You’ve made it through another school year, congrats! Take time this summer to unwind and enjoy some mindless entertainment. This display features books that made it to the big screens. Take a look at some of the shows and movies that were created from the book and are now available on popular streaming services! The... Continue Reading →
Memorial Day: Forgotten History and Modern Monuments
Memorial Day has a long history in the United States, longer even than many people know. In 2001, Race and Reunion: The Civil War in American Memory, a book written by Pulitzer Prize winner David Blight, brought to light the long ignored influence the Black community had on the origins of this holiday and a... Continue Reading →
Learning From History: Timelines of COVID and the 1918 Pandemic
What can we learn from examining the progress of previous examples like the 1918 Pandemic commonly known as the "Spanish Flu"? Explore the timelines below to look at the side by side comparisons of major moments in events spread almost exactly a century apart.
Summer Tutoring Opens Today
Join us this summer for help with numerous core chemistry, math, and physics classes. Our free service does not require appointments! Simply drop in anytime you need assistance and our tutors will be happy to help. All tutoring during summer 2021 will happen online through Zoom, and you can find more information about the service... Continue Reading →
Saving Amazonia: Digital Book Display
As Earth Day approaches, we wanted to highlight a climate crisis that is impacting everyone, but not many are aware of. Deforestation in the Amazon rainforest is expanding at a crippling rate, causing irreversible damage every day. Land is being taken over for agriculture and development that is destroying the natural ecosystems of Amazonia. Delve... Continue Reading →
Library Insiders: Loanable Materials & Resources
By: Breannah Brooks The library was always a place that I was used to. Growing up, my dad and I would go to the library every week to check out new books, so that we could read together and learn new things. However, as I got older, reading just became something that did not interest... Continue Reading →
New Beginnings : Book List
Our new book display focuses on the journey of New Beginnings- whether it’s moving onto bigger and better things or simply overcoming a tragedy . This display includes books and Ted Talks to help you kickstart a healthier mindset and lifestyle, promoting fresh starts, and how to get through things that force a big change.... Continue Reading →
Library Insiders: Late-Night Tutoring
By: Bella Jaramillo When I was in high school, I took an introductory chemistry class. The subject matter seemed easy enough and I knew that if I ever had to take science classes in college, I’d be more than okay. I was totally wrong. I never anticipated how difficult some of my core classes would... Continue Reading →
Celebrating Black Excellence: Book List
During the month of February, we celebrate important members of the Black community who are responsible for shaping the history of the United States. It is important that we celebrate their excellence in all aspects. This month we are celebrating Black authors and highlighting lesser-known authors who wrote incredible books in addition to those who... Continue Reading →
Not Your Average Valentine: Book List
As we approach that lovely February holiday, our team got thinking about the real meaning of "love" and the many forms and types it takes. While normally we promote the romantic tales of Shakespeare and Nicholas Sparks, this year we're doing things differently and highlighting realistic stories of romantic, platonic, and self-love! Check out our... Continue Reading →
