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When in Doubt, Go to the Library

August 18, 2020

Cassandra Welch

Reading Recommendations Based on Your Hogwarts House

Nashville Voices: Nella Pearl Frierson

August 13, 2020

Matt Fox

As we round the corner to our virtual opening on August 18, we're capping off our Nashville Voices series with one last story—a powerful testimonial from a powerful woman.

The Brooklyn Heights Community Garden that Nella Pearl Frierson founded nurtures more than local produce.

Celebrity Chef: Aaron Sanchez

August 13, 2020

Amanda Dembiec

You’ve seen him on MasterChef. You’ve seen him on Chopped. Check out this bio to meet the chef behind all the tattoos.

Podcast

Family Folktales: The Colony of Cats

August 12, 2020

When Lizina is rejected by her mother (who much prefers Lizina’s older sister, Peppina), she goes to work in a house filled with cats. She finds great success there, so much so that her greedy sister decides to try her own luck with the cats. But which sister will live happily ever after?

Horrified by Homework? Don't Worry - We've Got You Covered

Horrified by Homework? We’ve Got You Covered

August 11, 2020

Ed Brown

Beat the Schoolwork Slog with our Library’s Free Resources

Use Libby for all of your digital library needs!

Our eAudiobooks are Moving, but Don’t Worry - We’ve Got You Covered

August 11, 2020

Ed Brown

Check Out Libby to Find Your Favorites After August 18

Three Cheers for Vaccines!

August 7, 2020

Vaccines have worked to stop the spread of serious diseases in recent history. All eyes are on the race to develop one for the virus that causes COVID-19.