A couple months ago, the Library posted a video on our YouTube Channel with staff recommendations for summer reading. Here\’s the \”why?\” behind some of those recommendations, as well as other books that did not make it into the video. All are available as e-books in our OverDrive collection. Kimberly Gragg, our Circulation and Interlibrary LoanContinue reading “Summer Reading Recommendations – Three from Kim Gragg”
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Summer Reading Recommendations – Two Audiobooks from Amanda Pape
A couple months ago, the Library posted a video on our YouTube Channel with staff recommendations for summer reading. Here\’s the \”why?\” behind some of those recommendations, as well as other books that did not make it into the video. Amanda Pape, Coordinator for Archives and Special Services, has a 45-minute one-way commute to theContinue reading “Summer Reading Recommendations – Two Audiobooks from Amanda Pape”
Summer Reading Recommendations – Two from Tracy Holtman
A couple months ago, the Library posted a video on our YouTube Channel with staff recommendations for summer reading. Here\’s the \”why?\” behind some of those recommendations, as well as other books that did not make it into the video. All are available as e-books in our OverDrive collection. Tracy Holtman, our Assistant Director for CollectionsContinue reading “Summer Reading Recommendations – Two from Tracy Holtman”
Summer Reading Recommendations – Two from Lisa Wan
Recently the Library posted a video on our YouTube Channel with staff recommendations for summer reading. Here\’s the \”why?\” behind some of those recommendations, as well as for other books that didn\’t make it into the video. Lisa Wan is our Tarleton – Fort Worth Librarian. Here are her recommendations, both of which are availableContinue reading “Summer Reading Recommendations – Two from Lisa Wan”
Summer Reading Recommendations – Non-Fiction Titles from Joshua Wallace
Recently the Library posted a video on our YouTube Channel with staff recommendations for summer reading. Here\’s the \”why?\” behind some of those recommendations, as well as for other books that didn\’t make it into the video. Joshua Wallace, our Instruction Librarian, says, \”I enjoy reading non-fiction works, and personally find it difficult to becomeContinue reading “Summer Reading Recommendations – Non-Fiction Titles from Joshua Wallace”
Summer Reading Recommendations – Three from Melissa Cookson
Recently the Library posted a video on our YouTube Channel with staff recommendations for summer reading. Here\’s the \”why?\” behind some of those recommendations, as well as for other books that didn\’t make it into the video. Melissa Cookson is our Cataloging Librarian, and an avid consumer of books, manga, and anime. Here are herContinue reading “Summer Reading Recommendations – Three from Melissa Cookson”
Summer heat
So far the summer has been really nice, but 100 degree days are just around the corner! Here are some safety tips to survive the summer heat. Stay in a cool place indoors or under a shady tree. Wear light, loose-fitting clothing, such as cotton, so sweat can evaporate Drink lots of liquids – coolContinue reading “Summer heat”
Summer Reading Video
Looking for something fun to read this summer? Need a good audio book for your next road trip? The library has you covered! Check out our newest video for staff suggested books and audio books for summer reading.
Dog Days of Summer
Although this Texas summer has been mild in comparison to previous summers, it\’s still hot out there. I have three dogs at home that I worry about while I\’m at work so I used the library\’s Discovery@Tarleton service to locate some tips on keeping your beloved pets cool on a hot day. Here are 10Continue reading “Dog Days of Summer”
It\’s the Summer of Zombies
If you\’re not taking classes this summer or if you\’re looking for something to give you a break from your summer school work, why not read a book and/or watch a movie based on a book? Here are a couple of fun summer reading ideas (or their movie versions for movie-watchers) to fight off summerContinue reading “It\’s the Summer of Zombies”