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Three Little Vikings by Bethan Woolvin

“It looks like something very BIG was here,’ Helga said, suspiciously. ‘Nonsense!’ said the Chieftain. “I know it was just a fox…and I know best.’”
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Our Wives Under the Sea by Julia Armfield

When Leah comes back home to her wife, Miri, she is not quite herself.

Nightcrawling by Leila Mottley

Set in East Oakland, Kiara lives with her brother Marcus. As he begins to set his dreams at becoming a rap artist, Kiara has to figure out how to pay rent – which has more than doubled.

I’m Not Missing by Kashelle Gourley and Skylar Hogan

“PSST! I noticed you checking out that missing dog poster…You wanna know something? He’s not missing. How do I know? Yep, that handsome boy right there is me.”

Celebrate Native American Heritage Month

Throughout November, let's celebrate and honor the diverse cultures, traditions, and histories of Native people.

A Spoonful of Frogs by Casey Lyall

Who doesn’t like Frog Soup? It’s easy and healthy to make! We have to start off with all the essentials: water, salt, pepper, carrots, fly extract….oh and of course frogs!

A Perfect Fit: How Lena “Lane” Bryant Changed the Shape of Fashion by Mara Rockliff

Who doesn’t love beautifully illustrated picture biographies?

Knight Owl by Christopher Denise

Owl has always wanted to be a knight. Even though, there have been quite a number of knights have gone missing…

A Storm of Horses: The Story of Artist Rosa Bonheur by Ruth Sanderson

Born at a time when women were not artists, let alone painters of horses, Rosa Bonheur went against the grain and made a career out of it.

Check Out a Kohl Children’s Museum Pass

I’ve been trying to think of ways to entertain my nieces without melting in the heat. And that’s when I realized that our library has Kohl Children’s Museum Passes to check out if you are a resident of Norridge and Harwood Heights!

Check Out Our Board Games!

Did you know you can play board games at Kids World? All you have to do is select a game you want to play and we at the desk can check it out for you! Easy peasy!

Sweety by Andrea Zuill

“Occasionally Sweety did things that others had a hard time comprehending. Like the day she gave her book report through interpretive dance.”

The Goldfish Boy by Lisa Thompson

"At some point after 12:55 p.m. on that bright, scorching day, Teddy Dawson went missing."

Blue: A History of the Color as Deep as the Sea and as Wide as the Sky by Nana Ekua Brew-Hammond

“But it was always about more than having a blue outfit, piece of jewelry, or work of art. Because of its scarcity, mystery, and holy associations, blue was more than a color. It was a feeling.”

Mina by Matthew Forsythe

“But one day her father came home and said, ‘Mina! Come outside I have a really big surprise for you!’ And that’s when she started to worry.”

A Psalm for the Wild-Built by Becky Chambers

Full disclosure: I’m not generally a sci-fi fan. I honestly just picked this up because it had great reviews and it was short. Well… I read this in one sitting.

Wake: The Hidden History of Women-Led Slave Revolts by: Rebecca Hall

In history class, we are all taught pretty much the same thing. The Civil War happened because the North wanted to free the slaves from the South.

Thirsty Mermaids by Kat Leyh

When I think of mermaids, I think of Ariel, or the mermaids in Peter Pan. Kat Leyh has a whole unique vision of the world of magical mermaids.

Local Woman Missing by Mary Kubica

Shelby was the first to go missing. Then came Meredith and her six-year-old daughter Delilah. Both lived in the same community. Are they connected?

Eleven years later, Delilah returns. What happened to her?

The Push by Ashley Audrain

Blythe wants to be a good mother. Really she does. She wants to prove to herself that she can be a better mother than her own mother and he mother’s mother before her.

A Spindle Splintered by Alix E. Harrow

Do you know your fairy tales? I thought I did, until I read this book. This slim and enchanting book depicts a modern retelling of Sleeping Beauty with a feminist twist.

Brat: An 80’s Story by Andrew McCarthy

Growing up, I always loved watching John Hughes movies. Naturally, Pretty in Pink was one of them. I am too young to have been in the midst of the Brat Pack craze, but I always found learning about the ethos surrounding it fascinating.

I Hope This Finds You Well: Poems by Kate Baer

Kate Baer is no stranger to social media. And like many other women writers, she is no stranger to messages in her inbox. Many, many messages. Some uplifting, about how her poetry and writing has validated and empowered aspects of their lives.

Firekeeper’s Daughter by Angeline Boulley

Set in the early 2000’s Michigan, Daunis (18), who is part Ojibwe, agrees to become a confidential informant for the FBI to help track down who is behind the rampant drug-usage and drug-related deaths in her community.