February 10, 2021 | Maria Firkaly
I’ve been a library lover for a long time. My very first job as a teen was in one of those grand Carnegie Free Libraries. It was a beautiful old building sitting on top … Read More
“Distancing, the pulling back from ‘reality’ in order to see it better, is perhaps the essential gesture of [science fiction]. It is by distancing that [science fiction] achieves aesthetic joy, tragic tension, and moral cogency.” – Ursula K. LeGuin
It’s … Read More
January 18, 2021 | Maria Firkaly
Need some other than screen time to keep the kids entertained on a snowy day? We’ve put together a few fun craft ideas and pulled a list of kid-friendly audiobooks that a grownup can … Read More
January 15, 2021 | Maria Firkaly
January 15th is Singles Awareness Day, for those of us whose relationship goals include a healthy dose of self-love.
Whether you are new to being single or have embraced the lifestyle for some time, … Read More
Here’s a peek at the newest arrivals! Book teasers from Fantastic Fiction and GoodReads, sites we use often to find authors and titles. Check it out! You can place a hold using our online catalog or call us at … Read More
January 11, 2021|Maria Firkaly
Overcast days, cold temperatures, snow, and freezing rain only mean it is really winter and time to get a mug of your favorite hot beverage, cover up with a nice blanket and settle into a cozy … Read More
January 7, 2021| Maria Firkaly
Today, I want to hide. Like, build a blanket fort in my living room, grab some snacks, cuddle with a floof (one of my cats or dogs), and listen to a pleasant voice tell me … Read More
Among Us is a popular online game. It is described as an “online multiplayer social deduction game” wherein up to ten players run around inside a virtual spaceship completing classic spaceship maintenance tasks while trying to figure out who the … Read More
December 17, 2020|Maria Firkaly
10 Short Fiction Titles to Finish Up 2020
I personally follow about a dozen “book” groups on Facebook. It is a fun way for me to find new things to read and have discussions with fellow … Read More
December 12, 2020| Maria Firkaly
I don’t know about you, but I’ve been struggling to get in the holiday mood this year. Please tell me I am not alone. The Grinch seems like the perfect character as the mascot for … Read More