Spring is here! Grass is growing greener, trees are leafing out, and early flowers like daffodils and crocuses are blooming. Along with them come the birds. After a long winter, many species are returning from migration and are busy singing, nesting, courting, and defending territory. Spring is when birds are the most active, loudest, and […]
There are times in life when getting out and about isn’t as easy as usual, whether you’re recovering from surgery, managing a long-term medical condition, or caring for a loved one. Even when it’s difficult to visit the library in person, we want to make sure you can continue to enjoy everything we have to […]
I have been hooked on reading since I first learned how to read. Growing up, I would often be unable to put my book down and would keep reading with a flashlight after bedtime was long past. We have all heard of the benefits of reading for children (although perhaps not after bedtime with a […]
April is National Volunteer Month! What began as National Volunteer Week by a Presidential Proclamation in 1974 by Richard Nixon, grew to a month-long celebration in the early 1990s. It is an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the contributions of volunteers and to encourage others to get involved in their communities. When I was growing […]
I have always been amazed at the number of programs and services our library offers. Beyond in-library activities, we have a variety of outreach programs geared towards community members who might not make it into the library otherwise. These include the BookBike, Books on Buses, Laundromat Libraries, and the longest-running, Home Delivery Service. As Home […]
Have you ever wondered who lived in your house before you? Who else raised a family in your house, celebrated holidays, planted that tree, or even buried their pets in your backyard? I did. I was curious about the history of our 110 year old house – who lived here, who painted the rosemaling on […]
