As a kid, I loved the Flintstones—a cartoon about a "modern" Stone Age family. Have you ever wondered what that time in history was really like? A time without cell phones, electricity, plumbing, microwaves and books! Ever since man first used stone tools, humans have been advancing toward the age of the Jetsons. Let’s take…
Is Your Kid a Tech Junkie? 5 Articles on Digital Addiction
"Digital addiction" is a hot topic in the news right now. Apple's shareholders have even asked the tech giant to find a solution to this growing problem in kids and teens. As a parent, I often wonder, "how much is too much?" and if my own technology use affects my kids' habits. The five articles…
Year of the Dog Recommended Reads
Happy (Chinese) New Year! And welcome to the Year of the Dog! The Dog is the 11th year in the Chinese zodiac's 12-year cycle. Were you born in a Dog year? Recent Dog years include 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006 and, of course, 2018. Like their animal counterparts, those born in a Dog year are supposed to be loyal and honest friends that…
Golden Queens of the Silver Screen
With the Oscars coming up and it being just too cold and snowy to spend much time outside, it's movie time. I picked some novels starring the leading ladies of yesteryear, as well as those who helped make them great. Grab your popcorn and Dots, and prepare to be entertained. Mary Pickford and Frances Marion…
Black Panther Readalikes for Teens
Hands up if you're super excited about the Black Panther movie coming out February 16! I, personally, have not been this excited for a movie in a very long time. If you've been watching the trailer over and over in anticipation, here are some Black Panther-related titles to check out before the movie premieres. Black…
Remembering Chicago Actor John Mahoney
John Mahoney, the Tony Award-winning Chicago actor and Steppenwolf Theatre Company ensemble member, died Sunday. Like so many others, I remember Mahoney fondly in the role of Martin Crane on Frasier. He became a welcome family member in my living room, helping me study and laugh through library school. It wasn’t until I came to…
Top Picks: Judy Blume’s Books for Kids and Teens
In honor of Judy Blume’s 80th birthday on February 12, we're looking back at the author’s classic novels capturing the heartache and hilarious moments of childhood and adolescence. Although many of these classics were written in the 1970s and 1980s, the themes are timeless—dealing with a baby brother, confronting bullies and having a first crush…
Quiz: How Well Do You Know African-American Musicians in Chicago?
Throughout February, we celebrate African American History Month. While you’re probably familiar with The Staple Singers, as we’ve been reading this season’s One Book, One Chicago selection I'll Take You There, we wanted to test your knowledge of other Chicago African American music makers. Take our quiz and find out how much you know…
Contest: Andrew Carnegie Medals
Updated February 11, 2018: Thank you for sharing your recommendations with us! We’ve contacted the winners of this drawing. Adults, let us know in the comments which of these Andrew Carnegie titles you recommend for a chance to win an official Andrew Carnegie Medal tote bag plus a Chicago Public Library cup, pen and highlighter…
Quiz: How Well Do You Know the Harry Potter Movies?
How much of a Potterhead are you? The magic of Harry Potter first came to the silver screen in 2001 with Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone and remains one of the most popular film series ever made. Test your wizarding knowledge with this quiz. (Love the books, too? Check out our quiz on Harry Potter books.)…
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