As the facilitator of the Wanderlust Book Discussion Group, it’s no surprise I’m a big fan of travel both local and far-flung. As a book-lover, I’m also a fan of literary travel. Not necessarily traveling by book (though you already know I’m a huge fan of that). I’m talking about visiting places with literary connections. I’ve … Continue reading Saturdays @ the South: Literary Day-Tripping→
There’s a poorly-kept but still little-known secret here at the South Branch. We have a knitting group. It was started a few months ago in the most wonderful way for a library program to start: organically and based on patron needs. A wonderful patron who enjoys knitting and wanted to share that joy with others … Continue reading Saturdays @ the South: Gettin’ Crafty→
We’ve all been there. You order a book, wait for your hold to come in and you *finally* get the e-mail (or call or text) that says your book has arrived and is ready for pickup! You bring your hurried anticipation to the library and take the book home with you to curl up and … Continue reading Saturdays @ the South: Easing some book anxiety→
Get ready for the upcoming performances in the library’s Summer Concert Series! Concerts are at 7 p.m. every Thursday night in July and August at East End Veterans Memorial Park. Every Monday, Free for All will offer an article about, or interview with, the band of the week. The following is an interview with Colleen … Continue reading Summer Concert Series: Colleen White and Sean Smith→
"Once you learn to read, you will be forever free." ~Frederick Douglass