Category Archives for Books
Coming Together in Skokie
I’m fortunate to be on the planning committee for a special program called “Coming Together in Skokie.” This program takes the basic “One City One Book” concept that has been used by many libraries and towns across the country and … Continue reading
How to Respond to a Book Challenge
I’ve never had to write a response to a book challenge (i.e., someone requesting (or demanding) that a particular book be removed from a library), but if I do, I’ll come back to Jamie Larue’s response to one of his … Continue reading
What if everyone read the same book?
When Nancy Pearl, the model for the coolest action figure on the planet, was the Executive Director for the Washington Center for the Book, she asked the question, “What if all Seattle read the same book?” Well, she made that … Continue reading
Lost Boys documentary screening and Valentino Deng visit
I’m really excited about two of our upcoming events at the Library. On Wednesday night (March 28) at 6:30pm, we’re showing the award-winning documentary film, The Lost Boys of Sudan, directed by Megan Mylan and Jon Shenk. The film tells … Continue reading
Books, books, and more books!
Used Book Sale sign Originally uploaded by tolrich7. I stopped by the Friends’ used book sale this past Saturday morning. Arriving shortly before the doors opened, I was surprised to see just a small group waiting to get in. Later, … Continue reading