Recently, my “Library News & Notes” column for the O’Fallon Weekly highlighted OFPL events that promote wellness and increase adolescents’ connection to their community. (Frankly, all of our Summer Reading Program events connect participants to the wider community - I'm just sayin'.) Anyway, in the column, I referred to U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy’s … Continue reading Generation Z & Living as a Community
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OFPL Staff Recommends – Kasey K.
This space is reserved for OFPL staff members to share suggestions for reading, viewing, or listening. Kasey in Circulation recommends some helpful and timely reads and an album that you might decide is your next favorite listen. As 2020 at last bears down on us in a frigid January, I would like to offer … Continue reading OFPL Staff Recommends – Kasey K.
Children’s Books About Counseling, A Reader’s Advisory
If you're considering taking a child to counseling for the first time, here are a couple books that could help them out and maybe even excite them about this new experience. "Mr. Worry: A Story About OCD" by Holly L. Niner Like most children, Kevin worries about many things. Is there something lurking under the … Continue reading Children’s Books About Counseling, A Reader’s Advisory
3 Books to Read for Mental Health Awareness Month
May is Mental Health Awareness Month so here are some great recommendations to check out! Whether you or a friend is coping with mental health problems or you just want to explore a very human experience, see if any of these fiction novels are for you. Stanley Will Probably Be Fine by Sally J. Pla Stanley … Continue reading 3 Books to Read for Mental Health Awareness Month
Best Essay – OFPL 2017 Summer Adult Writing Contest Winner
The O'Fallon Public Library had its first Adult Writing Contest this summer showcasing the writing skills and passions of area writers, ages 18 and up. Over 80 entries were received between June 1 and midnight, August 1. Winners were selected by a 4-person panel of judges and were announced August 21. Booklets will be printed … Continue reading Best Essay – OFPL 2017 Summer Adult Writing Contest Winner
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