Welcome to Booked on a Feeling — because the best stories start at your library.
“If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world”—J.R.R. Tolkien Cozy fantasy feels like the embodiment of this Tolkien quote. Books that warm and cheer us can be as valuable as ones that excite and terrify (not a surprising sentiment…
Campbell County Public Library is pleased to have the opportunity to host author Megan E. Freeman for the annual junior high author visit this September. Freeman is the author of several award-winning novels in verse for young audiences, most notably Alone and its companion Away. Students will listen to Freeman…
Gillette, it’s time to gather! One last hurrah to the summer and to the creativity of our community. August 8th from 10-4, our first annual Fireweed LitArts Festival celebrates the arts here at your library. The day starts off with coffee and doughnuts in the parking lot, then ushers attendees…
The Soaring Eagle Book Award provides the opportunity for Wyoming youth in grades 7-12 to select a favorite book and honor its author. Its purpose is to help Wyoming students in grades 7-12: Campbell County Public Library Young Adult staff visit the Jr. High schools to give book talks, focusing…
To be totally transparent, I do not to CrossFit. I am not a very athletic person. I grew up watching sports more in the X-Game field. Since I have moved to Gillette and started lifting weights, I use that term loosely. I enjoy resistance training! I quickly became fascinated watching…
Then: Growing up in rural Alabama in the 1970s I had a much different relationship with books and libraries than most people who pursue a career as a librarian. In my case the lack of a library and the love of reading led me to a career in libraries. My family didn’t live in…
Reading Indian Paintbrush Book Award nominees is a great way to discover stories that kids across Wyoming think are exciting, meaningful and worth sharing. The award is unique because Wyoming students in grades 4th-6th nominate and vote for the books themselves, so the list reflects what real readers enjoy. The…
One of my favorite things about working at the library has been discovering books that inspire me in ways I didn’t expect. Recently, I picked up four books that, although different in style, all centered around themes that are deeply important to me: home, family, food, hospitality, and creating meaningful…
How we have rated these books: This rating system is from Fable. If you are not familiar with Fable check it out. It is a great place to track your reading and find like minded readers. 💖 No Spice; PG Romance with no suggestive dialogue 🌶Some Spice; Closed-door romance with…
Then I love reading like I love breathing air. When you love something that much, you engage with it any way that you can. Reading has always been a concrete absolute in my life. I credit this to my Mom, who fostered my love of reading to connect with me…