The world grieves for the loss of an icon with the passing of the legendary Leonard Nimoy. Celebrated for his role as Mr. Spock in the groundbreaking television series Star Trek, Nimoy was one of Hollywood's most recognizable and beloved faces. Although primarily known for his acting, Nimoy was an artistic explorer who delved into…
Who Was Casimir Pulaski? And When Did We Start Celebrating His Birthday?
CPL will be closed on Pulaski Day (along with other City offices), so you won't be able to come in or call to ask about Casimir Pulaski. But no worries. We've got a considerable about of information about him in the online resources we subscribe to and offer through on our website…
African American Noir
Many know Walter Mosley's Easy Rawlins series (and if you don't, you should), but what do you do when you've finished Rose Gold and are looking for more? Walter Mosley writes highly atmospheric novels set on the gritty streets of LA in the latter half of the 20th century. His character Rawlins doesn't have a badge, he…
Vaccination Questions? Here’s Help!
In a 24-hour news cycle, fact and fiction are regularly muddled. Analysis and interviews are riddled with hyperbole, and just about everyone has an agenda. This is to say nothing of the blogosphere and Twitterverse. Certainly this is the case with the recent measles outbreak and the ongoing vaccination discussion. Often, the best antidote is…
Standard Time: Technology That Changed Chicago
Today, everybody may show up at a meeting within seconds of each other and every part of the world is in a time zone offset from English time by an exact number of hours (in some cases by 15, 30 or 45 minutes). It is difficult for us to realize that this system only started…
Explore Teen Reads Through eBooks
Are you looking for your next read but don't want to brave the cold? You're in luck! Many eBooks from popular teen authors have recently been added to our collection, and you can check them out from the comfort of your own home. Rainbow Rowell won the hearts of many with her popular book Eleanor & Park about…
Just In Time For Your Women’s History Month Homework Assignment
Use the Person Search feature in the Biography in Context online resource to compile a list of notable people by occupation (Yes, “feminist” is listed as an occupation). You can limit your list by nationality, ethnicity, gender, date of birth or date of death. My search (occupation - feminist and nationality - american) produced over 100 names, including Betty Friedan, Margaret Sanger…
The Girl on the Train and Other Unreliable Narrators
Paula Hawkins' debut novel, The Girl on the Train, is a hit. Readers and critics alike appear to love Hawkins' gripping psychological thriller. With some incredibly satisfying plot twists and an unreliable narrator to keep things interesting, it's shaping-up to be this season's Gone Girl, and I have noticed engrossed readers toting this book around everywhere. An…
Discuss Part 2: A Couple of Boy Geniuses
What are your thoughts on The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay so far? What did you like about Part 2? Was there anything you didn't like? Who was your favorite of the cast of characters Sam Clay brought together to work on Masked Man Comics -- and who was your favorite superhero developed by…
Super-Real: Real-Life Heroes for Kids
This year's One Book, One Chicago selection asks us to look at the creation of the American superhero. But what really defines a hero? Is it someone who has a magical power? These real-life role models for kids made do with courage and ingenuity. Malala Yousafazi does not have super strength or X-ray vision, but what she does…
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