Get to know the Nature Library staff
The Anythink Nature Library is a library unlike any other. So, it’s only natural that the team bringing this one-of-a-kind […]
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Sidekick Spotlight: Sky Tatman
Our Sidekicks (or volunteers) are an essential part of the Anythink Team. They dedicate their time to help staff and
Sidekick Spotlight: Nan H.
For Volunteer Appreciation Month, we’re proud to shine a light on the incredible individuals who support our libraries each day
A Thank You to Anythink Sidekicks
Anythink’s volunteers are known as Sidekicks — and they are a valued part of our libraries. Day in and day
Beyond D&D: A Glimpse Across the Wide World of Roleplaying Games
At this point, you probably know about Dungeons & Dragons — even if you’ve never rolled a 20-sided die. You
Cozy Books Perfect for Winter
Picture this: It’s a cold, wintery day outside. There’s snow on the ground and, even with the sun shining above,
Excuse Me While I Bawl My Eyes Out
There are few things as cathartic for me as a good cry over a movie or book. Give me a doomed
Wordless Picture Books: Some Possibilities
Have you read a wordless picture book? To put the slightly obvious into words: a wordless picture book is a
Story to the Beat: Unpacking the Charm of Jukebox Musicals
The world of musical theatre is a mesmerizing realm where storytelling is brought to life through the fusion of captivating
A Year in Books
There is something ridiculously satisfying and pleasant about logging books and other media I’ve consumed — at least for me.
Top 10 Digital Checkouts of 2023
If you’re anything like me, you love a good Top 10 list. Am I in that upper echelon that has
A Beginner’s Guide to Falling Back in Love with Science Fiction
In recent years, I’ve begun to fall a little bit out of love with science fiction. I was first captivated by
A Paul Simon Primer
Earlier this year, Paul Simon released “Seven Psalms,” a full album in a single, continuous 33-minute track. It is a
The Art of the Antagonist
Who doesn’t love a good villain? The entire plot of a story can be made or broken with something as
Impactful Science Fiction: Reading the “Lady Astronaut” series by Mary Robinette Kowal
The story begins in “The Calculating Stars,” the 2018 novel by Mary Robinette Kowal, when a huge meteor hits earth
The Debate on “Smelly Food”
I want you to imagine your favorite food. Maybe it’s pizza, the dough made using a secret family recipe. Maybe
Warrior: The Resurgence of Bruce Lee’s Vision
During the pandemic lockdown in 2020, many individuals, including myself, indulged in binge-watching numerous shows, both old favorites and new
A Reader’s Rove
I long to take a book lover’s journey around the world. But a very specific one. I guess we could
How to Make This Halloween All Treat, No Trick!
Happy spooky season! The first day of fall is just around the corner, and it’ll be October before we know
Book Eight: For Lucinda Riley
In 2013, author Lucinda Riley embarked on an ambitious quest: to write seven interwoven novels about seven adopted sisters. Each