What to read next? Reading recommendations
We are excited to offer curbside pick up of items starting June 1st. Patrons will want to request the newest books, but what if the book you want is not available right away? Put yourself on the list for it, but in […]
Watch live as NASA astronauts launch aboard a SpaceX rocket on Wednesday
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This Wednesday, there are (at least) two opportunities to watch live as astronauts blast off from the United States for the first time in almost 10 years! This Wednesday, May 27, SpaceX will launch […]
Harry Potter at Home
If your family can’t get enough of Harry Potter, here’s a treat for you! Daniel Radcliffe and a host of other notables are taking turns reading chapters of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. About half of the book is available […]
Please try out this newspaper database and tell us what you think
Curtis Library is testing a new resource for local genealogists. Until June 15 we are providing free access to newspaperarchive.com. This database provides access to historical newspaper across the United States and 19 other countries including Canada, France, the United Kingdom, […]
Garden Inspirations: Subsistence Crops
In recent months many new folks have taken up gardening. At least some of them have show an interest in increasing their food security as COVID-19 and climate change impact the globe. We at CML have been proud to support this growing […]
Miss Robyn’s weekly storytime is back!
Gather around the computer, Miss Robyn’s storytime is back! We’re so happy to share that a new storytime will be waiting for you on our YouTube channel each Wednesday morning.
Miss Robyn says, “Hello to all the children and caregivers. I wish […]
Reading Recommendations: Elizabeth Strout
I just finished Olive, Again by Maine author Elizabeth Strout and I highly recommend it. If you enjoyed the first book about Olive Kitteridge (of the same name) — or even if you haven’t read it – try this book. Like Olive […]
Write down what you are experiencing
Are you writing down your experiences during COVID-19? I know it is hard. We are in the middle of it and it feels like it will never end. But, as a genealogist, consider how much your children and their descendants far into […]
What to Read Next? Reading Recommendations
The Curtis library staff is eager to help you find your next great read! You can write to us at refdesk@curtislibrary.com or call and leave a voicemail at 725-5242 option 2. If you tell us what kinds of books you like […]
Scrap Crafts: Transparent Bird Houses
Many patrons have enjoyed our ongoing series, Scrap Crafts. In this program we utilize numerous books from our nonfiction section to create and explore accessible art and handicrafts. As we all stay at home we have continued this series virtually and will occasionally post tutorial posts so that you too […]
Curtis Casts Launches
New Curtis Casts Podcast Series Launches
“This is an experiment,” begins Wynter, Manager of Technology and Training, in the introductory episode of Curtis Library’s new podcast series, CURTIS CASTS. “We’ve got seven library staff with no podcasting experience whatsoever, we are all […]
Mother’s Day Storytime with Miss Robyn!
Miss Robyn’s preschool storytime is back! Yay! Please join her for a special Mother’s Day storytime.