Welcome to Booked on a Feeling — because the best stories start at your library.
I grew up poor in a small, dusty town in New Mexico. My mother had always struggled with reading comprehension, and she made it a priority to develop a love of reading within me at a young age. She accidentally turned me into a voracious reader by letting me loose in a library a few too many times. With no cable television at home, I would browse an old set of encyclopedias and read about…
Robert Frost (1874-1963): American, realistic depictions of rural life, examining social and philosophical themes, conversational and realism poetry, traditional poetic style, villanelle (three line stanzas followed by a four line stanza) and sonnets, modernist style, humor and wisdom Popular Poems: The Road Not Taken, Stopping By Woods On a Snowy…
I remember the first book I ever read. It was called Spooky Sounds by Noodles. The moment that the words began to take form, and I could read them, it was off to the races! I always loved reading. I was that kid that relished silent reading time in class,…
Our library is embarking on an exciting project to breathe new life into those plain jane classics you might remember from school. You know, the ones with the covers that are just blah. Our goal is to replace those tired old copies with editions that are as captivating on the…
There are many reasons I wanted to write this post. Mainly, it’s because I love reading different genres, and especially enjoy bouncing back and forth between fiction and nonfiction books. When I discovered they can have identical themes, while still being unique reads, I couldn’t stop thinking about it. Any…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…