The Library now subscribes to National Geographic Virtual Library and National Geographic Kids (brought to you by the incredible database company, Gale Cengage). The Virtual Library contains every single page of every issue of National Geographic since it began publication in 1888, all issues of National Geographic Traveler, published since 2010, and over 300 books.…
Travel
Roads of Yesterday
Summertime in most areas of the United States heralds road construction season. But what was it like for automobile drivers 100 years ago? This video prepared by the Ford Motor Company shows how the Model T was built and what it was like to drive in those early days of the automobile age. Most roads…
Planning a Local Trip?
Trying to get from point A to point B around the city? Yes, we can surely help you find the best way, and so can the RTA Trip Planner. The RTA gets you where you’re going with three transit operators: the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) bus and rail system, Metra commuter rail, and Pace suburban…
Green Cards, Citizenships, Visas
A permanent resident card is also referred to as a green card. Information and applications for applying, renewing and replacing are available at the Department of Homeland Security: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration site or by calling 800-375-5283. The application for citizenship is the N-400 Application for Naturalization and details for fees and completing this form…
Passports
We often receive questions from travelers preparing to apply for a passport or needing to renew. The closest post office with Passport services is the Arlington Heights Post Office. Information is also available at the U.S. Department of State (travel.state.gov) site. Details regarding renewals, lost or stolen passports, and updating an existing passport are provided.…
