How much do you know about famous women in Chicago history? Test your knowledge with this quiz, brought to you by bloggers Allyson, Betsy, Chloe, Felicia, Johanna, Michelle, Sarah and Sarah D…
Quiz: How Well Do You Know Soul Music?
Do you love soul music? Take our quiz and test your knowledge!
Gemini: The Bookstrologist Recommends
Gemini, you're intellectually sharp and wily like the legendary Odysseus. Another trait you share with the Greek king of Ithaca is that you're a persuasive and articulate communicator. We think you'll adore Emily Wilson's translation of The Odyssey. This recent translation, the first by a woman, has been called a masterpiece. We've already noted your…
Quiz: How Well Do You Know The Hunger Games Trilogy?
Published in 2008, The Hunger Games inspired sequels, movies and music for over a decade. Test your knowledge of the original trilogy with this quiz by bloggers Alenka, Jessica, Justin, Dana, Amy, Amy and Rae. Tell us your favorite moment in the comments…
Quiz: How Well Do You Know Famous Chicagoans?
Think you know everything about famous Chicagoans in history? Test your knowledge and learn more with this quiz from bloggers Allyson, Betsy, Chloe, Felicia, Johanna, Michelle, Sarah and Sarah D…
Chicago Museums: Virtual Fun for Kids and Families
While the physical doors of Chicago's many wonderful cultural institutions are closed, kids and families can enjoy the virtual options provided by museums around the city. Adler Planetarium From accounts of the Apollo 13 crew’s mission to the history of women in astronomy and space exploration, Adler's virtual exhibitions are not to be missed. Gather…
Great Science eBooks You Can Read Today (But No Guarantees)
If you need something good to read now, check out some of these recent science titles, all of which (at least at the time of this writing) had copies in eBook format available for immediate checkout. Are you an animal lover? Try one of the next three titles that demonstrate that animals are much more like…
Quiz: How Well Do You Know Kids Books Set in Chicago?
Did you know Chicago is featured in many books for kids? Test your knowledge with this quiz from bloggers Alexa, Caroline, Cristina, Erin, Katie, Kim, Liv, Mary, Shilo and Tamela…
Memorable Moms in Teen Fiction
Want to get a quick emotional reaction out of someone? Ask them about their mother. In teen books, it's rare to find complex mom characters that feel like real people, as opposed to stereotypes like the wicked stepmother. Here are a few of my favorite mom characters captured on the page. In With the Fire…
5 Articles: Self-Care During Social Distancing
It's hard to believe that we've been social distancing for almost two months now. If you're feeling quarantine fatigue, you're not alone. Most of the events that we were looking forward to have been canceled. During this continued time of stay-at-home, whether it be alone, with family or significant others, we need to take time…
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