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Winter Reimagined
There was a time when I loathed midwinter. After the festive and hopeful days of December had passed, I found myself resentful of the dismal, gray days January brought to the table. Seemingly overnight, the blanket of snow would turn from magical to hostile. The once sparkling flakes quickly adopted a grayish-brown hue as they…
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Wine & Words: More than I Bargained For
The Historian by Elizabeth Kostova Now, I have stated that working in a library does not allow librarians the pleasure to read all day. This is true. It does give us the pleasure of being surrounded by books. In this profession, we come across new books daily. We are given the privilege to be exposed…
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Timeless Tales: Why We Love Them
The overwhelmingly positive reactions we have had to our production of A Christmas Carol has brought home to me the importance of classic stories to people both as individuals and as a community. It was amazing how similar everyone’s reaction to this show has been. “A great performance.” “Dickens would love it.” “Phenomenal acting.” And…
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Wine and Words: Whimsy, Wine, & Romance
A Novel Love Story by Ashley Poston Romance is popping off! Romance has always been a popular genre; however, it has entered the stage with a little more pizazz. The days of Fabio and the damsel in distress are over. The book covers consist of lighthearted bubblegum illustrations. They are wholesome and whimsical. While the…
The Library Vault
Voices from behind the scenes at Russell Library.
The Library Vault 