Happening at the library
10 Ways DPPL Made 2020 Brighter
No question, 2020 has been a bleak year.
Here’s how the library staff made it a little brighter.
Happening at the library
Here’s how the library staff made it a little brighter.
Miner Recs Newsletters & Podcasts
On this episode, Charlie, Lynne, and Joel discuss Stephen King's new collection of novellas If It Bleeds. Their conversation also touches on filmed adaptations of King's work, how future authors might write about the events of 2020, and much more! (Please note, this episode was recorded remotely using Zoom - you may notice some slight audio imperfections, which were inherent in the source.) Listen to their conversation in the player below:
Great DPPL Bake-Along
This week reference assistant Lalu bakes Braided Bread & Savory Buns inspired by the Amish fiction "The Calling" by Suzanne Woods Fisher.
The Calling, #2 in "The Inn at Eagle Hill" series by Suzanne Woods Fisher is about Bethany who grows beyond being a heartbroken young woman into one of strength as she helps the poor and downtrodden, in turn bringing out the best in herself.
Continue Reading "Read it, Bake it, Eat it: Homemade Bread from The Calling" →
Kids & Parents
From time to time, a parent comes up to the Youth Services Desk with a rather sheepish look on their face.
“Ahh...sure...no problem. Captain Underpants?”
The parent, relieved, follows me to the “P” for "Pilkey" section of J Fiction, explaining along the way that they’re trying to get their kid to read something else, but all they want is Captain Underpants.
“I get it,” I reply. “My kids loved it too.”
Continue Reading "Keeping ‘em Happy 2: Winter Break Edition" →
DPPL Storytime
Hey, Kiddos! It's time for DPPL Storytime!
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We open at 1:00pm today.