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A Witch’s Life in Mongol: The Manga Behind the Upcoming Anime
In the medieval Iranian city of Tus, an enslaved girl named Sitara lives with and works for a family of…
Girls Band Cry: The 3D Anime That Demands to Be Heard
Bullied teen Nina Iseri drops out of high school, promising her strict father that she’ll pass the college entrance exams….
New Doll! Welcome, Raquel!
A new doll has just joined the Fountaindale Doll Collection! Her name is Raquel Reyes, and one of the things…
Native American Heritage Month on the Bookmobile
Native American Heritage Month is observed annually in November. This is a time to honor the history and celebrate the…
Five Horror Survival Games To Play This October
Spooky month is upon us, and what better way to spend the crisp fall nights than with a horror survival…
The Fantastic Four by Ryan North: Fantastic For Fans and New Readers
Quick Review: Fantastic Four by Ryan North is a fittingly fantastic read with exciting scientific adventures and compelling character studies….
Get Free Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra Tickets with Your Library Card (2025–2026)
We are excited to partner with the Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra (IPO) to offer free tickets to their 2025–2026 season performances….
Achievement Unlocked: Switch 2 Games Are Here!
We have some exciting news to share—Nintendo Switch 2 games are available for you to check out! From family-friendly fun…
ShortHaus Cinema Directors (Fall 2025)
This fall, ShortHaus Cinema is focusing on heritage, personal empowerment and the weird. First stop, Brazil, with André Hayato Saito…
Your Connections to “The Gilded Age” Are Closer Than You Think!
In the final decades of the 19th century, America glittered with promise. Skyscrapers pierced the skyline, railroads stitched the nation…