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If you've not watched "The Thursday Murder Club," starring Celia Imrie, from left, Ben Kingsley, Helen Mirren and Pierce Brosnan, on Netflix yet, consider reading the book first as part of one of Naperville Public Library's recommendations for its Amazing Book Challenge. (Netflix)

One for the Books: Amateur female sleuthes make for fun reading as part of NPL’s book challenge

October 22, 2025 at 5:35 p.m.

Naperville Public Library's Amazing Book Challenge includes a "Dame Detectives" category. Here are some of their book suggestions.

“The Personal Librarian” tells the true story of Belle da Costa Greene, J.P. Morgan’s personal librarian. She helped build the Morgan Library’s renowned collection while hiding a secret: she was a Black woman passing as white. (Library of Congress)

One for the Books: Naperville Public Library challenges readers to read about book lovers and librarians

October 7, 2025 at 1:09 p.m.

Calling all bookworms and bibliophiles! Check out another one of our Amazing Book Challenge categories for the year: Bookish Books. Treat your shelf to a delightful story that features some...

Halloween on the Riverwalk storytime is an annual Naperville Public Library event that this year will be held at 4:30 p.m. Oct. 29, 2025. (Naperville Public Library)

One for the Books: Attention all Halloween fiends, Naperville Public Library has what you crave

September 29, 2025 at 1:40 p.m.

Halloween will be celebrated throughout the month of October at the three branches of Naperville Public Library.

Naperville Public Library’s Read & Play kits combine books and toys centered around fun themes like going to the zoo as a way to encourage early learning through hands-on play. (Naperville Public Library)

One for the Books: Naperville libraries offer far more than just books and DVDs

September 10, 2025 at 1:56 p.m.

From media studios to museum passes and crafting gear, Naperville Public Library is packed with unexpected tools, resources and experiences you may not think of when you hear the word...

"Elizabeth the Queen" by Sally Bedell Smith is one of several books recommended by Naperville Public Library as part of its Amazing Book Challenge category: Royal Reads. (Random House)

One for the Books: Monarchs — imagined and real — featured in library’s Royalty Reads challenge

September 2, 2025 at 12:35 p.m.

Naperville Public Library has many titles it can recommend as part of its Amazing Book Challenge category: Royal Reads.

Naperville Public Library's new initiative gives teens a chance to propose and develop their own library programs. (Naperville Public Library)

One for the Books: Teen Pitch initiative lets students propose, implement new library programs

August 26, 2025 at 12:42 p.m.

This fall, Naperville Public Library is introducing a new initiative for teens who would like to propose and develop their own library programs.

A kindergarten students follows the directions of Karen Pullam (right) to place their lunch preference on the board during the first day of classes at Patton Elementary School in Arlington Heights on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024. (Talia Sprague/for the baiduhai)

One for the Books: Reading about kindergarten a great way to get ready for kindergarten

August 13, 2025 at 8:14 p.m.

Stories about starting school, making friends and learning new things can help children understand what to expect and spark conversations about their own hopes and feelings.

As much a sports story as one about business, "Moneyball" recounts the true story of how Oakland A's general manager Billy Beane joined forces with a data analyst to change baseball's old-school thinking — and the game itself — forever. (AP)

One for the Books: Hit a home run with one of these baseball-themed books

July 16, 2025 at 5:40 p.m.

Step up to the plate with these must-read baseball books celebrating America’s favorite pastime recommended by the Naperville Public Library.

There's nothing more fun than playing the game of putting the pieces together when reading a good book and trying to figure out how it will end. (baiduhai)

One for the Books: Playing the game’s half the fun in books that make you put the pieces together

June 26, 2025 at 6:38 p.m.

In Naperville Public Library's Amazing Book Challenge category Are You Game, figuring out how the story ends is half the fun.

Naperville Public Library will host its popular Bubble Palooza event on June 25 at Nichols Library in downtown Naperville. (Naperville Public Library)

One for the Books: Naperville library fun and sunny outdoor events just go together

June 9, 2025 at 3:13 p.m.

Naperville Public Library not only offers weekly outdoor storytimes at its 3 branches but is also planning special outside events.

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