Andy Warhol Was a Hoarder: Inside the Minds of History’s Great Personalities
Andy Warhol. Albert Einstein. Marilyn Monroe. Claudia Kalb reveals and analyzes the personalities, disorders and habits of history’s creative personalities.
Laughter is Good for the Soul
“Laugh and the world laughs with you!” This quote from Ella Wheeler Wilcox’s poem, “Solitude,” best describes this collection of humorous stories.
Blast-off!
Travel to space with new Children’s non-fiction. Three new books about space pioneers Mae Jemison, Sally Ride and an encyclopedia of everything space-related are sure to capture the imagination of all space enthusiasts.
LGBTQ Documentaries
Celebrate Pride Month with these picks from the Carnegie Library Music, Film & Audio Department. The Carnegie Library has a sizable LGBTQ film collection, which you can browse online here … Continued
5 Destination Reads for When You Can’t Get Away
Even if you can’t actually get a way this summer, try tagging along on an adventure to new lands with one of these great books!
Not your Zombie’s Apocalypse
We’ve all thought about how to survive zombies, but what if that’s not how the world ends? Let these books help you plan for a few more scenarios.
Speaking Out: Queer Youth in Focus
An inspirational photographic essay collection that explores what it means to be young and queer in today’s world.
Gardening Wisdom or Not?
Unravel the truths behind long-held gardening myths.
Herbal Healing Gardens
Grow and forage your own medicinal herbs. Learn to appreciate and harness the amazing healing powers of the Earth’s incredible plant world.
Girls Heart STEM
If you’re looking for STEM-inspired reads featuring strong and brilliant girls, check out these books.