup Soccer.
The LifeHacker site can help you find where to watch live streaming video of the games.
Learn some soccer rules and moves from Mick Lewis via eHow videos.
And what’s the buzz about the vuvuzelas? ESPN has an article about all of the noise – African fans have stirred up a hornet’s nest of controversy with the plastic buzzing horns. Want your own horn to annoy friends and enemies? Internet sales are taking off!
Looking for some laughs? The Onion has a wildly inaccurate, but funny, interactive introduction to World Cup soccer.
Want to relive the USA/England game…in Legos?

Of course we have books and movies to check out. Let us help you find what you need, that’s our GOOOOOOOAL!!!

Planning a trip this summer? Whether you are looking for information on places near or far away, the library has a large collection of books and DVDs to help you. You can check the online catalog, browse the shelves or Ask Us! for help in finding the perfect travel book or DVD.

There are many web sites devoted to travel. Here are a few you might find of interest:
Roadside America is “your online guide to offbeat tourist attractions,” such as living ghost towns and statutes of ravens, etc.
Go Green Travel Green provides “travel tips for the eco-conscious traveler.”
TripAdvisor is a travel portal with access to airfare, hotels, restaurants, and ratings & reviews from fellow travelers.
Looking for more travel info? Check out our Travel Hot Topic or brush up on world languages and geography.
Bon Voyage!
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