Monthly Archives: August 2021

11 posts

Staff Summer Reads

To celebrate the end of another successful Summer Reading program, the FTPL staff have put together a reading list of books we’ve enjoyed over the summer. Click on any of the covers below to place a hold on a book! [On The Rope by Alex Tresniowski] “This narrative nonfiction book […]

Tail of the Week: Beaver Tail!

Tail of the Week: Beaver Tail! We’ve looked at many animal tails and tales this summer, and for our last Tail of the Week we found one that is unique: The Beaver Tail! Beavers are rodents, like rabbits and groundhogs, and they are nocturnal, which means they sleep during the […]

Tail of the Week: Macaw!

Tail of the Week: Macaw A macaw is a colorful parrot with a long feathered tail. There are several varieties: Scarlet Macaws have bright rainbow-colored feathers and are intelligent birds. Blue and Gold Macaws have feathers that are only – you guessed it! – blue and gold. They can learn […]

New York Times Online Access Update

We’ve recently updated the process for accessing the online New York Times remotely. If you are a long-time reader or are interested in taking a look at what the NYT has to offer, please take a few minutes to review what’s changed below. Note: The process for in-person access has […]

August is Read-a-Romance Month

Check out one these romance novels in celebration of Read-a-Romance month! A great romance book features more than just love; action, adventure, revenge, mystery and much more are all part of the story. Here are some standout examples: [bookshelf id=”12550″] “Best-selling Hoover’s (November 9, 2015) latest valiant and compelling new-adult […]

Tail of the Week: Rooster!

Tail of the Week: Rooster! The rooster has a glorious tail with three or four long, wavy feathers on top. These are called “sickle feathers” and help the rooster keep his balance when walking or running. They are richly colored and sometimes iridescent and shine in the sunlight. The rooster […]

Tail of the Week: Fish!

Tail of the Week: Fish! It’s oh-fish-ial: We’re going underwater for our Tail of the Week to have some fun with fish! Some of our favorite books are about fish, from the colorful art of Lois Ehlert’s Fish Eyes to the clever art of Deborah Freedman’s The Story of Fish […]