Hooray for poets and poetry! Arthur Sze, current U.S. Poet Laureate, has a book of poetry translations out this week called “Transient Worlds: On Translating Po
Anne McCaffrey, Mother of Dragons
Anne McCaffrey was an American science fiction writer who was born on April 1. She was the first woman to win a Hugo Award and a Nebula Award, and her novel “Th
An Abundance of Baked Goodness to Celebrate Spring
The spring equinox has passed, signaling the end of winter. Many cultures and religions observe spring rituals and festivals, and as with most things, food is p
Tilt & Other Earthquake Stories
It was supposed to be just a shopping trip at IKEA. Get that crib; she couldn’t put it off much longer. But then, disaster struck Portland. The long-talked-about Big One. She has no phone, no money, no car. The only thing she can do is walk across the wreckage of the city, trying to get…
Armchair Traveler: Hong Kong
Time for another virtual trip, and we’re heading to Hong Kong, where the spring weather is warm and humid. Hong Kong is part of China - designated as a Special
Weaving Together Crafts and Friendships
It is early morning at Ridgefield Community Library and already there are people crowding into the meeting room. Tables are reconfigured, chairs are unstacked,
This Year Will Be Even Better: A Gardener’s Vow
Daffodils and cherry blossoms reassure us that warmer weather is on the way, and for many of you, your fancy turns to thoughts of greenery and planting. (Full d
Historical Fiction Set in the 20th Century
There is a great website called Fantastic Fiction (fantasticfiction.com) that I often use in my writing and my job. You can search an author’s name and pull up
Keep Kids Reading
Keep kids reading this Spring Break and beyond!
Our youth program and outreach coordinator shares three tips to encourage reading habits, paired with book reco
Women in History During WWII
March is Women’s History Month, and we are surrounded by histories of outstanding women. In recent years declassified records, newly discovered documents, and a
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