Often cited as the birth of science fiction and horror genres, Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein was written in 1818 during a contest with her husband and other writer friends. Frankenstein represents the hubris of man and monstrous humanity. Since then, our pal Frank (or rather, Dr. Frank’s monster) has spawned countless adaptations, sequels and retellings.
Baking Memories One Loaf at a Time: Books for Kids
Autumn has officially arrived with its chilly temps. This is the perfect time to bake! Did you know that bread is something people eat worldwide? Whether you are a newbie or an expert baker, these books are the perfect place to get started baking tasty memories. Are you ready to make some bread? Start kneading…
Staff Spotlight: Sarah Holtkamp
#CPLStaffSpotlight | Chapter 8 Meet Sarah Holtkamp, Children's Librarian at Sulzer Regional Library! What did you study in college, and how did it shape your path to becoming a librarian? I hold a bachelor of fine arts in Theater from DePaul University. My theater training has proven invaluable — whether I’m leading an energetic story…
Hobbies in the Archive: Baking from the Past
M. Sill bakes a recipe from a century-old cookbook from the Harsh Reference Collection to explore the history of African American cuisine.
Top Picks: Junk Journaling
Junk journaling is a new spin on scrapbooking that is gaining in popularity with young people who want an analog way to preserve memories. Create one for everyday memories or to commemorate a specific event.
Celebrating Two-Spirit Kids!
In honor of Native American Heritage Month and Trans Day of Remembrance, we're celebrating kids who consider themselves "two-spirit"
National Author’s Day for Kids
There are some books you grow to love so much that you can't help but wonder more about the people who wrote them. I think it's natural to want to know where the author’s ideas came from or to be curious about their lives--like what they were like as kids, or even when and how…
Books for a New Baby
Did you recently welcome a new baby into your family? Here are a few types of books you may want to check out from the library to introduce to your little one. It's never too early to start sharing books with your baby. Reading to them early and often is the best way to encourage…
Top Picks: John Candy
In celebration of what would be John Candy's 75th birthday, Cordiah shares her top picks of the late comedian's best work.
Evidence-Based Parenting Books
It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the sheer amount of parenting advice available everywhere, but especially on the internet. How do you know who to trust with such personal and consequential decisions? Evidence-based parenting books written by credentialed early childhood development specialists are a great place to start. These books all draw on parenting strategies…
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