Our Favorite Books, Described by AI
In a perplexing narrative that blurs reality and fiction, a writer embarks on an enigmatic journey through parallel realms.
John (Regarding Ducks & Universes)
This colleague is a former track & field athlete, competing in events such as javelin, discus, and shot put.
Anisa
This Waubonsee Community College campus, opened in 1967, is situated on a 243-acre tract of land on Route 47, and serves as the main campus with facilities like a Student Center, library, and observatory.
Sugar Grove Campus
This founding father donated 116 books to a town in Massachusetts in 1790, leading to the establishment of one of the oldest public libraries in the United States.
Benjamin Franklin
This small island on the Fox River is the center of Aurora's historic downtown district.
Stolp Island
A gentle creature defies societal expectations by embracing its true peaceful nature, challenging traditional norms and becoming an unexpected icon.
Jessica K (The Story of Ferdinand)
This colleague once took a vacation to Paris, and arrived just in time to watch the cathedral at Notre-Dame de Paris burn down.
Brandon
Waubonsee Community College was established in 1966 when the electorate voted to create Community College District 516, which includes most of this Illinois county, as well as parts of Kendall, DeKalb, LaSalle and Will Counties.
Kane County
This wealthy industrialist donated $55 million—or about $1.6 billion in today’s dollars—between 1886 and 1919 to open an astonishing 2509 libraries worldwide, including 1679 in the United States.
Andrew Carnegie
Starring Mike Myers and Dana Carvey, this recurring Saturday Night Live sketch centered on a local public-access television program in Aurora.
Wayne's World
A tumultuous tale unfolds amidst the wild and desolate moors, where passionate love, vengeance, and supernatural forces intertwine in a haunting exploration of the depths of the human soul.
Jorie (Wuthering Heights)
This colleague was born at home.
Amber
Waubonsee Community College was named after Waubonsie, a leader of the Patawatomi Native American people, who lived in this river valley during the 1800s.
Fox River Valley
This style of handwriting, valued for its clarity and uniformity, was popularized by Melvil Dewey. It was commonly required for librarians working with card catalogs, but it fell out of use with the rise of typewriters.
Librarian hand
The name of the town of Sugar Grove comes from the English translation of the name – “Sin-Qua-Sip” – named for the many groves of this type of tree found in the area.
Sugar maple
In a poignant narrative set against the backdrop of the Great Depression, a resilient young orphan embarks on an arduous journey filled with unexpected revelations and profound connections.
Anisa (Bud, Not Buddy)
Following in the footsteps of Fred Astaire and Gene Kelly, one of this colleague's hobbies is the art of tap dancing.
Vicky
Opening in spring 2011, this Waubonsee campus is situated on a nine-acre site and has recently been transformed into the Innovation and Design Center, featuring signature programs like Computer-Aided Design and Cybersecurity.
Plano campus
In October 2021, this public library system announced they would eliminate all late fees, resulting in a surge in visitor rates and the return of thousands of overdue or lost items.
New York Public Libraries
Aurora began as these two villages: one on the east side of the Fox River, and the other on the west side of the Fox River. In 1857, the two towns joined, incorporating as the city of Aurora.
East Aurora & West Aurora
This experimental novel presents a fragmented narrative that subverts traditional storytelling through a nonlinear structure, interstitial reality-blurring sections, and textual elements that challenge the reader's perception of the printed page.
Amber (Invisible Monsters Remix)
This colleague is friends with actor Andy Buckley, most famous for his role as David Wallace on The Office.
Jorie
Opening in January of this year, the Aurora Fox Valley campus is located on the Rush-Copley Medical Center campus, adjacent to Route 34 in far east Aurora.
1997
These two lions, originally named Leo Astor and Leo Lenox, guard the main entrance of the New York Public Library and were renamed in the 1930s to symbolize enduring virtues during difficult times.
Patience & Fortitude
P.J. Fleck