Horror Books at the Library Ready to get a little scared? Sarah and Cassondra have been digging through the shelves to find some of their favorite horror reads, from creepy and unsettling to downright terrifying. Whether you’re a seasoned horror reader or just looking for something spooky to curl up…
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Spooky season has officially arrived at the library! We’ve gathered a little something for everyone, from creepy reads and seasonal programs to fun activities for all ages. Each of our Adult, Young Adult, and Children’s departments has added something special to this blog, so there’s plenty to explore no matter…
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Bad Badger: A Love Story by Maryrose Wood This middle grade novel is a great cozy summer beach read, in so far as the main character is a badger that lives at the beach and enjoys cozy hobbies like listening to opera records and sipping tea on his porch at…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Walt Longmire is the laconic, philosophical Sheriff of Absaroka County, Wyoming, created by author Craig Johnson. A widower and Vietnam War veteran, Longmire relies on intellect, his Native American best friend Henry Standing Bear, and Deputy Vic Moretti to solve crimes in a remote, ruggedly beautiful, and often unforgiving jurisdiction. …
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Then: One of my first recollections of reading as a kid was in 2nd grade when I discovered The Bailey School Kids, Goosebumps, and the Chip Hilton sports series. I enjoyed all of these books so much that I won an AR reading contest at my elementary school and was…