Books on the Chopping Block

Banned Books Week this year runs from September 30th - October 6th. and as in previous years we will be observing it with a program performed by City Lit Theater Company. Books on the Chopping Block is a staged reading of excerpts from the top ten most frequently challenged books of 2011. It takes place on Saturday, September 30th at 2:00 and is intended for adults though children from grade 6 and up are welcome!

Also be sure to come by the library during Banned Books Week to view displays of banned books and to pick up a flyer listing titles of banned and challenged books, many of which may surprise you! Banned Books Week is sponsored by the American Booksellers Association, the American Booksellers Foundation for Free Expression, the American Library Association, the Association of American Publishers, the American Society of Journalists and Authors and the National Association of College Stores. For more information on Banned Books Week, click here.

Stories and Harvesting at Glencoe Community Garden

Photo used under Creative Commons from wharman

It's officially Autumn! Come celebrate with stories and harvesting on Saturday, September 29th at 11:00am at the Glencoe Community Garden where a librarian will lead the kids in an autumn-themed storytime. Following storytime, everyone will work together to help harvest fall vegetables. The Glencoe Community Garden is located east of the Metra line along Green Bay Road just north of Shelton Park on Harbor Street. If the weather is inclement, this will be held at the library.

Writing Your College Essay - Corrected Date

The essay is the only part of a college application that's completely in the student's control. Come to the library on Sunday, September 23rd at 2:00pm to learn the best tips on writing your college essay from Hanna Stotland, a college admissions expert who has advised applicants for over a decade. She will cover getting started, subjects to avoid and how to stand out from the crowd. Both students and parents are welcome.

Writing Your College Essay

The essay is the only part of a college application that's completely in the student's control. Come to the library on Sunday, September 23rd at 2:00pm to learn the best tips on writing your college essay from Hanna Stotland, a college admissions expert who has advised applicants for over a decade. She will cover getting started, subjects to avoid and how to stand out from the crowd. Both students and parents are welcome.

Library Closed on Friday

We will be closed on Friday the 14th for a staff development day. We will reopen on Saturday the 15th. Also, please remember that we are now open on Sundays from 1 to 5 and that we are ALWAYS open online.