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…
-
-
Circulation The Circulation Department is the first line of the public library. Operating the front desk is their full-time job! You can always find a person at the desk to answer a question, direct you to where you want to go, or sign you up for your own library card! The department maintains the…
-
Blind Date With a Book What if your next favorite book was waiting for you… wrapped in paper and keeping its secrets? This February, we’re inviting readers to take a chance with our Blind Date with a Book display. Located by the front desk for and in the Teen Room…
-
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…
-
Science fiction is my favorite genre, and I’m so glad I finally picked up Project Hail Mary. This book is smart, engaging, and exactly the kind of sci-fi I enjoy the most. Andy Weir perfectly balances high-stakes science with humor. The sarcastic, dry wit works beautifully-even (and especially) when facing…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
Sophie Cousens has a gift for writing stories that blend warmth, wit and a touch of the unexpected, and And Then There Was You is no exception. What begins as what seems to be a charming contemporary romance takes and intriguing turn with a surprising sci-fi element. At first I…