Celebrate The Season of Giving
November and December are months that are usually filled with volunteering, helping neighbors, and showing our community that we care. It is truly a season of giving. Although COVID-19 may change how we do these things, we can still be helpful and giving! Check out some of these wonderful ways to donate, volunteer, and give […]
Thankful and Grateful
2020 has been an interesting year. However, we at STPL are thankful for many things. One that we all agree on is that we are thankful for our PATRONS!!! THANK YOU, patrons, for attending virtual programs, checking out physical digital items and for supporting us. We have had to make many changes, and you still […]
Thank You, Veterans, for Your Service!
Wednesday, November 11, is Veterans Day, a day to honor those Americans who have served in any war. Veterans Day is not to be confused with Memorial Day, which honors those who gave their life fighting or Armed Forces Day, which celebrates those who are currently serving in any branch of the Armed Forces. Arlington […]
Hauntingly Horrifying & Spine-Chillingly Scary: Teen & Adult Horror Picks
It is the end of October. Sunsets are coming earlier, and temperatures are dropping. That means spooky season is here, and Halloween is just around the corner! What better way to get a fright this time of year than to curl up under a blanket and read a hair-raising book! We’ve put together a quick […]
Fun Fall Food: Cookbooks for New Family Favorites
With October here, fall is in full swing. Do you know what that means? Cooking in the oven again! The smells of warm spices and fresh apples will be everywhere! If you’ve been looking for some new recipes to try out, you’re in luck! The library has a vast selection of cookbooks, as well as […]
Masks Made Comfortable for Littles: Reads to Explain the New Norm
As we continue to wear masks during our daily lives, and social distancing is still the norm, children may have questions about why all of these things are still necessary. Thankfully for us, some wonderful authors and illustrators have written excellent picture books all about the topic! Click on any book cover to place a […]
Do You Know What Librarians Run On?
If you guessed coffee, you’re absolutely right!! Well, here at the Shorewood-Troy Public Library, anyway. Working at the library, I have found my book-loving, coffee-chugging people. And today, Sept 29, is the day we have been waiting for –National Coffee Day! I’m excited to coffee talk with you! You might not know that in my […]