Library staff Brianna and Miranda gave recommendations for Asian American Pacific Islander Month on Instagram! Below is what they recommended. All titles can be found in our catalog, on Libby, or on Kanopy. Jaya Jones Treasure Hunt Mystery Series by Gigi Pandian In this series, we follow Professor Jaya Jones- a typical new professor at a University in […]
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Library staff Brianna and Miranda gave recommendations for Asian American Pacific Islander Month on Instagram! Below is what they recommended. All titles can be found in our catalog, on Libby, or on Kanopy. Jaya Jones Treasure Hunt Mystery Series by Gigi Pandian In this series, we follow Professor Jaya Jones- a typical new professor at a University in […]
Library staff Brianna and Miranda gave recommendations for the Spring Into Reading Adult Challenge on Instagram! Below is what they recommended. All titles can be found in our catalog or on Libby. Book with a pastel cover: Finlay Donovan is Killing It by Elle Cosimano When reading this series, Miranda recommends suspending your disbelief a lot. Once you suspend your disbelief, you will have […]
Images of war rarely include green and growing things. It may surprise you to learn that botany and horticulture played an important role in both World War I and World War II. From victory gardens to milkweed drives, with stories from the battlefield and our own backyards, this presentation will examine how plants have helped us mobilize […]
Get ready for the Academy Awards this year with these book recommendations! We have paired each Best Picture Nominee with three books we think you’ll like if you loved the movie! Bugonia Earthlings by Sayaka Murata Under the Skin by Michel Faber (Also a movie) The Wasp Factory by Iain Banks F1 Throttled by Lauren Asher Crash Test […]
Library staff Brianna and Miranda gave recommendations for Black History Month on Instagram! Below is what they recommended. All titles can be found in our catalog, on Libby, or on Kanopy. Slay by Brittney Morris By day, Kira is just a student- well she is one of a handful of Black students at her predominately white high […]
Interested in games like D&D but don’t know where to start? Join us for this introduction to tabletop roleplaying games (TTRPGs) on Thursday, February 12 from 6- 7:30 pm at the Willoughby Hills Library! Suitable for all skill levels. This program is hosted in partnership with LGBTQ+ Allies Lake County. Light refreshments will be provided. Register here. The world of tabletop roleplaying games can be intimidating, but here are […]
Uncover Lake Erie’s intriguing past and explore some mysteries that are being discovered today with local author, Jennifer Boresz Engelking on Thursday, January 29 at 6 pm at the Willowick Library. Register here. Learn about some of the local history of Lake Erie with these titles! Great Lakes Shipwreck Disasters In this DVD, historians discuss the dangers of sailing […]
Join 6th generation funeral director Marc F. Burr on Wednesday, January 28 at 6:30 pm at the Willoughby Hills Library for an insightful discussion where he answers “50” important questions about the funeral industry, covering everything from practical advice to the emotional aspects of end-of-life planning. This talk offers a candid, behind-the-scenes look at the process, helping […]
In this new series, we will explore different topics to stir the imaginations of those who enjoy tabletop roleplaying games like Dungeons & Dragons. Please register for each session separately. In our series kickoff, we will discuss how to design your very own character. From their history to present day, learn how to make a character you […]
All are welcome to gather with other gardening enthusiasts–from beginners to experts–to learn about specific gardening topics, exchange tips and resources, and share our triumphs and tragedies. Come grow with us! Monday, January 12: Winter Sowing by Sheila Cherry If you love to get your hands dirty and want to beat the winter blues, then […]
