Posts tagged with "books"
Award-Winning Books for Kids
Posted by daccurso on 02/16/10
If you are looking for some great books for kids of all ages, check out the lists of award-winners on our web site. You can see the latest Caldecott and Newbery Award winners and the nominees for the Rebecca Caudill and Monarch Awards.
You'll find even more 2010 award winners on the American Library Association's web site under Youth Media Awards. This listing isn't just for kids. It also includes links to award-winning young adult books, easy reader books, videos, audiobooks, and more.Book Sets for Your Book Club
Posted by daccurso on 06/28/10
When your book group is looking for the next book to read, come to the Library. We have sets of books that you can check out for six weeks at a time, so everyone will have time to read them.
You can browse the collection yourself. Come in and see which titles we have, page through the books and read the blurbs on the cover before you make your choice. The book sets are located behind the elevators on the first floor just before you enter Kids' World. You can check out all of the books yourself, or tell your club members to call the library or reserve a book online.
See the complete list of titles with links to the catalog and information about each book.Bookmobile Open During Farmer’s Market
Posted by daccurso on 07/22/10
Date and time: Saturday, July 24, 7:30 a.m - 1 p.m.
Location: southwest corner of the Library's parking lot
When you come to the Farmer's Market this weekend, be sure to stop by the bookmobile. It has the latest books, music and movies that you can check out for your weekend entertainment needs. And since it is just across the street, it will be easy to add it into your weekly shopping routine.Celebrate our Bookmobile
Posted by daccurso on 03/29/10
April 14 is National Bookmobile Day, but we are celebrating all month long. Stop by the bookmobile during April and check out all the latest books, movies, magazines and music. While you're there, register to win Barnes & Noble gift cards.
Six things you might not know about the Library's bookmobile:
- It is one of 930 bookmobiles in the nation.
- It carries approximately 3,500 items.
- More than 6,600 items are checked out per month.
- About 1,800 people visit it every month.
- It makes as many as 61 stops each month at schools, neighborhoods, parks and other locations.
- It utilizes new, green technology: bio-diesel fuel, battery packs and sun roofs.
Check Out the New Bookmobile
Posted by daccurso on 05/14/09
The Library’s new bookmobile is making its rounds with a new look and great updates users will appreciate. The new color and graphics on the outside are just the beginning. It is three feet longer so it has more room to carry the newest books, movies, music and magazines. It also has a higher ceiling, additional skylights and better lighting. And with lower steps into the bookmobile, it is even easier to come aboard. In addition to the added space, it has a new “green” feature – a battery pack that helps save fuel by using the generator less. Check here to see when it is coming to a stop near you.
To visit the What's Up at the Library blog homepage, click here.Extreme Dollhouse Makeover
Posted by daccurso on 11/18/11
Stop by Kids' World to see our newly refurbished dollhouse. It is now interactive. Touch the screen and rooms light up; touch toys in the rooms and books pop up. There are five objects in each room that correspond to books in our collection. See if you can find them all!
Get Capone: Author Jonathan Eig
Posted by daccurso on 08/10/10
Date and time: Tuesday, August 17, 7:30 p.m.
Location: Hendrickson Room
Come hear acclaimed Chicago journalist and New York Times bestselling author Jonathan Eig talk about how he uncovered archival records about renowned gangster Al Capone that led to the writing of his latest work, Get Capone: The Plot That Captured America's Most Wanted Gangster. Book sale and signing after the program. Register online or at the Reception Desk, 847-392-0100.
See Jonathan Eig's website and interview with Jon Stewart on The Daily Show.
See Daily Herald article about authors Jonathan Eig and Michael Harvey.Great Books for Kids
Posted by daccurso on 12/14/10
Looking for some really good books for your children? Check out the booklists on our Kids' website. We've put together 28 different booklists with books for all age groups. Categories include Award books, Read-Alouds, Gift Books, Adventure, Scary Stories and many more. You can even use the lists to get ideas for your holiday shopping.
How to Write Book Reviews
Posted by daccurso on 08/19/10
Date and time: Monday, August 30, 7:30 p.m.
Location: Training Center
Learn the elements of a succinct book review for sites such as the Library's website and Amazon.com. Come with a book title in mind that you would like to review. You will have the opportunity to submit your review at the end of class. Prerequisites: Basic mouse and keyboarding skills as well as the ability to surf the Web. Register online or at the Reception Desk, 847-392-0100.Join a Book Discussion Group
Posted by daccurso on 12/29/09
Sign up now for a book discussion group at the Library. Book titles and dates for all the groups are on our web site. Signup for some groups is monthly, and there are also openings for the second half of the year for Life Readers: Classical Study Group and the Novel Experience Group. You can sign up online or at the Welcome Desk, 847-506-2640.
