Back of House

Back of House January 11, 2018 A TV series that intersects at one of the few points where art and fine dining meet. It is well established that I like things about art and things…

Z is for Sue

Z is for Sue January 2, 2018 Sue Grafton, author of the Kinsey Millhone alphabet mysteries and legendary pioneer for women in detective fiction, died last week at the age of 77. …

One For Your Watchlist: The Last of Sheila

One For Your Watchlist: The Last of Sheila September 4, 2025  It's kind of a bummer that the legendary Stephen Sondheim and the iconic Anthony Perkins only worked together on a film like this once. Their mutual love of…

ChatGPT Tips

ChatGPT Tips September 8, 2025 ChatGPT 5 has recently dropped and I’ve been hooked on all things LLM in preparation of a presentation/workshop…

Surfing the Web Safely

Surfing the Web Safely September 5, 2025 The internet can be a great thing when used safely. NPL has great resources to help you, your child, or family surf the web while avoiding traps and reducing personal exposure.…

Book-Based Movie Alert: Last Flag Flying

Book-Based Movie Alert: Last Flag Flying January 28, 2018 You may think you aren’t familiar with novelist and screenwriter Darryl Ponicsan, but Legends of Film host Bill Chamberlain is here to convince you otherwise…

Ghosts of Saltmarsh | Episode 6 - Daggernado

Thu, 09/04/2025 - 12:00 Ghosts of Saltmarsh | Episode 6 - Daggernado Overdue Adventures

Happy Birthday, A.A. Milne!

Happy Birthday, A.A. Milne! January 16, 2018 On January 18, 1882, the creator of Winnie-the-Pooh was born. By the age of two, he had taught himself how to read. …

The Bilingual Parent and Child

The Bilingual Parent and Child January 23, 2018 Many parents would like their children to speak more than one language. It’s going to take a more than a few videos or (even!) books for your child to become bilingual, however. For children—or anyone—to…

Time to LEGO!

Time to LEGO! January 12, 2018 Registration for the 8th Annual LEGO Competition is open! Calling all brick builders—kid, teen, and adult!  As we gear up for the big day, many of…

2nd Wednesday Book Club's next book is Stamped from the Beginning by Ibram X. Kendi

2nd Wednesday Book Club's next book is Stamped from the Beginning by Ibram X. Kendi January 10, 2018 Americans like to insist that we are living in a postracial, color-blind society. In fact, racist thought is alive and well; it has simply become…

Turning Over a New Leaf with Manga!

Turning Over a New Leaf with Manga! January 14, 2018 As a new year dawns, so do the opportunities to seek and find new connections! These manga series look into two vastly different ways of how sometimes relationships get complicated…

Thomas Patterson, author of "American Populist: Huey Long of Louisiana"

Sun, 09/07/2025 - 12:00 Thomas Patterson, author of "American Populist: Huey Long of Louisiana" Back in the Day Author and lawyer, Thomas Patterson In this episode of Back in the Day, Sarah chats with Chicago lawyer and…

When Deer are in Gray Coat in October, Expect a Severe Winter

When Deer are in Gray Coat in October, Expect a Severe Winter January 27, 2018 Who loves talking about the weather?! Me, that's who! Did you know the early beginnings of the National Weather Service was actually under the U.S. Army in what was called the…

A Master Gardener's Story

A Master Gardener's Story February 1, 2018 NPL is thrilled to kick off the fifth year of Seed Exchange. Visit one of our fifteen seed exchange locations and borrow all sorts of seed varieties to grow in early spring, summer, or fall. While serving…