In the mood for thrills and chills? The librarians of O'Fallon Public Library have some suggestions for you! Photo by Monstera on Pexels.com Scary Movies Kasey did an epic watch-through of Halloween movies last year in a hilarious series of blog posts. If you haven't had a chance to read (or view) them yet, here … Continue reading Halloween! Horror Reads and Scary Movies, A Reader’s Advisory from O’Fallon Public Library
It's no secret; teachers, librarians, and literacy experts agree that graphic novels can improve reading comprehension for readers of all ages and abilities. But with all the options, it can be difficult to know where to start. Fortunately, our cataloger Shawnna provides some recommendations for graphic adaptations of written works. But wait! There's more! She … Continue reading Staff Recommendations: Shawnna’s Graphic Adaptation Picks
This month, we introduce Cat, our new page. In case you didn't know, a page is responsible for checking in and putting away all the books that are turned in. During any given shift, Cat might check in about 300 books and shelve as many as 100 of those. Be sure to say hello to … Continue reading Meet the Staff: Cat, OFPL’s New Page
One of the most common questions we get asked in the Children's section of the library is, "My child likes ______ (insert favorite book here). Is there another book like this that you could recommend?" We LOVE to show you some of our favorite books when you're here, but if you are looking for a … Continue reading If You Like … A Reader’s Advisory from Youth Services
We suspect you are ready for the long Labor Day weekend. Since there's always room for more books, I'm taking the opportunity to promote this unheralded holiday. In practically every aspect of work or home-life, things are better when everyone works together for a common goal. In a nutshell, that's what we celebrate on Labor … Continue reading Reader’s Advisory for Labor Day in Library News & Notes
The buses are running, the bells are ringing, the desks are clean and ready ... it is Back To School time!!! Some kids are excited to see new friends and learn new things while other kids are a little nervous and worried about starting something new. The Youth Department of the O'Fallon Public Library has … Continue reading Books for Back to School from O’Fallon Public Library
This article, written by OFPL Director Ryan Johnson, was featured in the August 4, 2021 O'Fallon Weekly. Here he shares some thoughts and facts about Romance Novels. A few weeks ago one of my favorite podcasts, 99% Invisible, had an episode all about romance novels. I would have listened to the episode anyway, as I … Continue reading The History of Romance Novels in Library News & Notes
We are over halfway through the Tokyo Olympic Games and it has been an exciting ride. There are a lot of interesting stories about the games throughout the years. Did you know that St. Louis was the first U.S. city to host the Olympic games in 1904? Did you know that skateboarding is a brand … Continue reading Gold Medal Reading, an Olympic-themed Reader’s Advisory from the Youth Department
Shawnna, our cataloger, offers a few video game recommendations from our wide collection. Whether you're looking for something for yourself or for the kids, Shawnna's insights make choosing a bit easier! It’s too hot to go outside -- here are some video games to try out instead. Nexomon Extinction Nexomon Extinction is a Pokémon knockoff. It has the same concept with a … Continue reading OFPL Staff Recommends-Shawnna’s Video Game Picks
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
