Cool Picks

Kristin’s Cool Picks

Looking for the coolest books? Pull out a jacket. You’re in the right place! See what Kristin likes.

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Homework Help

Got homework about Illinois? Start here. Or get free help from professional tutors online.

Click A Poem

Click-a-Poem

What happens when stories get rhythm? Click to hear a great poem for kids.

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Wild About Drums

On Saturday, July 11, join us for the sunny sounds of the steel drum with Pan USA Steel Drums. This free event for kids is at 2 pm.

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Read on the Wild Side!

Spend the summer reading your favorite kinds of books in the Summer Reading Game. Get a book bag when you sign up at the Main Library or Douglass Branch. All participants take home a free book, thanks to the Library Friends. June 1 – August 15 Read more.

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NEW! Tumblereadables

Our newest interactive online books are Tumblereadables. Nearly 125 read-along titles are good for emergent, reluctant, and ESL readers.