This book is termed an “easy reader,” but in truth, it is poetry. Lobel’s introduction to his beloved woodland pair, whose ...

Diwali cleaning offers children a profound lesson in letting go, fostering gratitude, resilience and focus. This annual ...

Works by Jane Godwin, Joshua David Stein and Matthew Diffee find new lenses through which to explore an old subject, in ...

Despite losing the fortune they had built over generations, Antony's grandparents and father managed to escape Germany in ...

Author Megha Majumdar reads two excerpts from her novel, "A Guardian and a Thief," which earned praise from Oprah Winfrey.

Actor-turned-advocate Shannon Burkett channels her son’s lead poisoning into a gripping audio docudrama and a movement for ...

The City Council has a responsibility to keep the library a safe place for all, not a place parents need to worry about.

October half term is almost upon us and you'll no doubt be on the hunt for things to do with the kids. With Halloween at the ...

A whole library’s worth of papyri owned by Julius Caesar’s father-in-law were turned to charcoal by the eruption of Vesuvius.

The weekend brings Artale Anniversary Grand Wine Tasting and The Path of Pumpkins, along with Trunk or Treat events, fundraisers, live music and more to the Rockford area.

As a mom of two energetic boys, Halloween has always held a special place in my heart. There’s something magical about October – the crisp fall air, the excitement in their eyes when they talk about ...

In honor of Bruce Springsteen’s ’Electric Nebraska’ finally coming out, these are the best ’lost’ albums ever.