May is Older Americans Month and whether you are well into your years or not far along the aging spectrum, we can all embrace growing older. Recent life events, which included caring for my 98-year-old grandmother, have changed my perspective on life and aging. "Oma," as we called her, proved that even at ninety-eight one can experience "bucket list" dreams and…
Humans of Libraryland: Astro-tastic Jackie
In the Humans of Libraryland blog series, we introduce the people who work at your public library. Give it up for teen services librarian, Jackie Lockwood, at the Newcastle library!
Website Navigation Changes
Here's what you need to know about navigation changes coming to the KCLS website and catalog the week of May 22.
For Fans of ‘Get Out’
SPOILERS AHEAD-- IF YOU HAVE NOT SEEN GET OUT YET, AVERT YOUR EYES! Okay, everyone, you've been warned. This is now a spoiler zone, so let's talk about Get Out. In my opinion, this movie did an excellent job of portraying two of the most terrifying elements of real life in today's America: humans and racism. Humans…
Four Novels About Communication Glitches/Blips/Errors/Surprises
Communication and time travel? Communication faster than the speed of sound? How about general communication enhancement? Take a trip with these novels of mishaps and you maybe grateful for the limitations of conversational methods currently at your disposal! Crosstalk Imagine having a tiny chip implanted in your brain so that you can instantly exchange thoughts with…
Comics Crush: Ongoing Women-Led Series
Now is a great time for ongoing comic series by and about women, and there are a handful of titles that I am seriously in love with. They range from the fluffiest of the fluff to the totally serious and intense, but a commonality I've found among them is a tendency to portray interesting, flawed individuals…
The Literary Apothecary
I don't know about you, but I believe books are good medicine. They possess the power to move us through spectrums of emotions and speak to us in ways no medical professional or counselor can. I was introduced to my first "literary apothecary," Monsieur Perdu, when a co-worker recommended I read The Little Paris Bookshop.…
Hiking Maps and Guidebooks
Explore the best trails of the beautiful Pacific Northwest with maps and guidebooks available at your library.
The Best Database You’re Not Using
Testing & Education Reference Center is an amazingly useful resource. It's especially great for students, job seekers, and anyone preparing to take a big test. You can use it to build résumés, take online practice tests, read Peterson test prep ebooks, and more. It's definitely in my Top 5 Favorite Premium Databases. (Side note: You know you're…
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