December – Booklist Every year as the bleak and blustery weather settles in, we naturally look for sources of light. While the days grow shorter and the air colder, the …
What’s Cookin’?
November – Booklist Food is the language of celebration, nostalgia, and gratitude. It connects us to our past, grounds us in the present, and is the delicious foundation upon which …
Ghost Stories
October – Booklist As the nights get colder and darker and we prepare to celebrate the spooky season, sometimes what we crave (from the safety of our own warm home …
The Wild West
August – Booklist Life on the western range-the calls of longhorn cattle at sunrise, the grumbling of a chestnut mare, wanting oats and a nose rub. The fragrance of sagebrush …
Big Sky Country
July – Booklist Montana is a beautiful and wild place. Home to some of the world’s most famous National Parks, and a rich Western tradition, it captures the imagination and …
Celebrating Helen Keller and the Blind Community
June – Booklist Helen Keller was born on June 27, 1880. Her achievements and labor on behalf of the blind and deaf community are celebrated around the world. She was …
Planes, Trains, and Automobiles!
May – Booklist The bustle of the summer vacation season is upon us. In the modern world we can travel across the world in a day by boarding a plane, …
Discover Poetry
April – Booklist April is National Poetry Month. Many people struggle with poetry. This is often a result of past negative learning experiences, a belief it is only for intellectuals, …
Good Food – National Nutrition Month
March – Booklist The month of March is dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of nutrition and healthy eating habits. Food is a crucial part of our lives. In …
Romantic Tropes
February – Booklist Romantic Tropes February 2025 Booklist A trope is a common plot theme or device that is used in storytelling. All genres use them. Think of those moments …
Snowed In!
Booklist – January Winter is the best time to curl up with a good book. As the snow sets in, we long for the comfort and warmth of our own …
Collections Connections
A New Email Newsletter from NLS With hundreds of thousands audio and braille books and magazines available from NLS, for some patrons it’s hard to know where to start when …