Ashlee Conour

A green "Lucky Day" sticker on a Naperville Public Library book's cover means it's popular with readers and you're in luck that it's back on the shelf and available to be borrowed. (Naperville Public Library)

One for the Books: Green ‘Lucky Day’ sticker means you’re in luck at Naperville Public Library

March 23, 2026 at 2:24 p.m.

A green "Lucky Day" sticker on a library book's cover means it's popular with readers and you're in luck to be able to borrow it.

“Broken Country” by Clare Leslie Hall is one of the books recommended by actress Reese Witherspoon as part of Reese’s Book Club. (Reese's Book Club)

One for the Books: Celebrity-endorsed books make for some interesting reads

March 11, 2026 at 6:40 p.m.

One of Naperville Public Library's Amazing Book Challenges features novels recommended by celebrities like Reese Witherspoon.

“The Housemaid,” a psychological thriller written by Freida Miller, is one of the most-borrowed audiobooks at Naperville Public Library. It is also the basis for a movie by the same name starring Sydney Sweeney, left, and Amanda Seyfried. (Daniel McFadden/Lionsgate/TNS)

One for the Books: Audiobooks borrowed from Naperville Public Library can transport you

February 18, 2026 at 9:50 p.m.

Column on the top 10 most-borrowed audiobooks at Naperville Public Library.

The story behind the "miracle" U.S. team that shocked the world by beating the Russians in the 1980 Winter Olympic Games is told by team captain Mike Eruzione in his book, "The Making of a Miracle." (AP)

One for the Books: Read the stories behind the athletes who achieved Olympic glory

February 6, 2026 at 1:36 p.m.

As the Winter Olympics in Italy get underway, Naperville Public Library recommends books written by or about Olympic champs of yore.

Twelve new categories have been chosen for Naperville Public Library's 2026 Amazing Book Challenge. Win a prize by reading a book from each. (Getty)

One for the Books: Ready, set, go — new Amazing Book Challenge underway

January 8, 2026 at 10:23 a.m.

Twelve new categories have been chosen for Naperville Public Library's 2026 Amazing Book Challenge.

Naperville Public Library celebrates Jane Austen's 250th birthday by offering suggestions for books the author would likely have loved. (Getty Images)

One for the Books: In honor of Jane Austen’s 250th birthday, some books she would love

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

Naperville Public Library celebrates Jane Austen's 250th birthday by offering suggestions for books they think the author would love.

“Ride Into Reading!” is the theme of this year's Naperville Public Library’s 30-Day Winter Reading Challenge, which runs from Dec. 15 through Jan. 31. (Naperville Public Library)

One for the Books: Kids and teens who read over holiday break can earn Naperville library prizes

December 9, 2025 at 8:31 a.m.

Naperville Public Library’s 30-Day Winter Reading Challenge for children and teens runs from Dec. 15 to Jan. 31 and offers prizes.

The holidays aren't the same witout homemade pie, and Naperville Public Library has plenty of cookbooks to help you make one -- or a dozen -- for your guests. (Getty Images)

One for the Books: If you’re making a holiday pie, Naperville Public Library has a cookbook for you

November 10, 2025 at 9:16 p.m.

Just in time for the holidays, Naperville Public Library has myriad cookbooks that will help you make the perfect pie.

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...

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