Position Available at Minooka Branch

We are now accepting applications for a part-time library clerk position at our Minooka Branch. High school diploma required. Additional schooling, computer, library or office experience a plus. Job includes morning, evening and some weekend hours between 20-25 hours a week. Information and applications are available at the main desk at both branches. Application deadline is October 11.

Bestsellers
Chicago Tribune/Publisher's Weekly Bestsellers week of September 29
Books in our collection on the Chicago Tribune bestsellers list. Books are available at both libraries unless otherwise noted.

Fiction (Numbers indicate rank on list)
1. The Story of Edgar Sawtelle by David Wroblewski
2. The Other Queen by Philippa Gregory
4. The Host by Stephenie Meyer
5. The Book of Lies by Brad Meltzer
6. The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows
7. American Wife by Curtis Sittenfeld
10. Star Wars: Order 66 by Karen Traviss (Main only)

Non-Fiction (Number indicates rank on list)
1. The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch
3. The War Within by Bob Woodward
4. Breakthrough by Suzanne Somers
5. The Secret by Rhonda Byrne
6. Stori Telling by Tori Spelling
7. Real Life by Dr. Phil McGraw (Branch only)


New York Times Bestsellers for October 5
Books in our collection on the New York Times bestseller list. Books are available at both libraries unless noted.

Fiction (Numbers indicate rank on list)
1. The Story of Edgar Sawtelle by David Wroblewski
2. The Other Queen by Philippa Gregory
5. The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows
6. The Book of Lies by Brad Meltzer
7. The Host by Stephenie Meyer
9. American Wife by Curtis Sittenfeld
11. Paul of Dune by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson (Branch only)
12. Star Wars: Order 66 by Karen Traviss (Main only)
13. Dark Curse by Christine Feehan
14. Devil Bones by Kathy Reichs
15. The Keepsake by Tess Gerritsen


Non-Fiction (Numbers indicate rank on list)
2. The War Within by Bob Woodward
6. Stori Telling by Tori Spelling
8. Are You There Vodka? It's Me, Chelsea by Chelsea Handler
10. Fleeced by Dick Morris and Eileen McGann
11. When You Are Engulfed in Flames by David Sedaris
12. The Case Against Barack Obama by David Freddoso (Main only)
14. The Obama Nation by Jerome R. Corsi (Main only)
16. The Trouble With Boys by Peg Tyre (Main only)

What's Happening in Your Community?

• Salad Bar Luncheon: Sept 25 from 11:30am to 1pm at the Elwood Community Church. Cost will be $6, for more information call 815-423-5113.
• Worldwide Day of Play: Sept 27 from 2 to 4pm at the Community Park in Channahon, enjoy a free event and try out various games and activities.
  
• Will County Take Back the Night: Oct 2 beginning at 5:30pm at the Joliet West High School. For more information, call 815-729-0930 ext 233.
• Channahon Village Wide Garage Sales: Oct 2-4. Maps will be available while supplies last at the Main Library, the Municipal Center and online.
  
• CPR for Family and Friends: Oct 4 at 8am at the Minooka Fire Department, this is a joint class sponsored by both the Channahon and Minooka Fire Departments, register on the Channahon Fire Department's website.
  
• Save our American Raptors: Presentation at the Dollinger Pumpkin Farm on Oct 5.
  
• Save our Park Walk: Oct 5 starting at 12:30pm at the Channahon State Park to protest the closing of the Channahon State Park. For more information call 815-467-6644.
• Diane Ippel: Hammer Dulcimer Presentation at the Dollinger Pumpkin Farm on Oct 4.
  
• Channahon Fire Protection District Open House: Oct 11 from Noon to 3pm at Channahon Fire House 1.
  
• Adults Only Skating Party: Oct 11 from 7pm to 10pm at Skateland Recreation Center. Cost is $5 plus skate rental.
  
• Northern Exposure Chainsaw Sculpting: at the Dollinger Pumpkin Farm on Oct 11.
• The Music of Mark Dvorak: at the Dollinger Pumpkin Farm on Oct 12.
  
• Get Science: Demonstrations at the Dollinger Pumpkin Farm on Oct 13.
  
• Hayride, Campfire and Haunted Walk: Oct 17 from 6:30pm to 9pm at Channahon's Community Park. This event is free.
  
• Heritage Crossing Fall Craft Show: Oct 18 from 9am to 3pm at the Heritage Crossing Field House. Admission is $1.
• Civil War Days Re-Enactment: Oct 18-19 at the Dollinger Pumpkin Farm. There is an admission charge for the battle reenactments at 2pm each day ($4 adults, $2 children), all other events are free.
  
• Special Olympics Trivia Night Fundraiser: The Channahon and Minooka Police Departments are sponsoring this trivia night fundraiser for Special Olympics on Oct 18 from 6pm to 11pm at the Fountains of Minooka. Contact CSO Dan McDonald at 815-467-5152 for more information.
  

Bestsellers

Chicago Tribune/Publisher's Weekly Bestsellers week of September 22
Books in our collection on the Chicago Tribune bestsellers list. Books are available at both libraries unless otherwise noted.

Fiction (Numbers indicate rank on list)
1. The Book of Lies by Brad Meltzer
2. American Wife by Curtis Sittenfeld
4. The Host by Stephenie Meyer
5. Dark Curse by Christine Feehan
6. The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows
7. Devil Bones by Kathy Reichs
8. The Keepsake by Tess Gerritsen
9. The Gypsy Morph by Terry Brooks (Main only)
10. The Story of Edgar Sawtelle by David Wroblewski (Branch only)

Non-Fiction (Number indicates rank on list)
2. The War Within by Bob Woodward
3. The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch
4. Breakthrough by Suzanne Somers
5. The Secret by Rhonda Byrne
6. Stori Telling by Tori Spelling
7. Are You There Vodka? It's Me, Chelsea by Chelsea Handler
8. The Obama Nation by Jerome R. Corsi (Main only)
10. When You Are Engulfed in Flames by David Sedaris


New York Times Bestsellers for September 28
Books in our collection on the New York Times bestseller list. Books are available at both libraries unless noted.

Fiction (Numbers indicate rank on list)
2. The Book of Lies by Brad Meltzer
3. The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows
4. American Wife by Curtis Sittenfeld
5. Dark Curse by Christine Feehan
6. The Host by Stephenie Meyer
7. The Keepsake by Tess Gerritsen
8. Devil Bones by Kathy Reichs
9. The Story of Edgar Sawtelle by David Wroblewski (Branch only)
10. The Gypsy Morph by Terry Brooks (Main only)
11. Silks by Dick Francis (Main only)
12. The Bourne Sanction by Eric Van Lustbader (Branch only)
14. The Force Unleashed by Sean Williams (Main only)
15. Smoke Screen by Sandra Brown

Non-Fiction (Numbers indicate rank on list)
2. The War Within by Bob Woodward
3. Stori Telling by Tori Spelling
4. Are You There Vodka? It's Me, Chelsea by Chelsea Handler
5. The First Billion is the Hardest by T. Boone Pickens (Main only)
7. The Obama Nation by Jerome R. Corsi (Main only)
8. Fleeced by Dick Morris and Eileen McGann
9. When You Are Engulfed in Flames by David Sedaris
10. The Case Against Barack Obama by David Freddoso (Main only)
14. Black Belt Patriotism by Chuck Norris (Branch only)
15. The Trouble With Boys by Peg Tyre (Main only)

Bestsellers

Chicago Tribune/Publisher's Weekly Bestsellers week of September 15
Books in our collection on the Chicago Tribune bestsellers list. Books are available at both libraries unless otherwise noted.

Fiction (Numbers indicate rank on list)
1. Dark Curse by Christine Feehan
2. The Book of Lies by Brad Meltzer
3. American Wife by Curtis Sittenfeld
4. The Host by Stephenie Meyer
5. Devil Bones by Kathy Reichs
6. The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows (Branch only)
7. The Gypsy Morph by Terry Brooks (Main only)
8. Silks by Dick Francis (Main only)
9. Smoke Screen by Sandra Brown
10. The Story of Edgar Sawtelle by David Wroblewski (Branch only)

Non-Fiction (Number indicates rank on list)
1. The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch
2. Stori Telling by Tori Spelling
3. The Secret by Rhonda Byrne
4. Are You There Vodka? It's Me, Chelsea by Chelsea Handler
5. The Obama Nation by Jerome R. Corsi (Main only)
6. When You Are Engulfed in Flames by David Sedaris
7. The Case Against Barack Obama by David Freddoso (Main only)
8. Fleeced by Dick Morris and Eileen McGann
9. Faith of My Fathers by John McCain

New York Times Bestsellers for September 21
Books in our collection on the New York Times bestseller list. Books are available at both libraries unless noted.

Fiction (Numbers indicate rank on list)
1. Dark Curse by Christine Feehan
2. The Book of Lies by Brad Meltzer
3. American Wife by Curtis Sittenfeld
4. Devil Bones by Kathy Reichs
5. The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows (Branch only)
6. The Host by Stephenie Meyer
7. The Gypsy Morph by Terry Brooks (Main only)
8. Silks by Dick Francis (Main only)
9. The Story of Edgar Sawtelle by David Wroblewski (Branch only)
10. Smoke Screen by Sandra Brown
11. The Bourne Sanction by Eric Van Lustbader (Branch only)
12. The Force Unleashed by Sean Williams (Main only)
14. Off Season by Anne Rivers Siddons
15. Sweetheart by Chelsea Cain

Non-Fiction (Numbers indicate rank on list)
1. Stori Telling by Tori Spelling
2. The Obama Nation by Jerome R. Corsi (Main only)
3. Are You There Vodka? It's Me, Chelsea by Chelsea Handler
4. When You Are Engulfed in Flames by David Sedaris
5. The Case Against Barack Obama by David Freddoso (Main only)
7. Fleeced by Dick Morris and Eileen McGann
9. Faith of My Fathers by John McCain
10. The Revolution by Ron Paul (Branch only)
11. The Way of the World by Ron Suskind (Main only)
12.The Post-American World by Fareed Zakaria (Main only)
16. My Stroke of Insight by Jill Bolte Taylor (Main only)

Bestsellers

Chicago Tribune/Publisher's Weekly Bestsellers week of September 8
Books in our collection on the Chicago Tribune bestsellers list. Books are available at both libraries unless otherwise noted.

Fiction (Numbers indicate rank on list)
1. Devil Bones by Kathy Reichs
2. The Gypsy Morph by Terry Brooks (Main only)
4. The Host by Stephenie Meyer
5. Silks by Dick Francis (Main only)
6. Smoke Screen by Sandra Brown
7. The Force Unleashed by Sean Williams (Main only)
8. The Story of Edgar Sawtelle by David Wroblewski (Branch only)
9. The Bourne Sanction by Eric Van Lustbader (Branch only)
10. Acheron by Sherrilyn Kenyon (Branch only)

Non-Fiction (Number indicates rank on list)
1. The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch
2. Stori Telling by Tori Spelling
3. The Secret by Rhonda Byrne
4. The Obama Nation by Jerome R. Corsi (Main only)
5. Are You There Vodka? It's Me, Chelsea by Chelsea Handler
6. The Case Against Barack Obama by David Freddoso (Main only)
7. When You Are Engulfed in Flames by David Sedaris
8. You: Staying Young by Michael F. Roizen and Mehmet C. Oz
9. The Way of the World by Ron Suskind (Main only)
10. Fleeced by Dick Morris and Eileen McGann

New York Times Bestsellers for September 14
Books in our collection on the New York Times bestseller list. Books are available at both libraries unless noted.

Fiction (Numbers indicate rank on list)
1. Devil Bones by Kathy Reichs
2. The Gypsy Morph by Terry Brooks (Main only)
4. Silks by Dick Francis (Main only)
5. The Host by Stephenie Meyer
6. The Story of Edgar Sawtelle by David Wroblewski (Branch only)
7. The Bourne Sanction by Eric Van Lustbader (Branch only)
8. Smoke Screen by Sandra Brown
9. The Force Unleashed by Sean Williams (Main only)
10. Moscow Rules by Daniel Silva
11. Acheron by Sherrilyn Kenyon (Branch only)
12. Off Season by Anne Rivers Siddons
13. The Lace Reader by Brunonia Barry (Branch only)
14. Rough Justice by Jack Higgins
15. The Mercedes Coffin by Faye Kellerman (Main only)
16. The Laughter of Dead Kings by Elizabeth Peters (Main only)

Non-Fiction (Numbers indicate rank on list)
1. Stori Telling by Tori Spelling
2. The Obama Nation by Jerome R. Corsi (Main only)
3. Are You There Vodka? It's Me, Chelsea by Chelsea Handler
4. When You Are Engulfed in Flames by David Sedaris
5. The Case Against Barack Obama by David Freddoso (Main only)
6. The Way of the World by Ron Suskind (Main only)
7. Fleeced by Dick Morris and Eileen McGann
9.The Post-American World by Fareed Zakaria (Main only)
12. In Defense of Food by Michael Pollan (Main only)

Closings and Regular Hours

We will be closed on September 1 in honor of Labor Day. Regular hours begin on September 2.

Hours are:

Main Library
Mon-Thurs 9am-9pm
Fri 9am-6pm
Sat 10am-5pm
Sun 1pm-5pm

Minooka Branch
Mon-Thurs 10am-8pm
Fri 1pm-6pm
Sat 10am-3pm
Sun Closed

Bestseller List

Chicago Tribune/Publisher's Weekly Bestsellers week of August 25
Books in our collection on the Chicago Tribune bestsellers list. Books are available at both libraries unless otherwise noted.

Fiction (Numbers indicate rank on list)
1. Smoke Screen by Sandra Brown (Main only)
2. Acheron by Sherrilyn Kenyon (Branch only)
3. The Bourne Sanction by Eric Van Lustbader (Branch only)
4. Moscow Rules by Daniel Silva
5. The Host by Stephenie Meyer
7. The Story of Edgar Sawtelle by David Wroblewski (Branch only)
8. The Mercedes Coffin by Faye Kellerman (Main only)
9. Tribute by Nora Roberts
10. Off Season by Anne Rivers Siddons

Non-Fiction (Number indicates rank on list)
1. The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch
2. The Obama Nation by Jerome R. Corsi (Main only)
3. Stori Telling by Tori Spelling
4. The Secret by Rhonda Byrne
5. When You Are Engulfed in Flames by David Sedaris
6. The Case Against Barack Obama by David Freddoso (Main only)
7. You: Staying Young by Michael F. Roizen and Mehmet C. Oz
8. The Way of the World by Ron Suskind (Main only)
9. Are You There Vodka? It's Me, Chelsea by Chelsea Handler
10. Fleeced by Dick Morris and Eileen McGann

New York Times Bestsellers for August 31
Books in our collection on the New York Times bestseller list. Books are available at both libraries unless noted.

Fiction (Numbers indicate rank on list)
1. Smoke Screen by Sandra Brown (Main only)
2. The Bourne Sanction by Eric Van Lustbader (Branch only)
3. Acheron by Sherrilyn Kenyon (Branch only)
5. Moscow Rules by Daniel Silva
6. The Host by Stephenie Meyer
7. The Story of Edgar Sawtelle by David Wroblewski (Branch only)
8. The Mercedes Coffin by Faye Kellerman (Main only)
9. Off Season by Anne Rivers Siddons
10. The Lace Reader by Brunonia Barry (Branch only)
11. Tribute by Nora Roberts
12. The 19th Wife by David Ebershoff (Branch only)
13. Foreign Body by Robin Cook
14. The Assassin by Stephen Coonts
15. Love The One You're With by Emily Giffin


Non-Fiction (Numbers indicate rank on list)
1. The Obama Nation by Jerome R. Corsi (Main only)
2. Stori Telling by Tori Spelling
3. The Way of the World by Ron Suskind (Main only)
4. Are You There Vodka? It's Me, Chelsea by Chelsea Handler
5. When You Are Engulfed in Flames by David Sedaris
6. The Case Against Barack Obama by David Freddoso (Main only)
7. Fleeced by Dick Morris and Eileen McGann
8.The Dark Side by Jane Mayer (Main only)
13. The Post-American World by Fareed Zakaria (Main only)
15. Life with My Sister Madonna by Christopher Ciccone

What's Happening in Your Community?

• Car Show and Cruise Night: August 21 from 5pm-9pm in the parking lots of Ace Hardware and Bean Encounters in Minooka.
• Meet the 2008 Indians: August 22 starting at 6:30pm at the Minooka Community High School, football team introductions followed by scrimmages.
  
• Battle of the Bands: Part of Minooka Summerfest, 7pm-10pm on August 22, downtown Minooka.
  
• Minooka Summer Movie: Ratatouille will be shown on August 22 at Summerfield Park, children's activities start at 6pm with the movie following.
  
• Minooka Summerfest: August 23, Downtown Minooka.
• Elwood Community Days: Sept 5-7 at Lloyd Erickson Park in Elwood.
  

Bestseller Lists

Chicago Tribune/Publisher's Weekly Bestsellers week of August 18
Books in our collection on the Chicago Tribune bestsellers list. Books are available at both libraries unless otherwise noted.

Fiction (Numbers indicate rank on list)
1. Acheron by Sherrilyn Kenyon (Branch only)
2. The Bourne Sanction by Eric Van Lustbader (Branch only)
3. The Host by Stephenie Meyer
4. Moscow Rules by Daniel Silva
6. The Story of Edgar Sawtelle by David Wroblewski (Branch only)
7. Tribute by Nora Roberts
8. The Lace Reader by Brunonia Barry (Branch only)
9. Star Wars: The Clone Wars by Karen Traviss
10. Foreign Body by Robin Cook

Non-Fiction (Number indicates rank on list)
1. The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch
3. Stori Telling by Tori Spelling
4. The Secret by Rhonda Byrne
5. You: Staying Young by Michael F. Roizen and Mehmet C. Oz
6. The Way of the World by Ron Suskind (Main only)
7. When You Are Engulfed in Flames by David Sedaris
8. Just Who Will You Be? by Maria Shriver
9. Are You There Vodka? It's Me, Chelsea by Chelsea Handler


New York Times Bestsellers for August 24
Books in our collection on the New York Times bestseller list. Books are available at both libraries unless noted.

Fiction (Numbers indicate rank on list)
1. Acheron by Sherrilyn Kenyon (Branch only)
2. The Bourne Sanction by Eric Van Lustbader (Branch only)
4. Moscow Rules by Daniel Silva
5. The Host by Stephenie Meyer
6. The Story of Edgar Sawtelle by David Wroblewski (Branch only)
7. The Lace Reader by Brunonia Barry (Branch only)
8. Tribute by Nora Roberts
9. Foreign Body by Robin Cook
10.The Last Patriot by Brad Thor
11. Chasing Harry Winston by Lauren Weisberger
12. The Assassin by Stephen Coonts
13. Love The One You're With by Emily Giffin
14. Sail by James Patterson
15. Star Wars: The Clone Wars by Karen Traviss

Non-Fiction (Numbers indicate rank on list)
2. Stori Telling by Tori Spelling
3. The Way of the World by Ron Suskind (Main only)
4. When You Are Engulfed in Flames by David Sedaris
6. Are You There Vodka? It's Me, Chelsea by Chelsea Handler
7.The Dark Side by Jane Mayer (Main only, audio only)
8. Fleeced by Dick Morris and Eileen McGann
9. Life with My Sister Madonna by Christopher Ciccone
12. The Post-American World by Fareed Zakaria (Main only)
15. The Monster of Florence by Douglas Preston (Branch only)