"Richard D. James"

"Richard D. James" July 17, 2017 Aphex Twin was a set designer on Star Trek: The Next Generation?!  We're deep into Summer Challenge so why not go deep into Star Trek…

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine "Far Beyond the Stars"

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine "Far Beyond the Stars" July 31, 2017 The end of Summer Challenge is bittersweet. It means school is starting up and the prizes have all been awarded. The good news is there’s a new Star Trek show premiering this fall…

2nd Wednesday Book Club's next book is Hero of the Empire by Candice Millard

2nd Wednesday Book Club's next book is Hero of the Empire by Candice Millard June 14, 2017 From the bestselling author of Destiny of the Republic and The River of Doubt, a thrilling narrative of Winston Churchill's extraordinary…

Dog Days of Summer

Dog Days of Summer August 8, 2025 In the Northern Hemisphere, July 3rd through August 11th mark the Dog Days of Summer, traditionally considered…

Comedy with Katie Hill

Wed, 07/30/2025 - 12:00 Comedy with Katie Hill The Spark Welcome back to The Spark, NPL's podcast about art and creativity.Today we're joined by Katie Hill to talk about stand-up comedy and finding a healthy balance with new hobbies.Find Katie on Instagram @…

"Murder & Mayhem in Nashville": Nashville's Chaotic Past

"Murder & Mayhem in Nashville": Nashville's Chaotic Past July 22, 2017 Nashville is a city with an easily forgettable past, or rather people would prefer to forget its past. But that doesn't change the fact that it has a rather macabre…

2nd Wednesday's Book Club's next book is Island by Aldous Huxley

2nd Wednesday's Book Club's next book is Island by Aldous Huxley July 13, 2017 In his final novel, which he considered his most important, Aldous Huxley transports us to the remote Pacific island of Pala, where an ideal society has flourished…

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Short Stories

Short Stories August 3, 2017 Whether you're pressed for time or need some vacation reading, short stories are the answer. This was AMAZING - I can't believe it wasn't on more "Best of…

Summer Challenge Star Trek Mission Accomplished!

Summer Challenge Star Trek Mission Accomplished! August 7, 2017 Did you accept the mission to build a better world with Star Trek this summer? Come to the Mission Accomplished! Summer Challenge Star Trek Party and celebrate all things Trek…

Overdue Adventures

Overdue Adventures July 30, 2025…

Holding Up the Universe

Holding Up the Universe July 27, 2017 Fat girl for the win!* Libby Strout is a big girl. After the trauma of her mother’s unexpected death, Libby got so large that she had to be…

Self-Care Books for Teens

Self-Care Books for Teens July 20, 2017 Build a better you with self-care workbooks designed for teens.   "Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation…

Chester Bennington - Rest in Peace

Chester Bennington - Rest in Peace July 24, 2017 Chester, your music was gut-wrenchingly honest and you will be missed. When I was in college, the big battles in the music world were…

The Complete Little Nemo 1905–1909 by Winsor McCay

The Complete Little Nemo 1905–1909 by Winsor McCay August 14, 2017 Winsor McCay looms so large over the world of cartooning and animation that no ordinary book can contain the majesty of his work. This is no ordinary book…