In the Humans of Libraryland blog series, we introduce the people who work at your public library. Say hi to Aarene Storms, Teen Services Librarian extraordinaire!
Meet Your Heroes: Dori Hillestad Butler
I remember when I was a little girl, and was taken to meet Marguerite Henry. I was both a bookworm and thoroughly horse-crazy, so this was a pretty big deal. The picture I built up in my head was of Wild Horse Annie--and not even the real Velma Johnston, but the illustrated character Wesley Dennis drew…
What to Read and Watch After “Girls”
Last Sunday, HBO aired the final episode of its groundbreaking, infuriating, challenging, enraging, amazing series Girls. Whether you loved it or hated it, the deeply provocative show, with its brazenly narcissistic characters, unconventional storytelling, and candid sex scenes, was impossible to ignore. While I certainly understand the critics' grievances and have struggled with elements of the show myself, I…
A Readable Feast: Take Another Pizza My Heart!
This month we're talking with a real food aficionado, Kirsten from Duvall, who has kindly offered up her super-secret recipe for the best pizza dough you've ever tasted!
What Book Did Teens Vote “The Best”?
Learn more about the 2017 Evergreen Teen Book Award winner and find a list of similar books to read next.
Fake News: Read Beyond the Title
Welcome to another blog post on fake news. We here at the library want you as savvy about what you read online as we try to be. None of us want to be fooled by fake news! It's a good goal for all of us to seek the truth so we can make informed decisions…
Four Teen Novels in Verse for National Poetry Month
April is National Poetry Month and what better way to honor the occasion than by reading some poetry? One of my favorite book formats to dive into is the teen novel in verse. These books use poetry to tell a complete novel-length narrative. While these books and authors make up a relatively small part of the publishing…
Stuffed Animal Sleepover!
What is a Stuffed Animal Sleepover? Kids bring their stuffed animals to the library for a special story time, then leave the stuffed animals overnight for a sleepover party (under close librarian supervision). When the kids return the next day to pick up their stuffed animals, they find pictures of what their stuffed animals did at…
Last-Minute Audiobooks for Family Trips
Instantly checkout and download audiobooks that will keep the whole family interested on your next road trip. No holds needed!
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