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Welcome to the Library

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

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  • A young Native American girl sits with an older Native American woman on a blanket outside. They are doing an activity to celebrate Native American Heritage Month.

    Celebrate Native American Heritage

    Learn more about Native American history and culture.

  • A creepy castle can be seen at night. Five of its windows are lit. In the distance is the moon with several birds flying around the trees and castle. In the middle ground is a blonde woman in a dress, standing on the edge of the castle's wall.

    A Glimpse of Genre: The Gothic Romance

    Learn more about the gothic romance genre.

  • The left image is of the book cover "M Train" by Patti Smith, while the right image is of the book cover "Between the World and Me" by Ta-Nehisi Coates.

    Obsessed with Living in a Dream

    As I first started reading Patti Smith’s work, M Train, I was torn. Torn because I loved to get lost in her world, and also upset because she had the luxury of being lost in it on a daily basis, and well, I didn’t.

  • A person's hand is sifting through a collection of vinyl records.

    10 Songs That Scare Me

    While it’s a known fact that "Werewolf Bar Mitzvah" is the spookiest scariest song ever written, these diabolical ditties come a close second!

  • An iPad shows the website IFRIMA, which is Polish. Next to the iPad is an Apple computer keyboard and wireless mouse. When translated, the website appears to be about bookkeeping and accounting information.

    Training on Web Literacy

    Over the course of the last 12+ months and 8 training classes later, I without a doubt have a more informed knowledge of how the World Wide Web operates and what it can offer.

  • A collaged advertisement for geeky books. These book titles include "Reincarnation Blues," "The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl: Squirrel Meets World," "Everyone's a aliebn when ur a aliebn too: a book," "Ready Player One," and "Meddling Kids."

    Super Fun Geeky Reads

    A selection of books chock full of deft humor and pop culture references.

  • An advertisement for the second season of Netflix's Stranger Things series.

    Stranger Reads: 14 Teen Titles for Fans of Stranger Things

    The hit science fiction/horror series Stranger Things will soon be back for season 2 on Netflix. While you anxiously anticipate binging this series, check out these carefully selected teen reads filled with elements of horror, science fiction, 1980’s cultural reference and small midwestern town nostalgia.

  • A collaged advertisement for fall-themed books and cozy mysteries for adults. The book covers included: "A Catered Costume Party," "Death of a Pumpkin Carver," "The Wolfe Widow," "Grave Errors," "Gossamer Ghost," and "Turkey Trot Murder."

    Cozy Reads for Chilly Evenings: Fall-themed Cozy Mysteries

    As the nights get chilly, warm up with some great seasonal cozy mysteries!

  • View from the ground of leaves falling through a pathway surrounded by trees.

    Great Fall Biographies

    Fall is a wonderful time to tackle a fascinating biography.

  • An illustration with a yellow moon and a black cartoon castle with bats. The text in the image reads "Happy Halloween."

    Just in Time for Halloween: Costumes, Cosplay, Crafts, and Cookies!

    We have many titles with oodles of great ideas for a spookily festive holiday.

  • A man uses a tablet with his stylus while sitting at a table with an open book and mug of coffee.

    Hoopla Has Entertainment On The Go

    If you don't have time to stop into the Library, you can still enjoy what your Library has to offer. We can help you get setup for reading, watching, or listening to what interests you!

  • A woman's eyes are spliced into an overlay of smoke. The scene has a teal and blue colored filter over it.

    Psychological Horror: 10 Suspenseful and Creepy Reads

    Fans of Ghost Stories, Horror and Psychological Suspense will enjoy this blog post.

  • A woman has a picnic in the fall in a brightly lit leaf-covered field. She has her shoes off and to the side of her on the blanket she sits on. She wears a brown dress with different designs on it and has a wire basket with apples and a wicker basket with flowers next to her.

    Great Early Fall Reads

    A short list of fiction and nonfiction fall reads.

  • A red brick building has a black sign and lamp post. The sign shows the word "ASK" in all caps.

    What to Read-Watch-Listen to Next!

    Feel like there’s nothing interesting to read/watch/listen to lately? We can help!

  • View inside the creepy Ohio State (Mansfield) Reformatory in Mansfield, Ohio.

    Haunted Midwest Travel for Those Who Dare!

    Love to be spooked? Here's a list of Midwest locations to visit this October (and some book recommendations as well)!

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