In the mood for thrills and chills? The librarians of O'Fallon Public Library have some suggestions for you! Photo by Monstera on Pexels.com Scary Movies Kasey did an epic watch-through of Halloween movies last year in a hilarious series of blog posts. If you haven't had a chance to read (or view) them yet, here … Continue reading Halloween! Horror Reads and Scary Movies, A Reader’s Advisory from O’Fallon Public Library
It's no secret; teachers, librarians, and literacy experts agree that graphic novels can improve reading comprehension for readers of all ages and abilities. But with all the options, it can be difficult to know where to start. Fortunately, our cataloger Shawnna provides some recommendations for graphic adaptations of written works. But wait! There's more! She … Continue reading Staff Recommendations: Shawnna’s Graphic Adaptation Picks
This month, we introduce Cat, our new page. In case you didn't know, a page is responsible for checking in and putting away all the books that are turned in. During any given shift, Cat might check in about 300 books and shelve as many as 100 of those. Be sure to say hello to … Continue reading Meet the Staff: Cat, OFPL’s New Page
One of the most common questions we get asked in the Children's section of the library is, "My child likes ______ (insert favorite book here). Is there another book like this that you could recommend?" We LOVE to show you some of our favorite books when you're here, but if you are looking for a … Continue reading If You Like … A Reader’s Advisory from Youth Services
This article, written by OFPL Director Ryan Johnson, was featured in the August 4, 2021 O'Fallon Weekly. Here he shares some thoughts and facts about Romance Novels. A few weeks ago one of my favorite podcasts, 99% Invisible, had an episode all about romance novels. I would have listened to the episode anyway, as I … Continue reading The History of Romance Novels in Library News & Notes
Shawnna, our cataloger, offers a few video game recommendations from our wide collection. Whether you're looking for something for yourself or for the kids, Shawnna's insights make choosing a bit easier! It’s too hot to go outside -- here are some video games to try out instead. Nexomon Extinction Nexomon Extinction is a Pokémon knockoff. It has the same concept with a … Continue reading OFPL Staff Recommends-Shawnna’s Video Game Picks
There is still a month of SUMMER READING left at the library. Are you looking for something different for your child to read? Do you want to challenge your child to try something new? Why not READ THE RAINBOW?!? This month in the Children's Special Selections there are books for all ages with color words … Continue reading Read the RAINBOW, a Summer Reading Advisory from the Youth Services Department
Sharon, OFPL Circulation Assistant It is a pleasure to shine a spotlight on Circulation Assistant Sharon who joined us in December. Sharon brings experience in teaching, parenting and a rich background in literature. If you need a recommendation for yourself or your child, be sure and ask her when you see her. My love of … Continue reading Meet the Staff – Sharon in Circulation
What type of cook are you? What do you enjoy most about being in the kitchen? How has your diet changed over the years? This is what we are exploring this month with our Cookbook Display. Whoever you are and whatever you do, cooking is an integral part of our lives. Yes, dining out and … Continue reading Let’s Get Cooking, A Cookbook Reader’s Advisory
Sean has been working in Circulation since 2018 and really enjoys putting together our Binge Boxes of movies. He's our resident cinephile, and he enjoys making the Binge Box art and replacing DVD covers as needed. If you want suggestions in video games, movies, manga, or anime, Sean's your guy! Despite working in a library, … Continue reading OFPL STAFF RECOMMENDS – Sean B.
