I’ve been waiting for winter. I know logically that winter began with the solstice on December 21st, but until we experience more than one snowfall I am always filled with doubt. I am not a winter sport enthusiast or anything like that, but I do enjoy walking in the snow with my dog. She ...

A tin sign picturing an attractive girl sold for $12,390, which is an impressive price for a portrait of a young woman from the 1910s! But if you look closer, you’ll see that the woman is holding a glass marked “Coca-Cola,” and the Coca-Cola logo is visible on the bottom of the frame. ...

As I was looking back over my list of recent reads, I realized I have read far fewer books since Thanksgiving. It can be hard to make time for reading with numerous family, work, and community commitments this time of year. If you are able to make time for reading, here are a few that I believe ...

By Terry and Kim Kovel Qu’est-ce que c’est un chenet? Part of collecting antiques is always learning — whether you’re going deeper into history, discovering a new-to-you artist or learning a term in another language. “Chenet” is the French word for “andiron,” the iron ...

By Kathryn Tatnall Youth Services Librarian My favorite part of the month is when the new books arrive at the library. I love to look through every book I have ordered for the Children and Teen areas of the library. Some go in a pile that I know I have to check out right away. Others will ...

If you want to know the rest of the story about some of your favorite musicians, please consider the following titles from our new nonfiction shelf. The “Lyrics 1956 to the Present” by Paul McCartney is the 2021 Barnes & Noble Book of the Year. This fascinating glimpse into Paul ...