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Read Across America: The Reading Challenge for Kids & Their Families

Posted in News on February 19, 2025 at 6:00 am

Reading can take you anywhere! Students in grades K–5 and their families are invited to "Read Across America" during March to explore new places they’d like to go and others they have already visited. Learn more to start a new reading adventure! […]

Unlock Cultural Experiences: Free Museum & Cultural Passes for You & Your Family

Posted in News on February 18, 2025 at 4:00 pm

Museum & Cultural Passes Return: We thank you for your patience while our staff worked to implement a new online system for our museum and cultural passes. Learn more... […]

30+ Library Events: Get Creative, Empowered & Informed in February

Posted in News on January 22, 2025 at 6:00 am

February library events include submissions to the Community Art Show, creative programs, informative presentations, and empowering classes. See what you can do and learn in our libraries and online. […]

Kanopy Gives You Free Streaming Movies & TV Shows at Home & on the Go

Posted in News on December 4, 2024 at 7:00 am

These colder months are the perfect time to find cozy activities to do at home. If you have a regular movie night or are thinking of adding a film-viewing event to your holiday season, check out Kanopy for free streaming from the library. […]

New Stay Sharp Kits Include Supportive Activities to Help Reduce Memory Loss

Posted in Explore and Discover, News on April 12, 2023 at 6:00 am

We recently added Stay Sharp Kits to our collection. Stay Sharp Kits are designed to be used with individuals who are experiencing memory loss or other cognitive issues related to dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, and other memory disorders. They’re also great for anyone who wants to improve their short-term memory and overall mental speed. Each k […]

The Great Thanksgiving Listen: Discover the Uplifting Effect of Family Stories & Memories

Posted in Explore and Discover on November 9, 2022 at 6:00 am

By Melissa Rhoades & Dana Mannino Would you like this year’s Thanksgiving celebration to make your guests feel uplifted, connected, and hopeful? If so, you can participate in The Great Thanksgiving Listen, created by StoryCorps. Each Thanksgiving, StoryCorps encourages us to sit down with an elder, mentor, family member, friend, or someone we […]

5 Tried & True Ways to Keep Kids Reading All Summer

Posted in Parents and Teachers on August 3, 2022 at 6:00 am

By Alison Johnson One of the most important things to do this summer is to encourage the children in your life to read. For some of us, this can be difficult task. If kids only read for school, they might think of reading as trudging through a “classic” book or reading comprehension assignments. And they […]

New Picture Books in Rhyme Bring Family Fun to Your Storytime

Posted in Parents and Teachers on May 4, 2022 at 6:00 am

Presenting storytimes again also gives me the perfect excuse to explore the new picture books added to our collection. Believe it or not, we’ve purchased over 650 picture books between January 2021 and April 2022. That’s a pretty hefty amount for one person to peruse! Here are eight new picture books that provide a great introduction to stories […]

Kid-picked books for your summer reading list

Posted in kids on July 15, 2020 at 6:00 am

By Rachel Edmondson We all know how important it is for kids to keep reading throughout the summer, but sometimes it can be hard to convince kids to pick up a book. I’ve found that kids are more motivated to read a book when it’s recommended to them by a friend. Think of it as […]

Ask for a story: An idea for staying connected over the distance

Posted in Explore and Discover on April 8, 2020 at 6:00 am

By Dana Mannino During this time of social distancing, we’ve all been urged to check in with people—especially people from an older generation who have to shelter in place much more drastically. I hope that all of you have taken this to heart and called your loved ones. I’m a list maker as well as […]

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