Shakespeare Exhibit at the Library

To see, or not to see the Shakespeare exhibit at the library: that should not be a question! In honor of National Poetry Month, all throughout April, we’re proudly presenting a twelve-panel display that covers the life and times of the most famous bard of them all. This traveling exhibit was produced by Humanities Texas, … Continue reading →

An Unexpected Reality

If things were absolutely perfect in library land, we’d purchase one copy of every book, keep those copies on our shelves forever, and lend the same copies to an endless stream of satisfied borrowers in an infinite loop of harmonious lending, borrowing, and returning. Sadly, such perfection eludes us, as books inevitably must be replaced. … Continue reading →

Magazines on the Move

Saturday afternoon is already usually a pretty noisy time at the library, but today, on top of the familiar sounds of computer keystrokes, rowdy children, and chatter in the checkout line is a cacophony of power tools, hammering, and the conversations of men hard at work. One could perceive it as annoying racket, but I … Continue reading →

The Most Popular Book in Benbrook

As you might expect, I see a lot of books coming and going here at the library. Bunches of books. Boatloads of books. Bushels of books. Barrels of…okay, you get the idea. Titles of all subjects, shapes* and sizes cycle in and out of this place, but some certainly circulate more than others. Like the … Continue reading →

Keep Your Reading in Order With eSequels

With the wide world o’ books being as sequel-happy as it is nowadays, there’s a good chance you find yourself reading a series from time to time. On the whole, series are pretty great. They allow us to get deeply invested in characters as their exploits provide us hours upon hours of reading enjoyment. Lurking … Continue reading →