Ahhh…. The beautiful colors of fall.  Magazine/computer Assistant Julie suggests taking a look at a couple of current issues of magazines we carry for some suggestions of nearby locales for color gazing: the September/October issue of Midwest Living and a special section, “Your Guide to Finding Fall’s Glory,” in the October Wisconsin Trails.    As always, you’ll find those issues on the second floor in the Magazines/Computer room. Enjoy the written tour, and hopefully your real one! The photo below comes from the Wisconsin Trails Web site.

I just asked our friendly Readers Advisor, Mary P. , for her recommendation for a light mystery that had some substance to it. (Okay, that sounds like an oxymoron, but there are still quite a few of those out there).  She suggested a slew of titles. I just read an occasional mystery; if you are a mystery fiend, you should explore Mystery Scene  magazine, which covers works of mystery, crime and suspense, as well as writing books in these genres.   The Spring 2008 issue has a profile of the popular and exciting author Nevada Barr.

The Youth Services Department highlights a “magazine of the month.” This month they want you to know about Plays magazine. Each issue includes 8-10 plays, which are arranged by age level (lower grades through junior to senior high school). More than 65 works appear between its pages from October through May, and they include classics,  skits, spoofs, folk and fairy tales, melodramas and holiday plays.

We just received the property tax assessment list for Downers Grove Township. If you missed seeing it in your copy of the Suburban Life newspaper, ask for our copy of the list at the Reference Desk.

Now that your children have returned to school, you may actually have time to read up on your parenting concerns.  Magazine/Computer Assistant Sarah wants to highlight some magazines that may interest you: American Baby, Parenting and Parents

They give:

*Great parenting tips for all types of concerns and life events for children in all age groups

*Reviews and recommendations on newest toys, everyday equipment and household items

*Sections just for parents on how to relax, have “me” time, relieve stress and pamper yourself

You can even take the current issue over to the Youth Department and catch up while your children enjoy the activities there.