Ebby Freeman, the only surviving daughter from an affluent Black family in Connecticut is no stranger to tragedy. Her family is haunted by the unsolved murder of her brother Baz in childhood, and simultaneous loss of a deeply significant family heirloom. As Ebby’s life is thrown off-kilter again in adulthood, she finds herself searching for […]
Session I: Friday, 11/13 | 2-3pm | Session II: Friday, 11/20 | 2-3pm | For those who have never touched a computer or have limited mouse skills, this class will introduce the basics of having a computer, mouse and keyboard. We will also explore how to find information online and develop web browsing skills. This […]
Many holidays bring with them fond memories of food. And with many celebrations around the corner, Bite by Bite: Nourishments & Jamborees by Aimee Nezhukumatathil is the perfect book to wrap up your reading year! In each essay (which starts with Fumi Mini Nakamura’s gorgeous illustrations), Nezhukumatathil reflects on a singular favorite food through personal memories […]
11/1 | 1:30-3 PM | Collage Club Craft and chat with your community! Drop in anytime during the program on the 1st Sunday of the month. All materials are provided, but feel free to bring any of your own. Teens and adults welcome. 11/2 | 6-7:30 PM | English (ESL) Conversation Circle Would you like […]
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Ivan has made sort of a living by offering to dispose of people’s imaginary friends. He has a strict rule that this only applies to adults who are desperate enough to pay money. However, when he meets 8 year old Kay, this changes. What starts as a weird and funny story quickly delves into dark […]
With its feature film adaptation soon to arrive in theaters, now is a perfect time to check out Kazuo Ishiguro’s Klara and the Sun. Set in a dystopian future, this science-fiction novel is narrated by Klara, an android, and follows her bond with human girl Josie. As the two girls grow closer, Klara develops an […]
Halloween (non-fiction) Reads!
In the United States, October is Filipino American History Month. Learn more about the history, culture, and heritage of Filipino Americans (mga Pilipinong Amerikano)! Find this and more librarian-curated booklists on our Booklists page! Movies: Leonor Will Never Die; The Kingmaker; Death of Nintendo. Fiction: America Is in the Heart; A Professional Lola; The Villa, […]
This new manga follows Kori, a high school student, looking for an apartment near her school. She finds one for an extraordinary price, but there’s a catch – the ghost of a Shiba Inu named Mu is bound to the apartment! In fact, ALL of the apartments have Shiba Inu ghosts bound to them. Can […]
