Virtual library programs connect regulars, draw new participants

Video chat screen

Like so much else these days, our monthly library groups for writers, performers, language learners, and more are now meeting virtually. While all in-person programs are canceled through August, these online programs are drawing new participants as well as regulars. For example, Oak Parkers who joined the virtual French Conversation Hour in April met new … Read more

Missed last week’s Read, Listen & Watch virtual program? Watch it now!

Librarians Dontaná, Margita, Kathy, and Rose

Last week, Librarians Dontaná, Margita, Kathy, and Rose chatted live on Zoom to discuss what they’re reading, listening to, and watching while at home. Watch the recorded video to see what they suggested and get links to the titles below. Join us live next week on Wednesday, May 13 from 3:30 to 4 pm for … Read more

What to read next: Lucky #7 titles

Three 7s in a row

By Collection Management Librarian Dontaná The number seven is known for being perfect, prime, and lucky. It symbolizes completeness. These books feature the number seven in their titles and are stories about the search for that same sense of wholeness. You can find all of the title suggestions below available in your digital library through Media … Read more

Chat with your librarians live on Zoom: Discover what to read, listen to & watch next

Librarians Dontaná, Margita, Kathy, and Rose

We miss seeing you inside the library and would love to chat virtually with you! Join Librarians Dontaná, Margita, Kathy, and Rose (pictured above, left to right) live on Zoom to discuss what they’re reading, listening to, and watching while at home on Wednesday, April 29 from 3:30 to 4 pm. And we want to … Read more

Books in Brief, episode 3: In need of some self-care? Read these!

Books in Brief with book covers for Rising Strong by Brene Brown, Love for Imperfect Things by Haemin Sunim, Book of Delights by Ross Gay, Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott

Need some book recommendations but don’t have a lot of time? Your librarians are here to help! Don’t miss the second episode of Books in Brief, a new video series featuring four great digital title recommendations in about two minutes. Collection Management Librarian Kathy recommends four titles to read to help you practice some much-needed … Read more

Netflix’s ‘Nailed It’: Watched it? Read these!

Cake decorated with chocolate and a strawberry

By Collection Management Librarian Dontaná Season four of Netflix’s Nailed It!, the show that’s all about baking fails, was just released, and it is as hilarious as ever. If you’re looking to satisfy your sweet tooth, try your hand at cake decorating, or just want to have some fun, here are some baking cookbooks! As … Read more

‘The Mirror & the Light’: Waiting for it? Loved it? Try these titles!

The Mirror and the Light laying on a blanket with flowers and coffee

By Collection Management Librarian Dontaná I love how much our community uses the library. Sometimes that means waiting for the hottest titles. Don’t fret! I can help you find a similar reading experience to THAT book you are waiting for or that you finally read and loved.  The Mirror & the Light readalikes The White … Read more

Books in Brief, episode 2: Watched ‘Tiger King’? Try these!

Books in Brief with book covers for In Vino Duplicitas by Peter Hellman, The Marauders by Tom Cooper, The Dragon Behind the Glass by Emily Voigt, Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil by John Berendt

Need some book recommendations but don’t have a lot of time? Your librarians are here to help! Don’t miss the second episode of Books in Brief, a new video series featuring four great digital title recommendations in about two minutes. Collection Management Librarian Kathy recommends four titles to read if you watched and loved the … Read more

‘My Dark Vanessa’: Waiting for it? Loved it? Try these titles!

My Dark Vanessa ebook on tablet

By Collection Management Librarian Dontaná I love how much our community uses the library. Sometimes that means waiting for the hottest titles. Don’t fret! I can help you find a similar reading experience to THAT book you are waiting for or that you finally read and loved. My Dark Vanessa readalikes My Dark Vanessa, like … Read more