“Where there is no imagination, there is no horror.” ~ Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Halloween is the perfect excuse to curl up with a spooky story—or a not-so-spooky one if you prefer your thrills a little gentler. Whether you’re drawn to gothic classics or...
“There’s no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you,” ~ Maya Angelou. October is full of stories, shared, and still waiting to be heard. It’s National Book Month as well as Domestic Violence Awareness, LGBTQ+ History, Bullying Prevention, Dyslexia...
“Of all possessions a friend is the most precious.” — Herodotus From October 15–21, libraries across the country are celebrating the 18th annual National Friends of Libraries Week—and we invite you to join us in recognizing all those who support our libraries...
“There is more treasure in books than in all the pirate’s loot on Treasure Island.” ― Walt Disney October is National Book Month, a nationwide celebration of books, authors, and the joy of reading. Coinciding with the National Book Awards, the month connects...
Fall is apple season, a time for crisp air, colorful leaves, and bushels of fruit. Much of the apple’s place in American folklore is tied to Johnny Appleseed. Born John Chapman on September 26, 1774, in Leominster, Massachusetts, he became famous for planting apple...
