Shelf Talk Staff Blog

Death, Grief & Your Library’s Resources

One of the many things I love about the public library is that the collection contains and reflects our whole lived experience. And that must include the end of life. I want to...

Falling Leaves: Short Books & Lasting Impressions

Fall, or autumn if you prefer, is usually associated with things and events changing in a short span of time. Falling leaves are a classic sign of death, change, and eventual renewal,...

Book Clubs for the Rest of Us

Book clubs are some of our most popular library programs and rightfully belong on our "core programs" list. In fact, with this month's addition of a Teen Book Club we now...

Families, Fantasy & Drag Queen Story Time

Author: Isaac Maker and Betty Baker, local Drag Queen and star personality

Growing up, I loved fantasy books. Every night before bed, one of my parents would read me...

National Read a Book Day - The Benefits of Books on the Brain

The Benefits of Books on the Brain

National Read a Book Day is celebrated on September 6th. It is a day where book lovers and casual readers alike have an excuse to ignore...