April 22nd is Earth Day! This is the one special day dedicated to celebrating our planet, and also a day we spend talking about the ways we can take good care of the Earth all year round. The goal is to keep our environment clean and healthy by reducing the pollution we create and protecting the wildlife all around us. […]
If you ever need suggestions on a book to read, librarians are always here to help! In fact, we love making suggestions so much that we have updated our handy dandy Junior Book Lists. These pamphlets offer book suggestions based on grade levels, genres and special interests. Stop by Youth Services to see what books we have included in these […]
In 1958 the American Library Association began National Library Week to encourage people to read more and support the library. Since then, libraries have been transforming to meet the needs of their communities, and transforming people’s lives. Quite appropriately, “Libraries Transform” is the theme of this year’s observation of National Library Week, April 9th-15th. This is the time to celebrate […]
The Monarch Award and Bluestem Award are book awards in Illinois, where children get to vote the winner! There is a committee that nominates the books. Monarch Award nominees are books for Kindergarten-3rd grade children. Bluestem Award nominees are books for 3rd-5th grade children. Once the nominees are selected kids get to vote at participating libraries and schools. We had a […]
Spring cleaning and finding books that you don’t want anymore? Bring them to our Book Swap and trade them in for something new! On Sunday, March 26th, from 2-4 p.m. you’ll have the chance to freshen up your book collection and help others do the same.The event will be held in the Harnish Meeting Room and we will accept up to 15 […]
The library offers Museum Adventure Passes year-round, but with Spring Break approaching, we thought a reminder would be nice. It’s fun to go somewhere on Spring Break, and you don’t even have to go far! Museums, and gardens and zoos, oh my! Where to venture to? Check out this list of locations where a Museum Adventure Pass will admit you for […]
Spring Break is just a few short weeks away! If you’re looking for something to do, look no further than the library. We have something fun going on each day of March 27-31, listed below. Make sure to sign-up soon, as these events will probably fill up fast! Events for Spring Break week of March 27-31: Frog LadySORRY, THIS EVENT IS […]
March 2nd is Dr. Seuss’s birthday and everyone can celebrate with lots of good fun that is funny! Dr. Seuss has created so many timeless favorites that his birthday was declared the NEA’s Read Across America Day, so it’ll be the perfect day to read a Dr. Seuss book, or two, or three, or more! Plus, you can enjoy some silly […]
We’ve been doing this awesome new thing here in the Youth Department. It’s called Book Bundles, and they are bundles of fun in the form of books and DVDs. Each Book Bundle’s materials are related to a theme, such as: pets, love, winter, bedtime, and many more. There may be something new each time you visit, on display and ready […]
February is Black History Month, celebrating the accomplishments of black Americans. To help you celebrate and to learn more about the people we commemorate during this time, we have put together a book list of biographies about black Americans who have made history. Find these and many more on our shelves. Journey to Freedom: Sojourner TruthSojourner Truth was born into […]
