By Tricia Carzoli news@thewoodstockindependent.com Some people enjoy hiking. Others enjoy nature photography. One Woodstock Public Library librarian combines both, and the product is now on display. As a child, Kate […]
The Woodstock Public Library offers a plethora of classes, a library of (useful) things, a patron-run food pantry, a community cold-weather clothing swap, and of course, books of all genres […]
When former Northwood Middle School Principal Peter Anderson found himself with an 18,000-piece puzzle without a home, he mentioned it to Cheryl Wormley, The Woodstock Independent’s publisher emerita, who suggested […]
Sitting or standing, getting assistance at the Woodstock Public Library reference desk just got easier. When the large, built-in structure that served as the reference desk for more than two […]
Staff Report news@thewoodstockindependent.com Need to cool down in this heat wave over Woodstock? Two public cooling centers are available in town, according to McHenry County Emergency Management. • Woodstock Public […]
Readers of all ages responded to the theme of “All Together Now” to make the Woodstock Public Library’s 2023 Summer Reading Club a huge success. “A full summer of fun […]
Did you know that cardholders for the Woodstock Public Library can now check out tools and even a backyard movie screen from the new “Library of Things”? These items and […]
McHenry County libraries again have partnered to create a fun experience for residents to explore what the county has to offer through in-person checkout and interlibrary loan opportunities. Last year, […]
By Eileen Millard We have never had a roundabout inside Woodstock city limits; now we have one. This large, very visible sign of change got me to thinking about change […]
One very active outreach ministry at First Presbyterian Church combines talents, ideas, information, and fellowship. In 2010 congregation member Kay Darby and the late Judy Haimbaugh read an article about […]
Larry Lough is editor of The Independent and reports local news.
Janet Dovidio has been a freelance correspondent for The Independent for eight years.
Susan W. Murray wrote for The Independent, covering various beats, from 2005 to 2008.
Tricia Carzoli is a freelance writer and photographer that on community news.
