Amanda Montell is a writer and linguist, which means she makes her living studying not only the way the English language has evolved and developed over time, but the ways in which society deploys language to accomplish meaning, identity, hierarchical…
We are ecstatic to introduce you to our new Home Learning Collection! This new collection is located in the back of the Children’s Services Department (by the STEAMboxes) and is full of new materials. We revitalized and modernized the collection…
Today is National Love Your Pet Day! Pets bring such joy and comfort into our lives. I have a few nonfiction titles from our Adult collection to help you celebrate your four-legged friends.
Review: This true story chronicles the amazing lives of Ellen and William Craft. In 1848, they escaped the bonds of slavery, traveling by train and steamship from Macon, Georgia to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Ellen was light-skinned and wore a disguise to…
If you’re looking to read up on the British royal family while waiting for Spare, look no further! We have other titles on the House of Windsor for you to check out. If you see something that interests you, follow…
Running While Black explores many of the issues and problems Black runners face while running. The sport markets itself as being “for everyone,” yet, for many Black people, it’s filled with anxiety and fear. Désir opens the book by describing…
It’s road trip season, and I’ve got some nonfiction audiobooks to recommend. Each of these will help you get lost in the great storytelling as the miles pass you by.
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…
A land war in Europe has quickly risen to the summit of “News Mountain.” For those of you who don’t know what News Mountain is, it’s a metaphor I just now made up in my head. News Mountain is a…
One of the true bummers about the fabric of reality and the nature of spacetime is that time travel isn’t possible. But humanity’s urge to experience the past and foresee the future is a strong one, and since when have…