Cultured Donuts: Take a Bite out of Art History by Chloe Tyler

“Each donut in this book emulated the style of a different artist, from da Vinci and Michelangelo all the way to Yokoo and Basquiat. These donuts show how artists are influenced by those who came before and how each pushed the boundaries of the art world into new realms of possibility for future artists.”


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Real to Me by Minh Lê

“When you have a great friend, the rest of the world can seem to disappear. Others tried to tell me that she wasn’t real, that she was imaginary. But what do they know?”


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Witch Hazel by Molly Idle

“’I remember when I was your age. My furry friend and I would spend all day together in the sunshine, sharing stories.’
‘Tell me one,” said Hilda.
So Hazel told one…”


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American Murderer by Gail Jarrow

“This vampire thrived in the warm southern climate. It lurked on the ground outside rural homes, schools, and churches. Invisible to its potential victims, it waited until one of them passed by. Undetected, it hitched a ride, burrowed in through the skin, and tricked the person’s body into allowing it to stay. The intruder hid deep in the host’s gut for years, anchored in place by sharp fang-like mouthparts.”
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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.


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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!


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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!


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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!


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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.”


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