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Meet our Readers' Advisory Team: Rachel
Join us each month as we interview a Readers' Advisor at WPL so you can get to know the team a little better! This month's spotlight is on Youth Services Department Head, Rachel! Read our conversation with Rachel below to learn about her favorite places to read, the book she is always recommending, and more.
How long have you worked in libraries?
Almost 23 years
What is your favorite book from childhood?
Cafe Services for the Library
The Wheaton Public Library is seeking proposals from experienced operators to establish and operate a cafe/concession business in the Library.
If you're interested, please view the Request for Proposal for the Operation of a Café at the Wheaton Public Library
Proposals are due on March 28, 2024, by no later than 2:00 p.m., at the Business Office of the Wheaton Public Library, 225 N. Cross Street, Wheaton, IL 60187.
Solar Eclipse Coming April 8
Get Ready for the Upcoming Solar Eclipse!
On Monday, April 8, a total solar eclipse will cross North America! Pick up your free solar eclipse glasses or viewers at the library beginning Monday, March 18 while supplies last (one pair per family, please).
Local Author Fest
Celebrate Your Local Authors at WPL's 2024 Local Author Fest!
Saturday, April 6 • 1-4 pm • in-person
Visit author tables on the library's main floor from 1-4 pm and stop by the café area for open mic readings during our Local Author Fest. All are invited to register to attend a Memoir Writing Workshop the morning of the event.
Local Authors Featured:
Lord of the Flies by William Golding
Lord of the Flies is an exhilarating novel that demonstrates the reality of parts of human nature.
The Book of Doors by Gareth Brown
The ultimate fantasy – a book that can open a door to anywhere in the world. Oh, the places you could go! Obviously, it is also highly coveted, so when Cassie is gifted the book, she suddenly finds herself the target of unscrupulous, violent, book hunters who will do anything to get their hands on it. The Book of Doors (2024) takes you on a fast paced, magic-filled whirlwind of an adventure in a classic fight of good vs evil.
The Odyssey by Homer
The Odyssey by Homer, is a book that I severely disliked. This book is one that is forced upon high school students, either through short summaries or having to read it word for word.
Divergent by Veronica Roth
Divergent is great for anyone interested in dystopian societies.
Scorched Grace by Margot Douaihy
There's a new mystery series in town! Scorched Grace (2023), by Margot Douaihy, is the first of the Sister Holiday Mysteries; it also happens to be the first novel published by Gillian Flynn Books.
Good Taste by Caroline Scott
I enjoyed Good Taste (2023) by Caroline Scott for its blend of history, romance, and foodie fiction. Set in England during the Great Depression, the story begins with author Stella Douglas looking for her next writing project, which will hopefully sell better than her last book.
River East, River West by Aube Rey Lescure
River East, River West (2024) is a modern coming of age tale and a poignant look at how the people of China have continuously struggled to adapt to the changes forced on them. The story alternates between Alva, a biracial teen fighting to find her place in modern Shanghai society and Lu Fang, a young man in the 1980s, recovering from the upset of the Cultural Revolution and yearning for more global experiences.