Juneteenth is a federal holiday that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. Although President Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1, 1863, enslaved African Americans in Texas were not granted freedom until June 19, 1865. The…
Hello and welcome to part one of my four-part Pride-month series: Speculative Fiction and (My) Pride! Across this four-part series, I will be guiding you through an introspective examination of speculative fiction’s impact on how I experience and understand Pride…
Our Board of Trustees will hold their monthly board meeting on Thursday, June 15, 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…
While I have a lot of frustrations concerning streaming services, one net positive gain from competing channels (Netflix vs. Max vs. Paramount+, etc.) is the wealth of creative story-telling attempts. Each platform seems to have dipped its toes into the…
You signed up for the Summer Adventure, and now you need something to read! Take a look at the carousels below or our page of recommendations for new chapter books, picture books and comics for kids of all ages. Remember,…
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…
June is Audiobook Month, a time for book lovers to pay homage to the growing popularity and immense joy of listening to stories. From captivating tales narrated by talented voice actors to the convenience of enjoying stories while multitasking, audiobooks…
As we celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Month this May, it is crucial to acknowledge and uplift the voices of AAPI authors who have made significant contributions to the literary world. Over the past few years, numerous debut…
Summer Adventure Scavenger Hunt The Children’s Department’s unofficial mascot, Michu Michu, traveled around the library this summer. Michu wasn’t alone, though. His friend Library Mouse came along for the ride! Michu Michu and Library Mouse wanted to learn more about…
Review: Now You See Us is a murder mystery, but it also describes the ways in which Filipina domestic workers are treated by their employers in Singapore. One day off per week, curfews, constant pregnancy tests and the threat of…