“The old gods may be great, but they are neither kind nor merciful. They are fickle, unsteady as moonlight on water, or shadows in a storm. If you insist on calling them, take heed: be careful what you ask for, …
Each week we’re recommending a movie from film lover’s favorite home video company, Criterion. The Criterion Collection is dedicated to gathering the greatest films from around the world and publishing them in editions of the highest technical quality with supplemental …
Monday, September 27, 7:00 PM.
Whether you’re a private eye or a femme fatale, join us on our Facebook page Mondays at 7:00 PM this fall for a series of thirteen online screenings of classic Film Noir movies. This week, Quicksand, starring Mickey Rooney Peter Lorre, and Jeanne Cagney.
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It’s Throwback Thursday! Twenty-five years ago this month, Life of Pi by Yann Martel was first published.
The son of a zookeeper, Pi Patel has an encyclopedic knowledge of animal behavior and a fervent love of stories. When Pi is …
Find a book you’ll love with the help of your librarians.
Answer a few quick questions about your favorite reading experiences and we’ll get to work on a personalized book recommendation just for you. Once we’re sure we have a great suggestion for you, you’ll receive a message letting you know that your book is ready to pick up or download.
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Friday, September 24, 6:30 PM. $20.00 supply charge.
Victoria will lead you in a watercolor painting class via Zoom. Please pick up your supplies during the week prior to the class. You'll get a watercolor pad, pencil, brushes, an eraser and a pocket watercolor set that will be yours to keep after the class.
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Friday, September 24, 3:30 PM.
Our BYO Book Club is going back online! Have a favorite book or two (or four) you'd like to share with fellow readers and librarians? Drop into our virtual book club to tell us about them!
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September 20-24.
Falling is NOT a normal part of aging, and there are steps you can take to reduce your risk of falling! Join AgeOptions and partners during Falls Prevention Awareness Week for a series of online programs to learn about steps you can take to stay safe.
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At the last meeting of the Bring Your Own Book Club, a bunch of book lovers chatted about the books we’ve all been reading lately. Looks like we’ll be doing it again on August 27th if you’d like to join …
In recognition of the legacy of Shirley Jackson’s writing, and with permission of the author’s estate, The Shirley Jackson Awards are given annually for outstanding achievement in the literature of psychological suspense, horror, and the dark fantastic.
NovelThe Only …
Every month at libraryreads.org, librarians across the county nominate their favorite upcoming books. Any writers who appear on the list three times are moved into the Hall of Fame to recognize their new books while making room on the main list for less well known authors.
Each week we’re recommending a movie from film lover’s favorite home video company, Criterion. The Criterion Collection is dedicated to gathering the greatest films from around the world and publishing them in editions of the highest technical quality with supplemental …
It’s Throwback Thursday! Twenty-five years ago this month, Desperation by Stephen King was first published.
Stephen King’s #1 national bestseller about a little mining town, Desperation, that many will enter on their way to somewhere else. But getting out is …
Every month at libraryreads.org, librarians across the county nominate their favorite books. Whichever books get the most nominations go onto the monthly list. Place holds now to get these sure-to-be popular books as soon as possible after they're released ...
Friday, September 17, 3:00 PM.
Join us in a video chat to discuss Douglas Adams' comedic sci-fi masterpiece, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy.
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It’s August and we’re in the middle of the Dog Days of Summer. What a great time to read a book about man’s best friend or any other pets for our 2021 Reading Challenge. Below you’ll find a few …
Tuesday, September 14, 2:00 PM.
This month's Adult Book Discussion book will be The Silence by Susan Allott.
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Each week we’re recommending a movie from film lover’s favorite home video company, Criterion. The Criterion Collection is dedicated to gathering the greatest films from around the world and publishing them in editions of the highest technical quality with supplemental …
Get comfy on the couch with your family and these multiplayer games. There is something for everyone to check out no matter what system you have at home. Work together and overcome puzzles or have a big tournament to see …
It’s Throwback Thursday! Twenty-five years ago this month, Fight Club by Chuck Palahniuk was first published.
The first rule about fight club is you don’t talk about fight club.
Chuck Palahniuk showed himself to be his generation’s most visionary satirist …
At the last meeting of the Bring Your Own Book Club, a bunch of book lovers chatted about the books we’ve all been reading lately. Looks like we’ll be doing it again on August 13th if you’d like to join …
Last month, during a virtual Comic Con International, the Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards were announced. Commonly shortened to the Eisners, these prizes, given for creative achievement in American comic books, are sometimes referred to as the comics industry’s equivalent …
When do you imagine the first ebook was published?
According to the blog of the Government Printing Office, the concept of the electronic book appeared in the 1930s around the time of the first synced sound, talking motion pictures. …
