Assistant Director Ryan Johnson wrote the most recent column for the O'Fallon Weekly and took the opportunity to reflect on the success as well as the value of the Library's Summer Reading Program. "During June and July, we created just over 400 new library cards. That number doesn't include renewals; those are all new families joining … Continue reading ICYMI – Library News & Notes Aug. 8, 2018
Looking for a new book to add to your Summer Reading List? How about Dear Mrs. Bird by A.J. Pearce? It's 1940 in London, and Emmeline Lake volunteers as a telephone operator with the Auxiliary Fire Services. Despite the war and having to carry a gas mask in her purse with her, both to and from work, … Continue reading Dear Mrs. Bird by A.J. Pearce
Library Director Molly Scanlan wrote this week's column in the O'Fallon Weekly and assured readers that "O'Fallon has some great future 'spy' potentials." This is due to the masterful International Spy Training that the kids enjoyed last Friday. The budding secret agents "...tested their agility skills with an obstacle course and tried to outwit the 'maze.' Bomb … Continue reading ICYMI Library News & Notes, July 4, 2018
In this week's O'Fallon Weekly, Teri Rankin, Youth Services Manager wrote, "The library is a great place to go this summer to find a good book or movie or enjoy an activity or craft project." Not only is it a good escape from the heat, our shelves are stocked with great summer books and our … Continue reading ICYMI – Library News & Notes, June 27, 2018
It's Summer Reading Program time! If you or any kids you know need some new reading recommendations for summer, O'Fallon Public Library has some just for you! These Middle Grade adventure stories are sure to capture your interest--perhaps with just the book covers alone--I mean check out the artwork on them. These stories are perfect … Continue reading 3 Middle Grade Adventure Stories for Summer
In this week's O'Fallon Weekly, Assistant Director Ryan Johnson invites people of all ages to enjoy the fun summer activities at the library. "Summer is definitely our most happening time of year," Ryan said. "With the kids out of school, and the adults in their lives looking for ways to keep them busy and engaged, we … Continue reading ICYMI – Library News & Notes, June 13, 2018
Close to 900 people have registered for this year's Summer Reading Program, Library Director Molly Scanlan wrote in this week's O'Fallon Weekly. It's not too late to register, she said. Setting up your free account just takes a couple of minutes. Adults, register yourselves first and then your children under your account as additional readers. Molly also shared some of … Continue reading ICYMI – Library News & Notes, June 6, 2018
