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Stories of Service: What's on Our Veterans Day Reading List

With Veterans Day just around the corner, we've set up a special book display on the end caps of the circulation desk to highlight soldier stories and to bring awareness to some of the struggles soldiers face. Here is a look at a couple of the incredible reads featured on our display: American Heroes by James Patterson and Matt Eversmann is a powerful collection of firsthand accounts from men and women who have served across conflicts from World War II to modern battlefields.  Through raw, original interviews, the book highlights the extraordinary courage, deep camaraderie, and immense sacrifice behind true valor. Bulletproofing the Psyche by Dr. Kate Hendricks Thomas is an essential, actionable guide designed to help veterans, first responders, and their families build mental resilience and manage operational stress.  Drawing on expert insights and practical wellness strategies, the book equips readers with the tools needed to protect their mental health, navigate tough transi...
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Honoring Native American Heritage Month in the Library

November is National Native American Heritage Month, and to celebrate, our latest book display is now live! This collection highlights critical works on Native American history, culture & sovereignty, alongside powerful literature and poetry written by indigenous authors.  By centering these voices and histories, we hope to foster deeper learning, reflection and appreciation for the rich and enduring legacies of Indigenous people. Stop by the main display (non-fiction on history and culture) and the center pyramid displays (fiction and poetry works) to browse the selections, check out a book and join us in honoring Native American heritage. For more recommended resources on Native American topics, see our guides Native American History, Native American Literature or Treatment of Native Americans. http://dlvr.it/TWBV28

November is Native American History Month

Learn about the history of Native Americans. Go to the guide. See all Native American Guides.  Featured Resources * Stream videos from PBS on Films on Demand like Fight No More Forever: The West,  N. Scott Momaday: Words from a Bear, or First Peoples Americas. How to Use Films on Demand (FOD). * Read one of our great eBooks in our Native American Collection on Libby like The Night Watchman by Louise Eldrich (winner of the Pulitzer Prize), The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian (National Book Award Winner) by Sherman Alexie or the classic Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee: An Indian Story of the American West. How to Use Libby eBooks. * Read eBooks from our Ebook Central Collections like Historic Native Peoples of Texas, Inconvenient Indian : A Curious Account of Native People in North America or Our Stories Remember : American Indian History, Culture, and Values through Storytelling. How to Use Ebook Central * Get print books like Black Elk Speaks, Covered with Night:...

The Ancient Secret Behind Halloween

It's Halloween Eve.  Get ready for tomorrow night's activities by learning about the ancient secrets behind Halloween. Through two videos (about 51 min each), uncover the deep Celtic origins of Halloween and the folklore and traditions surrounding it.  Delve deep into the connection many believe Halloween has with the Otherworld and how it draws nearer during this time.  A perfect watch for fans of mythology & folklore, archaeology and history enthusiasts. Watch Halloween: An Ancient Mystery on Films on Demand (FOD). Love folklore and legends?  Find more recommended resources on the library's Folklore, Legends & Myths guide. http://dlvr.it/TW6rV9

Your TBR List Just Got Longer!

Looking for your next great read?  Your weekend reading list just got an upgrade! The NYT bestseller list has been dropping some incredible new titles of late and we're here for it.  Whether you're in the mood for an immersive historical drama, a thriller that will keep you up past midnight, or a poignant memoir, the library's fresh batch has some outstanding titles.   On our radar right now: The Witches of Cambridge by Alice Hoffman: For anyone ready to step onto a college campus where dark academia, secret societies and New England witchcraft collide. The Barman of the Ritz by Philippe Collin: An unforgettable, high-stakes historical drama about a Jewish bartender pouring drinks for Nazi officers while secretly risking it all. Threshing Day by Rebecca Yarros: A must-read collection taking you straight back to the fierce, dragon-riding world of the Empyrean series. Visit our bestsellers collection in the library catalog, OneSearch, for a complete list of popula...

Scares That Stand the Test of Time

This National Horror Movie Day, revisit some of the most chilling, suspenseful, and unforgettable films ever made. From creepy small towns and haunted legends to psychological thrillers and post-apocalyptic nightmares, these movies continue to offer captivating thrills year after year. Stop by and check out a frightful favorite... if you dare.  These movies and more are available in our DVD collection.  Browse the over 500 titles we have available in our online catalog, OneSearch and bring your COM ID to the library to take one home. For more on our leisure collection, including leisure books, eBooks, streaming media and DVD"s, check out our online leisure guide here. http://dlvr.it/TW2CBs

Vanity Fair Archive, 1913-1936; 1982-2015

The original version of Vanity Fair featured popular, avant-garde covers for its first run from September 1913 through February 1936. Beginning with the Jazz Age, the archive chronicles popular culture, fashion, celebrity portraiture and politics through the years. The magazine relaunched 47 years later in March 1983 by Conde Nast Publications with a focus on politics, business, Hollywood, style and culture. Login with your COM account for off campus access. * Silence Is Golden: Being the Misanthropic Reflections of an English Novelist on First Hearing a Picture Talk by Aldous Huxley, 1929 * Evolution of the speakeasy, 1932 * Who We Are, (9/11) 2001 * Watergate’s Last Chapter by Carl Bernstein, 2005 * How New Orleans Drowned, 2006 * Enter Obama, 2009 Want More? Search The Vanity Fair Archives, see all our periodical archives, access our American History guides or go to How to Use EBSCO Magazine Archives.  http://dlvr.it/TW1StR

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