Although schools are closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, school districts and community resources are providing meal assistance.
Life at Home: Stay Engaged, Entertained, and Fit!
You may find yourself with extended time at home with your loved ones. If you've exhausted your at-home educational and entertainment resources, take a look at these finds for the arts, science, fitness, and at-home education. Don't forget, the library offers thousands of eBooks, eAudio, and eMagazines, streaming video, and a variety of online resources…
Alien: Echo by Mira Grant
By Kari Patrick A new addition to the classic world of Alien, Alien: Echo, by Mira Grant, is a fast-paced novel full of adventure, suspense, and horror. At 17, Olivia Shipp is accustomed to the demands of her parents’ work. As xenobiologists, those who study extraterrestrial life, their work has taken them and their two…
Go with the Flow by Lily Williams and Karen Schneemann
By Annie Brulatour “Periods are funny. Periods are a bit annoying. But mostly...periods are normal.” Best friends Abby, Christine, and Brit step in to help Sasha, a new student, when she unexpectedly gets her first period at school They are dismayed to realize that the school’s pad and tampon machines are not only empty, they…
Snowman – Cold = Puddle by Laura Purdie Salas
By Megan Northcote What do you get when you combine science + poetry? Snowman - Cold = Puddle, a wonderfully imaginative book of equations that offers a new way for students to think about the world transitioning from winter to spring. Beginning with early spring, each page highlights a simple equation accompanied by a short…
Birds of the World Takes Flight
This March, our database Birds of North America is expanding its range worldwide as it becomes Birds of the World. Now, you can use its powerful database to explore 10,721 species from 249 bird families. Whether you are interested in the birds you see outside your window or are curious about feathered fowl half a…
Book Corner: Read Up on Women Who Changed the World
National Women’s History Month grew out of a week-long celebration that started with a school event in the small town of Sonoma, California, in 1978. Until then, women’s history was rarely explored in school curricula or among the general public. Sonoma’s celebration featured classroom presentations by community women, an essay contest, and a parade. This…
Hold Redelivery Makes Borrowing OverDrive eBooks & eAudio More Convenient
Not ready to borrow your requested eBooks and eAudio when your turn comes up? Hold redelivery to the rescue! If you receive a notice that you have items available to check out - and you're not ready for them - you can choose to have them "redelivered" at another more convenient time. "Redelivery" allows you…
A Guide for Area Commuters
Washington D.C. capitol of the free world and of potholes too - From Honku: The Zen Antidote to Road Rage by Aaron Naparstek. Well before dawn breaks over the I-95, the race begins. A quick shower, a quicker breakfast, warming the engine, and settling into the chilly seat. Our commuters know the routine. The engine…
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