Readers have many reasons for enjoying their favorite books. There’s storyline, characters, themes, tone, pace, and writing style. Librarians often call them appeal factors. There are almost as many appeal combination preferences as there are readers. Some like storylines that move back and forth between time periods, while others prefer a more linear tale. Many…
Haunted Reads
I will say right up front that I am not a fan of the horror genre. I’ve never gravitated toward scary books, movies, or places—not even haunted houses. But, I am willing to read or hear a ghost story paired with history. Why not spice up history with a little paranormal activity? I have yet…
Phonic Bloom Brings Language to Life at Woodland Library
Suspended above the Children’s Reading Room at the Woodland Community Library, Phonic Bloom is a new sculpture that turns the sounds of human speech into art. Created by Portland-based studio Superfab, the one-of-a-kind installation uses recycled book pages and natural dyes to form flowers, reeds, and leaves. Each piece represents the many ways people speak…
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