Lettuce Turnip the Beet on Gardening Books!
SPRINGTIME HAS ARRIVED! That means planting season is nearly here for gardeners. Soon gardens will be bursting with basil, overrun by hidden zucchini, and smelling like summer. But before you begin, take a look at these helpful books to help you plan, decorate, and grow…
Girl on the Train Read-Alikes
If you’ve heard anything about the latest in marriage thriller novels this year, you know that the one to read is The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins. But, if you’ve been trying to get your hands on it through your library (as you…
Reviewing Missoula by Jon Krakauer
I am a Krakhead (self-diagnosed). I have read every book by Jon Krakauer, some more than once, some more than twice. The first road trip that my husband and I went on, we listened to Into the Wild, sometimes going hours without speaking, absorbed in…
Professional Development for librarians
The library field is always changing. With the increase in technology and evolving best practices, it’s vital for library staff to stay up-to-date. One simple way to help your staff stay on top of changes in the LIS community is to add professional development titles…
Recommended Read-Alikes
Looking to add some new titles to your digital collection? Check out our newly redesigned Read Alike page! Handpicked by our staff librarians, these lists can be very helpful in finding popular, high-circulating content that your patrons are sure to enjoy. To help you navigate easier,…
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt Read-Alikes!
If you’re anything like me, you’ve binge-watched Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt at least five times since its debut on Netflix. My Unbreakableaddiction is seriously becoming a problem, it’s even spurred several bouts of Hulkamania. I need more! If you also need more Unbreakable goodness in your…
Reviewing Saint Anything by Sarah Dessen
I owe a lot to Sarah Dessen. Let me explain. I first began reading her novels back in 2003 when the film “How to Deal” was released. While Mandy Moore may have gotten me into the theater doors, (I was a wee teen, don’t judge)…
eHighlights Adult Edition- April & May
The arrival of a new month brings another great edition of our Adult eHighlights catalog. April and May are both amazing months for new books so I’m sure you’ll love browsing through all the great new titles. My personal favorites this month include Oliver Sacks’…
Reviewing God Help the Child by Toni Morrison
Nobel laureate Toni Morrison know how to tug at people’s heart-stings. Her work is notoriously fierce, poignant, and emotional and God Help the Child has claimed its place among her canon of extraordinary novels. In less than 200 pages, Morrison shares a moving story about…
Get 3 free seasons of Sesame Street for your digital collection!
Want to earn FREE Streaming Video titles for you library’s digital collection? Here’s how: Purchase our Family Friendly video pack (worth ~$2600 USD) and you’ll get 3 seasons of Sesame Street for free! That’s right – Big Bird, Elmo, and the whole gang will be…
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