Our newsfeeds and news sources are full of images and reports of violence and anger. Here are a few titles to help us maintain some equilibrium.
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From foodie memoirs to foodie fiction, this collection of books is sure to whet your appetite.
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THRILLERS: It’s the dog days of summer, and these thrilling reads may be just the ticket to add some excitement into the slow, hot days ahead.
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Join Design Studio for Social Intervention (DS4SI) and University of Orange (UoO) in their upcoming book group! Using the Ideas–Arrangements–Effects framework from DS4SI’s new book, we will dig into techniques and examples for sensing arrangements, intervening in unjust ones, and imagining new, more sustainable and joyful ones.
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As of this writing, many borders are closed to US travelers. That shouldn’t stop anyone from thinking about and planning for when the world opens back up. This is also an opportunity to explore within the US itself. Bon voyage!
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Maplewood Library welcomed the public back into our buildings on Monday, July 20. Things will look a bit different, and new guidelines will be in place, with the safety of patrons and staff being our first priority. The Main Library and Hilton Branch will operate with modified hours and at reduced capacity,…
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Maplewood Library introduces meeScan, a mobile library technology that allows you to borrow books directly from the shelf. You may download a free app that essentially turns your smartphone into a self-check machine.
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Humor comes in many different shapes and forms. From unconventional police procedurals to historical biographies, memoirs, apocalyptic fiction, and romantic comedies, this list offers something to suit various palates.
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You may now place holds on Maplewood materials either through the catalog, by phone at 973-762-1622 (Main Library) or 973-762-1688 (Hilton Branch), or via email at library@maplewoodlibrary.org.
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This month the Maplewood Township Committee issued a proclamation declaring June 2020 Caribbean Heritage Month. Since 2006, June has been designated as Caribbean American Heritage Month by Presidential Proclamation. This month-long observance promotes the rich culture and heritage of the Caribbean American people and their contributions to the United States.
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GAY PRIDE TITLESWe celebrate the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer community in all its infinite variety.
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How can community organizations come together to share their piece in recovering and moving forward from these collective traumas?
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Juneteenth isn't just an obscure black holiday. It should be an American celebration!
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These stories by Black writers speak to the variety of lived experiences of Black people. They capture not only the struggles of Black individuals in the U.S. but also explore the transcendent realities of Black joy and imagination. We encourage you to use these selected lists as a jumping off point to seek out other works by these authors and others.
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