Cool It!

Ever hear of a guy named Bjorn Lomborg? I hadn't either, until recently. He's a Danish statistician who labels himself "The Skeptical Environmentalist," and has written a book called
"Cool It" (available on our shelves) that presents a different and interesting perspective on environmental concerns. He might make you angry, but he won't bore you.

Everything Ain't All Right!

I just finished reading "Everything Ravaged, Everything Burned," by Wells Tower. This is first book, but his fiction and journalism have been published in lots of prominent magazines. You won't "enjoy" it, but this collection of short stories is insightful and moving in many ways. It's in FPPL's collection, so give it a try!

National Jelly Bean Day - April 22 - National Month, Week and Day Celebrations & Observances - Did it?

National Jelly Bean Day - April 22 - National Month, Week and Day Celebrations & Observances - Did it? is a great activity I found on Diddit.

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Youth Services Rocks!

Today's Forest Park Review contains a column about our Youth Services Department here at the library. I'm here to tell you that every bit of Stephanie Kuehnert's praise is deserved, and more besides!

It's that time of year again!

Baseball season kicked off this week and no matter which team you root for (Cubs or Sox? We're not taking sides!), the library has a sports book for you! Check out some recent titles about Chicago baseball...

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: Heart-pounding, jaw-dropping, and gut-wrenching moments from Chicago White Sox history
Mark Gonzales, 2009
796.357 GON







Chicago Cubs: Yesterday & Today
Steve Johnson, 2008
796.357 JOH






Game of my Life: Chicago White Sox.
Lew Freedman, 2008
796.357 FRE








The Cubs: The Complete Story of Chicago Cubs Baseball
Glenn Scout, 2007
796.357 TO






For more suggestions on sports-related reads, ask at the reference desk or check our online catalog.

Email Reminders @ Your Library

Did you know you could get notification about reserves, overdue books, and other library business via email? It's easy! Just call or stop by the library, and ask to have your email address added to your account. Once that's done, you'll get email when a book or movie comes in for you, as well as courtesy notifications a couple of days before an item is due.

(You can also get lists of new books and CDs in your favorite subjects, and keep up with all the events happening at the library.)

The Library Goes Green!

In early celebration of Earth Day on April 22, we're celebrating all month at the library with a new "Go Green" lobby display full of books on green living, organic foods, as well as tips on how to recycle and reduce your ecological foot print. Stop by the library and check it out.


Also, check out these earth-friendly links to learn more about how you can go green at home:

• The Chicago Recycling Coalition offers a list of "Everything You Need to Know About Recycling in Chicago"


• The Illinois Recycling Association has a recommended reading list for kids of all ages, ranging from pre-school through highschool.


• For information on state initiatives and local efforts to protect the environment, visit the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency online.


• Looking for a place to responsibly dispose of you stuff? Check out Freecycle.org

Don't forget to check out the library catalog or visit the Reference Desk for more materials on green living.