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 …
Virtue and Vice
Book List – November This time of year, we focus on giving thanks and preparing for the holidays. The season of giving can cause both great happiness and great anxiety …
Monster Mash!
Booklist – October It’s spooky season! The days are shorter and darker, and monsters lurk in the shadows. Monsters have always been part of human storytelling; some say they represent …
Harvest Time
Booklist – September As the summer temperatures fade away into pleasant cool, and the leaves begin to change, it is time to gather the fruits of the season. This time …
Vintage Favorites
Booklist – August Listen to the August 2024 Booklist MP3 Audio File. Vintage Favorites Booklist – August The books we read as children and young adults stay with us all our …
Beach Bums
Booklist – June 2024 Listen to the June 2024 Booklist MP3 Audio File. The tradition of reading by the seaside is likely just as old as the tradition of getting away …
Time is Relative
Booklist – May 2024 Listen to the May 2024 Booklist MP3 Audio File. Here we are, almost halfway through a new year. Time passes so quickly! Sometimes we wish we could …
Welcome to the Library!
Booklist – April 2024 Listen to the April 2024 Booklist MP3 Audio File. National Library Week is April 7-13! The United States has observed National Library Week the second week of …