Warm Light, Cool Shadows: The Life and Art of Ruth Van Sickle Ford by Nancy Hopp Smith offers an affectionate, in-depth look into one of the Midwest’s best watercolorists. Known as Aurora’s ‘first lady of the arts,’ Ford was a considerable presence in the arts at a time when male artists were most prominent. Born … Continue reading
Back in 1984, Jo Ann and Vickie were next-door neighbors in the little town of Delaware, Ohio. They were two moms with small children looking for a way to do what they loved and stay home with the kids too. After many a conversations over the backyard fence, Gooseberry Patch was born. Today, Gooseberry Patch … Continue reading
Our Toy Department staff has arranged two special storytime events for our young friends. Saturday, March 27 at 10am: St. Charles children’s book author Nancy Knights will read “Gracie’s Hill,” her story about a golden retriever and how she spends her day. Nancy will be available to sign purchased copies of her book. Saturday, April … Continue reading
You can order copies of the Berghoff cookbooks at our on-line store. The Berghoff Café Cookbook by Carlyn Berghoff and Nancy Ross Ryan brings the simple and satisfying fare from Chicago’s Berhoff Café right to your home. The book’s eighty plus recipes and variations include classic recipes originated by Herman Berghoff more than a century … Continue reading
Local Author Rick Moser debuts his newest book with us on Saturday, November 21, at 10:30am. The story is a fable about three geese that look very different from each other but discover on their journey that their hearts are very much alike. This story is a great way for parents and teachers to teach … Continue reading
Back to the Manger… a treasure hunt for the nativity is a heart-warming, beautifully illustrated storybook that takes you through our own home town of Geneva, IL to relive a very old Little Traveler tradition. The authors will be in our Antiques Room for a book signing on Saturday, December 18, 2010 from 11am to … Continue reading