Join Laura, the library's Public Services Manager, and Stephanie, our Public Services Lead, as they explore a few local libraries at this year's Library Crawl! Three years ago the Bethalto Public Library had the fantastic idea to start a Library Crawl within the Illinois Heartland System. The mission of the Library Crawl is to get … Continue reading 3rd Annual Library Crawl
Author: Stephanie
Be A Memory Keeper, A Scrapbooking Reader’s Advisory
History of Scrapbooking I was recently looking at some of the books the friends of the library had for sale. I came across Scrapbooking Your Favorite Family Memories. This book was published in in 2002, at the height of a renewed scrapbooking movement that started in the early 1990's. As a scrapbooker, who began this … Continue reading Be A Memory Keeper, A Scrapbooking Reader’s Advisory
Let’s Get Cooking, A Cookbook Reader’s Advisory
What type of cook are you? What do you enjoy most about being in the kitchen? How has your diet changed over the years? This is what we are exploring this month with our Cookbook Display. Whoever you are and whatever you do, cooking is an integral part of our lives. Yes, dining out and … Continue reading Let’s Get Cooking, A Cookbook Reader’s Advisory
Fun With Cookies, A Cookie-Themed Reader’s Advisory
For most of us this will be on of the strangest Holiday Seasons we have ever experienced. There has been so much change this year and we're all tired of it! No more change, please. One thing that can stay the same this season is having fun baking cookies. My daughter and I have been … Continue reading Fun With Cookies, A Cookie-Themed Reader’s Advisory
Animal Crossing Part 2, A Librarian’s Island Tour
Have you requested a copy of Animal Crossing New Horizons yet? Still not sure if this game is for you? Kasey from circulation was nice enough to give us an island tour! Check it out: One of the very first things I did was put up a giant Godzilla statue, just a benevolent titan to protect the new town from sea … Continue reading Animal Crossing Part 2, A Librarian’s Island Tour
Animal Crossing, an O’Fallon Public Library Staff Pick
Even if you are not into video games, you may have heard something about Animal Crossing New Horizons for the Nintendo Switch. It released on March 20 – just as Illinois (and many other places) were ordered to shelter in place. Conceptualized and developed before the pandemic, New Horizons is the newest in a series of relaxing life-simulation games. You play … Continue reading Animal Crossing, an O’Fallon Public Library Staff Pick
We’re Back! The Re-Opening of O’Fallon Public Library
It has been 5 days since the library has re-opened. Now, that sounds like a short amount of time but let me tell you, it's been great! I am so happy to be back to one of my favorite places. I know I am not the only one that feels that way. Long before I … Continue reading We’re Back! The Re-Opening of O’Fallon Public Library
Greetings from the Leadership of the O’Fallon Public Library
This is the sixth week the library has been closed. We all miss seeing our patrons and experiencing the usual hustle and bustle of the library. We thought you all would like to know what your library staff has been up to during the quarantine. There are so many people that keep the library going. … Continue reading Greetings from the Leadership of the O’Fallon Public Library
Greetings from Circulation Staff of the O’Fallon Public Library
This is the fourth week the library has been closed. We all miss seeing our patrons and experiencing the usual hustle and bustle of the library. We thought you all would like to know what your library staff has been up to during the quarantine. The front desk staff, including adult services (the help desk … Continue reading Greetings from Circulation Staff of the O’Fallon Public Library
Greetings from the Children’s Department of the O’Fallon Public Library
This is the third week the library has been closed. We all miss seeing our patrons and the usual hustle and bustle of the library. We thought you all would like to know what your library staff has been up to during the quarantine. Staff from our children's department are always very popular, families come … Continue reading Greetings from the Children’s Department of the O’Fallon Public Library
