I can still hear the heavy sigh coming from my mom when she realized I had already finished the New Adventures of Mary-Kate & Ashley book I’d checked out from the library that day—meaning we’d have to take another trip back to the shelves tomorrow. Getting a job...
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Fall Reading Program 2021: Critter Competition!
Put your best scowl on underneath your mask, because this fall’s reading program for teens & adults is all about some (mostly) friendly competition. Join Team Fox, Raccoon, Deer or Owl and see which forest animal comes out on top in our Critter Competition! Choose...
It’s a Spook-tacular Season!
It's almost time for the spook-tacular Halloween season! Whether you are looking for some guidance to plan the perfect Halloween night, are in the mood for some true ghost stories, or just want a fun fiction read, we've got you covered. Featured are some highlights in...
Celebrate Latinx Heritage Month
We're celebrating Latinx Heritage Month a little early this year. Stop by the Library to check out our display featured on the Library's new TikTok page, or place holds on these select few! You had me at hola by Alexis Daria Rendered the subject of tabloid gossip by...
BookNerds Club Personalized Book Boxes!
We're doing another round of Personalized Book Boxes! Based on a short survey, you'll receive a box with 2-3 library books, some fun goodies, and small snack to enjoy as you read. (You can see the summer boxes here.) At this time, the program is limited to 20 Oak Lawn...
Fall Book Discussion Preview!
Hooray for book discussions! This fall, 4 of our popular discussions go back to in-person meetings, and we're launching a new book club for all those who'd rather stay in. Always Virtual, hosted by Emily Bettcher, will be exclusively online, so get that comfy chair...
Graphic Novel Recommendations
To celebrate both Free Comic Book Day and our virtual Fan Fest event on Saturday, August 14, we have created a special reading challenge on Beanstack. Read five graphic novels between August 14-31 and you will be entered in a drawing for some great prizes. Visit...
Books on a Theme: YA Food
I'm currently loving books that have food as part of their theme. As a foodie myself- these stories just bring so much extra joy to my reading experience. This year I have read some great novels that have made me want to try all of the food. Some have ignited my...
The Brown Sisters- Talia Hibbert
The Brown Sisters- Talia Hibbert I have heard so much hype for how wonderful Talia Hibbert's Brown Sisters series is. Let me tell you... IT IS ALL TRUE! I loved these books so much. I cannot believe it took me so long to read them. Once I did, I devoured them...
Highlights of my TBR
My to-be-read list on The Storygraph has 490 books on it, which actually is not that bad! There used to be more, but I recently went through and deleted some that I was no longer interested in or knew I wouldn’t get to. Let’s be honest though, I’m never getting to all...