This week’s staff pick, Girls Like Us: Carole King, Joni Mitchell, Carly Simon– and the Journey of a Generation by Sheila Weller, focuses on three of music’s best singer-songwriters. Read how each woman was shaped by and contributed to the emerging feminist movement. “Both scholarly and dishy. A superb journalist, […]
Yearly Archives: 2016
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Pi Day is the annual celebration of the mathematical constant π (pi). What exactly is π? Pi is the ratio of a circle’s circumference to its diameter, approximated as 3.14159. Pi Day celebrations are held around the world on March 14th. Here’s more info about Pi: Pi Day Pi Day […]
Teens, I know you’re busy. School, homework, exams, sports, afterschool clubs, jobs, and many other obligations. But we here at FTPL believe everyone should have time to read for pleasure. To make that easier for you busy teens, we’ve begun highlighting the collections of short stories in our […]
The star of SNL and Parks & Recreation shares stories, inspiration and behind the scenes insights in her hilarious and moving memoir, making Yes Please this week’s staff pick. Poehler shares the lessons she’s learned throughout her career in improv and on two hit tv shows. If you enjoyed Tina […]
Observed annually in March, Women’s History Month began in 1978 when it was celebrated as “Women’s History Week” by the Sonoma County school district. In 1981, as more communities, schools and organizations joined the honoring of women, Congress asked the President to declare the week beginning March 7th as […]
Meet Kamala Kahn, the Pakistani American teenager from Jersey City who just discovered her extraordinary powers. Ms. Marvel by G. Willow Wilson is this week’s staff pick. Kamala is certainly no damsel in distress as she fights to protect her friends and her city. A superhero who breaks the mold, […]
Although winter may be (hopefully) winding down, there’s still time to sign up for the Adult and Teen Winter Reading Program. We have one more bi-weekly prize drawing where 2 winners will each receive a $15 gift card to Stop & Shop. Our final grand prize drawing will be held […]
Celebrate Pi Day 3 ways! Monday March 7th @ 7pm Celebrate Pi Day early! Eat pie (yes that kind!) and compete in a “Pi and Pie” trivia contest to win prizes! Plus drop into the teen room all evening long to make Pi inspired necklaces and bracelets. What decimal place will […]
Dr. Seuss Rhyming and Zany Photo Booth Sunday March 6th @ 2pm In honor of Dr. Seuss, spend the afternoon at the library being zany, silly, and kooky. Create unique poems using words commonly found in Dr. Seuss books and dress up like your favorite Dr. Seuss characters in our […]
Join us Wednesday, March 2nd from 7:00-8:30 pm for a session focusing on the three major types of interviews, networking, telephone, and face-to-face. After reviewing the flow of an interview session and discussing behavioral questioning, the participants will have an opportunity to practice an interview. The session will allow time […]