Have you checked out our Cafe Display? The display is located across from the bubble wall and next to the coffee spot. You may not be aware that every two months this display changes. The books featured are often associated with the season. The summer would feature the O'Fallon High School summer reading list while … Continue reading Cafe Display
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Middle-Grade Book Recommendations
Middle-Grade Book Recommendations - Friends and Family Harbor Me Written by Jacqueline Woodson Ages 10+ From the Publisher: It all starts when six kids have to meet for a weekly chat—by themselves, with no adults to listen in. There, in the room they soon dub the ARTT Room (short for "A Room to Talk"), they … Continue reading Middle-Grade Book Recommendations
Swedish Death Cleaning
Now that the holidays are behind us it’s nice to start the New Year clearing out the old to bring in the new. Many cultures use New Year’s Eve as a day to clean. In Japan, they call this tradition oosoji, which means extensive cleaning. Here in the U.S., we have spring cleaning, which traditionally … Continue reading Swedish Death Cleaning
Winter Picture Book Recommendations
Got to Get to Bear’s! Written and Illustrated by Brian Lies Ages 4+ From the Publisher: Bear never asks for anything. So when a letter arrives for the little chipmunk Izzy, urgently requesting her presence, she can’t refuse—even if there is a blizzard on the way! When Izzy the chipmunk receives an urgent letter, she … Continue reading Winter Picture Book Recommendations
October Events Wrap-Up
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
A Raucous Clubhouse
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 & the Coffin Maker
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
