The best way to get into the spirit of National Poetry Month 2018 is to dive into some great poetry, both modern and classic. But for uninitiated poetry readers, this can be a little intimidating. If you are new to reading poetry, want to start, or are looking for a […]
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April 16th, 2018 is National Healthcare Decision Day (NHDD). An initiative of the Conversation Project, it is a day meant for considering and openly discussing the importance of advance care planning and healthcare decision making. National Healthcare Decisions Day (NHDD) exists to inspire, educate and empower the public and providers […]
Christina Baker Kline’s A Piece of the World is an easy book to review. As the selection for our March Second Saturday Book Club, it generated a great deal of discussion from those in attendance. There was much to discuss; the tormented protagonist, the simultaneously stark and beautiful tone of the […]
March is Irish-American Heritage month, and here at the library we’re celebrating the achievements, literary contributions, and music of Irish-American immigrants and their descendants. Library Event: Live Irish Music Concert: Charlie Zahm and Tad Marks. Sunday, 3/25 @ 2pm. Main Branch. Charlie Zahm is one of the most popular soloists […]
Tuesday, 3/13 @ 7pm Local genealogist Gene Armstead, Jr., will review the nature of Genealogy research, specifically for individuals of African-American descent. He will address key elements of Genealogy study and propose ways to begin an investigation into your family’s roots. Additionally, there will be tips for navigating road blocks […]
For International Women’s Day 2018, we’ve decided to highlight great women in music, or Women Who Rock. There are many different ways one can rock; standing up for social justice and the dignity of yourself and others, crafting complex, passionate symphonic music, or by creating a wall of sound with guitars […]
Kate Winkler Dawson’s Death in the Air intertwines the stories of two deadly phenomena that Londoners experienced during the early 1950’s. The first relates to John Reginald Christie, a serial killer who was active in London’s Notting Hill. The second involves what became known as the Great Smog of 1952 – […]
With the Netflix series available to stream right now I can think of few better choices for this week’s staff pick than Richard K. Morgan’s Altered Carbon. Set in a distant future where human consciousness can be uploaded, stored, and moved to new bodies Altered Carbon is a cyberpunk noir […]
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If you are attending our meditation sessions this week (teens and adults) or are just interested in learning more about the art of mindfulness and meditation there are a bevy of new and classic titles available right here at the library (in a variety of formats)!