Library Blog

The month of February has brought us to Black History Month. We take this time to celebrate African American achievements. Join us in recognizing notable Black inventors, mathematicians and scientists with hands-on learning kits.

I am excited to announce our Spanish collection continues to grow! Our popular series such as Dog Man, The Bad Guys, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, The Baby-sitters Club and many more are now available in Spanish.

The beginning of tax season is already upon us! Starting this week, the Dundee Library will have a limited supply of 2023 Illinois and Federal tax forms out on display. We expect these to go quickly but once they're gone, the Information Desk can print any of the forms for you, free of charge.

In case you missed Randall Oaks’ Needle Felt Cozy Creatures program last week, here is a little recap and some instructions in case you would like to attempt this craft at home.

While we've been looking back at our favorites over the last few weeks, to wrap up the year, let's take a peek at what our patrons have been reading the most. Below, I'll share the adult nonfiction titles that were published this year and checked out the most times.

Please enjoy some of my favorite children's books published in 2023, from graphic novels for tweens to board books for babies.

While we've been looking back at our favorites over the last few weeks, to wrap up the year, let's take a peek at what our patrons have been reading the most. Below, I'll share the adult fiction titles that were published this year and checked out the most times.

2023, you didn't do right by us. In fact, you were much harsher than your previous counterparts in your culling of beloved musicians. Never discriminatory, you took singers and songwriters from across the musical spectrum. Your reach extended across the global community too.

2023 continued to be an insane year in the world of professional wrestling. From unforeseen returns to unbelievable storylines, wrestling persists in being one of the most interesting, engaging forms of entertainment available.

As always, it’s really difficult for me to look back and choose my favorite books of the year.

Wrap up the year with us! Let’s close the book on 2023 together with challenges that will have you crafting, gathering, and of course, reading! Earn four of six available badges to finish. To earn a badge, you either complete a fun activity or read for two hours.