Discover the diverse histories, languages, and cultures of Southwest Asia & North Africa. Join us for SWANA Heritage Month events & resources!
April is National Poetry Month
April is National Poetry Month! Explore poetry readings, events, and resources, and join us at the library for a special talk with poet Joan Gelfand on April 26.
Book Review: The Two Towers: Action and Intrigue
By Yunhan, Grade 7 The author never said what the two towers were exactly, but most people think they refer to the strongholds of the antagonists in this book: Saruman and Sauron. The main characters visit the former during their journeys in this book, and the latter casts its shadow throughout The Lord of…
Book Review/Ranking: YA Mystery Must-Reads
By Nithya, Grade 10 I’ve been a fan of mystery novels since childhood. My first introduction to the genre was the Nancy Drew series, a classic, and I’ve loved mystery ever since. I’ve read many books, and dabbled in mystery writing, so I know just how difficult it is to keep a reader on…
Ranking: Fictional Subgenres, Ranked
By Neha. Grade 10 Fiction is by far the most entertaining genre to read–in my opinion. However, the umbrella term “fiction” encapsulates so many subgenres, all of which are very distinct in style, trope, and content. This list is made up of my personal views of some of the most popular fictional subgenres in…
Opinion: Gilmore Girls: Positive and Negative Narratives: An Analysis
By Neha, Grade 10 Note: contains some spoilers for Gilmore Girls As fall and winter come to a close, I know that many people, myself included, are wrapping up their annual re-watch of one of the most beloved TV shows of all time, Gilmore Girls. However, this year, I ended up noticing aspects of…
Movie Review: The Peanut Butter Falcon, a Twain-esque adventure of a lifetime
By Benjamin, Grade 9 The Peanut Butter Falcon (2019) is a heartwarming film that combines humor and genuine human emotion in an unforgettable adventure. The movie follows Zak, a young man with Down Syndrome—who was abandoned by his family at a young age and sent to a nursing home—has aspirations to be a professional…
Classics You’ll Actually Finish (200 pages and Under)
By Linh, Grade 10 Although there are some extremely long, thousand page books that are known as “classics”, or a book accepted as exemplary or particularly noteworthy, I personally can’t commit that much time to one book. According to SwiftRead, it takes approximately 33 to 50 hours to read one thousand pages, and that…
Celebrating Earth Month with One Million Acts of Science
April is Earth Month! Get involved in participatory science projects, plant sunflowers, track wildlife, and join local events to support the environment.
Local Gardening Resources
Discover local gardening resources, workshops, plant sales, and a seed library. Get expert tips and library guides to help your garden thrive!
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