Making Gig Work Work For You
The nature of work as we know it has changed. It’s hard to say how many people are currently in some form of non-traditional, freelance, or gig work. Experts say the rate is around 30%, and more than 10% of…
How to Beat the Winter Blues in Six Easy Steps
Winter has arrived, and no part of me is happy about it. The winter can be a sad time of the year for many of us. The sun is nowhere to be found, and then just when you think that…
Mrs. C’s Book Talks (2019–2020)
Mrs. C visits Bolingbrook schools throughout the year to give book talks to the students. The books below are her picks for the 2019–2020 school year. If you see something you like, click the item’s picture to find it on…
Running Start: How to Keep Your New Year’s Resolution
It is that time of year again. If you’re like me, you ate too much during the holiday season and the cold weather was one more reason not to make it to the gym. Maybe it was just the cherry…
Read to Succeed: Chicago Wolves 2019–2020 Winter Reading Program
Nothing says winter like reading and hockey! Join us for our newest winter reading program, Read to Succeed: Chicago Wolves Winter Reading Program, for kids in preschool through 5th grade. Track your reading from Monday, December 23 through Monday, March…
YA Fantasy to Get Lost in This Winter Break
After a long and arduous semester, escape into a world of magic and leave all that studying behind! Here are some YA fantasy books to help you forget exams and relax this winter break. Happy reading!
Cozy, Swoon-worthy Holiday Stories
It’s my favorite time of the year right now to curl up with some coffee, a cat and a cozy, fluffy book to read. Below are some romantic, holiday-themed reads!
What Would Baby Yoda Check Out from the Library?
Baby Yoda has captured the hearts of the entire nation. He has even captured my heart, and I didn’t know I had one of those. I want to believe in my soul that Baby Yoda has a library card. I…
Writing a Business Plan
So you think you have a winning idea for a small business? That’s great! But how are going to do it? How well do you know the market? And what are the potential risks? You answer these questions by writing…
YA Books in Verse
While working in the Vortex lately, I’ve gotten quite a few requests for young adult poetry and books written in verse. I discovered verse when I was in high school and it remains one of my favorite genres to this…