Gift of The Book

I read an article about the need for a stamp to celebrate a specific library or group of libraries since the two stamps that were created long ago were for the Library of Congress and all the libraries of the nation.

"Legacies of Mankind" is on the Library of Congress stamp, which is based on Spectator, written by Joseph Addison. This line is based on the the following (excellent) quotation:

"Books are the legacies that a great genius leaves to mankind, which are delivered down from generation to generation as presents to the posterity of those yet unborn."

"One Book, One Chicago"

The Crucible

As a partner in the fall 2007, "One Book, One Chicago," Steppenwolf Theatre Company is currently staging a production of The Crucible. (now through November 11, 2007) I saw the production yesterday and it was really worthwhile. Don't miss it. A series of free public programs featuring Steppenwolf actors will also take place at selected Chicago Public Library branches.

On Monday, October 29, 2007 at 6:30 p.m., New York Times columnist Frank Rich will join John Callaway, former host of Chicago Tonight, to discuss what the American people can learn from the Salem witch hunts and McCarthyism at the Harold Washington Library.

Posted by Judy Gressel at 10:04 AM

Welcome to " tell it like it is"

Hello readers of books. . . welcome to the New Trier Library's book blog. We want to be a space for "Trevians and friends" to talk about books which we have read. We also want to provide book lovers with resources for book reviews and perhaps ideas for our next "read."

So come on in and browse a while and if you like, please share your book thoughts and perhaps an idea for a topic you would like to discuss.