When children play, they learn! Play allows young children to develop important skills including physical coordination and language. Play is also one of the five elements (along with sing, talk, read and write) that prepare children to learn to read….
In the medieval Iranian city of Tus, an enslaved girl named Sitara lives with and works for a family of scholars. Despite her status and her justified anger at her lack of freedom, Sitara lives in a gilded cage. The…
Our Board of Trustees will hold their monthly board meeting on Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 7 p.m. in the Margaret J. “Peggy” Danhof Board Room. This meeting is open to the public and can be viewed on YouTube. View…
Do you need ideas for new books to read (or new books to give as gifts)? Take a look at the carousels below! Remember, you can place holds on books and pick them up at our drive-up window or at…
Linda Davidson, a widow, spends her days visiting her childhood friend, Carol, who resides at the Legacy Place nursing home with dementia. One afternoon, a tiny elderly woman gets her attention. She introduces herself as Jenny Cooper. Jenny has a…
“Libraries are palaces for the people” — Andrew Carnegie I’m excited to announce our newest app for eBooks and audiobooks! Our collection that was previously available on the Boundless app has migrated to The Palace Project. Palace is so user-friendly…
Get ready to show off your artistic talents in our Tiny Art Show. Stop by the Vortex to pick up a mini art kit (while supplies last) and create your masterpiece. Each kit includes: One 3×3″ canvas Acrylic paint Two…
Looking for something to read? We’re here to help! Visit Adult Reads to view our booklists curated for adults. You can also browse the many displays throughout the library. We have something for every reader! We add new lists every…
Looking for something to read? Our Teen Services staff is here to help. Browse our handpicked collection of books perfect for teens. Visit Teen Reads to view our booklists curated just for you. You can also stop by the teen…
This winter, families can enjoy a variety of engaging programs on the Bookmobile at our newest community stop, Ashbury’s at Boughton Ridge, located at 335 E. Boughton Road. Join us every Tuesday from 5 to 7 p.m. for fun activities…
