Shelf Talk Staff Blog

So You've Read Demon Slayer, Now What?

If you are an anime/manga fan, then you probably have heard of the Demon Slayer series by Koyoharu Gotouge. This series has taken the world by storm, and for good reason – it...

The Power of Wordless Picture Books

I can still remember a sleepover I had at my grandparents’ house growing up, when I gave my grandmother a wordless picture book to read to me at bedtime. She was a bit of a...

What's the MacGuffin?

Let’s talk about the MacGuffin. What is a McGuffin you may ask; well, it’s a plot device used in books and movies to get the story moving or keep it in action. In movies it’s...

Escaping Tunnel Vision with Inspiring Non-fiction

I've always been a fiction kind of guy: some escapist fantasy, a good lingering horror story or some captivating character development over the long haul. Sign me up! But...

Aren't They Grand? Celebrate Grandparent's Day

We are very lucky to know many “Grand” persons that choose to spend quality time with their grandchildren at the Library and attend our programs throughout the year.

To...