Rumors swirl around the abandoned orphanage, Coram House. It sits perched on the shores of Lake Champlain in Vermont – and it’s purported to be haunted by the ghosts of residents who may have been abused or killed by the very people who were there to care for them. Ghost-writer Alex Kelley comes to this…
Work has been steadily moving forward, and visitors to Cook Park Library have been greeted with a bright new view when they walk in. Here are some of the exciting updates completed in March.
Nearly half a million people walked through the Library's doors last year. What’s the draw? Everything. The Library is where inspiration lives. Whatever sparks your curiosity, we’ve got something for everyone. Celebrate National Library Week by visiting us any day during the week for pop-up demos that showcase hidden gems in our materials, services,…
Early reviews of Ariel Courage’s debut Bad Nature painted a portrait of a deeply flawed character, who, shortly after a terminal cancer diagnosis, embarks on a cross-country drive to kill her estranged father. The picture I had in my head of this story was much funnier than the book turned out to be. There are…
On Cook Ave looking inside the Library. Notable Milestones This Month Walls painted Family bathroom tiled Vinyl flooring and carpet installed Temporary wall removed Color, Color, Color The space is coming to life! If you’ve walked or driven past Cook Park Library on Cook Avenue recently, you may have noticed a splash of color appearing…
What is Comics Plus? Comic fans rejoice! With your library card, you now have easy access to a free online library collection of all your favorite and soon-to-be-favorite comics. Comics Plus is an always-available digital collection of comic books, graphic novels, and manga that can be accessed for free via a smartphone, tablet, or…
Are you getting bored with your Netflix queue? Looking to add variety to your streaming content? Or feeling like you want to try a new hobby? Maybe all three sound appealing but where to begin without the commitment of a subscription? With your library card, you can access dozens of content collections for free…
Cricut. Cricut. Anybody There? With the cold temperatures, slush-covered roads and little sunlight, the wintertime can feel really boring. There are limited activities to keep yourself entertained, but not at the library! The newest addition to our Digital Studio 2 is a Cricut Explore 3. With the Cricut, you can make ornate greeting cards, stickers,…
The Cook Park Library Children's Project is Underway! The first month of work on the Cook Park Library Children’s Renewal Project has concluded, and the transformation is in full swing. The temporary Children’s Area is now open on the Lower Level, offering a curated selection of books and materials. Remaining items have been packed away…
In Rosarita, Booker Prize-shortlisted Anita Desai gives our heroine an uneven footing from the first, and the reader shares in the confusion (at least I sure did). Bonita is a young woman accosted one afternoon by a theatrical older woman. She is dropped into a situation that leaves both character and reader in the…
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