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One for the Books: What is a mother? These books explore a complicated concept for which there’s no one answer

May 10, 2023 at 5:29 p.m.

Mothers and the motherly figures in our lives are often our unsung heroes. They set the bar extraordinarily high as they patch up skinned knees, balance seemingly impossible schedules and...

Calling all Pokémon trainers -- Naperville Public Library's Pokémon Palooza is being held all day Saturday at 95th Street Library.

One for the Books: Celebrate all things Pokémon at the Palooza Saturday at Naperville’s 95th Street Library

April 12, 2023 at 1:58 p.m.

Calling all Pokémon trainers! We're giving you a pika at Naperville Public Library's Pokémon Palooza, which is being held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at 95th Street Library....

These are some of the books you might be tempted to try as part of the "Armchair Travel" category in the Naperville Public Library's Amazing Book Challenge.

One for the Books: Flights of fiction can take you to places you’ve always wanted to see or never knew existed

April 7, 2023 at 4:01 p.m.

No passport? No problem! Books give us the opportunity to travel to places we've never been from the comfort of home. So curl up in your favorite chair and crack...

Cocoa, 5, and Mecho, 4, read to Laney, a golden retriever from PAWsitive Therapy Troupe, during a Bark for Books program at Naperville Public Library.

One for the Books: Dogs make great listeners — especially for new readers who aren’t so sure of themselves

March 31, 2023 at 3:51 p.m.

The library has gone to the dogs ... literally! Naperville Public Library is proud to bring back a fan-favorite program this spring: Bark for Books. During this program, children gain...

One for the Books: Books that have made the leap from print to the big screen make for some fun reading

February 15, 2023 at 2:02 p.m.

Books have inspired some of Hollywood's biggest blockbusters over the decades: "Gone with the Wind," "The Godfather," "Forrest Gump" "Jurassic Park" ... we could go on forever! But the age-old...

Naperville Public Library's Amazing Book Challenge dares readers to pick one of these themes and then read books from a recommended list as a way of expanding horizons and trying something new.

One for the Books: We challenge you — pick a theme and explore books you might not otherwise sample

January 23, 2023 at 7:43 p.m.

If "read more books" is on your goals list for the year, give the Amazing Book Challenge a try! The challenge encourages adult and teen readers to broaden their horizons...

One for the Books: If you’re seeking a new book or two to start 2023, how about one of the most-read in 2022?

December 27, 2022 at 3:19 p.m.

The year is almost at an end, and your to-read list is looking a little ... uninspiring. Why not add a few of these popular picks to your stack? Today...

One for the Books: Naperville Public Library’s offering lots of spook-tacular fun in days leading up to Halloween

October 19, 2022 at 7:06 p.m.

Happy haunts are materializing at Naperville Public Library as Halloween quickly approaches! Children, teens and adults can get in the spirit of the season with spooky storytimes, creepy crafts and...

One for the Books: All things Star Wars celebrated in October at Naperville’s three library branches

September 29, 2022 at 9:10 p.m.

This October, the greatest bounty in the galaxy will be books as we enjoy Star Wars Reads, a month-long celebration of all Star Wars literature. With themed storytimes, galactic crafts...

One for the Books: Naperville libraries are so much more than just books and movies, as this list will show you

September 15, 2022 at 6:38 p.m.

September is Library Card Sign-Up Month and the perfect opportunity to discover all the library has to offer. These days, modern libraries are more than just stacks of books and...

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