A “drawing tale” is a story that is told as the teller draws lines and/or shapes that help to tell the story – and then reveal a surprise at the end! Drawing stories were popular in the late 19th – early 20th century, but Anne Pellowski, a storyteller, librarian, researcher, […]
Yearly Archives: 2021
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You now have access to Kanopy with your FTPL card! Kanopy is an on-demand streaming service offered to public libraries and universities that differs from other platforms by emphasizing critically-acclaimed movies, inspiring documentaries, and award-winning foreign films. You’re much more likely to find things here that are unavailable elsewhere, such […]
The next meeting of the Teen Online Bookclub is February 8 at 4pm via Zoom. We’ll be discussing the book Ever the Hunted by Erin Summerhill. This is a fabulous fantasy with lots of mystery and romance mixed in. The book is available to read on Hoopla or click here […]
Genre:Coming-of-Age Stories, Literary FictionRead-Alikes: The Little French Bistro by Nina GeorgeMy Brilliant Friend by Elena FerranteThe Interestings by Meg Wolitzer This week’s staff pick is recommended for foodies, Francophiles, and/or anyone looking for a short but fascinating read. This documentary-style novella is a look at the early career and rise […]
There are several owls in the Harry Potter series of books by J,K. Rowling – how would all of those Hogwarts students get their mail without owl post? – but the most intriguing by far is Harry’s snowy owl, Hedwig. Snowy Owls live in the northernmost parts of North America. […]
This classic picture book won the Caldecott Medal for excellence in illustration – and the illustrations are luminous as father and child venture out into a snow-laden moonlit night to see if they can spot an owl. This book is available in the library collection, but if you can’t wait, […]