Let it Snow! Outdoor Winter Activities

For many people, the thought of winter is intimidating, with the cold and blustery wind, frigid wind chills, and the desire to want to stay warm and cozy indoors. But for those of us who have always loved winter, especially when there is snow, there are so many outdoor activities that snow provides! The first […]
Series Spotlight: The Wayward Children series

This week’s series spotlight goes out there to any readers who are looking for a lengthy fantasy series to add to your TBR! The 7th installment in Seanan McGuire’s Wayward Children series was released last week and we dare you to peep the list of awards that the books have collected since the first was […]
Become INSPIREd at your local library

The Indiana State Library supports Indiana public libraries in many ways, but one of the best bargains it provides to all Hoosiers who have Internet access at home or at their public library is a free service called INSPIRE, a collection of databases and other resources that support the educational needs of Indiana students and […]
Christmas: Oh Yes!…Or Oh No!

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Whether you are dressed head-to-toe in red and green and have been listening to Christmas music since Labor Day, or whether you are dreading the sparkly and sugar-coated weeks to come, we’ve got you covered here at the library. We’ve got plenty of suggestions for fiction, non-fiction, […]
Series Spotlight: The Books of Babel

Today’s Series Spotlight falls on a special day–the birthday of the author of these weekly posts! To celebrate me, Shelbi, on this hallowed date of November 21, we’re sharing one of my favorite series of all time today. Admittedly, this isn’t a completely selfish choice, as the final book of this quadrilogy (which began in […]
Whodunit? Murder Mysteries

There’s just something about the incoming chilly, dark days that makes us want to curl up with an intriguing murder mystery…. right? All the better if it’s a murder mystery in the style of classic Agatha Christie stories or if it conjures up Clue vibes! We’ve been on the hunt for those perfect Whodunits that […]
Series Spotlight: Gabriel’s Inferno by Sylvain Reynard

This series spotlight goes out to all the readers out there who like a bit of spice in their reading! ?️ ?️ This contemporary romance series is a perfect TBR candidate for fans of Fifty Shades of Grey and it averages 4.5/5 stars on Amazon and Goodreads with over 3,000 reviews… must be pretty good! […]
Atmospheric & Autumnal
Need to conjure up falling leaves and a chilly breeze? These books are for you! Find the full selection on display all month long on floor 2. Previous Next The October Country by Ray Bradbury The October Country is Ray Bradbury’s own netherworld of the soul, inhabited by the horrors and demons that lurk within […]
Embracing the Dark (Academia) Side

The temperature is slowly dropping, the days are getting shorter, and the bright, brilliant colors of summer are fading away. It’s almost time for sweaters, boots, scarves and coats, a fire in the hearth, and a substantial cup of something hot in your hands. Many people dread the upcoming winter with its chill and darkness, […]
Remember Me When…

Almost all of us have them…a small collection of yearbooks from our school years that sparks nostalgia in our hearts every time we browse through them. For some Montgomery County students in the 1880s, they did not receive yearbooks but might have received an autograph book for their birthday or a holiday if they were […]