Stoicism on Hoopla
“External things are not the problem. It’s your assessment of them. Which you can erase right now.” – Marcus Aurelius Can’t quite get into meditation? Unable to find the tranquility of mind? Beset by anxiety on the shortness of life?…
Pumping Iron: Getting into Shape this Spring
We are finally in March, and temperatures are starting to warm up. Thank goodness, as we had a very cold and snowy February. With wintertime and the pandemic, we have all been stuck indoors, and some of us have become…
Erica’s Book Talk: Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari
From renowned historian Yuval Noah Harar comes a groundbreaking narrative of humanity’s creation and evolution that explores the ways in which biology and history have defined us and enhanced our understanding of what it means to be “human.” One hundred…
Cold Weather Brings Baseball Spring Training
Hello folks, I know the weather has been absolutely brutal for February so far. Well, we don’t have long to wait for pitchers and catchers to report for spring training baseball workouts the week of February 15th. Spring Training brings…
Book Review: Kamala’s Way by Dan Moran
On Wednesday, January 20, 2021, history was made when Kamala Devi Harris was sworn in as Vice President of the United States. In doing so, she became the first woman, first African-American person, and first Asian American to hold the…
Melissa’s Book Talk: You Were There Too by Colleen Oakley
Melissa is back with another contemporary romance book talk. This month, she is discussing You Were There Too by Colleen Oakley, the heart-wrenching and unforgettable love story about a woman who must choose between the man she loves and the…
The Art of Ekua Holmes
One of my favorite art forms is mixed media collage. To create it feels freeing and a very personal expression. It is also a very forgiving media to work with—mistakes can be the best part. It’s a little like abstract…
The Williams Sisters: Breaking Barriers in Tennis
This month is a great time for tennis! The weather here may be snowy, but Australia has been enjoying a summery Australian Open, and more competitions are going on around the world. You can travel around the world and into…
February Teen Reads: Black Voices Matter
Looking for something to read? Our teen services staff are here to help. Browse our handpicked collection of books perfect for teens. Visit Teen Reads to view our book lists curated just for you. There’s something for everyone here! This month we’re…
Explore Afrofuturism with These Reads
The first time many of us first heard the term “Afrofuturism” was most likely in the 2018 movie Black Panther. Black Panther, a Marvel superhero movie, features the fictional African country of Wakanda, which is technologically superior to the rest of the…