Male friendship doesn't always get the respect it deserves. Inspired by the second installment in the Obama/Biden Mysteries, I've put together a collection of witty bromances that everyone should be able to enjoy. First, Hope Rides Again by Andrew Shaffer. Joe Biden is contemplating a run for the Presidency, but he's decided to make a detour…
It’s All About Play in These Books for Kids
How many different ways have you found to play during the Summer Learning Challenge? Our Explorers at Play have been playing in so many ways in and out of the library. When you need to take a break from playing, relax with one of these books about play until you're ready for the next round…
Remembering Anne Frank and Other Hidden Children: Books for Kids
August 1, 2019 marks the 75th anniversary of Anne Frank's last diary entry. I was a young girl when I first read Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl and I loved meeting Anne, even though I knew that she wouldn't stay hidden for the whole war. Her story is powerful, but she is not the only…
Read Like a Whale: Self-Help and Great Fiction
When you're a librarian, everyone wants to tell you what they're reading—including a whale I met while observing American novelist Herman Melville's 200th birth anniversary this summer. While Moby-Dick, Or, The Whale portrays the whale as punitive and ferocious, this avid reader assured me there is much more below the surface. (See what our whale did…
Top Picks: Richard Gere
What’s your favorite movie starring Richard Gere? If you’re anything like me, it could be a tie between a romantic drama and a crime film. After all, sometimes you’re in the mood for a feel-good film in which the guy gets the girl; other times, a good old-fashioned crime of passion flick is just what…
60th Anniversary of the Pan-American Games in Chicago
As the 2019 Pan-American Games wrap up in Lima, Peru, we remember that 60 years ago, from August 27 to September 7, 1959, Chicago hosted the 3rd Pan-American Games. According to the Official Souvenir Program, the athletic competition for the Western Hemisphere traces its roots to 1922, when in celebration of 100 years of Brazilian independence…
From Miss Marple to Kinsey Millhone: The Female Detective
“I have solved some mysteries, I'll admit, and I enjoy it, but I'm sure there are many other girls who could do the same.”—Nancy Drew And so there are. Whether a historical cozy mystery to read along with a "cuppa tea" or a contemporary hard-boiled mystery that requires something stronger, female detectives have always been…
Caught Reading: Paperback Edition, July 2019
In honor of Paperback Book Day on July 30, we kept an eye out for paperback book readers around the city. Here's what we caught you reading.
Bud Billiken Parade Celebrates 90 Years
On Saturday, August 10, the Bud Billiken Parade celebrates its 90th anniversary! The iconic parade has marched down Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive since 1929. It's a celebration of students going back to school and highlights the significance of education. The parade starts at 35th Street and stretches approximately 2 miles down Dr. Martin Luther King…
Are You Looking for a Theater Job?
Use these recommended titles to help you plan your theater career.
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