Scarecrows have been known at least as long ago as ancient Egypt. In some cultures, people were sent to the fields to keep away the pests. The Creek Indians did this in America. Before modern times, the English would also send out the very young and the very old to their fields with noisemakers. All…
Spider Power
"Will you walk into my parlor?" said the spider to the fly; "'Tis the prettiest little parlor that ever you did spy. The way into my parlor is up a winding stair, And I have many curious things to show when you are there." - Mary Howitt's classic poem, The Spider and the Fly From this…
Seclude Yourself in the Wizarding World
Extended! Now, through May, you can download the eBook and eAudio of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone with no wait.
Our Most Popular Streaming Vids for Kids
If you’re home with young ones, add these fun and popular streaming stories to your entertainment stash. There’s no waiting with steaming videos from Kanopy.
Birds of the World Takes Flight
This March, our database Birds of North America is expanding its range worldwide as it becomes Birds of the World. Now, you can use its powerful database to explore 10,721 species from 249 bird families. Whether you are interested in the birds you see outside your window or are curious about feathered fowl half a…
Hold Redelivery Makes Borrowing OverDrive eBooks & eAudio More Convenient
Not ready to borrow your requested eBooks and eAudio when your turn comes up? Hold redelivery to the rescue! If you receive a notice that you have items available to check out - and you're not ready for them - you can choose to have them "redelivered" at another more convenient time. "Redelivery" allows you…
A Guide for Area Commuters
Washington D.C. capitol of the free world and of potholes too - From Honku: The Zen Antidote to Road Rage by Aaron Naparstek. Well before dawn breaks over the I-95, the race begins. A quick shower, a quicker breakfast, warming the engine, and settling into the chilly seat. Our commuters know the routine. The engine…
The Comedic Stylings of P.G. Wodehouse
Known for his witty prose, plots revolving around comedic errors, and the characters of Jeeves & Wooster, P.G. Wodehouse was one of the great British comedic writers of the 20th century. His writings won him many readers in the first half of the 20th century and became the basis of a popular PBS series in…
New! Push Notifications Now Available from Libby
If you've got the latest version of the Libby app, you can now decide how (and if) you want to be notified about changes to your OverDrive eBook and eAudio loans. The Libby app can let you know: When your requested item becomes available When your requested item's hold is about to lapse and be…
2019 People’s Choice: YOUR Picks for This Year’s Best
We asked YOU to share YOUR favorite book, movie, or TV show of 2019.
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