We Were Never Here” by Andrea Bartz is an involving domestic thriller; there are not too many surprises for anyone who reads a lot in the genre, but a tight plot and taut pacing makes it hard to put down. Kristen and Emily have been best friends since college. Both had solitary upbringings, and they […]
Join us for our December's Adult Craft on Tuesday, December 12th from 5:00-6:15 PM. We will be making mini hand-knotted ribbon wreaths in festive holiday ribbon. These are perfect to hang in a window, on a bedroom door or wherever you need to add a little Christmas cheer in your home. All supplies will be […]
Chemist Elizabeth Zott is not your average woman. In fact, Elizabeth Zott would be the first to point out that there is no such thing as an average woman. But it’s the early 1960s and her all-male team at Hastings Research Institute takes a very unscientific view of equality. Except for one: Calvin Evans; the […]
This program is open to all ages! Looking for something to do over the holiday break to beat the Winter blues? It’s cold outside -- so visit us inside the warm library for a Winter-themed movie, a super cool craft and snacks! We will show the adorable Academy Award Winning family film, Happy Feet on […]
“That was it. That was all of it. A grace so ordinary there was no reason at all to remember it. Yet I have never across the forty years since it was spoken forgotten a single word.” New Bremen, Minnesota, 1961. The Twins were playing their debut season, ice-cold root beers were selling out at […]
We will paint glass jar snowflake votives to celebrate Winter. Participants paint a snowy jar and add Epsom salt and a tealight to make a fun and cute decorative centerpiece to help fill the void after the holiday decorations have come down.
Our Collegedale neighbor and library patron Ms. Sharon will be here to teach us some of the basics of ASL communication. She will demonstrate greetings, basic words and emotions in order to greet our deaf friends in the community. Have you ever wished you could sign welcoming communications when greeting deaf or hard of hearing […]
The Library is offering One-on-One sessions with Anthony Young who is a financial advisor from Thrivent, a nonprofit financial organization. 30 minute sessions are free and private in our meeting room. Getting your finances in order isn’t always easy or clear. That’s why Anthony is here to provide the expertise and support you need. Whether you’re just […]
Join us for a free Winter afternoon of learning the art of folding origami snowflakes! We will make lovely snowflakes to hang in our window in order to encourage real snowflakes to fall in our backyards this season!
GOODREADS CHOICE AWARD WINNER FOR BEST MYSTERY & THRILLER From the New York Times bestselling author of The Guest List comes a new locked room mystery, set in a Paris apartment building in which every resident has something to hide… Jess needs a fresh start. She’s broke and alone, and she’s just left her job […]
Bring any style of needlework project (knit, crochet, cross stitch, embroidery...) to this informal gathering and talk about books, recipes, and whatever else strikes your fancy while you work.
The Instant New York Times Bestseller! A novel about the extraordinary partnership between First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt and civil rights activist Mary McLeod Bethune—an unlikely friendship that changed the world, from the New York Times bestselling authors of the Good Morning America Book Club pick The Personal Librarian. The daughter of formerly enslaved parents, Mary […]
