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1 week ago | 
chicagotribune.com | Ashlee Conour
Hold on to your tokens because Naperville Public Library’s Summer Reading Program is back! We invite you to celebrate the digital age of play with this year’s theme: Level Up at Your Library. Readers of all ages are encouraged to register for the Summer Reading Program. You don’t need a library card to sign up. Just head to your nearest library location or go online at www.naperville-lib.org/srp to start your summer reading adventure.
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3 weeks ago | 
chicagotribune.com | Ashlee Conour |Jodi Picoult
Spring has sprung, and so have our books! Celebrate the season with one of our Amazing Book Challenge categories: Books in Bloom. Pick up an iris-istible book featuring a flower on the cover. These floral finds span every genre, from murder mysteries and blossoming romances to poetic reflections and more.
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2 months ago | 
chicagotribune.com | Ashlee Conour
Book it to a Naperville Public Library and get ready for some pun with a punny title! In honor of April Fools’ Day, we’re highlighting this Amazing Book Challenge category that encourages you to choose a title featuring a clever play on words or a witty twist on a popular phrase. From a town that’s constantly banning letters of the alphabet to a talking cat with nine lives, you can be sure of one thing with each title in this collection — it’s pun intended.
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2 months ago | 
chicagotribune.com | Ashlee Conour
A family road trip is a great way to create lasting memories, but it can be a challenge to pass the time, especially when traveling with little ones. Whether you’re embarking on a long cross-country adventure or just a quick weekend getaway, audiobooks are a great way to fill a few hours on the open road.
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2 months ago | 
chicagotribune.com | Ashlee Conour
Is your neighborhood book club at odds over what to read next? Are you and your best friend searching for the perfect buddy read for spring break? Look no further than Naperville Public Library’s new Book Club Hub. This exciting new space is designed to bring readers together, offering a carefully curated selection of books that are perfect for sparking meaningful discussions.
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2 months ago | 
chicagotribune.com | Ashlee Conour
Our beloved Naperville is a place full of creativity and its literary scene is no different. The city has produced a wonderful array of authors who have written everything from beloved children’s books to thought-provoking novels for both teens and adults. Below we’re featuring several books written by authors who either grew up in Naperville or call it home today.
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Feb 18, 2025 | 
chicagotribune.com | Ashlee Conour
Two heads are better than one! Check out this Naperville Public Library Amazing Book Challenge category: It Takes Two. In this category, each title features a book by two authors who came together to create the ultimate writing dream team. Each member of these dynamic duos brings their own unique experiences and voice to the story, captivating readers page after page. To see the full list of recommendations and to see the other categories, visit www.naperville-lib.org/ABC.
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Feb 5, 2025 | 
chicagotribune.com | Ashlee Conour
Get ready for the Super Bowl with Naperville Public Library’s version of a Pick Six!Fill out a quick form on our website, giving us the play-by-play of the books you love and the ones you didn’t. Our book experts will draft a custom-made list with six titles selected just for you. Whether you’re into fiction, nonfiction or anything in between, we’ll put the perfect game plan together for any age, genre or topic.
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Jan 28, 2025 | 
chicagotribune.com | Ashlee Conour
Start the year off with a fresh, new reading challenge! The Amazing Book Challenge returns for 2025 with 12 new themes designed to take readers on an unexpected literary adventure. This year’s challenge invites adult and teen readers to step outside their comfort zones and explore new topics, authors and series they may not have chosen otherwise. For each category completed, participants will earn a button or magnet.
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Jan 9, 2025 | 
chicagotribune.com | Ashlee Conour
With the start of the new year, we’re looking back on the stories that resonated most with the Naperville community in 2024. From the jungles of Vietnam to the deserts of New Mexico, and even to the magical halls of a beloved wizarding school, last year’s top picks took us on unforgettable journeys across the world.
