The New Year has just begun, and we’re already looking forward to all the amazing books to be released in the coming months. Whether you have intentional reading goals or you simply plan to read for enjoyment this year, there…
2023 was a year of discovery for many of us. We danced and sang along to new music from iconic artists. We cheered for the heroes in exciting new movies. And some of us discovered new ways to think, laugh…
Our Children’s Department is excited to continue offering Family Programs this winter season! These family events are programs that are aimed at children but meant for children and their adults to participate in together. Join us at one of these…
As the new year starts, our children’s department is excited to offer a new exploration series for homeschooled students in grades K–5. Each month, Children’s Services will offer a special exploration program at an earlier time of the day, to…
I’ve read or listened to about 65 books in 2023, and 17 of those were nonfiction. Most were either memoirs or books about American history. I generally gravitate towards stories about people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. I realized towards…
It has been a great year of reading fiction for me. I started reading romance books for the first time, which has provided some escapism. But after looking at the list of novels I’ve read in 2023, the ones that…
ShortHaus Cinema has featured many artists-turned-directors, but January’s featured director, Lutz Dammbeck, has remained firmly in the artist camp. His artistic practice includes drawing, painting, animation, collage, conceptual art, installations, research and documentary filmmaking. He is certainly the most avant-garde…
Everyone has a favorite holiday, whether it entails presents, scary costumes, or sacrificial turkeys. But there are a number of holidays from the dustbin of history that our families may have celebrated in the past or have their roots in…
Our Board of Trustees will hold their monthly board meeting on Thursday, December 21, 2023 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…
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 booklists curated just for you. You can also stop by the teen area…