It’s that time of year and we’re so excited to see so many houses and businesses dressed up in festive lights and decorations. Here at the Library, we’re getting into the holiday spirit by enjoying programs curated by our lovely librarians. We’ll be sharing both programs presented by the Library and other programs from around […]
After reading through around 50 entries, a committee consisting of Board Secretary Diane Olsen, Executive Director Susan Dove Lempke, Youth Services Librarian Mikey Orzechowski, Head of Public Relations and Marketing Sasha Vasilic, and Public Relations and Marketing Coordinator Robin Komie unanimously chose Nelson School 5th Grader Prisha Modi as the second-ever Library President for a […]
Punk for a Day Day (say that a million times fast…) is a totally made-up holiday, sure, but what a fun one! As someone who grew up on the Ramones, Dead Boys, the Adicts, etc., this fake holiday couldn’t be more fitting. Since working at the Library, I’ve come to truly appreciate all the cool […]
I’m not going to lie, sheltering in place was hard. My fiancé, Artie, and I (along with our boisterous cat Bolan), live in a small apartment in the Bronzeville neighborhood of Chicago and we definitely felt the minuscule square footage of our home. I know, sheltering in place is no one’s first choice, but to […]
