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Stress Awareness Month

Today on the blog, we are talking about Stress Awareness Month. The American Institute of Stress designates the month of April each year to promote the negative impact that stress causes on the body. The Institute also provides methods and tools to help find calming...

National Deaf History Month

April is National Deaf History Month! You can celebrate by reading books by deaf or hard of hearing authors. You can also watch some incredible movies that feature deaf and hard of hearing actors. If you want to learn more about Deaf History, please check out the...

Tennessee Williams

We are looking into the career of one of the 20th Century’s greatest  playwright, Tennesse Williams. Williams pioneered poetic realism, which showcased the balance between raw and vulnerable emotion in a poetic textual structure. Thomas Lanier Williams was born in...

Exploring Las Vegas

On March 19th, 1931 Nevada officially declared that gambling was legal in order to help the state during the Great Depression. Learn more about the history of Las Vegas and how it grew into the tourist spot we know today. We have also included a movie list with some...

Alfred Hitchcock Day

March 12th is Alfred Hitchcock Day! Celebrate the Master of Suspense by watching his films. We have also included some book recommendations about Hitchcock and his works, as well as the novels that inspired his movies.Alfred Hitchcock was born on August 13 1899  to...

Women’s History Month

We're celebrating Women's History Month on the blog today! We have compiled a list of fierce women from literature, film, historical and more! Books Game of Thrones by George RR Martin Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman Anne Boleyn by Allison Weir...

Apocalypse has Arrived

The apocalypse has arrived. In today's blog post, we are highlighting the best of apocalyptic works across books, movies and television. Let us know which title you are most excited for!Books I am Legend by Richard Matheson Station 11 by Emily St. John Mandel...

Italian Giants: Composers at the 2026 Olympics

On today’s blog, we are going to cover the three composers that were featured in the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics Milano 2026. The opening ceremony featured musical selections from Giacomo Puccini, Gioachino Rossini, and Giuseppe Verdi. Learn more about...

Happy Valentine’s Day

Celebrate this Valentine's Day with some of the best fictional couples. We've compiled some of the best couples from books, movies and television that showcase true partnership and friendship.  Books Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy, Pride and Prejudice Claire and Jamie,...

Black History Month

Celebrate Black History Month by checking out some Contemporary Authors! This booklist contains published titles as well as some up and coming releases in February. Be sure to check out our watchlists for movies and television shows. Young Adult Books The Hate U Give...
Women’s History Month

Women’s History Month

Celebrate Women's History Month with us! We've compiled a list of books written about women and the female experience. In addition to books, you will also find recommendations for some movies and albums to check out as well.Fiction Let Us Descend by Jesmyn Ward...

Tell a Fairy Tale Day

Tell a Fairy Tale Day

We're celebrating Tell a Fairy Tale Day! In this post, you will find some classic fairy tales as well as new modern retelling of some of your favorites! Be sure to let us know which one you are most excited to read!! Children's Books Picture books Hansel and Gretel by...

World Day of Social Justice

World Day of Social Justice

In 2007, the General Assembly of the United Nations declared February 20th as the World Day for Social Justice. Below, we have gathered a book and watch list to you check out on a wide array of important topics.  Please check out this year's theme on the UN...

All You Need is LOVE

All You Need is LOVE

Love is in the air! We're celebrating Valentine's Day with some of the best romantic books and movies featuring some of the best fictional couples. Did one of your favorites make our list?Books Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros Mixmatched  by Anne Camlin It Happened One...

Celebrate Black History Month

Celebrate Black History Month

We're celebrating Black History Month all February long! We've compiled a list of fictional stories, memoirs and biographies that are focused on some important Black Americans. Also, we added movies and tvs shows that we recommend checking out. At the bottom of the...

Holocaust Remembrance Day

Holocaust Remembrance Day

Monday marked the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz -Birkenau concentration camp. We have gathered books, documentaries and movies that portray life within the concentration camps. These stories are told from survivors and historians with some...

Author Spotlights

Author Spotlights

As the year winds down we are celebrating authors who have December birthdays. Here are just some of the many authors who have birthdays this month. We’ve included two book recommendations as well just in time for the holidays!Candace Bushnell (12/1) Candace Bushnell...

World Choral Day

World Choral Day

On the Second Sunday of December, choral music fans gather to celebrate World Choral Day. This year it falls on December. This post is filled with modern and classic choral pieces for you to enjoy! We also included some composers to check out as well. Happy Singing!...

Happy Holidays

Happy Holidays

From all of us to you, we hope you have a wonderful holiday season. Here are some of our choices for holidays books and movies for you to enjoy! Books A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens Three Holidays and a Wedding by Uzma Jalaluddin and Marissa Stapley In a...

Children’s Non-Fiction Spotlight

Children’s Non-Fiction Spotlight

Did you know that we eat 350 slices of pizza every second in the United States? Or that in Sweden, there is a type of pizza that is topped with bananas, curry powder, and peanuts? Mmmm! (Pizza! A Slice of History by Greg Pizzoli)  How about the fact that the Statue of...

Celebrate Native American Heritage Month

Celebrate Native American Heritage Month

November is National Native American Heritage Month. We're highlighting authors, new releases, movies and more! Be sure to drop by the Library to see more books written by our indigenous peoples.New Releases to Check Out! Louise Erdrich - The Mighty Red Tommy Orange -...

Halloween Crossword Puzzle

Halloween Crossword Puzzle

Happy Halloween! We've created a fun crossword for you to do! Below is the picture of the Crossword Puzzle and if you think you are ready to give it a try please click HERE Across 2. America's famous girl detective which the Library did a program on 3. Witch, This...

Fright Night

Fright Night

There's only one more week until Halloween! We've compiled a list of the best and creepiest books and movies for you to enjoy! Don't forget about our special Laser Tag event this Friday, October 25th at the Main Library!Spine Chilling Books Blood Meridan by Cormac...

Nancy Drew

Nancy Drew

Grab your magnifying glasses and get to work fellow detectives. This week we are unmasking the mystery of America’s favorite female detective, Nancy Drew. Be sure to register for our lecture all about Nancy brought to us by historian Leslie Goddard. We’ve also...

Ghost Stories

Ghost Stories

  In today’s post, we are looking into the history of Ghost Stories and some haunted sites to explore. Who knows, maybe you’ll have your own story to tell if you go.A Brief History What is a ghost? A ghost or specter is based on the belief that a person’s spirit...

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