Dorothy Must Die by Danielle Paige Fantasy Dark * * * * Stars (Great!) Amy has been poor and picked on for most of her life and she’d like nothing better than to get out of her small town, but she really didn’t expect her trailer park home to get swept up by a tornado and to be carried off to the Land of Oz. And she certainly didn’t anticipate that her arrival would cause … Read more
Six Months Later by Natalie D. Richards Mystery Suspense Thriller * * * Stars (Pretty good) Chloe’s future was uncertain when she fell asleep in study hall one fateful afternoon in May. Her GPA wasn’t the best, and she hadn’t made any efforts to apply to college. She knew there were uncomfortable conversations with her parents in her future. But, when she wakes up – 6 months later – her life is completely different. She’s … Read more
Kids in kindergarten through second grade joined us for Young Artists. We learned about how we can repeat various shapes and colors to make patterns. And we worked on shading. Gobble, gobble! [fsg_gallery id=”4″]
Each month kids gather with just their imaginations and a pile of Legos. Check out their awesome creations! [fsg_gallery id=”9″]
Kids never get tired of playing with Legos. And here is proof. Check out their amazing creations! [fsg_gallery id=”8″]
Show off your incredible imagination and super building skills by tackling a suggested challenge with the library’s LEGO bricks. Our programs are neither affiliated with, nor sponsored by, the LEGO company. For ages 5-12. Dial 847.669.5386 ext. 26 to register. Any person needing an accommodation for a disability in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act in order to access library meetings, services, programs, or activities can contact a member of the library staff by … Read more
The Storyteller by Jodi Picoult Realistic Fiction Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) The Storyteller gives us a look at WWII and how it affects us today. Sage, the main character, meets an elderly man while in her “grief group,” named Josef Weber. The two become friends, but it doesn’t last. Josef asks her to kill him. This book is suspenseful and I couldn’t put it down. Review #2 * * … Read more
The Falconer by Elizabeth May Fantasy Supernatural * * * * Stars (Great!) Lady Aileana Kameron witnessed first-hand the murder of her mother by the Baobhan Sith (a powerful fae). It transformed her from a respectable young lady who cared only for the finer things in life, to a vengeful fae-hunter. Taken under the wing of another faery, Kiaran Mackay – also keen on killing his own kind – Aileana learns about her prey, hones … Read more
Anything But Typical by Nora Raleigh Baskin Realistic Fiction * * * * Stars (Great!) Jason Blake is twelve years old and autistic. He is smart and perceptive and has a very rich inner life, but it’s hard for him to verbally express himself and his feelings. He communicates best through his writing and has been sharing it on a website/online community called Storyboard for the past 3 years. Recently, he’s been exchanging emails with … Read more
This month was all about BEARS. We read funny stories, like Hands Off my Honey and Bedtime for Bears. Then we danced to Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear and made a bear out of the letter B. Now it's time for hibernation! [fsg_gallery id=”10″]