This Day in June by Gayle E. Pitman A Top Ten Title, American Library Association Rainbow List Winner, Notable Books for a Global Society Awards Book summary This book shows a reflection of the LGBT community. In the book, readers will view a Pride celebration and be part of...
Reading and Empathy “Reading puts the ‘unity’ in ‘community!’” declared another public library’s summer reading bulletin board. While the phrase is catchy and certainly works well for this summer’s “All Together Now” theme, it’s also true: reading certain types of fiction stories cultivates empathy and can even...
Summer is finally here! Even if school is not in session, summer is still a great time to get into a new book or series if you’re looking for a way to fill your free time. Whether you’re participating in the annual Summer Reading Club,...
On May 23, the Booker Prize Foundation announced that the 2023 International Prize was awarded to Time Shelter by Bulgarian author Georgi Gospodinov and its English translator, Angela Rodel. The International Booker Prize was established in 2004 to expand upon the Booker Prize, which was previously only...
Spring represents new beginnings, reawakening us to the beauty of nature after a cold winter. A productive way to kick off this new season is spring cleaning! Having a clean environment can promote wellness, and contribute to a positive new transformation. Find ideas on how...
Last Wednesday, the finalists for the James Beard Awards were announced. While they are best known for celebrating restaurants and chefs, there are also several categories for cookbooks and other non-fiction food or beverage-related books. You can find them listed below, with links to their...
Mothers help keep the family sane, fed, and the world going. Join us in celebrating the mothers in your life with one of the mom-coms below! Mom-coms feature comedic, highly relatable, and realistic depictions of motherhood, perfect for moms. Click on a book title to...
Wednesday morning, the shortlist for the Women’s Prize for Fiction was announced. The Women’s Prize for Fiction, formerly known as the Orange Prize for Fiction and the Baileys Women’s Prize for Fiction, is awarded annually to a female author of any nationality for the best...
Spring and Summer are seasons for the bees! Join us Tuesday, May 2, from 6 - 7:30 p.m. for our program “The Amazing Honey Bee.” Local beekeeper Jeff Doan! Jeff will cover a brief history of beekeeping and share information about bees in the region...
Did you know that your love for Minecraft can extend beyond the screen and into the library? Several books and book series feature your favorite hostile mobs, blocky characters, and diverse biomes from the popular game. Minecraft tie-ins Minecraft: The Island by Max Brooks “The first official Minecraft novel...
