While You’re Waiting for “The Vanishing Half” by Brit Bennett
As a child, my Mom would often tell me that I needed to go to the store to buy some patience. Little did she know that, 1) no such thing existed, and 2) even if it did, there was no…
As a child, my Mom would often tell me that I needed to go to the store to buy some patience. Little did she know that, 1) no such thing existed, and 2) even if it did, there was no…
Sunflowers are my favorite flowers! There is something so happy and warm about a sunflower. They are like a little bit of the sun captured in a flower! The French word for sunflower is “tournesol,” which literally translates to, “turns…
Back when I was working my way through library school, I was a little shocked when a boy asked me for a book on bombs. We chatted for a bit, and I soon learned his question was really, “Could nuclear war…
“Discipline equals freedom.” ― Jocko Willink, Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win Are you worried you’re not making the right moves in your career? Are you living the life you want to live? All of us have…
Are you in a reading rut? Can’t find a book you like? Not feeling motivated to read? Well don’t worry, I’m here to help. Here are five bookish things you can do to get out of your rut and back…
As a child, I was convinced that my parents took longer to get ready in the morning than I did because they were aliens. Being an alien takes time, after all. They had to zip up their human suits, tuck…
If you, too, were a spooky kid who looked forward to watching the TV Show Unsolved Mysteries every day after school, then you’ll be happy to know that Netflix has rebooted the show! Sadly the iconic host of the show,…
A huge part of the Black Lives Matter movement is centered on self-education, calling on people of all ages and backgrounds to empower and educate themselves on topics relating to identity, black history and racism in society. While you’re waiting…
Once upon a time, not so long ago, writing and receiving letters was common. I remember when I was in school, my best friend moved out of state. We could only talk on the phone once in a while—long-distance calls…
Join us as we celebrate June as a Rainbow Book Month! To acknowledge this initiative of the American Library Association’s Office for Diversity, Literacy and Outreach Services, we have created lists with resources that patrons of all ages can enjoy….