Our Most Recent Community Art Exhibit Most spaces are enhanced by art. Chances are, all of us have a piece of art hanging on the walls of our homes and offices. Whether they take the form of posters, vinyl albums, or paintings, art helps create cohesive spaces regardless of its medium. As part of […]
Yes, Some Books Do Read Themselves

Explore the Library’s Collection of “Read-Along” Books Modern technologies have opened up so many doors; from connecting with others across the world in an instant, to television on demand, to reading digital books. But what if the books could read themselves to you? Seriously, self-reading books? Seriously, self-reading books. They’re waiting for you in the […]
Books so Good You Can … Eat Them?

Ever stumble across a passage in a book describing a meal or special treat so chock full of excellent descriptors your mouth is left watering? With the right authors, food is expertly woven into a book’s pages, bringing the reader straight to the scene. In both children’s and adult’s literature, descriptive scenes or fictional meals […]
New Homeschool and Curriculum Resources Available

It’s August, and we all know what that means: time for the back-to-school frenzy. And it’s not just kids and parents who are busily preparing for the first day of class. So, too, are our local teachers, homeschool families, and preschool and daycare providers. And the Library District! We’ve sharpened our pencils, dusted off our […]
How a Book Grows Up to Become a Library Book

Every single item borrowed from the Library has a very special story to tell. It’s a coming-of-age story that begins when the book is a small unknown creature waiting anxiously on a publisher’s shelf to be given the opportunity to grow up to reach its full potential: a library book! The process of nurturing that […]