Stories tagged with: books

Bookception: Books about Books, Libraries, Reading, and Writing

Posted 08/25/21 by April S

Explore a variety of fiction, nonfiction, mysteries, and science fiction perfect for book lovers!

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Children's Library & Teen Recommends - Summer 2021

Posted 08/06/21 by Joyce S.

Youth Services Librarians love to read, too! Check out what your favorite Children’s and Teen Librarians at Main Library are reading, whether it be a picture book about penguins, a middle grade adventure in a treehouse, vampires in Louisiana, or a time-traveling phone booth!

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National Library Week resources for PreK-Grade 3

Posted 04/06/21 by Ann H

National Library Week resources for Preschool/ Kindergarten; Early Elementary (1-3)

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Fact and Fiction Recommends Spring 2021

Posted 03/24/21 by Fact & Fiction

Reading recommendations from the Fact and Fiction department Librarians at Main Library.

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If You Like Historical Fiction

Posted 12/21/20 by Jozlyn H

If you liked these five historical fiction books, chances are you will like these other five!

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Picture Books of the Lost... and Found

Posted 12/08/20 by Eric P

Some of the world's greatest picture books are about losing things, and I have a list of them right here... wait a minute, where did that list go?

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Books on the Big Screen

Posted 11/04/20 by Ann H

Which is better, the book of the movie? Here are some of our favorite book and movie adaptations you will enjoy.

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Louise Glück and Other Nobel Prize Winning Authors

Posted 10/21/20 by Eric P

Poet Louise Glück recently became the latest author to receive a surprise phone call from the Nobel committee. It puts her in good -- if sometimes eccentric -- company.

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Extracurricular: Animation Toolkit 

Posted 09/03/20 by Patrick Cook

A smattering of tools and information for the would-be animator.

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8 Ways to Learn More About the Legendary John Lewis

Posted 07/28/20 by Eric P

Whether you're a book reader, a movie buff, or a graphic novel aficionado, the library has what you need to find out more about congressman and civil rights hero John Lewis.

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Rachel Recommends: Winter 2020 Edition

Posted 02/25/20 by Rachel S

"Winter is not a season, it's an occupation." ~Sinclair Lewis

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Check Us Out 24/7

Posted 01/24/20 by Library News

Customers are now able to pick up Library materials 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at certain locations!

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Encouraging a Love of Reading from a Young Age

Posted 08/19/19 by April S

Cultivating a lifelong love of books and reading early on has innumerable benefits

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Songs Inspired by Books

Posted 07/16/19 by Tim P

Ever since Ancient Greece music has looked to the printed page for inspiration.

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7 Charming Gentle Reads

Posted 07/12/19 by April S

Feel good, easy reads filled with charming stories and colorful characters.

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25 Fascinating Nonfiction Reads

Posted 07/05/19 by Connie C

A variety of nonfiction books for people who prefer real stories.

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Hot Titles For Summer And Fall 2016

Posted 05/27/16 by Amy H

Here's a look at the hot titles coming out later this year, announced at Book Expo America (BEA), the place to find out about the most anticipated titles for summer and fall.

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