Blogs & Podcasts

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Family Folktales: Blue Beard

July 3, 2019

A man has everything but a wife, it seems; but all the eligible young ladies are put off by his odd blue beard. When he finally marries, he tells his wife there is only one room she is not to enter – but sometimes, curiosity is too strong.

A Universe of Stories: Women Who Rock

July 1, 2019

Megan Adovasio-Jones

5 must-watch music docs about women who rock.

Limitless Libraries Annual Bookmark and Poster Contest

June 28, 2019

LibraryCommunications MarCom

In addition to being a groundbreaking, trendsetting partnership between the public library and public school systems, Limitless Libraries also sponsors an annual bookmark and poster contest in celebration of School Library Month. Check out the 2019 winners!

Firefly Update

June 27, 2019

Amanda Dembiec

Are you ready to space out with our Summer Reading Challenge?

Summer's Not the Same Without a Book, Part I

June 26, 2019

LibraryCommunications MarCom

This summer, some of NPL's super-knowledgeable bloggers gave us reading recommendations for the summer. Here's round one! Be on the lookout for the others later this summer.

YA Titles Perfect for Pride

June 24, 2019

Emily Krieble

Happy Pride Month to all of my LGBTQIA+ friends! To celebrate, here are some great titles where love wins.

New Southern Fiction

June 20, 2019

Beth Deeb

This is the funniest and most enjoyable book I’ve read this year. If you’re a little misanthropic and have a vacation coming up, you need to place your hold now.

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