March Staff Picks

Whether you are seeking a book for enjoyment or information, our staff always have several recommendations to fill your to-read list. Spring is coming soon, and Montica is ready with several books on gardening. If you are working with limited space, check out “The Downsized Veggie Garden” by Kate Copsey (635 Cop), which provides great information on how to create a small, low-maintenance, but productive garden. There are ideas on creating gardens on balconies, in containers, indoors, and more. For more container ideas specifically, look at “Container Gardens” by Southern Living (635.986 Con), which shares over 200 ideas with step-by-step techniques and tons of beautiful pictures to inspire you. Want to take your gardening to the next level? “Plant, Grow, Harvest, Repeat” by Meg McAndrews Cowden (635.9 Cow) details how you can master the art of succession planting, a technique that involves planting multiple crops throughout the growing season so that they ripen at different times.

Beyond the numerous gardening books that we have at the library, we also have a Seed Library that just opened. Stop into the library anytime during our open hours and visit it on the second floor. You can select up to ten free seed packets to take home with you and plant! We also have a free Gardening Series presented by the Master Gardeners of Montgomery County happening at the library every Tuesday evening in March at 6 pm. Register to attend on our calendar. 

If you are looking to dig into a good story, Ivette highly recommends the bestseller “The Measure” by Nikki Erlick (FIC Erl): “This novel is about understanding that we always live on borrowed time. What would you do if you knew how much time you still have in this world? How would you relate to others if you knew how long they would be around?” Mary greatly enjoyed the emotional story “When We Believed in Mermaids” by Barbara O’Neal (FIC O’Neal): “The tale of two sisters, an ocean of lies, and a search for the truth. Long buried secrets and devastating truth kept them apart for far too long.” She also loved the must-read genre-bender “All the Colors of the Dark” by Chris Whitaker (FIC Whitaker): “A missing person mystery, a serial killer thriller, a love story, a unique twist on each. A novel about what lurks in the shadows of obsession and blinding light of hope.” And, of course, any book by Liane Moriarty is always a great choice. Lisa recommends checking out both “Here One Moment” and “Apples Never Fall” by Liane Moriarty (FIC Moriarty).  

What about a good movie or TV show? Dennis says “Legendary actor Gene Hackman has passed away at the age of 95. Hackman portrays Coach Norman Dale in “Hoosiers” (DVD and BR FIC Hoo), which I feel is indeed the best sports movie ever! P.S. Many scenes were filmed right here in Montgomery County!” Dennis also suggests “Saturday Night Live: The First 5 Years” (DVD FIC Sat): “SNL turns 50 this year! Here’s a neat 2-hour special featuring the cast and skits from the first five seasons.” 

These titles and several more are currently on display on the first floor of the library through the end of the month. Come in and check one out with your library card. Many are available to check out digitally on our free Libby app. We also have a Spring Reads display on the second floor if you are looking for books that celebrate the upcoming season. Our regular open hours are Monday-Thursday 9am-9pm, Friday-Saturday 9am-5pm, and Sunday 1-5pm.