Jessica Fletcher, a talking teapot, Sweeney Todd's enterprising neighbor -- Angela Lansbury was different things to different people, but she was always beloved.
If you are obsessed with audiobooks like I am, then I’m confident you’ve listened to Julia Whelan. She narrates everything.
The NHL is back, so read these books about hockey, eh? And maybe watch a movie too.
Many Americans have never heard of Annie Ernaux, the latest winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature. But now you're not one of them.
Has any musician ever been as closely identified with one of their song titles as Loretta Lynn? She was a coal miner's daughter and so much more.
Wander off the beaten path this Halloween with these 15 B-Movie hidden gems.
There is something exciting about reading a book that has a movie related to the same person and topic. If this is something that excites you, consider diving right into these stories that involve inspiring persons with challenging circumstances.
October, baptize me with leaves! swaddle me in corduroy and nurse me with split pea soup. October, tuck tiny candy bars in my pockets and carve my smile into a thousand pumpkins. O autumn! O teakettle! O grace!” Rainbow Rowell, attachments
Have you started a reading challenge yet this year? Maybe you need a little inspiration to log a few more books for TLCPL’s Winter Read. Maybe you want to challenge yourself to “read harder” this year. No matter what, the team at Kent Branch has you covered! We have curated a list of challenges to diversify your reads this year, and our staff has provided suggestions of some of their faves to match!
Whether it’s banging on a pan or plastic tub to hear the sound or dancing enthusiastically to toddler tunes, music has the potential to engage children in fun and unique ways. Music may even help reduce stress and alleviate boredom, which is something we all need from time to time.
The second week focuses on the beginning of an international phenomenon of new music called jazz.
President’s Day is celebrated on the third Monday of February. It was originally a celebration of George Washington, the first president, but now it is a celebration for all presidents.
Are you ready for some mysteries to keep you warm with anticipation this winter? Check out our list for some ideas on what to read!
Why not choose a just one day a week to get unplugged? Encourage your family to take a digital diet away from all devices, just for a single day! A one-day “fast” from technology is a great way to refresh your senses, add spontaneity to your life and reconnect with your family!
Before she died in January, the masterful Cicely Tyson performed in 29 movies and 68 TV programs. The library has some of them.
At our last Steinem Sisters Collection Talking Circle of 2020, we celebrated the books that lifted us up and helped us get through what was a trying year. We hope you will find one, or two, from this list of feminist book recommendations that will do the same for you.
Our favorite series in many forms can be found in this list for Middle Schoolers.
Can you help crack the case? These mystery books for grades 1-3 won't leave you guessing, whodunit?!
Magic, mischief, and mayhem! Find fantastical elements in these books for middle school readers.
Adventure awaits in this list of fantasy books for high school readers.
Need a way to brighten your home this winter? Get some houseplants! Studies have shown that keeping houseplants have many benefits. Among them are improving your mood, reducing fatigue, and boosting healing and pain tolerance. They also improve air quality, releasing oxygen and moisture. Here are some titles that will help you start going green.
