I rarely get involved in a book series unless it has been completed or nearly completed by the time I begin. Inevitably, I’ll catch up, and the anxiety of waiting for what comes next always gets to me. Occasionally, however,…
SUMMARY In Jason Mott’s Hell of a Book, a Black author sets out on a cross-country publicity tour to promote his bestselling novel. That storyline drives Hell of a Book and is the scaffolding of something much larger and more…
Our Board of Trustees will hold their monthly board meeting on Thursday, April 21, 2022 at 7 p.m. in the Margaret J. “Peggy” Danhof Board Room. This meeting is open to the public and can be viewed on YouTube. View…
What are the latest and greatest titles in the children’s collection? Take a look at the carousels below! Remember, you can place holds on books and pick them up at our drive-up window. You can also sign up to get…
After a long winter, it’s time to dust off those guitar strings! Join us in person for two events this spring to help you get your acoustic and electric guitars in pristine playing condition. String Cleaning: Acoustic Guitars Thursday, April…
With Ramadan in full swing, I thought I’d share some Adult & Teen “Ramadan Reads” that I’ve enjoyed. The titles I’ve chosen reflect the richness of the faith and how it’s practiced by American Muslims. Muslims believe Ramadan is the…
Many of the blog posts I have coming up will interact with the idea of medievalism and the medieval. Because not many people are familiar with what I mean when I talk about the medieval, I figured I could give…
El Día de los Niños/El Día de los Libros (Children’s Day/Book Day), commonly known as Día, is a nationally recognized celebration that emphasizes the importance of literacy for children of all linguistic and cultural backgrounds. It is a commitment to…
This year marks the 20th anniversary of Money Smart Week®, a public awareness campaign created by the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago to help consumers better manage their personal finances. Join us the week of April 10th for exciting programs…
One of the true bummers about the fabric of reality and the nature of spacetime is that time travel isn’t possible. But humanity’s urge to experience the past and foresee the future is a strong one, and since when have…