I started off 2023 by reading a lot of great nonfiction books, with one novel thrown in. I certainly had time to get some reading done; I can thank our recent snowfall for many days of canceled plans. Let library staff know if you’d like to place a request for any of these ...
The legal definition of an antique is that it is at least 100 years old. This means the art deco era is officially reaching antique status. The name “art deco” is believed to come from the Exposition Internationale des Arts Decoratifs et Industriels Modernes (International Exhibition of ...
Happy New Year! Here are some great new books that will be coming soon to the Children’s Room.
“Very Good Hats” by Emma Staub is a story about, you guessed it, hats! Hats can be made in fine shops and be very expensive. But we all know hats that are made of the tops of acorns, ...
Some collectibles aren’t what they seem at first glance. This green enameled piece that sold for $252 at Morphy Auctions looks like a covered jar. A closer look at the finial, shaped like a seated cherub or putto playing a stringed instrument, suggests its true purpose. It’s really a music ...