Every holiday started with a story. This month, we have a chance to reflect on the origins of two days–one dedicated to celebrating love and another to recognizing two of our nation’s presidents, George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, because of their February birthdays. With the Library’s extensive history and historical fiction sections, you can delve
What a perfect time of the year to grab one of these wintery books, prepare a comforting hot beverage, settle down under a fuzzy blanket and escape from the world for a while! Whether you choose a romance, a cozy mystery or create your own chills with any of our snowed-in thrillers, you can be
Book clubs have a rich history that spans centuries, evolving from informal gatherings to more organized groups. Discussing literature can be traced back to ancient civilizations. Philosophers in Greece and Rome often gathered to discuss texts, similar to book clubs today. In the 1600s, women formed Bible study groups. During the Enlightenment of the 17th
