Written on November 4th, 2020 by Shelia
A little known fact about working in a library is how early we start thinking about holiday books. I’m pretty sure I started reading reviews of the books on this list during the summer, for instance. And now this month they are finally arriving to get you in the holiday spirit. These are all Adult […]
Written on November 3rd, 2020 by Shelia
It might just be me, but I’m excited about some stuff on this new DVDs list for November. The latest Christopher Nolan movie, Tenet, is coming. And after getting Seasons 1 and 2 of Babylon Berlin last month, Season 3 will be here this month. (If you’re not familiar with the show, it’s an amazing […]
Written on November 2nd, 2020 by Shelia
There was a thin coat of snow on the ground when I got up this morning, so I guess that means it really is November! That also means a whole bunch of new stuff for you to check out, including holiday books. (Special holiday edition is coming Wednesday!) For now, here are the new Adult […]
Written on October 22nd, 2020 by Shelia
The library offers a variety of digital services, from ebooks to homework help to streaming movies. In fact, there’s a lot to digest when you start looking at all the options, but we’re always here to help. At this exact moment, though, we can’t always help in the ways we used to. Because of the […]
Written on October 19th, 2020 by Shelia
It’s that spooky time of year again when even folks who aren’t normally horror readers dive into something a little scary, or at least a bit eerie or otherworldly. But maybe you aren’t sure what to read. There are those classic horror books you’ve been meaning to get around to, but then you think perhaps […]
Written on October 6th, 2020 by Shelia
Attention all teen writers, or teens who want to give writing a try. I’ve thrown together a to-go kit with handouts to help you get started with creative writing, whether you want to write a novel, short stories, or poetry. And just in case you’ve ever been interested in National Novel Writing Month, which happens […]
Written on October 2nd, 2020 by Shelia
We’re heading into the weekend, and some of you are probably looking for something to watch and listen to. We, of course, have loads of DVDs and CDs, but have you ever wondered what’s coming soon? Well, I’m here to take care of that. Below is a list of some of the new DVDs and […]
Written on October 1st, 2020 by Shelia
Let’s imagine that you’ve always wanted to write a novel. You can feel the creative energy within yourself, yearning for an outlet. You have stories playing out behind your closed eyes. There are characters and places that you feel you know, even though they do not exist outside your own head. But then you stop […]
Written on September 29th, 2020 by Shelia
Can you actually believe that October is just two days away? Honestly, I’m still trying to figure out where the summer went, and I’m entirely reluctant to put my sandals away. And yet, here we are. On the upside, this means new books will be arriving, and we have a list of some of the […]
Written on September 17th, 2020 by Shelia
Tomorrow (which I should point out is Friday, September 18, because in these days of COVID, time is a nebulous concept) is Read an Ebook Day. “What is that? Better yet, why should I care?” you wonder softly into your coffee. Well, let me tell you all about it, including why ebooks are […]