Blogs & Podcasts

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Favorite Graphic Novels of 2019 (so far)

August 26, 2019

Emily Krieble

Need a few more books to hit your reading goal for this year? Check out some of these awesome graphic novels!

Podcast

Legends of Film: Brian Trenchard Smith

August 26, 2019

During this episode Bill talks to director Brian Trenchard Smith. Mr. Trenchard Smith’s credits include Dead End Drive In, BMX Bandits, Turkey Shoot, and The Siege of Firebase Gloria. Trenchard Smith discusses the making of the film, and also talks about the best stunt he ever directed.

The Frog Prince Returns December 13

August 26, 2019

Ed Brown

Wishing Chair Productions Brings Back One of Their Most Popular Shows

Podcast

"To Build a Fire"

August 25, 2019

One of the most widely anthologized stories in American literature is Jack London’s “To Build a Fire.”

130 Years Later - the 8th Avenue Reservoir Still Stands

August 24, 2019

Sarah Arntz

The Metro Water Department and Metro Archives are commemorating the 130th anniversary of the completion of the 8th Avenue Reservoir and the George Reyer Pumping Station with an exhibit and this blog post!

Tackling Racism in Children's Books: What Asterix Taught Me About Parenting

August 23, 2019

Jai Sanders

This blog post is part of a series examining classic children’s literature titles that have been deemed racist. Whether or not you choose to share classic books such as these with the children in your life, we encourage you to have open conversations with them on the topic of race.

Let's Party Party Girl!

August 22, 2019

Amanda Dembiec

I found a new series I enjoyed by an author you’ve probably heard of.

Summer's Not the Same Without a Book, Part III

August 21, 2019

LibraryCommunications MarCom

Well, summer's winding down, but we've got a final set of reading recommendations and accompanying programming that we hope you'll enjoy.

Author Spotlight: Jeff Mack

August 20, 2019

Cassandra Welch

Jeff Mack is a genius! He is easily one of my top five favorite authors for books to read with infants and toddlers.

Podcast

"One Thousand Dollars"

August 18, 2019

William Sydney Porter, known to posterity as the author O. Henry, is famous for stories that have surprise endings. A very adventurous life, including an imprisonment of three years for embezzlement, provided O Henry with a wide range of experiences and acquaintances, many of which appear in his numerous short stories. In today’s story, a potential inheritance takes a roundabout way of reaching its owner.