There is a brilliant show on PBS airing now called The Great American Read. Each week the show focuses on one category of engaging books, ultimately showcasing the 100 greatest. PBS description of the show: THE GREAT AMERICAN READ is an eight-part series that explores and celebrates the power of reading, told through the prism of America’s 100 … Continue reading Great American Read
This week's New Title Tuesday has been longlisted for the National Book Award for Nonfiction. The Tangled Tree: A Radical New History of Life by David Quammen explains in understandable terms how life emerged from its "primordial origins into the fluorescence of diversity and complexity we see now." Publisher’s Summary: Nonpareil science writer David Quammen explains … Continue reading The Tangled Tree: A Radical New History of Life by David Quammen – New Title Tuesday
"Great Libraries Build Communities" Assistant Director Ryan Johnson said in the O'Fallon Weekly column that he came across this quote attributed to the prominent scholar and library-world advocate, R. David Lankes: "Bad libraries build collections; good libraries build services; great libraries build communities." Ryan said he likes to think we fall into the great category. "On any given … Continue reading ICYMI – Library News & Notes October 3, 2018
The New Title Tuesday this week, The Golden State by Lydia Kiesling will ring true to mothers who have juggled work, a baby, and financial stress while the significant other is not able to provide support or relief. Publisher’s Summary: In Lydia Kiesling’s razor-sharp debut novel, The Golden State, we accompany Daphne, a young mother on the edge of … Continue reading The Golden State by Lydia Kiesling – New Title Tuesday
Library Director Molly Scanlan reminded readers of the O'Fallon Weekly that our Book Sale weekend is 9 AM Saturday, September 29, until 4 PM, and Sunday, September 30, 1 - 5 PM. Thanks to all the work of the Friends of the Library, patrons can shop from a wide collection of books, DVDs, and CDs. There's something for … Continue reading ICYMI – Library News & Notes, Sept. 26, 2018
This week's New Title Tuesday, Darius the Great is Not Okay by Adib Khorram, is a really important young adult read that addresses multiple themes including family, depression, friendship, cultural and religious identity, and the overarching chaos of being a confused hormonal adolescent. Publisher's Summary: Darius Kellner speaks better Klingon than Farsi, and he knows more … Continue reading Darius the Great is Not Okay by Adib Khorram – New Title Tuesday
Each month we invite patrons to Meet the Staff. This month we get to know Youth Services Assistant Edward Gillman, our resident Science Guy and Anglophile. Edward - who prefers the British spelling of English words - has been at the library a year so it's appropriate to shine our spotlight on him this September … Continue reading Meet the Staff – Edward Gillman
