Finding Community and Connection at the Library
by Emily B. These days, it seems more difficult than ever to find your community and make genuine connections. Over the past four years, the pandemic has re-shaped our lives. The way that we live, communicate, and connect has changed. These rapid changes led U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy to issue an advisory on…
Jewish Joy: Windows & Mirrors during Jewish American Heritage Month
by Stacey F. “They enjoy finding books that are not about Jews in the Holocaust or other hard times, but focus instead on characters who are like themselves and about families that sound like their own.” – Judy Blume While trying to frame how I was going to write this post, I found a 2015…
Talking about Teen Mental Health
by Brandon B. During National Mental Health Awareness Month each May, and throughout the year, you can find a wealth of resources at the library. Many teenagers may suffer from mental health issues such as depression and anxiety. Some teens might feel isolated, bullied, or ostracized from society. If you are looking for a place…
A Life of My Own by Claire Tomalin
By Julie F. British author Claire Tomalin, acclaimed for her biographies of British writers, tackles autobiography in A Life of My Own, which recounts her life and work through the mid- to late-twentieth century among memorable, clever people. Born in 1933, she was the second daughter of a French father and an English mother, two…
May is AAPI Month: Events and Book Clubs
by Sahana C. and Piyali C. As the days get ever longer, and late spring graces us with sunshine and the promise of summer, celebrating the vibrant, colorful nature of Asian American culture aligns with the spirit of the season. At the library, we love to explore and learn through stories, whether they come to…
The Artist and the Astronaut
By Nancy T. Sun, May 5 | 2 – 4:15 pm Miller BranchFor adults. Register here. Spend an unforgettable afternoon at the Maryland premiere of the award-winning film, The Artist & The Astronaut. This cinematic journey delves into the remarkable love story between artist Pat Musick, a civil rights activist, and Apollo astronaut Jerry Carr.…
The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon
By Piyali C. Set in a small town called Hallowell in Maine, the year is 1789. Maine is in the throes of winter and the mighty Kennebec River has frozen, entombing a man in the ice. The midwife and healer of Hallowell, Martha Ballard, is called to examine the body and determine the cause of…
Ancient History, Modern Tradition
by Sahana C. I’m not a high school English teacher, so I rarely have an audience that will listen to me lecture about poetic tradition, but April is National Poetry Month, so there’s no better time to try. What if you pick up a book of poetry? “Which one?” you ask me, as I thought…
Spinster: Making a Life of One’s Own
By Angie E. In her book Spinster: Making a Life of One’s Own, Kate Bolick invites us into a thoughtful consideration of remaining single. She weaves her own experiences with those of pioneering women from the past century, women who defied societal norms and forged their paths. These women include: Bolick’s exploration reminds us that the…
Is the Future Bright?
By Cherise T. The eyes. The hot pink. The electric yellow. The cover of Bright Young Women demands attention and so does its story. Attempting to avoid bias, I tend to barely scan flyleaves and reviews. I don’t want to know before I find out for myself. I read just enough words to get a…
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