I graduated from college for the first time in 1996. I was a shiny, energetic 22-year-old with a dual classics and history degree and almost no responsibility. Yes, it was as fun as it sounds. Pearl Jam and the Spice Girls dominated CD players. (Bill) Clinton was in the White House. Plaid flannel and clunky […]
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Hello, fellow citizens. As most of you already know, 2024 is a big election year. Even-numbered years see shifts in political representation at all levels of government, and this year includes arguably the most hyped-up political position in the world – President of the United States. In modern culture, presidential races have turned into year-long […]
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I’m going to let you in on a little secret. Unbeknownst to many people in my adult life, I am a classically trained pianist. Like many kids growing up in the 80’s my parents were sticklers about us learning how to play the piano. Being the youngest I saw my older siblings take lessons, practice […]
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Growing up, you may remember that reading seemed to be something that appealed to you more. Maybe you recall reading the most recent Harry Potter book during class, texting with your friends about The Hunger Games, or even reading Spider-Man comic books under your bed sheets with a flashlight; after all, who wouldn’t love such […]
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My colleague recently wrote about the long history of our attempts to bring light, comfort, and cheer to the cold heart of winter. (Sign me up for 12 Days of Christmas!) It makes perfect sense in this season to turn to yule cheer or hygge coziness for warmth and softness to counter the harshness outside. […]
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“Oh why can’t every day be like Christmas? Why can’t that feeling go on endlessly? For if everyday could be just like Christmas, what a wonderful world this would be.” -If Every Day was Like Christmas sung by Elvis Presley. Last week I talked about Christmas lights. At that time, I had hinted that I […]
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Even the darkest night will end and the sun will rise. – Victor Hugo We all know those people who start decorating for Christmas and listening to Christmas music before the ghosts and goblins of Halloween are put away. It’s me, I’m those people! Or, I should say, I’m somewhat those people. Now, before you […]
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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 […]
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“Language is the liquid, that we’re all dissolved in. Great for solving problems, after it creates a problem.” -Modest Mouse We all deal in language. It drives our thoughts, interactions, and even our culture as we utilize it to describe and understand the world. And oh, what a melodic and motley mistress to which we […]
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Hitting the Books in Midlife (and Beyond)
/in Blog, Staff Picks/by Alyson, Reference ServicesI graduated from college for the first time in 1996. I was a shiny, energetic 22-year-old with a dual classics and history degree and almost no responsibility. Yes, it was as fun as it sounds. Pearl Jam and the Spice Girls dominated CD players. (Bill) Clinton was in the White House. Plaid flannel and clunky […]
Election Year Survival Toolkit: Preparing to Vote
/in Blog, Your Community/by Stephanie, Reference ServicesHello, fellow citizens. As most of you already know, 2024 is a big election year. Even-numbered years see shifts in political representation at all levels of government, and this year includes arguably the most hyped-up political position in the world – President of the United States. In modern culture, presidential races have turned into year-long […]
Ticklin’ the Ivories: Delve into Music at the Library
/in Blog, Library Services, Special Interest/by Bethany, Reference ServicesI’m going to let you in on a little secret. Unbeknownst to many people in my adult life, I am a classically trained pianist. Like many kids growing up in the 80’s my parents were sticklers about us learning how to play the piano. Being the youngest I saw my older siblings take lessons, practice […]
Am I Too Old for Young Adult Literature?
/in Blog/by Riley, Reference ServicesGrowing up, you may remember that reading seemed to be something that appealed to you more. Maybe you recall reading the most recent Harry Potter book during class, texting with your friends about The Hunger Games, or even reading Spider-Man comic books under your bed sheets with a flashlight; after all, who wouldn’t love such […]
DARK WINTER: Embracing the stark beauty of the season
/in Blog/by Jan, Reference ServicesMy colleague recently wrote about the long history of our attempts to bring light, comfort, and cheer to the cold heart of winter. (Sign me up for 12 Days of Christmas!) It makes perfect sense in this season to turn to yule cheer or hygge coziness for warmth and softness to counter the harshness outside. […]
Why Can’t Every Day Be Like Christmas?
/in Blog, Curiosities, Special Interest/by Bethany, Reference Services“Oh why can’t every day be like Christmas? Why can’t that feeling go on endlessly? For if everyday could be just like Christmas, what a wonderful world this would be.” -If Every Day was Like Christmas sung by Elvis Presley. Last week I talked about Christmas lights. At that time, I had hinted that I […]
In the Bleak Midwinter
/in Blog, Curiosities, Special Interest/by Bethany, Reference ServicesEven the darkest night will end and the sun will rise. – Victor Hugo We all know those people who start decorating for Christmas and listening to Christmas music before the ghosts and goblins of Halloween are put away. It’s me, I’m those people! Or, I should say, I’m somewhat those people. Now, before you […]
Seed Library Survey
/in Blog/by Susan, Library AssociateThis award is presented annually to a community member who has served the L. E. Phillips Memorial Public Library in a significant way.
Home Delivery Service: Bringing the Library to You
/in Blog, Library Services/by Jenny, Reference ServicesI 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 […]
Exploring Language at the Library
/in Blog, Library Services/by Joel, Reference Services“Language is the liquid, that we’re all dissolved in. Great for solving problems, after it creates a problem.” -Modest Mouse We all deal in language. It drives our thoughts, interactions, and even our culture as we utilize it to describe and understand the world. And oh, what a melodic and motley mistress to which we […]