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
Each month we invite patrons to Meet the Staff. This month we introduce Christen who has worked in Youth Services for 6 years this month! A self-described audio-book and Scrabble fan, Christen is a caring and enthusiastic member of the team. I have always loved reading and kiddos, so it felt like the library was a … Continue reading Meet the Staff – Christen in Youth Services
Welcome to Third Thursday Staff Recommendations! We are starting a new blog featuring staff member reviews of their favorites books. Our fearless Assistant Director Ryan Johnson volunteered to be the first. Thank you, Ryan.When asked to write a book recommendation, my mind instantly jumped to Life After Life by Kate Atkinson. This is not even … Continue reading Third Thursday Staff Recommendations
This week as the nights are longer and darker I'm enjoying the gripping mysteries and suspenseful titles that have been released recently. Although there are more, these three have really caught my attention: Lethal White by Robert Galbraith, The Darkness by Ragnar Jonasson, and the debut novel by Sarah St. Vincent, Ways to Hide in Winter. Lethal White is … Continue reading Three Thrilling Tales – New Title Tuesday
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
Children’s Department Program Wrap-Up for October Eco Club This month, Eco Club learned about backyard birds and how to identify common species. We listened to unique bird sounds and discussed the role birds play in keeping ecosystems healthy. Afterward, we made upcycled bird feeders from empty pop bottles, which were painted with some awesome designs! … Continue reading Children’s Program 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
