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Songs Inspired by Books
Posted 4 months ago by Tim P
Ever since Ancient Greece music has looked to the printed page for inspiration.
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Favorite Songs By Women
Posted 8 months ago by Tim P
Inspiring songs by women musicians.
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Happy Little Trees: A Playlist
Posted 10 months ago by Tim P
A collection of songs that are not thought of as happy songs in the traditional sense, but are uplifting just the same. This post includes classics and lesser known gems from musical groups and/or musicians like The Monkees, Bill Withers, Nick Drake, The Mountain Goats, Outkast and many more.
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Replace Bad Habits With New Skills
Posted 11 months ago by Michelle G
Get a jump start on your resolutions for the new year! Trying to change a not-so-great habit? Replace it with something new, and let your library help!
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Libraries are for Leisure
Posted 11 months ago by Franco V
Libraries don't always have to be serious places of quiet study. A lot of what the Library does is about having fun.
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Best Comics and Graphic Novels of 2018
Posted 12 months ago by Franco V
2018 is heading to a close! It's time to look back on the best comics and graphic novels of the year.
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Entertaining Sing-Along Storybooks
Posted about 1 year ago by Cindy V
Picture books for kids featuring fun sing-along stories that will inspire little ones to sing and dance during storytime.
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Rock On: A Teen Booklist
Posted about 1 year ago by Connie C
Is Rock'n roll dead? The teens in these books beg to differ!
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Start the Music: 10 Fun Music Themed Picture Books for Young Children
Posted about 1 year ago by Heather W
Fun books with musical themes for kindergarteners and first graders.
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A Salute to Christmas Novelty Songs
Posted about 1 year ago by Linda K
Holiday novelty songs are so fun.
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A Library Card for the Digital Age
Posted over 3 years ago by Library News
Does your smartphone or tablet go wherever you go? Why not take your Library with you too! With our new eMedia card, you can borrow eBooks, eAudiobooks, music, movies & more - without having to visit us in person.
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33 Songs About The Rain
Posted over 3 years ago by Tim P
April showers bring May flowers...and apparently a whole lot of musical inspiration too, as heard in these songs about the rain!
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10 Influential Songs to Celebrate Black History Month
Posted over 3 years ago by Tim P
Music has always been about shared experience in life. Continue reading to explore a selection of influential songs spanning several decades.
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Bob Dylan Turns 75
Posted over 3 years ago by April S
Bob Dylan turns 75! Continue reading to learn more about this timeless musician.
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Summer is the Season of Sound
Posted over 4 years ago by Heather H
Music Festival season is upon us. Use your library card to build a playlist full of this summer's headlining acts!
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We Will, We Will Rock You … To Sleep?!
Posted over 4 years ago by Cindy V
Songs from popular musicians are turned into plinky, plunky instrumental lullabies with a few bells and barks thrown in for good measure. It’s soothing music for your little ones that won’t drive you crazy.
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Albums to Adore: To Pimp a Butterfly
Posted over 4 years ago by Andy Lechlak
Featuring Kendrick Lamar and his music.
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