“Public libraries are the heart and soul of any community. They are a place to read and think and browse and dream.” – Mary McNear, contemporary American author Do you love your library? Even if “love” feels like a strong word, you enjoy using the library...
“The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.” ~ Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This week, we honor the 96th birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a towering figure...
Hey there, crossword puzzle solvers, word search wizards, Mad-Lib enthusiasts, and fans of dictionaries and thesauruses—this one’s for you! January 9th marks National Word-Nerd Day, a celebration of words, language, and the joy they bring to our lives. Language shapes...
“The new year stands before us, like a chapter in a book, waiting to be written. We can help write that story by setting goals.” – Melody Beattie Write Your Story This New Year. As we welcome the New Year, many of us return to the tradition of making resolutions—a...
“A very wise man once told me that you can’t look back—you just have to put the past behind you and find something better in your future.” — Jodi Picoult Phew! The Year’s End is Here The final full week of a busy year is upon us! Right after Christmas and other...
“…This is the solstice, the still point of the sun, its cusp and midnight, the year’s threshold and unlocking, where the past lets go and becomes the future; ~ Margaret Atwood, contemporary Canadian author Celebrate the Winter Solstice and the Season of Light....
