Are you ready to learn more about one of your favorite authors? Well, you're in luck because this time on the Author Highlight, we'll be talking about Corey R. Tabor! Corey R. Tabor grew up in Gillette, Wyoming, where he once spent the night in a...
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Family Fun, Kids May 17, 2025
Bothered by getting bogged down in books? You’re not alone - Melvil Dewey was, too. Melvil Dewey was an American librarian who created the Dewey Decimal System (DDS). The Dewey Decima System provides an easy-to-understand way of finding your books....
News, Adults, Books with All the Feels, Kids, Reading, Reading, Writing, and Storytelling, Teen Dec 31, 2024
We surveyed our staff about their favorite books of 2024, and we want to share them with you as you build your reading list for the new year! Click on any title to place a hold, or call (815) 756-9568 ext. 2150 for...
Kids, Art and Crafts, Family Fun, Reading, Uncategorized Aug 13, 2024
The Rebecca Caudill Young Readers' Book Awards are coming up soon. If you aren't familiar with these awards, there is no need to fret! We'll give you a bit of information about this interesting award. The Rebecca Caudill Young Readers' Book Awards...
Adults, Reading, Writing, and Storytelling Jul 29, 2024
Let's talk about the age-old debate: audiobooks vs. physical books. Some people swear by the feel of a good old paperback, while others can't get enough of the convenience of listening to stories on the go. But here's the thing—both have their own...
Adults, Personal Enrichment, Reading, Writing, and Storytelling Jul 15, 2024
In a world where literary genres often define our reading choices, it's easy to see how adults might overlook Young Adult (YA) literature. However, this vibrant genre, typically aimed at readers aged 12 to 18, has a lot to offer adult readers too....
Family Fun, Kids, Reading May 6, 2024
Book Clubs are for everyone! When we participate in a book club, we are able to share our different thoughts and interpretations of the same story. This helps us learn to listen and value different opinions. Not only are Book Clubs a fun way talk...
Books with All the Feels, News, Teen Dec 11, 2021
Wednesday, December 15, 2021 - Wednesday, January 12, 2022 Complete four challenges to complete Season's Readings Winter Reading. Your reading log is a bingo card. Each box on the bingo card contains a different reading challenge. Mark the...
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