The Moraine Valley Library has a large selection of mental health related resources. I have curated a small selection of books and e-books into a Mental Health Awareness virtual display.
Category: In the Collection
Blog posts about items in the catalog, ideally with permanent links to catalog records.
Check Out Our Newest Kids Books!
If you are an education student, parent, or just like to read kids books, we are continuing to build our children’s and young adult literature collections. Currently, these, and others, are on display in the New Arrivals section, in the lounge near the library entrance. In a couple weeks, they will be moved downstairs to… Continue reading Check Out Our Newest Kids Books!
Presidential Veto and Lawmaking
There was news coverage last week that President Biden might soon issue the first veto of his presidency. How does a law get to the stage of being approved by the president—or not approved, which is a veto? According to usa.gov, here is the process (very simplified): A bill is introduced by a senator or… Continue reading Presidential Veto and Lawmaking
Crowded Skies
Recently the US government has been shooting down some high-flying, unknown objects. The first object was recovered and can be studied for identification. The searches for the other three objects have been abandoned due to weather and terrain, eliminating the possibility of identifying the purposes and origins of the objects. As it turns out, chances… Continue reading Crowded Skies
Baking and Cooking in December
Do you have some traditional treats that you make year after year for celebrations? Are you interested in looking for something new? Here are a few cookbook suggestions that are available at the library. Breads of the World TX769 .I54 2013b Holiday Cookies TX772 .H65 2014 The World on a Plate TX725.A1 H5674 2015 The… Continue reading Baking and Cooking in December
Is This The Last Time We Fall Back?
At 2am this coming Sunday morning we fall back one hour as Daylight Saving Time comes to an end once again. Is this the last time? It’s possible, but probably not. If there’s one thing that most Americans seem to be in agreement about, it’s that they don’t want to change clocks twice per year.… Continue reading Is This The Last Time We Fall Back?
What’s My Topic?
Is it time to start thinking about a topic for your paper or your speech? You might want to look at SIRS Researcher to get some ideas. SIRS Researcher is one database available through the Library website. In SIRS Researcher, you can browse topics and categories. You may find a topic that you have always… Continue reading What’s My Topic?
What To Read — After Class
Do you ever find yourself looking for something good to read that is not related to your studies, but just for fun? Check out the After Class collection in the library. The After Class collection is located on the main level, in the lounge area at the front of the library. Here you’ll find a… Continue reading What To Read — After Class
Kid’s Books in the Library
Do you have kids? Are you taking a children’s literature course? Or do you just like reading children’s or young adult books? In any case, did you know that the library has a children’s book collection? It is a small, but growing section in the lower level of the library near the men’s bathroom. The… Continue reading Kid’s Books in the Library
New Book Highlights
This week is National Library Week. It’s great time to stop in and grab a book. Here are just a few of the titles you’ll find in the New Book collection in the library right now. Click on the link or the image to read more. A Peak at the New Book Collection in the… Continue reading New Book Highlights