Erienne’s Book Talk: Summer Reading Wrap Up
Erienne, our Adult & Teen Services Specialist, is here to discuss the books he read during summer reading and the ones he’s most looking forward to reading soon. Watch his book talk, and then check them out for yourself. And…
Dark Academia Books
The school year has officially begun, and my tweed jacket and leather satchel are ready for the world. I am no longer in school, but I still enjoy pretending that I could actually be capable of learning new things. In…
Top 5 Books of 2021… So Far
Believe it or not, we are halfway through 2021! I still accidentally write 2007 on every single paper that I encounter, but I can recognize that we are in fact living in 2021. I have noticed my reading patterns changed…
Death of A Pet: An Ode to Pumpkin
We’ve all experienced loss; whether it’s the death of a family member, friend or pet, or something more mundane like relationships, life changes, etc. Death is no stranger to any of us in its various forms. On Wednesday, June 16,…
Jay’s Book Talk: The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni
“After her first two weeks observing the problems at DecisionTech, Kathryn Petersen, its new CEO, had more than a few moments when she wondered if she should have taken the job. But Kathryn knew there was little chance she would…
Book Recommendations Based on Your Starbucks Order
There are very few things that go together better than coffee and books (except for maybe tons of money and my bank account). My favorite thing about most days is the time when I get to curl up with a…
It’s All Greek To Me: Greek Mythology Fiction
Greek mythology has survived its founding civilization by over 2,000 years. It has wormed its way into most aspects of our lives—not only do we regularly see classical images in art and architecture, but we can also use it to…
Three Simple Ways to Celebrate Mother’s Day
If you’re at all like me, you really appreciate your mom. Moms are always doing stuff for us, sacrificing so much to make our lives better. They often can be found taking care of everyone around them, even if those…
Sensational Craft: DIY Spin Art
A quick search on YouTube will turn up hundreds of oddly satisfying videos, many of which involve spinning objects. Spinning can be very calming for some people because spinning is a rhythmic movement. When it is slow and rhythmic, it…
April Teen Reads: Asian Teen Lives, Teen Poetry & Novels in Verse, Staff Picks and More
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. You can also stop by the teen…