Have you ever finished reading something and thought “I wish I could read more books like that one.” Well, you are in luck! Below you will find tips on discovering your next favorite read. Ask Information & Reference One of the first steps you can do in your quest for your next favorite read […]
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the words: Library Summer Reading Program. Did you flash to your childhood memories of summer vacation spent reading in your bed until the sun was streaming through your window? Or how about memories of your own children visiting the library for fun activities […]
During my time here at L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library, I have heard many customers declare their love for our library and all it has to offer them. Each time I hear this, it makes me proud not only to be a librarian, but to be able to say I work for this library. Pursuing this career was […]
Are you on the go a lot? Wish you could watch some great movies and TV on your mobile device while traveling? Or are music or audiobooks your usual travel companions? How about a good old fashioned eBook? Or are you in the need of a mini vacation that you can take in the comfort […]
If you had asked me even a year ago how I felt about audiobooks my answer would not have been very enthusiastic. Up until that point, I never saw the value or felt the urge to pursue listening to audiobooks. There were a few factors that contributed to my change of opinion. First, I suddenly […]
With the close of the year coming fast, I have started thinking about all the great books that I have read in 2016. This year I was actually able to read quite a few books so I’ve decided to highlight ones that I truly enjoyed and ones that were actually published during 2016. And even […]
“Whedonverse” is the term used to describe the fictional universe found in the television and film works of Joss Whedon. Joseph Hill “Joss” Whedon is one of my all-time favorite writers and directors. He is the creative genius who brought us the television shows Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997-2003), Angel (1999-2004), Firefly (2002), Dollhouse (2009-10), […]
Are you traveling to a different country where the native language is something other than English? Are you someone who is not a native English speaker looking to expand your knowledge of the language? Have you always wanted to learn a second language but didn’t know where to start? If you can answer yes to […]
Growing up I always loved watching movies, but was also a fanatic about reading a good book! These two hobbies are something that I shared with my father, and I could always count on him recommending a great book to read or being a willing viewer of the latest blockbuster movie. In recent years it […]
If you had asked me 2 years ago if I would ever own an e-reader, the answer would have been a strong and definite no! However, I finally gave in and purchased a Kindle Paperwhite. I decided that it would be beneficial for me, as a librarian, to learn how to set-up and use this […]
