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A Better You, One Video Game at a Time!

Post author:Trisha Hernandez
Post published:November 5, 2019
Post category:Library Randomness News @ Your Library Things to Do

"Thank you Mario! But our princess is in another castle!" - Super Mario Bros. Ohhhh Toadstool, you innocent yet still somewhat annoying bit of fungus you. While your pile up acrobatics were impressive, your "princess is in another castle" comments were frustrating. If you haven't figured it out yet, we're talking video games this post. While I would never claim to be the best, I have been a fan of video games since I could hold that rectangular Nintendo controller…

Spooky Stories for Your Halloween Delight!!

Post author:Trisha Hernandez
Post published:October 29, 2019
Post category:Library Randomness

Guys, it’s Halloween!!! Real talk time: I loooove Halloween!! You know all those memes you see coming through your social media feed about people excited about Halloween’s approach? That’s me to a “T”. I have always enjoyed a good scary story or horror movie. I recall being a wee one around the age of 8, sitting at the top center of my parents bed (away from edges because of all of the unknowns that may be lurking under the bed…

“Dort wo man Bücher verbrennt…”: A Look at the Burning of Books

Post author:Trisha Hernandez
Post published:September 24, 2019
Post category:Library Randomness Things to Do

"Dort wo man Bücher verbrennt, verbrennt man auch am Ende Menschen – where they have burned books, they will end in burning human beings.” – Heinrich Heine In 1933, some of the finest young minds in Germany gathered in Berlin. Fueled by the antisemitic fervor that was being cultivated, they built a bonfire in a public square and fed the flames with the words, thoughts, and ideas of Jewish authors. This destruction was a declaration. A statement was being made…

Bring on the Brown Lit!: The Importance of Latinx Literature

Post author:Trisha Hernandez
Post published:September 17, 2019
Post category:Books & More

Have you ever had the pleasure of reading a novel and instantly relating to the main character? As you progress through the story, questions like, “How would I handle that situation” feel natural to navigate, and moments intended to elicit an empathetic response are that much more impactful. There is much to be said about the connection a reader can make when they identify themselves in a novel. While this can be achieved based on common human behaviors – if…

“A Nightmare of Biblical Proportions”: Review of Christopher Golden’s Ararat

Post author:Trisha Hernandez
Post published:July 16, 2019
Post category:Books & More Service for You

A Christian, a Jew, a Muslim, and an atheist walk into a cave…no this is not a poorly devised joke, but part of the plot line to Christopher Golden’s Bram Stoker Award winning novel, Ararat. What begins as an exploration of a newly revealed opening in the great Mount Ararat, ends in loss of sanity, the external and internal battle between good and evil, paranoia, death, and so much more. Let’s take a step back and talk a bit about the…

Does the Library Have Any Stephen King Books?

Post author:Trisha Hernandez
Post published:May 21, 2019
Post category:Books & More Service for You

Take a moment to stroll pass the Popular Reading Collection. As you scan the spines of the numerous books, which are currently shelved by author’s last name, you get to the “K” authors. That’s when you see it, ”King…King…King…King.” Of the over 600 titles in this collection, 27 are by Stephen King. While this is a mere 4% in the grand scheme of things, King dominates all other authors regarding number of titles available. Ever wonder why? Gather round, it’s…

Are You Gen X, a Millennial, or Gen Z?: Exploring the Generations

Post author:Trisha Hernandez
Post published:April 12, 2019
Post category:Library Randomness

You hear the terms flying around. Maybe they were used in relation to avocado toast, Tide pods, or even Oregon Trail. I’m talkin’ ‘bout my generation (well, not MINE alone, I just couldn’t resist referencing the song by The Who). I’m actually talking about generations X, Y, and Z, more commonly known as Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z. According to the Pew Research Center, these three generations (and a few others) are broken down like so: Silent - born 1928-45 (ages 74-91);Boomers -…

I Am a Woman and I Have a Problem: A Women’s History Month Reflection

Post author:Trisha Hernandez
Post published:March 26, 2019
Post category:Hello, from the Staff

On March 5th, I joined three amazing women on stage during the morning panel of the Women’s History Month Celebration. Dr. Clarenda Phillips, Stacy Rowan, Erin Lewis, and I spoke to the audience about how we shaped our own destinies. Our words encouraged others to acknowledge and appreciate the path paved for us while paving the way for those coming after. The audience was encouraged to find a support unit who would stand beside them through thick and thin. It was…

It’s All in Your Head: Psychological Thrillers and the Unreliable Narrator

Post author:Trisha Hernandez
Post published:March 19, 2019
Post category:Books & More Library Randomness Service for You Today's Special

You’re a liar…delusional...confused…insane! No one is EVER going to believe you! Ok, well not you per say (theoretically at least, I don’t really know you, so…), but this is a common accusation made in many of the best psychological thrillers available today. Take the box office success, The Girl on the Train, staring Emily Blunt, Rebecca Ferguson, Justin Theroux, Luke Evans, and a bunch of other names that Wikipedia lists. The movie, based on the New York Times best seller by Paula Hawkins, follows Rachel Watson, an alcoholic divorcée who is…

Your Popular Reading Collection

Post author:Trisha Hernandez
Post published:January 29, 2019
Post category:Behind the Scenes Books & More Hello, from the Staff Service for You Things to Do

Do you hear it; the whispers calling out to you from our shelves? Tendrils of word clouds with themes like dragons, mystery murders, battles, and more wrap around and embrace you, enticing you to read. THIS is Popular Reading! Nestled beside the Circulation desk, the library has three blue shelves full of your popular reading desires. Before we talk more about the collection, however, how about a bit of history…. For years, despite all the amazing services the Bell Library…