Short Stories. Big Feelings.
“Brevity is the soul of wit.” – Hamlet, William Shakespeare It takes special talent to fit emotion and meaning into a few words. Below are short stories of new and … Continued
The Big Picture: The Fight for the Future of Movies
If you’ve wondered why most movies being made today are adaptations or sequels or part of a “cinematic universe,” entertainment journalist Ben Fritz might have the answer.
Teen Summer Reading 2018 Booklist
No matter what you spend your time doing this summer, check out one of these great teen reads at your local library!
Ask a Mortician
Let’s be honest here: Death is fascinating.
The Only Girl in the World: a memoir
Maude Julien was the daughter of a man she calls The Ogre – her mother was the first victim of this man, taken from her poor French mining family at … Continued
Worth a Listen
As my “to-read” piles get taller and taller, I find that audio-books help me to keep those piles in check. But even better, they are often my preferred way to … Continued
Komodo Dragons for Summer
Looks at the inspiring story of Joan Procter, a pioneering female scientist who loved reptiles.
Story Telling for Job Interviews
Interviews make everyone nervous, but, with some practice and the right advice, you can learn to ace the questions and wow your potential employers!
Walkabout!
We all work hard, but when the days get long and lovely like this, doesn’t taking a day off sound good? As your librarian, I advise you to unlearn the punched-in, on-the-clock hustle mentality, even if just for one day.
New Summer Goal: Tackling Handmade Crafts
How does one get started with handmade crafts? Check out this incredible book that has everything you need to know to get started!