October was a busy month at the library for events and clubs! We started the month with our “Monday Meditation” class, which meets the first Monday of every month at 6:30 p.m. Participants were guided through relaxing meditation exercises. Next, we had “Paint Like an Artist"! We explored the basic techniques used when painting with acrylics. Couldn’t … Continue reading October Events Wrap-Up
Recently, Jessi Baker, our programming manager, posted this on our O'Fallon Library Facebook page: As a strong admirer of the library, this quote makes me very proud to be a part of this system, to keep the torch burning for all our patrons who get so much out of the services we provide. In my … Continue reading A Raucous Clubhouse
The Boy, the Bird, and the Coffin Maker by Matilda Woods In the seaside town of Allora, with its vibrant streets, colorful birds, and fish that jump out of the water, Alberto, the carpenter lives alone for years after the plague that swept through the town and claimed his wife and children. Left without all … Continue reading The Boy, The Bird & the Coffin Maker
If you find yourself passing by the bookshelf next to our cafe area here at O'Fallon Library, you'll find our newest display that marks the celebration of Banned Books Month. While I worked to put up the display, a lot of patrons asked me, "What is a banned book?" Here you can discover what banned … Continue reading It’s Banned Books Month. But What are Banned Books? Why do They Matter?
While it is no surprise that in the early 1800's women were not supposed to hold political views, it is equally no surprise that some women didn't particularly care about that gender social code explained Marianne Monson in Women of the Blue & Gray: True Civil War Stories of Mothers, Medics, Soldiers, and Spies. "The book covers women … Continue reading Women of the Blue & Gray – New Title Tuesday
Are you waiting on one of your favorite books to be adapted to film? So are we! As the days grow shorter there's nothing like spending time with a good book or good film (based on a book) on a gloomy Fall or Winter evening. Why did we pick these three books? They all have … Continue reading 3 Classic Books Coming to Film
As Summer ends and Fall approaches, so do the cool thunderstorms and darker days. It's sometimes nice to have a moody book on hand for just such rainy occasion. You may even find yourself so deep into these stories you'll want to stay inside and enjoy the coziness of your house and the company of … Continue reading 3 Rainy Day Reads
