Audiobook Review: Very Long Books
Some books sprint; others take the scenic route. The heady, highly absorbing titles here earn their marathon run times.
Book Review: ‘The Mango Tree,’ by Edel Rodriguez, and ‘Simone,’ by Viet Thanh Nguyen and Minnie Phan
Two new picture books dive into refugee childhoods.
Book Review: ‘The Mango Tree,’ by Edel Rodriguez, and ‘Simone,’ by Viet Thanh Nguyen and Minnie Phan
Two new picture books dive into refugee childhoods.
Book Review: ‘The Work of Art: How Something Comes From Nothing,’ by Adam Moss
In “The Work of Art,” famed creators from the worlds of film, fashion, theater and more explore the hidden alchemy of their craft.
Book Review: ‘The Work of Art: How Something Comes From Nothing,’ by Adam Moss
In “The Work of Art,” famed creators from the worlds of film, fashion, theater and more explore the hidden alchemy of their craft.
ALL A BOARD!
Open to all ages. Registration required. Feeling bored? Stop in for a fun day playing different board games.
Games provided. All programs are subject to change or cancellation.
Games provided. All programs are subject to change or cancellation.
6 New Books We Recommend This Week
Suggested reading from critics and editors at The New York Times.
6 New Books We Recommend This Week
Suggested reading from critics and editors at The New York Times.
'Rednecks' chronicles the largest labor uprising in American history
Taylor Brown's Rednecks is a superb historical drama full of violence and larger-than-life characters that chronicles the events of leading to the Battle of Blair Mountain.
Storytime!
Open to ages 12-36 months. Registration required. Each week will feature a different toddler-friendly theme and exciting stories. We ask that guardians remain present during the activity. All programs are subject to change or cancellations.
Bored Game Thursdays
Open to all ages. Registration required. Bored? Come out to the library and play a game! We have Jenga, Trouble, Simon and more. You can also bring your own game from home. Snacks and water provided. We ask that guardians please remain present with children during the event. All programs are subject to change or cancellation.
Cyber Thursdays
Open to adults. Registration for your
appointment today by calling or visiting our branch. Each appointment
will be one
hour. Mouse & keyboarding skills required. Topics include: set up an
email account, create a resume, basic Microsoft Office (Word, Excel,
Power Point), connect to Social Media (Facebook, Messenger, Zoom). Let
us help you with one-on-one attention.
A Furious, Forgotten Slave Narrative Resurfaces After Nearly 170 Years
John S. Jacobs was a fugitive, an abolitionist — and the brother of the canonical author Harriet Jacobs. Now, his own fierce autobiography has re-emerged.
A Furious, Forgotten Slave Narrative Resurfaces After Nearly 170 Years
John S. Jacobs was a fugitive, an abolitionist — and the brother of the canonical author Harriet Jacobs. Now, his own fierce autobiography has re-emerged.
The Bookseller Who Brought Hardcovers to America’s Most Famous Bookstore
In “Reading the Room,” Paul Yamazaki, the chief buyer for City Lights Booksellers, calls this “one of the richest and most rewarding times” to be a literature fan.
The Bookseller Who Brought Hardcovers to America’s Most Famous Bookstore
In “Reading the Room,” Paul Yamazaki, the chief buyer for City Lights Booksellers, calls this “one of the richest and most rewarding times” to be a literature fan.
100 Years After Kafka’s Death, People and Nations Are Still Fighting Over His Legacy
A hundred years after Kafka’s death, people and nations are still fighting over his legacy.
100 Years After Kafka’s Death, People and Nations Are Still Fighting Over His Legacy
A hundred years after Kafka’s death, people and nations are still fighting over his legacy.
123 Read & Sing
Open to ages 1 1/2 - 5 and their caregivers. Registration required. Children
and their grownups will be ready for the day after this late morning
story hour filled with great books, songs, and play. We ask that guardians please remain present with children
during the event. All programs are subject to change or cancellations.>
Book Club
Open to teens and adults. Registration required. Enjoy lively discussions with fellow book lovers. We will be reading The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny, and Murder by David Grann.
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