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Fact Checking Fiction: Military-Themed Recommendations by Nathan
November 11, 2020
Again and again throughout history, veterans have turned to art as a means of coming to terms with their military experiences. Some have painted, others have written songs, and still more have made movies. Perhaps more than any other medium, however, literature has allowed veterans to grapple with their time in service and communicate to […]
New Book Trail!
November 9, 2020
We’ve got another family outdoot activity for you this month! A new book trail is up at Krepps Park between the playground and the dog park. Read through an entire story as you take in the art and outdoors. This month’s book is “Hiking Day” by Anne Rockwell. Send us photos of your family at […]
Teen Novel Writing Workshop
October 26, 2020
As part of National Novel Writing Month (National Novel Writing Month or NaNoWriMo), John, Reference Technician, and Amanda, Teen Specialist, will lead 3 virtual lessons (Nov 4, 11, and 18) for your teens. In this month-long writing project, we’ll focus on novella writing in soap-opera style–heavy on the drama and 100% silly. Don’t worry if you’ve missed previous […]
Dial-a-Story!
October 26, 2020
Introducing Dial-a-Story! We now have a toll free, always available phone number where you can listen to stories, jokes, and poems. No internet required—just a phone! What you’ll hear is recorded by our librarians and have been carefully selected by the Morgantown Public Library System team. Just call 304-826-BOOK (2665) to reach the Dial-a-Story! At […]
Young Adult Civic Engagement Recommendations by Library Director, Sarah Palfrey
October 23, 2020
I was an avid YA reader for decades after being an actual YA, but over the last few years it hasn’t really held my interest. Enter 2020 and the new trend of Young Adult fiction centered around civic engagement and voting, and I am back! I loved all of these books for their heart, their […]