Dec 28, 2016
In this final episode of 2016, Laura Rocco recommends an unusual fantasy perfect for reading at night (12:18); Silvia Schuh explains why January is Scarf Month at NPL (4:53); and Kristi Cates recommends an assorted trio of adventure books and explains the library's local schools "book talk" programs (17:00).
Laura...
Dec 5, 2016
In this episode, we hear a selection of poems from the RHINO 40th Anniversary Poetry Reading at the library, organized by Kathleen Kirk; Silvia Schuh talks December arts and crafts; and Alec Gramm recommends some books that open up the worlds of Dungeons & Dragons.
Our RHINO poets were:
Nov 22, 2016
In this bonus segment of Check It Out, Marketing Assistant Nakia Worrell talks about the library's past and present Giving Tuesday campaigns.
Helpful links:
More information about the 2016 Normal Public Library Giving Tuesday campaign
We're thankful to have so many enthusiastic community...
Nov 14, 2016
In this episode, Laura Rocco recommends a chilly gothic novel for long cold nights (8:30); Kathleen Kirk previews the RHINO Magazine 40th Anniversary poetry reading (10:53); and Mari McKeeth recommends a range of holiday-themed genre fiction (15:17).
Laura recommends:
The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield
Kathleen...
Oct 22, 2016
In this Halloween Pumpkin-spice-infused episode, Silvia Schuh previews upcoming arts and crafts programs (7:24); Julia Cozad-Callaghan and Kristi Cates introduce NPLay, a new recurring library event for cosplay enthusiasts (4:28); and Kristi recommends a few delightfully creepy novels for young (and old) adults...