Kids, News, Reading, STEM

We Have Three New STEM Books For You To Explore!

Dec 18, 2020

Hello, Families! Miss Julie here to bring you news of an exciting new trio of books that just arrived from the Mysteries of Space series. These books are perfect for the child that is fascinated by space science and needs something that digs deeper...

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Add A Little Mystery To Your Child’s Life With Our Fun Grab Bags!

Dec 10, 2020

Hello, Families! Miss Julie here to tell you about a fun, new way to surprise your children. We know that getting children's books through curbside pickup can be daunting. What do you get if you don't already know what you are looking for? We hear...

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Kids, News, Reading, STEM

New STEAM Interview With Tania Nezrick from Kishwaukee College!

Nov 11, 2020

The Children's Department is thrilled to introduce you to Tania Nezrick from Kishwaukee College's Biology Department. Read on for some fantastic advice on how to achieve your goals and some great reading suggestions that are highlighted with blue...

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Seven Awesome New Novels Just Arrived in the Children’s Department!

Oct 8, 2020

Hello, my happy readers! Miss Julie is here again to tell you about our new book arrivals. This time, we have quite the selection! Horror, fantasy, some science fiction, and a few books about animals, all of which were written by bestselling...

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Four New Children’s Books by Newberry Award-winning Authors

Sep 18, 2020

Miss Julie here, to bring you tidings of great joy for we have more new books! This time, I am featuring four books that are written by award winning authors, specifically, Newberry award-winning authors. What is the Newberry award, you might ask?...

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Family Fun, Kids, News, Reading

New Book Arrival: Dad Jokes for Kids, by Jimmy Niro

Aug 7, 2020

Q:  Why didn’t the dragon eat the clown?  A: He thought it would taste funny! Jimmy Niro Hello everyone!  Miss Julie here with another new book to tell you about, and this time, it is full of silly fun.  If you are into...

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Family Fun, Kids, News, Reading, STEM

Science Storytime for July 23: Anna and Elsa’s Secret Playtime by Victoria Saxon

Jul 24, 2020

This week we will be reading a story about Anna and Elsa, and their frozen, icy antics in the castle!  Come join us for Anna and Elsa’s Secret Playtime, written by Victoria Saxon, Illustrated by the Disney Storybook Art Team, and published by...

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New Book Arrival: Scientists Get Dressed, by Deborah Lee Rose

Jul 16, 2020

Miss Julie here, to tell you about another fun book we just received: Scientists Get Dressed, written by Deborah Lee Rose and published by Persnickety Press.  If you have ever wondered what kind of specialized equipment and clothes scientists need...

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New Book Arrival: Lizzie Demands a Seat, by Beth Anderson

Jul 14, 2020

If you are looking for a read aloud history book in the form of a picture book, we have a good one for you: Lizzie Demands a Seat! Elizabeth Jennings Fights for Streetcar Rights by Beth Anderson is wonderfully researched and beautifully...

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We have two new Holman Wang books, and they are amazing!

Jun 22, 2020

If you have never read a book by Holman Wang, you are in for a treat! We just got in two of his books, Great Job Dad and Great Job Mom. Mr. Wang is a gifted artist and author that uses needle felting, photography, and gentle...

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