Strega Nona is a much-loved character in children’s literature. This original story by author/artist Tomie dePaola was chosen for a Caldecott Honor in 1976 and is considered one of the top 100 picture books of all time. If it feels like a folktale when read, it’s because the plot is […]
Yearly Archives: 2020
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It’s been a year. I won’t say anymore than that. Luckily I was able to find a lot of time to read! I can’t begin to count how many books I read this year. I liked so many books this year, I couldn’t even narrow it down to a top […]
Are you waiting for one or more of these popular books to become available? Try one of our recommendations! Each week, we’ll provide a list of books that are similar to popular and best-selling titles that have long hold lists so you can keep on reading while you wait! If […]
Genre: Relationship FictionRead-Alikes:The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry by Rachel JoyceA Man Called Ove by Fredrick BackmanMidnight at the Bright Ideas Bookstore by Matthew Sullivan This week’s staff pick is a slightly older book that was a recent pick for our Virtual Book Club. If you are in the mood […]
The festive cards seen in the pictures below are the finished products from our take home greeting card kits! Each month for our Take and Make series, the library hands out kits to participants containing everything needed to make different crafts from home. Interested in taking home a craft kit […]
Winter reading is here! You can sign up online at the Library website and read anything you like. Our slogan is Warm Up with a Good Book, and we will be featuring classic children’s books, old and new. We’re starting with one of our absolute favorites: The Gingerbread Boy. Some […]
Are you waiting for one or more of these popular books to become available? Try one of our recommendations! Each week, we’ll provide a list of books that are similar to popular and best-selling titles that have long hold lists so you can keep on reading while you wait! If […]
Genre:Spy Fiction, ThrillerRead-Alikes:Secret Asset by Stella RimingtonThe Cairo Affair by Olen SteinhauerYoung Philby by Robert Littell John le Carré, British author and master of the spy thriller, passed away earlier this week at the age of 89. In honor of the literary giant, this week’s staff pick is Tinker, Tailor, […]
Whether it’s the story of The Elves and the Shoemaker or the elves at Santa’s workshop, have some fun as a family by creating your own elf! Color and cut out your elf! Decorate it with tulle, sparkles, felt, ribbon – anything you want! Name your elf using the Elf […]
In 2020, long-time volunteer Marilyn Litke announced her “retirement” from teaching ESL at the library. Each week for the last 15 years, Marilyn led two English as a second language classes: an intermediate conversation group and a grammar-focused class. Her well-attended classes fostered a community of ESL students local to […]