Have you signed up for Reads & Roasts? This reading challenge for adults runs through December 1. Log reading, attend library programs, and visit our sponsoring coffee shops to earn prizes, including a super cute Reads & Roasts coffee mug. Plus you’ll be entered to win grand prizes, including gift cards to local sponsoring coffee shops. [...]
It's spooky season, so it's the perfect time to pick up a scary story to read as the nights grow longer and colder. I know you love Stephen King, but if you're looking for something different, might I suggest one of these books from our collection? House of Hunger by Alexis Henderson. E-book, downloadable audiobook. [...]
October 11 is National Coming Out Day! First observed in 1988, National Coming Out Day recognizes the importance of LGBTQ+ visibility in the fight against hate. While it's not safe for all LGBTQ+ people to be out, and coming out is a very personal decision that is up to each individual to navigate, there's power [...]
Have you checked out all the free courses available with your library card in LinkedIn Learning? This digital platform offers thousands of classes that are available on demand, making learning something new as easy as logging in and clicking play. LinkedIn Learning offers many classes on various computer programs and platforms. Brush up your Microsoft [...]
Relish the dog days of summer by sharing one of these dog picture books with the family! Bark George by Jules Feiffer. Best Day Ever! by Marilyn Singer, illustrated by Leah Nixon. Boop! by Bea Birdsong, illustrated by Linzie Hunter. Dog Vs. Strawberry by Nelly Buchet, illustrated by Andrea Zuill. Every Dog in the Neighborhood [...]
How much do you know about schizophrenia? This severe mental illness affects an estimated 21 million people worldwide, including 2.8 million people in the United States. People with schizophrenia may experience hallucinations and delusions and they have trouble sorting and interpreting sensory information and responding appropriately. Those symptoms may sound scary, but schizophrenia is highly [...]
The opening ceremonies of the 2024 Olympics in Paris, France will be held tomorrow, Friday, July 26. Held every four years in a different city around the globe, the two-week Olympic competitions represent the best of the best in all kinds of sports. I love watching the Olympics, not only to cheer for athletes in [...]
Juneteenth is coming up on June 19, so there's no better time to pick up a book to read about the history of Juneteenth with your kids! Since Juneteenth was declared a federal holiday in 2021, many new books have been published about this day of celebration. Here are some of the newest books in [...]
May is Jewish-American Heritage Month and to celebrate, I've got some picture books that feature Jewish themes and families. There are lots of picture books in our collection that focus on different Jewish holidays - Hanukkah, Passover, Rosh Hashanah, etc. - but today I wanted to highlight some picture books that depict other aspects of [...]
April is Arab American Heritage Month! Not familiar with the term "Arab-American"? According to the Arab American Anti-Discrimination Committee, “Arab” is a term that refers to people who speak Arabic as their first language. They may or may not be Muslim (most Arabs are Muslims, but most Muslims are not Arab). According to their website: “The [...]