Blogs & Podcasts

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Book cover for "Sheet Pan Suppers".
If your New Year’s resolution was to cook at home more often, this is the cookbook for you.
Cover of "Daught of Gods and Shadows" showing a black woman in a ruffed collar.
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Mkombozi was supposed to be Theia's savior, but destroyed it instead. Now, it has fallen to Eden to save Earth from the same fate that befell Theia, whether she likes it or not.
Two children sit in the dark looking at a book. The book emits light that illuminates their faces.
Reading stories before bed is a great way to engage with your child and ensure their lifelong love of books and stories. It is also a key opportunity to bond with your child and show them how much you enjoy reading and books too.
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Legends of Film: Tim Hunter

During this episode we talk to Director Tim Hunter. Mr. Hunter’s credits include Tex, Sylvester, and the Movies @ Main feature River’s Edge. Hunter discusses the making of River’s Edge, explains the role of a television director, and recounts his experience directing a climactic episode of cult TV series Twin Peaks (Laura Palmer’s killer is revealed!).

Vintage book cover for The Red Right Hand with a hand clutching at sand.
Unique and frightening, this anomaly of a novel combined mystery and horror to illusory, bewildering effect.
Stand Up for Someone's Rights Today
December 10th is Human Rights Day and the library has the information to help you answer "What is that?"