Winner of more than 15 awards in France, this week’s staff pick is the beautifully translated The People in the Photo by Helene Gestern. Knowing very little about her mother, Parisian archivist Helene attempts to track down two men she finds in a photo. Along the way she meets Stephane, […]
Yearly Archives: 2016
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This week during Masquerade month… Decorate your Mask! Tuesday October 11th @ 7pm Choose a mask, then go crazy decorating with a variety of crafts supplies and other items. No registration required. Candy Taste Test Thursday October 13th @ 7pm Can you guess the candy without seeing its wrapper? The person or persons who guess the most right win a prize! No […]
Now that fall is in the air, why not invite your friends over and enjoy a bowl of warm soup, a good drink, and a delicious dessert together! Here are a few books from the library’s cookbook collection to get you started. Click on the image to place the book […]
This month we’re gonna do something different. Instead of a particular theme or genre (like horror or fantasy), we’re gonna dip our toes into some fandom. Specifically… So get ready for some books about angels (no, not THAT angel), demons, possession, prophecy, and all that good stuff. Also, coming soon […]
Today is the final day of Banned Books Week 2016 and as we continue to encourage and celebrate the freedom to read, this week’s staff pick is one of the most challenged books of 2016. Nasreen’s Secret School by Jeanette Winter is the true story of a young girl […]
Join us all month long as we prepare for our big Haunted Masquerade Ball during Halloween Weekend! We’ll be crafting, eating candy, learning make-up effect skills, and more! Beware of zombies and sugar rushes! Click each flyer below for more information about each program and be sure to check back for more […]
October is a busy month in the Children’s area at the Main Library! First up is the chance for kids ages 5 – 11 years to build creative structures at Lego Station on Monday, October 3, at 2:00 p.m. Sign up online or call the Children’s Desk during library hours […]
Yesterday kicked off Banned Books Week 2016. What exactly is BBW? “Banned Books Week is an annual event celebrating the freedom to read. Typically held during the last week of September, it highlights the value of free and open access to information. Banned Books Week brings together the […]
We continue to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with this week’s staff pick The House of the Spirits by Chilean-American author Isabel Allende. Spanning three generations, this debut novel from the best selling author tells the story of the Trueba family and the personal and political upheaval they face in Chile. […]
Friday September 30th @ 3pm Join us for Wii games and board games every 4th Friday of the month! We’ve got Mario Kart, Smash Bros., and more! Plus classic and new board games from Jenga and Life to Settlers of Catan and Zombie Dice! Game on! No registration required.