Local Genealogists Speak Podcast Series This year, we are launching a new genealogy podcast series called “Local Genealogists Speak." This series will be a monthly opportunity to hear from a local genealogist as they share their experiences with and knowledge about family history research. Each episode will contain tips and suggestions which may be helpful…
"I like being older. I'd rather be me now, than me any age prior. But there is this heaviness to aging. Who I am was built on the shoulders of the person I was last year, and the year before, and before, and before. I'm not just thirty-three; I'm twenty-seven. I'm eighteen. I'm nine. I…
Before we close the door on 2025, we wanted celebrate a year filled with stories that moved, inspired, and enlightened us -- and share them with you in our annual Favorite Fiction and Nonfiction Booklets! Each title has been read (and recommended) by at least one Library staff member. We've got books for readers of…
When the Booker Committee announced its winner, Flesh by David Scalzi, a few weeks ago I thought that I should review the rest of the nominees. Well, low and behold one had escaped me. Audition by Katie Kitamura was missing from my 2025 Reading List. I decided to remedy that situation immediately. I am happy…
You may not always think of genealogy as a gift, but it is one that you can give yourself without feeling selfish. Take a trip into the past this holiday season! As they say, “The Past Is a Present.” So, why not give yourself this gift by learning more about YOUR past? Maybe a ghost…
How far would you go to save a loved one? For this mother and daughter pair, the limit does not exist. Grace Walker's debut novel, The Merge, is a thought-provoking story that examines the meaning of self-sacrifice, the power of love, and the importance of human autonomy. Amelia is only 23 years old when her mother…
Record, Mix, Repeat! They say starting a New Year’s resolution early is the key to its success. Have you been thinking about starting a new hobby? Something fun to get you through the dull wintertime? Check out Digital Studio 1! Our recording studio just got some major improvements. We've replaced the audio-interface to the Focusrite…
Wow, has the snow been falling, and falling with panache at that! This winter wonderland (or snowy wasteland, depending on who's asking) is definitely here to stay. It's only when I'm able to grab a sweet, warm treat for my troubles do I find the courage to step outside. Despite my aversion to the chill,…
When you smell something baking this time of the year, does it immediately bring to mind a particular relative or time? Maybe a certain song on the radio takes you back to your childhood? That is not surprising, as the holidays are often filled with very special memories. During December, many families gather together to…
"In August, when every self-respecting Roman left the city, he stayed behind and worked out the formulas for the dyes he will use for three thousand costumes, each one of them hand-tailored. Vats of onion skin and marigold, woad and madder. If Federico is the maestro, he is the magician, stirring his cauldron in the…
