The Library Rocks Out

Benbrook rocks. Perhaps not as figuratively as Cleveland, or as literally as geology, but it does in fact rock. We’ve got the rocks to prove it. Over the past few weeks, several painted rocks (pictured above) have curiously appeared outside the library. It was initially the greatest mystery in rock(s) since the Canadian rock band … Continue reading →

Beautify Your Writing

  Of all the side effects, from the positive to the galactically annoying, of the inescapable, remorseless digital takeover of seemingly all aspects of our lives, perhaps one of the more overlooked consequences has been the hit our handwriting has taken. Typing and texting pretty much all of our communicated words have made us rusty … Continue reading →

The Library Makes a Move for Chess

There’s something about a chess board that really classes up a joint. Maybe it’s the elegant black and white color scheme. Maybe it’s the fact that it is commonly regarded as an intelligent person’s game (people who get out-strategized at something are often said to have been playing checkers while they’re opponents played chess). Whatever … Continue reading →

Step Right Up: The Circus is Coming to the Library

The smell of popcorn. The awe-inspiring feats of the performers. The joyful (or unsettling, depending on your perspective) antics of those daffy, laffy clowns. Yes, the circus has all the stuff cherished childhood memories are made of. We invite you and the whole family to join us this Saturday, May 6 at 2 PM to … Continue reading →