“There were some problems only coffee and ice cream could fix.” ~ Amal El-Mohtar, author and poet As the summer reaches peak temperatures in July, Americans celebrate National Ice Cream Month as a way to cool off and enjoy the nation’s favorite frozen treat with...
“The public library is more than a repository of books. It’s a mysterious, wondrous place with the power to change lives.” ~ Elizabeth Taylor, actress Welcome to the adventures that begin at your library. In a world where digital screens dominate our attention,...
“Do you think it’s gonna rain? / Oh, no I doubt it/Probably not/No, I don’t think it’s gonna rain/Do you think so, Harv? /No, he agrees/No rain …” ~ Lou & Peter Berryman, Album: What, Again? What a difference a year makes. This time last year we...
“Freedom lies in being bold.” ~ Robert Frost July 4th, also known as Independence Day, is a festive holiday marked by many fun summer activities. Fireworks displays that light up the night sky in cities and towns across the country. Colorful parades featuring...
“It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are.” ~ E.E. Cummings, 20th Century poet June is LGBTQ+ recognition month — you would not be alone if you asked why. According to the Library of Congress, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer...
“I love historical fiction because there’s a literal truth, and there’s an emotional truth, and what the fiction writer tries to create is that emotional truth.” ~ Jewell Parker Rhodes, author. Participating in a Summer Reading challenge is a fantastic opportunity to...
