The Art of Photography
Photography has thought to have originated in the early 1800s, and the leaps in photographic technology since then have turned many people into at least…
Witchy YA
Who says we have to wait until October to indulge our spooky side? These YA books feature witches in a variety of situations, from classic…
Exploring Japan
With the Summer Olympics finally underway, the world’s eyes have turned to Japan. While I can’t get enough of the sports (who knew I would…
Debut Novels
Imagine Louise Penny, John Grisham, Elin Hillderbrand, Stephan King, or Tom Clancy as debut novelists. They had to start somewhere, and look how their writings…
July is Disability Pride Month
Did you know that July is Disability Pride month in many places around the United States? The first Disability Pride parade was actually held in…
Travel the Open Road!
Road trips, whether long or short, have always been a great time for families to be together and enjoy all of the beautiful scenery along…
Visit Our Storywalk at Wright-Locke Farm
Our first ever storywalk is up and running! A huge thank you to our friends over at Wright-Locke Farm and the Friends of the Winchester…
Tails and Tales – YA Book Suggestions
This year’s summer reading theme is Tails and Tales, so we’ve compiled a list of animal-related YA books to (hopefully) inspire you to join in…
Books in Translation
Literature is international. There are thousands of books written in other languages that reflect the culture and social issues of our globalized world. Many of…
Fun Summer Ideas for Kids and Families
Although summer is a great time for lying around the house reading books, it is also a great time to get out of the house,…