Shifting Sands by Kenneth Schoon
October 28, 2024 ~ 6 p.m.~
Library presentation area is under construction.
Ken Schoon, a Northwest Indiana native and professor emeritus of science education, has a bachelor’s degree in geology, a master’s in secondary education, both from Indiana University Bloomington, and a Ph.D. in curriculum and instruction from Loyola University of Chicago.
He began his science teaching career in 1968 during which time he was selected as an Indiana finalist in NASA’s ill-fated Teacher in Space program. In 1990, after 22 years as a middle and high school teacher, he joined the faculty at Indiana University Northwest, semi-retiring 23 years later as a full professor and Associate Dean. His book, Shifting Sands, is a companion to the Midwest Emmy-nominated Shifting Sands PBS documentary.
Earlier works include his 2003 Calumet Beginnings, Munster, Indiana: A Centennial History, which he and Dr. Lance Trusty had published in 2006, City Trees, which came out in 2011, and his 2013 Dreams of Duneland.
Dr. Schoon is a founding board member and past president of the Dunes Learning Center, an advisor to the Shirley Heinze Land Trust, and still a member of the IU Northwest Science Olympiad steering committee.
Pictorial Roseland, A Nostalgic Look Back
Monday, April 22, 2024 ~ 6:00 p.m.
Dan Bovino will lead a trip down memory lane with a slide show on Roseland including a bit of history with vintage photographs of H.R. Koopman as well as photos from the Roseland area’s golden years. Open to the public. No admission fee.
Lansing Fallen Heroes Memorial Day
April 8, 2024 ~ 9:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
The Lansing Historical Museum will honor Lansing’s Fallen Heroes Memorial Day, April 8, 2024, by hosting a vigil at the museum.
Our display will tell the stories of Police Officer Kenneth Novak, Jr., End of Watch 4-8-1992 and LCPL Phillip J. Martini, KIA 4-8-2006. We invite the public to come and learn about these brave and dedicated young men who gave their lives to protect us. The museum will hold special hours from 9:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Monday, April 8, 2024.
Onward to Chicago, Freedom Seekers and the Underground Railroad in Northeastern Illinois
Monday, February 26, 2024 ~ 6:00 p.m.
Dr. Larry McClellan will talk about his new book that focuses on the freedom seekers themselves who traveled on the Underground Railroad in our area. Admission is free, Public is welcome.
Festival of Lights, Holidays Around the World, Grand Opening
Monday, November 27th, 6:00 p.m.
The evening will begin upstairs on the Lansing Public Library stage, where the choirs from TF South and TF North will present their program of holiday music. Then the audience will be invited downstairs to the museum to enjoy the display of over 35 Christmas trees representing 30 countries as well as Lansing organizations. The exhibit also features ethnic costumes, creches, recipes and exlplanations of holiday customs from around the world.
The display will be in place from Nov. 27 through Jan. 6th, 2024.
Hours are Monday through Friday, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Saturdays, 12:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Closed on Fridays and on Dec. 23, 24 and 25th and on Dec. 30, 31 and January 1st.
Tours at other times, including special tours for children, can be arranged by calling 708-474-7497.
The Lansing Public LIbrary is located at 2750 Indiana Ave., Lansing, Illinois. 60438
