Author Archives: Laura H

Eat, Move, Read

Posted on June 29, 2012 by Laura H

Last week we ran some delectable programs to keep our summer reading participants cool and energized.   On Tuesday we held our Shake, Shake, Shake! event, where kindergarten through fifth graders explored the link between music and food. They crafted … Continue reading →

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Summer Reading Food Drive

Posted on June 26, 2012 by Laura H

Did you know that an average of 3,000 individuals request food assistance from the Niles Township Food Pantry every month? Or that according to the Greater Chicago Food Depository, nearly 1 in 6 Cook County residents did not know where … Continue reading →

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Adults, Earn a Reusable Bag!

Posted on June 18, 2012 by Laura H

As an extra incentive for our adult Summer Reading participants, patrons who turn in two or more Reading Is So Delicious bookmarks will be rewarded with a reusable bag. Just fill out a bookmark recording your reading at any service … Continue reading →

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June Book Group Gab

Posted on June 15, 2012 by Laura H

The Language of Flowers by Vanessa Diffenbaugh is an emotional story about a troubled eighteen year old girl emancipated from the foster care system and her search for family and forgiveness. Most participants liked it, even though we criticized several … Continue reading →

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Recap: Summer Reading Kickoff

Posted on June 11, 2012 by Laura H

Summer reading officially began on June 6, and so far the program has been deliciously popular with our patrons. Thank you to everyone who participated in our Kickoff event! It was delightful. These photos capture some of the evening’s highlights. … Continue reading →

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Book Group Gab

Posted on May 17, 2012 by Laura H

Our May book discussion featured The House at Tyneford by Natasha Solomons. In contrast to last month’s complex and difficult read, The Tiger’s Wife by Tea Obreht, our group enjoyed The House at Tyneford. Some adjectives used to describe it … Continue reading →

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Summer Reading Kickoff Events

Posted on May 1, 2012 by Laura H

Bring your appetite to the library this summer and come in to devour a book! We are launching our “Reading Is So Delicious” summer reading program on Tuesday, June 5 with foodie bingo at 10 a.m. and yummy pizza at … Continue reading →

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