I was personally very lucky when I was young, because the importance of reading was expressed to me at an early age. My mother would spend hours reading out loud to my sister and I at bedtime. It was the highlight of the day ending by settling in for the…
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The Carpool Detectives: A true Story of Four Moms, Two Bodies and One Mysterious Cold Case by Chuck Hogan I cannot tell you exactly what roped me in so quickly with this book, but I suspect it was Hogan’s writing style. This was his first venture into writing non-fiction. This…
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My earliest memories of reading involve sitting on the heater vent, under a blanket, and listening to my older brother read The Cat in the Hat or Green Eggs and Ham. I remember being fascinated with how he could recognize sight words and use phonics to sound out words he…
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Embracing Wellness in the New Year As we step into January, a month often associated with fresh starts and healthy resolutions, our library is thrilled to offer a variety of resources to support your wellness journey. From checking your blood pressure to ensuring your home is safe from radon, and…
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As we wrap up 2025, we’re proud to share how your library has continued to grow as a vibrant hub for connection, learning, and community support. Our year in review infographic brings those stories to life with numbers that reflect real impact across our community. One of the standout highlights…
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There’s truly nothing quite like welcoming a brand-new year alongside a brand-new book. As we approach 2026, readers everywhere are beginning to experience that familiar tug: What will my reading journey look like this year? Will it encompass sweeping romances, gripping thrillers, insightful nonfiction, comforting rereads, or perhaps a delightful…
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Then: I learned to read when I was 4 years old when sitting in the big black Naugahyde vinyl rocking chair with my mom and older sister who was the one who was actually learning to read. I just “got it”. I was all about reading Hop on Pop by…
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In Your Dreams by Sarah Adams is book 4 in the Rome Kentucky Series. I’m genuinely sad this series is over-it’s been such an amazing ride! But I truly think we ended it with the perfect character. Madi had me hooked from the very beginning, and James did too. I…
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Thinking back on what I read as a kid, a theme popped up that I had never quite noticed before. Witches. I was a girl who was fascinated and sometimes enamored with witches. If I had to guess, I’d say this fascination started when my mom let me watch “The…
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I grew up during the Reading Rainbow and Scholastic Bookfair times where nothing was more special or exciting than reading or hearing a good story. I have memories of competing with my sisters to memorize and recite a Shel Silverstein poem or going to Pronghorn Elementary where we were lucky…