Stuck in a reading rut? Consider a Reading Challenge! While not a book club in the usual sense, a reading challenge can add a fresh twist to your reading life. Whether done alone or as part of a group, a reading challenge encourages participants to choose books that fit a specific prompt. One month, readers might be asked to read […]
Love the idea of a book club, but don’t want the commitment of regular membership? A virtual book club can be a great option for people who want the flexibility to read and comment on their own schedule. It’s also a simple way to get your feet wet discussing books with other readers. While Oprah’s Book Club is the oldest […]
Last week’s Adult Services blog post highlighted AAPLD’s current book clubs. But what if none of the times are convenient, or you enjoy gathering with a group of friends to talk books? AAPLDs Do It Yourself Book Club service has everything you need for your new or existing independent book club. How does it work? First, choose a book, and […]
With kids starting school, fall is a great time for adults to get back to reading. Book clubs are the perfect way to discover new books, and connect with other book lovers! AAPLD offers a variety of clubs designed to fit our patrons’ tastes and schedules. Like our other programs, book club gatherings are held virtually, so you’re able to […]
For book lovers, browsing at the library is one of life’s pleasures. But when you’d rather avoid public places, how do you browse for your next great read? Fortunately, AAPLD has some helpful resources so you can find exactly what you’re looking for from the comfort of home. BookPage– This monthly magazine carries the subtitle “Discover Your Next Great Book,” […]
Welcome back! As many know, AAPLD opened to the public on July 20. It’s been great to have patrons in the building once more and to see familiar faces. Yes, things look a bit different and we’re not yet offering all of our services, though public computers are coming! To make browsing a little easier, and help our grab-and-go visitors, […]
The final selection for the Libby/Overdrive Black Lives Matter: Community Read is So You Want to Talk About Race by Ijomea Oluo. “This breakout book explores the complex reality of today’s racial landscape–from white privilege and police brutality to systemic discrimination and the Black Lives Matter movement–offering straightforward clarity that readers need to contribute to the dismantling of the racial […]
This week’s selection for the Overdrive/Libby Black Lives Matter Community Read is a fiction title, The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas. Published in 2017, The Hate U Give is eerily relevant to the May 25 death of George Floyd, and the national protests that followed. Black teen Starr Carter is caught between two worlds; the mostly-white suburban college prep […]
The Black Lives Matter: Community Read continues this week with The New Jim Crow, by Michelle Alexander. “The New Jim Crow is a stunning account of the rebirth of a caste-like system in the United States, one that has resulted in millions of African Americans locked behind bars and then relegated to a permanent second-class status—denied the very rights supposedly […]
While the protests following George Floyd’s death have paused, our country is just beginning the process of addressing systemic racism. An important role of the library is to provide access to materials that help patrons learn about important issues. AAPLD is part of a network of libraries in the northern suburbs that will be participating in the Black Lives Matter […]
