Henry Eduard Legler (June 22, 1861-September 13, 1917) served as Chicago Public Library's chief librarian from 1909 to 1917 and was a strong advocate for expanding library services. Legler Regional Library is named in his honor. The recently renovated Legler Regional celebrates its 100th anniversary this year. Henry Legler was an Italian American journalist, politician…
Leave the Cooking to the Kids
Have the kids run through all their shows? Too much downtime? Tired of the kids making a fort with the dining room chairs? Frustrated with homeschooling? Well, maybe it’s time to get the kids cooking. Cooking offers life skills, science basics, a departure from screen time and provides a positive way to spend time together…
Cooked-In: Great Resources to Expand Your Palette While at Home
Just because restaurants are closed for all but pickup or delivery, that doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice your love of eating restaurant-quality food. Making delicious food at home is just a click or two away with these great cookbooks on eBook. Or maybe you want to brush up on your cooking skills, and take…
Great Moments in African American Music History
American music impressively includes a multitude of genres—rock, blues, country, gospel, rhythm and blues, and rap, just to name a few. Similarly, there are a multitude of great moments in African American music history—too many to name here. Still, I will give you a few that are especially significant: Mamie Smith's February 14, 1920 recording…
Coretta Scott King Book Awards: 50 Years of Excellence
All year long the American Library Association and libraries across the nation are celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Coretta Scott King Book Awards. These awards recognize the most outstanding books for youth by African American authors and illustrators that reflect African American culture and universal human values. This award honors the work of Coretta…
Top Picks: James Baldwin
We celebrate the 95th birth anniversary of one of America’s most prolific and gifted souls, James Baldwin, on August 2. The novelist, playwright and activist's profound works still resonate today. I was introduced to Baldwin back in Mrs. Harrison’s seventh-grade class when we were assigned Black Voices to read as a yearlong black literature project…
Top Picks: Jackie Chan
If you love martial arts movies as much as I do, you’ve probably seen many a film with the talented and wildly popular martial artist Jackie Chan. Known for his phenomenal stunt work and acrobatic style, Chan also brings an attention to detail and slapstick humor to his films. Here are my top picks for…
Rock Around the Clock: Bring in the New Year with Kids
It’s that time of year again, when a new year comes and we celebrate new beginnings! The New Year is always a festive time. I remember when I was a little boy, I would watch Dick Clark’s Rockin' New Year's Eve and try to stay up until midnight. New Year’s Eve celebrations aren't just adult…
Fly the I: Celebrate the Illinois Bicentennial
Hey kids, it’s the 200th birthday of Illinois! It won’t really happen until December 3, but you can party all year long. Let’s celebrate our great state’s history with a little Illinois trivia. Did you know that the Illinois State Fossil is the Tully Monster? Or that Illinois was home to Presidents Abraham Lincoln, Ulysses…
Bear Down! Great Football Books for Kids
Fall is my favorite time of year—it means football season is here! American football, not to be confused with soccer, has been played in this country for over a hundred years. Growing up, I spent Sundays with my dad watching my favorite team, the Chicago Bears! Get in the game and score these football titles…
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