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Consider asking a child in your life to describe themselves in only a few words. Would being a “bookworm” or “reader” take up one of those traits? Many people describe themselves in these terms alongside characteristics like funny, creative, or

Life’s adventures can be exhilarating, but they can also be overwhelming. Sometimes, we need a safe harbor — a place to step away from the storm, catch our breath, and recalibrate before setting sail again. That’s where the beauty of cathartic

Storytelling is the oldest form of bringing us closer to the things that inspire us – whether it is a fresh perspective, a shared laugh, or even pulling the curtain back and revealing the author behind the magic. For Mae, one such moment came this

Today’s blog post is an love letter to the incomparable allure of the duology. There’s something to be said about a story that a standalone can’t quite reach while staying compact enough to avoid the marathon commitment of a trilogy (or more… Robert

There are a lot of books that tell you about things, letting you learn and observe the world at a distance. Field Guides are a little bit different. Most of them are designed to help you get into the world, to learn and observe through experience

There are a lot of books that tell you about things, letting you learn and observe the world at a distance. Field Guides are a little bit different. Most of them are designed to help you get into the world, to learn and observe through experience

From Circulation Assistant Ashley: Are books important? Does reading even matter? Friend, you are reading the blog of your local library, and I know you are the wrong audience for those questions because OF COURSE they are and OF COURSE it does! Get

From Circulation Assistant Ashley: Are books important? Does reading even matter? Friend, you are reading the blog of your local library, and I know you are the wrong audience for those questions because OF COURSE they are and OF COURSE it does! Get

In February of 1898, the US battleship Maine exploded seemingly out of nowhere. It was docked in Havana Harbor when the horrifying event happened. As I’ve been slowly transcribing the earliest editions of the O’Fallon Progress from 1898, I’ve noticed

How about we go on a winter walk?  I know, it’s cold. Spring and fall seem to get all the attention, with their changing leaves, chirping bugs, and plump pumpkins ready to be picked. Even summer has its allure, with strolls by the water and naps