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Exploring what it means to be a father — good, bad and ugly — the subject of so many stories worth exploring at Naperville Public Library.

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One for the Books: Exploring what it means to be a father — good, bad and ugly — the subject of so many stories worth exploring

June 10, 2024 at 4:17 p.m.

Exploring what it means to be a father — good, bad and ugly — the subject of so many stories worth exploring at Naperville Public Library.

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One for the Books: All-ages summer reading program wants you to “Read. Renew. Repeat.”

May 27, 2024 at 3:23 p.m.

Readers of all ages can register for Naperville Public Library's Summer Reading program starting Saturday. You don’t need a library card to sign up and prizes will be awarded.

Murder. Espionage. Intrigue. Secrets. Redemption. These attributes make mystery books impossible to put down. Add in exotic destinations around the globe, and they’re even more irresistible.

May is National Mystery Month, so it’s the perfect time to join the ranks of Hercule Poirot and Sherlock Holmes and solve an international mystery with these page-turning plots.

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One for the Books: Never read a whodunit? Naperville Public Library is chockful of page-turners set in exotic locales

May 14, 2024 at 1:26 p.m.

Murder. Espionage. Intrigue. Secrets. Redemption. These attributes make mystery books impossible to put down. Add in exotic destinations around the globe, and they’re even more irresistible. May is National Mystery...

Calling all Pokémon trainers! Get ready to have an electrifying time at Naperville Public Library's Pokémon Palooza.

This all-day event on Saturday, April 27, at the 95th Street Library is your chance to celebrate everything Pokémon. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., we'll have crafts, storytime, trivia and more to help aspiring trainers catch 'em all.

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One for the Books: Pokémon Palooza will let you test your trainer skills and learn more about the game

April 23, 2024 at 10:06 a.m.

Calling all Pokémon trainers! Get ready to have an electrifying time at Naperville Public Library's Pokémon Palooza. This all-day event on Saturday, April 27, at the 95th Street Library is...

In honor of Earth Day, we’re exploring another 2024 Amazing Book Challenge category: Our Planet. Naperville Public Library's Amazing Book Challenge encourages adult and teen readers to broaden their reading interests by discovering new subjects, series or authors — something they may otherwise read on their own. Dive into our incredible “blue planet” and celebrate the connection between plants, animals, and people with one of these titles.

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One for the Books: Take a closer look at the world around us with real and imagined tales about our planet

April 18, 2024 at 10:46 a.m.

In honor of Earth Day, we’re exploring another 2024 Amazing Book Challenge category: Our Planet. Naperville Public Library's Amazing Book Challenge encourages adult and teen readers to broaden their reading...

Spring break is a time to unwind, recharge and maybe even soak up some sun. But before you pack your swimsuit and sunscreen, don't forget to toss in a good book!

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One for the Books: Nothing like a good read when it’s spring break time

March 25, 2024 at 3:20 p.m.

Spring break is a time to unwind, recharge and maybe even soak up some sun. But before you pack your swimsuit and sunscreen, don't forget to toss in a good...

Magic mirror on the wall, is a classic tale really better after all? Whether it’s a childhood fairytale or a beloved Jane Austen novel, classic stories not only beg to be reread but also retold and sometimes reinvented. In this category, authors add a refreshing twist to the tales we know and love. The Amazing Book Challenge encourages adult and teen readers to broaden their reading interests by discovering new subjects, series, or authors - something they may not have read on their own.

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One for the Books: Sometimes revisiting a classic tale with a new perspective creates a whole new adventure

March 4, 2024 at 2:11 p.m.

Magic mirror on the wall, is a classic tale really better after all? Whether it’s a childhood fairytale or a beloved Jane Austen novel, classic stories not only beg to...

Lights … camera … read! From box office hit “Oppenheimer” to a critically acclaimed graphic novel adaptation, some of this year's buzz-worthy Oscar nominees were inspired by works of literature.

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One for the Books: From printed page to movie screen, many of this year’s Academy Award nominees started with books

February 27, 2024 at 10:35 a.m.

Lights … camera … read! From box office hit “Oppenheimer” to a critically acclaimed graphic novel adaptation, some of this year's buzz-worthy Oscar nominees were inspired by works of literature.

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One for the Books: If you love a book, binging the whole series can be easy with these suggestions

January 25, 2024 at 4:55 p.m.

When one book just isn't enough, sometimes you need a whole series. But we also know getting into a new book series takes commitment, which is why we've rounded up...

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One for the Books: Give yourself a challenge this year by checking out books genres that are new to you

January 16, 2024 at 2:45 p.m.

If "read more books" is on your goals list for the year, give Naperville Public Library's Amazing Book Challenge a try! Each year, the Amazing Book Challenge encourages adult and...

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