Each year, magazines, websites, newspapers, book review journals, awards committees, and libraries share their lists of the best books of the year. Some lists are short, with only 10 titles. Others highlight books from various genres and can be as long as 200 titles once all are combined. These lists demonstrate just how subjective reading…Read More
Are you looking for a great volunteer opportunity? Interested in helping adults better their lives? Become a tutor with the Literacy Volunteers of Massachusetts, Lowell! The Literacy Volunteers of Massachusetts has been an award winning and established source of adult literacy education since 1972. Focusing on student-centered tutoring, confidential and flexible tutoring, high quality support…Read More
Everyone is happy during the holiday season...except those who aren’t. For people who have experienced loss, trauma, or estrangement from their families, the holidays can be a difficult time of year. Some people suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder when the days become shorter.  If you or someone you know is struggling this holiday season, the…Read More
Today is the 80th Anniversary of the bombing of Pearl Harbor, “a date which will live in infamy. We have both nonfiction and fiction books and the 2001 movie about that fateful day in 1941 that led the United States into World War II. Let us know if you read and enjoy any of the…Read More
Are you wondering what you should read next? Take a look at the books below, which have been nominated for The Booker Prize, The National Book Award, or the Carnegie Medal for Excellence. You’ll notice that some of the books appear on more than one list. The Booker Prize and National Book Awards were awarded…Read More
Anyone who has lived with or cared for an aging, disabled, or ill relative knows how physically, mentally, and emotionally taxing it can be. Family and friends want to do what is best for their loved one, but they need support to help them through difficult times that can last for weeks, months, or years.…Read More
I enjoy looking through cookbooks even if I don’t expect to cook from them. While we can pinpoint exactly what we want to cook online, I find more pleasure in flipping through a book on the topic of choice. We have books centered around ingredients, types of diets, cuisines, and appliances. We have books that…Read More
Each year, thousands of families in the United States experience the loss of a pregnancy or infant. Of people who know they are pregnant, 10%-15% have a miscarriage within the first 20 weeks of pregnancy, with the majority of them occurring during the first trimester.[1] Many people who suffer a miscarriage treat it as a…Read More
From September 15-October 15, we celebrate the contributions of people of Hispanic descent. To better understand and appreciate the Hispanic experience, we have a display of memoirs, biographies, fiction, and cookbooks in the reference room on the second floor, including a brand-new cookbook on Colombian cuisine and a memoir by Sonia Manzano, who played Maria…Read More
What is Recovery Month? Now in its 32nd year, Recovery Month celebrates the gains made by those in recovery, just as we celebrate improvements made by those who are managing other health conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, asthma, and heart disease. Each September, Recovery Month works to promote and support new evidence-based treatment and recovery…Read More
We're happy to be celebrating National Honey Bee Day on August 21! National Honey Bee Day is celebrated annually to recognize the important contribution honey bees make to human lives and bring awareness to the effort to protect this critical species. It also acknowledges the work done by beekeepers to maintain healthy bee populations. The…Read More
Has this past year taken the romance out of your life? A book can inspire you to rekindle your relationship. Romance books come in a wide variety of subgenres, from Paranormal Romance to Romantic Comedies to Historical Romance (think Bridgerton), so there is something for everyone. The titles below can get you started. The library…Read More
MassDOT is conducting a survey to learn more about the biking behavior of Massachusetts residents. It’s helpful for them to hear from everyone, including those who rarely or never ride a bike. The responses will help them learn more about when and why people bike, and how they can support people’s transportation needs as we…Read More
I never thought I would say this when I was a child, but sometimes I crave a salad or a fresh fruit or vegetable. This a wonderful time of year for produce. The variety of local fruits, vegetables, and herbs increases and Farmers’ Markets pop up across the area. You can explore the bounty of…Read More
Every July 4, we gather for parades, fireworks, and cookouts on to celebrate Independence Day. In 1776, a group of men gathered and signed the Declaration of Independence. This document famously declares, “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable…Read More
