Non-Fic Picks for May

Posted May 5, 2014

This month brings us a host of current event titles. While we often hear current events stories on the news, books allow us to delve deeply into a particular event, bringing together sources and points of view from diverse angles and dissecting the event so we better-understand its meaning. From the Boston Marathon bombing, to the question of antibiotics, our Non-Fic Picks for May will get you thinking both broadly and deeply about our world.

We're Up All Night to Get Lucky

Posted April 30, 2014

With a book, that is. And it's more like all day than all night. But the important news is this: our Lucky Day collection is here and ready to be browsed, picked over, cherished, and, most importantly, checked out. 

Composed of current high-demand fiction - from the young adult blockbuster The Fault in Our Stars to Arianna Huffington's latest book, Thrive - the Lucky Day collection is designed to be a real score. Come in to the library and see what we've got: it's first come, first served. We cannot place holds on any of the items in the collection so whatever is in the library when you stop by is yours for the taking.

What's New? Books on Books

Posted April 22, 2014

Books about books - reading, writing, loving, selling them - are perennially popular. Probably because readers like books (duh) and so we like to read about characters who also like, or write, or read, or sell books. 

A Look at Your Library for National Library Week

Posted April 17, 2014

We’ve all heard someone ask “Does anyone even use the library now that we have internet?” Of course, the answer is a resounding YES. Technology has actually increased library usage and allowed us to expand our services. We offer information and entertainment in more formats than ever before. Thanks to online access, the library is available 24/7 right here at ShorewoodLibrary.org. There might not be a librarian there to answer your midnight question, but our librarian-selected authoritative resources sure are!

Listen Up: What's Old is New Again

Posted April 14, 2014

This month we've gotten a few new releases that feature old(er) artists - Johnny Cash, Lucinda Williams, and Barry Manilow. What a great opportunity for new fans to find them, and for old fans to remember why they're great.