At the library, we know that screen fatigue might be hitting hard where you are. Whether you’re doing virtual learning, working from home, or taking advantage of the digital resources safely at home, we’re all using our screens a bit more than we used to. So we thought we’d share a roundup of family-friendly books […]
A New Challenge Approaches!
We get it; between school and work and planning that killer costume, the first few weeks of Fall can be A LOT. And if you signed up for our BCFL Read-A-Thon, you might be finding yourself a few books behind schedule. But never fear, because October 19 marks the very first day of our Beanstack […]
Best Books for Fans of The Baby-Sitters Club
Love the Baby-Sitters Club and looking for more great reads? These books are full of friends, humor, and lots of heart! Graphic Novels El Deafo by Cece Bell Having lost her hearing at the age of four, Cece has trouble fitting in and making friends. But then she discovers that her hearing aid gives her […]
Spooky Reads for the Young and Young at Heart
Does the crisp October air have you and your kids hankering for some spooky reads? Do you long to stretch your skeleton out on the couch with a cup of your favorite ghoulish hot beverage and page through a chilling tale? Have your little ghosts and werewolves been pestering you for creepy, kooky, mysterious, and spooky books this season? Then it’s […]
Flipster eMagazines for Kids and Teens
Make learning fun with our vast selection of kids and teen eMagazines on Flipster. This digital collection is packed with information and activities that are sure to engage curious young minds and help inspire kids and teens to learn and make sense of the world around them.
Healthy Eating for Seniors
Did you know that our bodies’ nutritional needs change as we age? A recent article from AARP, “What Should Your Diet Be Like After 50?”, highlights some of the particular needs of adults over 50, which include increased intake of key nutrients, cutting calories, and resistance training to maintain strength. Check out the article for […]
Enola Holmes Book Series Read-A-Likes
Enola Holmes has been released on Netflix, but did you know it was based off a book series by Nancy Springer? The series follows Enola, the younger sister of the famous Sherlock and Mycroft Holmes, as she tries to solve the mystery of her mother’s disappearance. Along the way she becomes a private detective who […]
The Show Must Go On
Although Broadway productions are now in their longest shut down in history, there are a wealth of theatrical resources available to help the show to go on from the comfort and safety of your own home:
Transition to cloudLibrary Complete!
Good news: cloudLibrary has finished transferring material from RBdigital and OverDrive’s collections to their new home in the cloudLibrary app! If you’re still getting the hang of cloudLibrary, we’re here to help. First things first. If you haven’t already, visit the cloudLibrary website to download the app to your device. Take a look at these […]
Celebrate RBG
Ruth Bader Ginsburg was the pioneering Supreme Court Justice who became the second female on the nation’s highest court, the leader of its liberal wing, and a pop culture icon known as Notorious RBG. Celebrate her legacy with films, a magazine special cover, and books for all ages that will honor her extraordinary life and […]
