What's New in Children's

Check out our "What's New in Children's Podcast!" Featuring Children's Services Director, Rose Hopkins-LaRocco, Children's Services Librarian, Margaret Stec, and Technical Services Assistant, Louise Graff. We chat about new books and since Margaret and Louise are retiring we learn about their experiences at the La Grange Park Public Library and their plans for the future. Special thanks to Catie Synowicz, IT Librarian, for her help in recording this podcast and to Blaine Teppema for editing. See below for a list of the books discussed and link to our catalog so you can check them out for yourself.Another Word for Neighbor: A Gentle Tale of Friendship for Kids by Angela Pham Krans, ill. Thai My PhuongNightsong by Sally Soweol HanThe Treasure of the Dinosaurs by Alicia Acosta, ill. Mónica CarreteroFireworks by Matthew Burgess, ill. Cátia ChienThe Polar Bear and the Ballerina by Eric VelásquezMy Dog Laughs by Rachel IsadoraThank You, Rain by Dan McCauley, ill. Jo Loring-FisherI Am We: How Crows Come Together to Survive by Leslie Barnard Booth, ill. Alexandra FinkeldeyThe Rose Code by Kate QuinnBig Enough by Regina LinkeThe Purple One: A Story of Prince by Matthew Burgess, ill. Sirin ThadaThe Chilbury Ladies’ Choir by Jennifer RyanFinding the Way to Faraway Valley by Cecilia HeikkiläWords Apart by Aimee Lucido, ill. Phillippa Corcutt & Rachael CorcuttThe Kitchen Front by Jennifer RyanFooled by Susan Haas & Lexi HaasChoir Grrrl by Ashley GranilloVisit our catalog to see if these titles are available or to place holds:https://lps.swanlibraries.net/?browseCategory=lps_new_and_on_shelf

Check out our "What's New in Children's Podcast!" Featuring Children's Librarian, Blaine Teppema, Children's & Adult Reference Assistant, Tremonisha West, and Circulation Assistant, Valerie Schoenberg. We chat about new books in Children's Services, some upcoming programs for families and kids, and Valerie tells us about some of her favorites from the Children's and Adult's collections. Special thanks to Catie Synowicz, IT Librarian, for her help in recording this podcast and to Blaine Teppema for editing. See below for a list of the books discussed and link to our catalog so you can check them out for yourself.Charley Mouse Cleans House by Katerina GorelikBroken by X. FangA Horse Called Now by Ruth Doyle, illustrated by Alexandra FinkeldeyLena the Chicken (But Really a Dinosaur!) by Linda Bailey, illustrated by K-Fai SteeleCat Nap by Brian LiesThe Elevator on 74th Street by Laura Gehl, illustrated by Yas ImamuraThe Life-Changing Magic of Chess: A Beginner's Guide by Maurice Ashley, illustrated by Denis AngelovA Compendium of Curious Contraptions: A Guessing Game About History's Most Unusual Artifacts by Anna Goldfield, illustrated by Paula ZamudioRover and Speck: This Planet Rocks by Jonathan RothWildful by Kengo KurimotoYou Wish by Jeff VictorJ vs K by Kwame Alexander & Jerry CraftWhat Do You Do With An Idea? by Kobi Yamada, illustrated by Mae BesomMeditation Station by Susan B. Katz, illustrated by Anait SemirdzhyanWhat To Do When You're Not Sure What To Do by Davina Bell, illustrated by Hilary Jean TapperNature Play At Home: Creating Outdoor Spaces That Connect Children with the Natural World by Nancy StrinisteBarndominiums: Your Guide to a Perfect, Inexpensive Dream Home by Chris PetersonNashville by Margaret LittmanVisit our catalog to see if these titles are available or to place holds:https://lps.swanlibraries.net/?browseCategory=lps_new_and_on_shelf

Check out our "What's New in Children's Podcast!" Featuring Programming Coordinator, Christina McPhail, Children's Reference Assistant, Catherine Crousore, and Adult Reference Assistant, Nikolaj Frantisek. We chat about new books in Children's Services, our favorite Valentine's Day picks, and Nikolaj gives us his romance recommendations, including spiciness level. 🌶️We chat about the books in order of the ages they are geared toward. We start with babies and work our way up to adults. Special thanks to Catie Synowicz, IT Librarian, for her help in recording this podcast and to Blaine Teppema for editing. See below for a list of the books discussed and link to our catalog so you can check them out for yourself.Animals in Underwear by Todd ParrThis is Ballet (and other classical dances) by Dr. Rekha S. RajanBird Rehearsal by Jonah Winter, illustrated by Stacy InnerstUni the Unicorn: Uni and the Dolphin by Amy Krouse Rosenthal, illustrations based on art by Brigette BarragerThe Big Empty: A Sagebrush Survival Story by Kirbi FaganChicken Karaoke by Heidi E. Y. Stemple, illustrated by Aaron SturgeonOwls: Who Gives a Hoot? by Frances BackhouseOne Wrong Step by Jennifer A. NielsenAdorable Empire by Laura TerryLove in the Library by Maggie Tokuda-Hall, illustrated by Yas ImamuraMirabel's Missing Valentines by Janet Lawler, illustrated by Olivia Chin MuellerSuite Hearts: Harmony and Heartbreak by Claire KannCrush AND Awkward by Svetlana ChmakovaThe Prince and the Dressmaker by Jen WangFanGirl Manga by Rainbow Rowell, adapted by Sam Maggs, illustrated by Gabi NamHello, Melancholic! by Yayoi OhsawaA Kiss of Hammer and Flame by Amy de la Force 🌶️A Proposal They Can't Refuse by Natalie Caña 🌶️🌶️🌶️The Irresistible Urge to Fall for Your Enemy by Brigitte Knightley 🌶️🌶️🌶️To Have and to Hoax by Martha Waters 🌶️🌶️🌶️Stars in Your Eyes by Kacen Callender 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️Iris Kelly Doesn't Date by Ashley Herring Blake 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️Visit our catalog to see if these titles are available or to place holds:https://lps.swanlibraries.net/?browse...

Check out our first "What's New in Children's Podcast!" Featuring Rose Hopkins-LaRocco, Children's Services Director, Blaine Teppema, Children's Librarian, and our special guest, Sarah Kovac, Adult Services Director. We chat about new books in Children's Services and Sarah gives us her year-end round up for some of the best adult books of 2025. Special thanks to Catie Synowicz, IT Librarian, for her help in recording this podcast and to Blaine Teppema for editing. See below for a list of the books discussed and link to our catalog so you can check them out for yourself.Piccolo by Dan YaccarinoDon't Eat Eustace by Lian ChoA Place for Us: A Story in Pictures by James E. RansomeTuck & Tina and the Lost Fortune by Jess BrallierThe Last Resort by Erin Entrada KellyAbsolutely Nat by Maria ScrivanInto the Fire by Ann Brasheres & Ben BrasheresThe Book of Anansi by Angie ThomasSpeechless by Aron Nels SteinkeOctopus Moon by Bobbie PyronThe Science of Sound: Pitch, Volume, Music, and Noise by Andi Diehn, illustrated by Micah RauchOn the Move: Things In Motion On Earth and Beyond by Romana RomanyshynA World Without Summer: A Volcano Errupts, a Creature Awakens, and the Sun Goes Out by Nicholas Day, illustrated by Yas ImamuraThe Buffalo Hunter Hunter by Stephen Graham JonesEverything is Tuberculosis by John GreenAtmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid Katabasis by R.F. KuangAutomatic Noodle by Annalee NewitzGreat Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henryhttps://lps.swanlibraries.net/?browse...