Before the use of electric lights, lamps were designed to cast as much light as possible. With the introduction of electric light bulbs, invented in 1879, lamps took on new forms and functions. In some cases, lampshades had to soften the light instead of amplifying or directing it. In the ...

The great thing about working in a library is that you get to see so many books cross the service desk. After these books caught my eye I just had to check them out. The first two that got my attention were picture books. And yes, adults can check out and read picture books for their own ...

Enamel has been used in decorative arts since at least the Middle Ages. It was especially popular in Europe and Asia in the 18th and 19th centuries. With this in mind, it may sound like an unlikely medium for the 20th century. But modern art embraces the unexpected. Karl Drerup, an artist who ...

There’s a lot of housewives on the farm who must wish today they had never sold the flock of hens. It was their chore to feed the chickens, collect the eggs and take them to market. They got the money for groceries and a few glad items. The mistresses of flocks of 200 leghorns gave up the ...

By Terry and Kim Kovel A mechanical bank like this “Two Frogs” bank used to put on a show for as little as a penny. Place the coin on the flat spot on the small frog’s chest, press the lever on the back of the bank, and the large frog opens its mouth to catch the coin as the small frog ...

This year’s summer reading program theme was Dig Into Reading. I want to take a moment to thank all of the parents, caregivers, children, and teens who participated this year. I would also like to thank the library staff. They did an excellent job helping to make the program happen throughout ...