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Welcome to the Library

Welcome to the LibraryLisa Schmidt2025-04-24T19:33:30-04:00

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    Happy Little Trees: A Playlist

    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.

  • Swashbuckling Ship

    Avast! Pirate History is More Swashbuckling than ever!

    The allure of adventure on the high seas beckons. Check out these great stories of piracy and maritime mayhem long ago....

  • book outdoors

    Interesting Stories for Outdoor Enthusiasts

    From living secluded in a tent for almost three decades, to climbing a 3,200 foot wall without ropes, this list highlights some of my favorite titles where people do some really incredible (and maybe a few ill-advised) things outside.

  • meditation yoga

    Yoga @ the Library

    The Library has programs and resources designed to help the entire family on their wellness journey.

  • picture books sensitive topics 2

    Picture Books That Introduce Sensitive Topics

    A selection of endearing stories for young children that focus on a variety of topics like family, friends, gender identity, individuality, love, marriage, tolerance, self-acceptance, kindness, respect, mental disabilities, nonconformity, teasing, social issues, emotions, immigrants, racism, friendship and courage.

  • New Year New You

    New Year, Same You: Reading Ideas for Realistic, Achievable Improvement

    Forget the New Years Resolutions! No matter what time of year it might be, each day is a new opportunity to make realistic changes in our lives and feel better for it.

  • girl walk nature

    The Human-Nature Connection

    The Library and Metroparks are great community resources that enrich the quality of life in the communities in which they serve.

  • A wooden door has a digital "open" sign and "time for change" etched into its surface.

    Replace Bad Habits With New Skills

    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!

  • A collaged advertisement for "gripping psychological suspense novels of 2018" with various book covers.

    25 Gripping Psychological Suspense Novels

    Enthralling, suspenseful novels that will keep readers interested from start to finish.

  • Cartoon numbers from zero to nine come alive by having eyes and mouths showing their various expressions. Each number is a different color and has different patterns on them.

    Counting Books for Preschoolers

    A variety of counting books to teach young children about numbers in an entertaining way.

  • A family of four is grocery shopping. The mom and dad smile as they push a shopping cart with their two young children. The two little boys stand inside the shopping cart as they both hold candy in their hands.

    Meal Plan To Save Time and Money

    Short on time and money? Meal planning can help.

  • A vintage world map has a golden nautical compass on top of it.

    Where Fascination is Found: Great Books on Maps

    Fascinating books on maps that are beautiful and chock full of curiosities and wonders.

  • A wooden table has various items on its surface. These items include a Windows keyboard, a glass cup with green plants, some beige yarn with a crochet hook, a calendar open to August, and a piece of paper with a green colored pencil on top. The paper shows sketches of leaves similar to the ones on the calendar and in the glass cup. There is also a box with beige, gray, and black yarn in it.

    Knitting a Few Good Yarns: Themed Cozy Mysteries

    Love to crochet, embroider, knit, sew or weave? Then you'll love these great cozy mysteries.

  • View of the Theological hall of Strahov library in Strahov Monastery, Prague, Bohemia, Czech Republic.

    10 Classic Books to Read and Watch

    These stories are filled with so much pure emotion it is almost impossible not to like them.

  • A woman looks forward at the photographer as she holds a mug to her face, obscuring the view of her mouth and nose. She wears a green long sleeve shirt and silver ring on her right hand's middle finger.

    Libraries are for Leisure

    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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