Mount Everest Summit Reached

Mount Everest Summit Reached

by | May 28, 2026 | Adults, Booklists

Today on the blog, we are celebrating the mountaineers that reached the summit of Mount Everest. Learn more about the many expeditions throughout the twentieth century, and enjoy a book and movie list for more information. On the morning of May 29th 1953, Edmund...
Celebrate AANHPI Month

Celebrate AANHPI Month

by | May 14, 2026 | Adults, Booklists, Young Adults

Celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander  Month with us! Here are some recommendaitons for books, movies and television shows to check out all May long!  Adult Fiction Katabasis by R.F. Kuang One and Only by Maurene Goo The Emperor of Gladness...
Orson Welles and Citizen Kane

Orson Welles and Citizen Kane

by | May 7, 2026 | Adults

Today on the blog, we are taking a look at one of the influential filmmakers of the 20th century, Orson Welles. Orson Welles is known for his radio dramas and his iconic film, Citizen Kane. Orson Welles was born on May 6th, 1915 in Wisconsin to Beatrice and Richard...
National Jazz Appreciation Month

National Jazz Appreciation Month

by | Apr 30, 2026 | Adults, Booklists

April is National Jazz Appreciation Month! If you are new to Jazz, we have compiled a list of some of the best Jazz albums along with modern artists to check out wherever you get your music. Jazz began in New Orleans at the start of the 20th centuy, and in roughly two...
Author Spotlight: Harper Lee

Author Spotlight: Harper Lee

by | Apr 23, 2026 | Adults

In this post we will be examining the life and career of author Harper Lee. Learn more about the legendary author and revisit her timeless classic, To Kill a Mockingbird. Born Nelle Harper Lee on April 28th, 1926 to Frances and Anassa Lee, she had three older...