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Giving Thanks and Showing Support
Is it just me, or does this holiday season feel a little… different than usual? I’ve sensed it not only in myself, but in the people around me. Less interest in material objects. More inclination to hold loved ones close. A slowing down, a meaningful realignment with what truly matters. It sounds like a heart…
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Winter Preview
As Fall fades into the holidays, put these upcoming events on your calendar to keep toasty warm and in good company at your local library. Polar Express Story Time – Saturday, 11/29, 10:30-11:30am Conductor Phil Pessina leads families on a magical train ride to the North Pole for a once-in-a-lifetime meeting with a special host.…
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The Power of Folklore
What is it about folklore that continues to capture the imagination? Perhaps it stems from a human need to understand the past and our cultural roots. Maybe the fascination is fueled by the way it connects us to one another, regardless of where we call home. Folklorists often disagree about how to accurately define folklore,…
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Books for Busy Families
If you know me in real life, you probably know that every time I have a real life problem, I find targeted books to help me solve it. The books have to be relatively recent (within the last 10ish years) and written by or in partnership with experts or specialists in whatever the field happens…
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Wine & Words: What to Read, What to Drink, and AI?
There have been many times when I have started a blog post and I was unclear on my next read. Eventually, something, or someone, sparks an inspiration for reading. Well, sometimes that inspiration just does not come. Sometimes we are not meant to read. Or we pick a new book up and, about twenty pages…
The Library Vault
Voices from behind the scenes at Russell Library.
The Library Vault 