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Ruth Hogan’s “The Keeper of Lost Things” is

Ruth Hogan’s “The Keeper of Lost Things” is a delightful debut novel of redemption, wisdom, and love. When Anthony Peardew loses something of his fiancée’s the same day she suddenly dies, he is heartbroken. From that day on, he rescues all the misplaced items he can find and wishes to return them to the original owners. As his life comes to an end, he entrusts his life’s mission and his house (as well as a ghost) with his assistant, Laura. Can she find the owners of these enchanting objects and the shocking links that bind them? This beautiful and emotional novel is available here at Ida along with Hogan’s other books!

Get out and enjoy some nature with this months Fam

Get out and enjoy some nature with this months Family Grab & Go kit!

We've got a brand new Adult Grab & Go craft video

"The Other Bennet Sister" is based on characters f

"The Other Bennet Sister" is based on characters from the beloved book, "Pride and Prejudice". Written by Mary Hadlow, it's the story of the middle Bennet child, Mary, the plainest of the sisters.
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Although she had no story line of her own in "P+P", in this book she takes the spotlight. The plot opens like many of Austin's heroines, and one of the things that I love about this book is the story is interwoven with many of the characters of the original "Pride and Prejudice". It was written with plenty of plot twists and plenty of lush detail. As Mary's character is fleshed out, it becomes apparent that she is as interesting a character as any of her sisters. A delightful story for any Jane Austen fan, I would recommend this book.

Hi, it's Krissy here and welcome back to another G

Hi, it's Krissy here and welcome back to another Graphic Novel Spotlight! The graphic novel I will be spotlighting today, is called March: Book One. This graphic novel is a non-fiction account on the late Congressman John Lewis' journey through the Civil Rights movement. Mr. Lewis was a prominent figure in the civil and human rights movement in the 1950's to his passing in 2020. There are three volumes to this series. In Book One, it talks about Lewis' youth in Alabama to the organization of the Nashville Student Movement. In this trilogy the reader will see first hand the struggles that Mr. Lewis and other activists faced in the Civil Rights Movement. This graphic novel series is hands down one of the best I've read. Not only does it give you an inside look into the historical movement but also Mr. Lewis thoughts and ideas. This series is definitely an emotional one that will tug at the heartstrings. Mr. Lewis was an incredible person. He was a man that will forever be remembered for the great things he did for the movement and his work as a Congressman. All three books are available for download on Hoopla and all three books are available for check out at Ida!

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The Book of Lost Names is one of the best historic

The Book of Lost Names is one of the best historical fiction releases of 2020. Author Kristin Harmel has conducted a lot of research on actual events of World War II and blends fact with fiction brilliantly. This is the story of 86 year old Eva, a retired widow with one grown son who works in a library in Florida. Eva seems like the typical, retired snowbird, set in her ways, comfortable, at peace with her life. But Eva’s life has been anything but peaceful and the secrets she keeps are about to come to the surface again.

This is also the fascinating story of the forgers who risked their own lives to create new identities for Jewish refugees in the Nazi regime. Beautifully written, The Book of Lost Names reminds us how quickly heritage can be lost and how much difference one person can make in the face of evil.

Check this out at Ida today!
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Did you like the movie version of Stephen King’s

Did you like the movie version of Stephen King’s “IT”? I highly recommend reading the book. The book is about seven teenagers who find each other because they are outsiders. These friends go through everything together one summer and come out the bestest of friends. As time went on, they went their separate ways. Until one day a tragedy brings them back together to their hometown, Derry, Maine. They all come back to finish what they started back that one summer. They want to destroy the evil force that has taken their hometown hostage again. While the book may be long, it’s totally worth it. Stephen’s way of writing horror is something in itself. Stephen has a way with words that makes the reader want more. He develops strong story arcs and characters. Creating strong characters is one of the reasons why I love this book so much. They say the book is always better than the movie, in this case, it’s true. The book has so much more to it and it goes into more depth of the evil forces. I’ve read a lot of Stephen King’s short stories, but this is the first novel of his I read. I was not disappointed and my love for him as a horror writer has grown. “It” is now available for check out!

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Hi, it’s Krissy and welcome back to the Graphic

Hi, it’s Krissy and welcome back to the Graphic Novel Spotlight! The graphic novel I will be spotlighting today is, “Batman: White Knight” by Sean Murphy. In this novel, what if Batman was the villain & the Joker was the hero? Batman’s methods of dealing with Gotham's criminals were not going over well with the citizens of Gotham. So, the Joker decided to run for office in order to get Batman off the streets. He cons his way into office & wins over the citizens of Gotham. However, there is something sinister happening behind the scenes. Will Batman become the hero again? Has the Joker really changed his ways? I’m a huge Batman fan & one of my favorite villains of all time is the Joker. This story arc is one of my favorites in the past few years. Sean Murphy is an amazing writer, storyteller & artist. I love his take on a more realistic story arc in the Batman universe. Sean’s artwork is visually captivating & flows well with the text. I highly recommend this novel if you love Batman as much as I do! Sean did write a sequel called “Batman: Curse of the White Knight” which is the second volume. Both of these graphic novels are available to download today on Hoopla!

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#TBT. Today, March 25 is Waffle Day! If only we

#TBT. Today, March 25 is Waffle Day! If only we could celebrate with hot waffles from a street wagon the way Belvidere residents did in 1907! Back then, Belvidere actually had two waffle wagons and they were extremely popular. As you can see in the photo, the wagons were easily transported to local sites or fairs and waffles were made fresh on the spot. Jack Fullager bought the first wagon in 1906. Not to be outdone, James Thornton, cousin to Jack, and his friend John Delaney bought one for themselves in 1907. Both waffle wagons were so successful that their owners were able to open other establishments on South State Street within a year; Jack opened a sandwich shop while James/John opened a fish and seafood house.
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Our seed sharing library is up and running! Locate

Our seed sharing library is up and running! Located near the upstairs circulation desk, we've got a variety of seeds available for you pick up and plant. Hope to see you at the library soon!
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It's March Trivia time! Click that link to take ou

It's March Trivia time! Click that link to take our challenging trivia quiz.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdlXAE6a2_hKjl9laZ0hk1ufXaTZAsUk8HidyxCORD7wz05Hg/viewform?usp=sf_link

We are teaming up with Neighborhood Forest to prov

We are teaming up with Neighborhood Forest to provide free trees for Belvidere and Boone County children for Earth Day! These are small trees, varying from 6 inches to 12 inches, with varieties from white spruce to cedar depending on growing climate. The hope is that each child and each family will find joy in watching their tree grow, knowing they are making the Earth a better place! Please join us this year!

Sign up is easy. Simply go to the registration site. https://www.neighborhoodforest.org/school-search/. Search for Ida Public Library and sign up by March 21st!

The trees will be shipped to Ida Public Library the week of Earth Week, April 22-30. Ida staff will prepare for pickup and notify you of the pick-up times. Be sure to take a few photos of your planted tree. Please call the library 815-544-3838 with any questions.

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