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The New Koreans: The Story of a Nation- Review

Clear-minded, richly detailed portrait of Korea through the lens of its past and prospects for the future. Extremely interesting how South Korea became...

Commemorating the 76th Anniversary of D-Day

During World War II, which lasted from September 1, 1939 through September 2, 1945, Germany invaded Poland, Denmark, Norway, France, Netherlands, and Belgium,...

Your Next Read: James Riley

Once upon a time a "Punk Princess" is paired with Jack, the son of the same guy who climbed a magic beanstalk to steal a golden-egg-laying-goose from a giant,...

Your Next Read: Stepsister

Your Next Read by Amy, your Youth Services Librarian! Stepsister by Jennifer Donnelly Interested in the new titles landing on our shelves? Don't skip...

Yum! Four Cookbooks for the Lazy Cook

Me: “I’m going to make (insert new food item I have never made before here).” My Spouse: “Sounds great. Do you have a recipe?” This question that...

Summer Reading 2019

With Memorial Weekend upon us and summer break so close it's time to start talking about Summer Reading at the library! For us librarians, Summer Reading is...

Libraries: Transforming Communities

Public libraries. They used to be buildings for check-outing novels and "how-to" resources or a serene place to spend a rainy afternoon. Card catalogs,...

Stovall Branch Library History by Mark Pace

The original Stovall Branch Library building. The Stovall Branch has played an important part in the history of our Library System. Under the leadership...

Booktalking

Ever wonder if a book is any good by just looking at the title or cover? Well, as librarians we like to do the hard work for you so that you know whatever book...

Champions of Peace and Nonviolence

Every year by Presidential proclamation, March is dedicated to celebrating women's contributions throughout American history. For 2019, Women's History Month...