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School ended for my boys last Thursday. As I write this, they’ve been out of school for eight days.

Eight days of near constant sibling rivalry, endless arguments over what to have for lunch (Macaroni and cheese! Crackers! Chocolate cupcakes with tiny pieces of banana on top!), and serious mischief and mess making.

I haven’t been able to get anything done; the boys have been wearing swim trunks since Wednesday (when we ran out of clean laundry), the dishes are undone, and all my plans and tasks -- tabled. 

This Friday my husband came home for lunch (I begged him to), and he went through the usual feel-better statements with me: Take a minute to yourself, breath, be in the moment, blah blah.

Then he said this, “you could try playing more.” 

Continue Reading "At Play" →

The publishing world seems to promote fiction over nonfiction and big names over lesser known authors. Yes, sometimes breakout nonfiction books like Freakonomics or Outliers receive a lot of attention.

But history books do get promoted, if you know where to look. Here are 4 ways the library can help you feed your need to understand history.

Continue Reading "Finding a good history book to read!" →

I am not a painter, a filmmaker, or a photographer. I do, however, think it’s hugely important to tell your own story. Tell it however you are able to.

Continue Reading "Digital Storytelling: The Library Is Your Creative Studio" →

Adult Summer Reading will soon be under way (June 4 - August 27), so it's time to find that next great read! 

If fascinating fictional people are your thing, here is a list of books full of "characters" from the quirky to the curmudgeonly, and from the alarming to the downright dangerous. (Jane Steele, you rock!)

If you are in the mood for something faster-paced, or a book with some steamy summer romance, click here and fill out our BookVine form.  In just 10 - 14 days, you will receive a personalized list of recommendations just for you! 

Continue Reading "Can’t Look Away: Books With Compelling Characters" →

In episode 7 of the Pint & Click Podcast, Dave, Tony and Jami discuss the graphic novel The Private Eye, the mobile game Clash Royale, the novel The Past, and the novel Ready Player One.

In episode 8, Dave, Tony and Jami talk about the animated series Steven Universe, the board game Galaxy Trucker, the classic self-help book How To Win Friends And Influence People and the drama series Black Mirror.

Continue Reading "Pint & Click Podcast Episodes 7 & 8 now available!" →