Happy Summer Reading, everyone! This year our theme is World of Wonders. If you haven't signed up yet, you can click here to get started with Beanstack. Some folks may think that the Summer Reading Program is just for children, but it is actually available for all ages! This year, the adults who track and [...]
So, you’ve already binge-watched the ever-so-charming Heartstopper series on Netflix, and you’re waiting ever-so-patiently to get your hands on the Heartstopper graphic novel series by Alice Oseman. We know. It’s always checked out! Other than bingeing repeatedly on Charlie and Nick’s friendship-turned-sweet and budding romance on screen, you’re probably wondering what else you can read to [...]
It's hard to believe that we are already in June! June marks the beginning of summer, the days are warm and the sun is out longer, but some may not know that June is also PTSD Awareness Month. Post-traumatic stress disorder is a mental health disorder that occurs after a traumatic event. PTSD is diagnosed [...]
Hello everyone! A few weeks ago, I was in South Korea with my husband. We visited one of the most famous libraries in Seoul, the capital city! It is called Jeongdok Public Library, and it is a popular destination to study and for couples to bring a first date! The main library building isn't [...]
May is an observation month for a variety of different conditions, awareness's, and cultures (including some we've covered in blog posts), but there is one that is close to my heart: Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Awareness. You may be thinking, "what is Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome?" That was my question when I sat in the orthopedic surgeons office, waiting [...]
We at the Library are very excited for the World of Wonders 2022 summer reading program! This summer promises to be the most normal summer reading season we have had since 2019, and let me tell you, we are thrilled to leave modified and reduced programming behind. Our entire staff has been working hard all [...]
Did you know that May is National Get Caught Reading month? There are many reasons to read and many benefits to getting caught while reading - namely influencing others to read as well! If you have children or teens around, one of the best ways to encourage a love of reading is to set the [...]
Fans of historical YA fiction, particularly fans of WWII-based fiction, have no shortage of potential great reads in the Library’s collections. Perspectives from WWII run the gamut of teenage experiences from those war years. Something notable about books starring Jewish protagonists, at least the ones that become well known, win awards, and make it to [...]
It's officially May and this year has already taken off at lightning speed. In our area, Derby is primarily the focus at the beginning of the month, but there is also something very special about May, it's also Mental Health Awareness Month. Mental Health Awareness is vital, as our mental health affects our overall health, [...]
Mother's Day is coming up on May 8th this year! We have a lot of great picture books for kids about his holiday, but what if you're looking for a book that is a little more unique and inclusive of different kinds of families? Here are some to consider! Grandma's Purse by Vanessa Brantley-Newton [...]