Director of Regional History Mary Tyson recommends Moonglow by Michael Chabon. To make sense of one’s grandparents’ lives is not a straightforward undertaking. The attempt to understand what life was like two generations earlier is what the novel Moonglow is about. The author, Michael Chabon, wrote himself as a narrator character: the grandson, Mike. As the narrator, Mike, an aspiring writer, weaves vivid tales told to him by his dying grandfather and he brings them to life through his … [Read more...] about Book Review: Moonglow
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In the Foyer: Tiny Art 2026
Select pieces from the Tiny Art Show in the Children's Library have made their way to the Library's foyer, showcasing the imagination and talent of kids and teens. In February, visitors to the Library voted on their favorites in a variety of categories. The art on display is listed below. We certainly wish we had room to display all of the magnificent, creative Tiny Art expressions in the Library's foyer. Those pieces not in the display can be picked up in the Children's Library. Thank you! … [Read more...] about In the Foyer: Tiny Art 2026
Review: Book and Dagger
by Elyse Graham I’ve always been interested in stories of people who worked in espionage during World War II; the French Underground being a source of many books about their exploits. I always found it fascinating that these people put their lives on the line to gather information and spy on the enemy and blow up stuff. This book takes on that subject from a different approach. When WWII started, the United States did not have an intelligence agency, so we were way behind the rest … [Read more...] about Review: Book and Dagger
Film Review: Superman
Circulation Supervisor Cándida Miniño recommends DC Studios Superman. The latest Superman movie has Lex Luthor secretly aiding the country of Boravia invade Jarhanpur. Luthor’s metahuman Ultraman defeats Superman, and he retreats to the Fortress of Solitude, where robots heal him using solar energy. Luthor finds the Fortress, captures Krypto the dog, and restores a damaged message from Superman's parents. This message suggests Superman was sent to conquer Earth. When it … [Read more...] about Film Review: Superman
Foyer Exhibit: Frankenstein
Each winter, we read a story together. The 2026 Winter Read is Frankenstein by Mary Shelley. In the newest foyer exhibit, the Library is featuring books in adult, young adult, and fun books for kids on the subjects and legacy of Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein." All available to check out and take home with you. For more than 200 years, Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus has captured imaginations. The story of a young scientist who infuses life into a new being, flees in … [Read more...] about Foyer Exhibit: Frankenstein
Review: Painters of the Northwest
Impressionism to Modernism, 1900-1930. By John Impert Processing Associate Angel Gonzalez recommends Painters of the Northwest: Impressionism to Modernism, 1900-1930 by John Impert. During his time as a graduate student at the University of Washington, author John Impert wrote his dissertation on impressionist painters from the Pacific Northwest from the years 1900-1930. The project initially is credited to Impert’s advisor who held a seminar in 2007, the goal being to explore what … [Read more...] about Review: Painters of the Northwest
