During the week of September 26th – October 2nd, we celebrate our freedom to read. Banned Books Week began in 1982, in response to the growing number of books being challenged, not only in schools, but in libraries and bookstores, too. Challenging your right to read also challenges your right to information and to expression….
So, your Jefferson County Library Staff recently participated in our annual staff day. During this go-round, our presenters were focused on stress management and self-care. And while the topics were geared toward team building and avoiding burnout, as I listened, I was reminded that we are largely in control of how our bodies respond and…
Ever wondered about the lives of celebrities? What kind of upbringing they had, where their drive to succeed comes from, or how they overcame tragedies in their pasts? Find out from the celebrities themselves with these eBooks and digital audiobooks on Libby! For help with Libby or the Libby app contact the Homewood Library Informationist…
For these mature characters, things just get better with age. Check out these eBooks and digital audiobooks on Libby! For help with Libby or the Libby app contact the Homewood Library Informationist at veronica.craig@homewoodpubliclibrary.org. Our Souls at Night by Kent Haruf“A spare yet eloquent, bittersweet yet inspiring story of a man and a woman who,…
Meet Caitlin! She joins our Tech Services Department part-time. What is Tech Services? This department prepares all the new library materials (books, dvds, playaways, etc.) so you can borrow them! While Caitlin is new to working at the Library, she was part of our Teen Advisory Board (TAB) for several years. We’re excited to welcome…
We’re smack in the middle of the Dog Days of summer, so why not read a book (or three) with canine characters. Don’t worry – dogs don’t die in any of these titles. Dog On It by Spencer QuinnChet, the canine narrator, works with Bernie, a down-on-his-luck private investigator. “With his doggy ways and his endearingly…
