Although I find it a little shameful to admit, I tend to view cemeteries through a relatively narrow lens; cemeteries are for funerals, making us a little uncomfortable, and otherwise driving past without a second thought. Even with the tombstones seen dotted around peoples lawns in October, and despite the fact that they cover nearly […]
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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 […]
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Part of our job at the library’s reference desk is helping readers find their next book – even if they don’t know what it is yet. We often get requests for book suggestions based on titles, authors, or genres the reader enjoys. In Library Speak, we call this “readers’ advisory,” and it can be one […]
Throughout my childhood I was always eager for more, looking for the next “big” thing, itching to get to the next stage of my life. I don’t know if this is a trait that carries over because I’m the youngest in my family and always wanted to be a peer amongst my siblings, or just […]
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Now that school is back in session and all the area kiddos are going to be learning new things, maybe the rest of us can follow suit too. Since I was a kiddo myself, I have always been curious; I always want to know the “why, why, why” of everything and how it works. Perhaps […]
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When people imagine what our library offers, it’s easiest to consider the many shelves of books, the computer stations, and even the Dabble Box Makerspace in the basement; that being said, many people are unaware of the many online resources that the library offers as well. Although library patrons may be familiar with a handful […]
You’ve just finished Book 3 of your favorite series and desperately need Book 4. You don’t have time to come to the library right away so you place a hold, and now comes the waiting game and that nagging question: “Where is my hold?” Having worked at the library for seven years and getting asked […]
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I was born anxious. I vividly remember being called a “worrywart” by my dad at a young age. And a couple years later, I came to know depression, a generational inheritance from both sides of my family. As I grew up, I heard about anxiety and depression often. They were well worn paths in the […]
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It’s summertime, which means sunny days, a plethora of activities, and a hot lineup of new books! It also means humidity, road construction, and long waitlists for those new books. While you wait for a copy of the newest Taylor Jenkins Reid, William Kent Krueger, and Oprah’s Book Club book, fear not! There are plenty […]
The L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library offers more than just books, it’s also home to a creative and inspiring initiative that brings art into the everyday lives of our community. Through the Loanable Art program, library patrons can borrow artwork just like they would a book or DVD. It’s a fun, accessible way to engage […]
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Graves and Green Spaces: Reconsidering Cemeteries
/in Blog, Curiosities, Staff Picks/by Riley, Reference ServicesAlthough I find it a little shameful to admit, I tend to view cemeteries through a relatively narrow lens; cemeteries are for funerals, making us a little uncomfortable, and otherwise driving past without a second thought. Even with the tombstones seen dotted around peoples lawns in October, and despite the fact that they cover nearly […]
Staying Connected to the Library with Limited Mobility
/in Library Services/by Jenny, Reference ServicesThere 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 […]
Books That Changed Our Lives
/in Blog, Staff Picks/by Jan, Reference ServicesPart of our job at the library’s reference desk is helping readers find their next book – even if they don’t know what it is yet. We often get requests for book suggestions based on titles, authors, or genres the reader enjoys. In Library Speak, we call this “readers’ advisory,” and it can be one […]
The Job I Wish I Had as a Teen
/in Blog, Library Services/by Bethany, Reference ServicesThroughout my childhood I was always eager for more, looking for the next “big” thing, itching to get to the next stage of my life. I don’t know if this is a trait that carries over because I’m the youngest in my family and always wanted to be a peer amongst my siblings, or just […]
What It Means to Be a Lifelong Learner
/in Blog/by Christine, Reference ServicesNow that school is back in session and all the area kiddos are going to be learning new things, maybe the rest of us can follow suit too. Since I was a kiddo myself, I have always been curious; I always want to know the “why, why, why” of everything and how it works. Perhaps […]
Foundations & Grants: Online Resource Highlight
/in Blog, Library Services/by Riley, Reference ServicesWhen people imagine what our library offers, it’s easiest to consider the many shelves of books, the computer stations, and even the Dabble Box Makerspace in the basement; that being said, many people are unaware of the many online resources that the library offers as well. Although library patrons may be familiar with a handful […]
The Life and Times of a Library Hold
/in Blog, Library Services/by Bethany, Reference ServicesYou’ve just finished Book 3 of your favorite series and desperately need Book 4. You don’t have time to come to the library right away so you place a hold, and now comes the waiting game and that nagging question: “Where is my hold?” Having worked at the library for seven years and getting asked […]
What Is Complex PTSD?
/in Blog/by Rebecca, Circulation ServicesI was born anxious. I vividly remember being called a “worrywart” by my dad at a young age. And a couple years later, I came to know depression, a generational inheritance from both sides of my family. As I grew up, I heard about anxiety and depression often. They were well worn paths in the […]
While You Wait…: Reading Recommendations
/in Blog, Library Services/by Stephanie, Reference ServicesIt’s summertime, which means sunny days, a plethora of activities, and a hot lineup of new books! It also means humidity, road construction, and long waitlists for those new books. While you wait for a copy of the newest Taylor Jenkins Reid, William Kent Krueger, and Oprah’s Book Club book, fear not! There are plenty […]
Loanable Art at the Library
/in Blog, Library Services/by Connor, Reference ServicesThe L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library offers more than just books, it’s also home to a creative and inspiring initiative that brings art into the everyday lives of our community. Through the Loanable Art program, library patrons can borrow artwork just like they would a book or DVD. It’s a fun, accessible way to engage […]