Cat’s Picks! Reminiscing about Food
Researchers believe that connecting multiple sensory associations can strengthen our working memory, and exposure to particular sensory stimuli can evoke recall of memories, no matter how long ago the memory…
Nostalgic Showcase Presents: Comic Book Anniversaries
Nostalgic Showcase Presents is joining in on the 250th birthday celebration of the United States of America with our own yearlong landmark celebrations of our favorite toys, movies, characters, and…
Rachel Gerig preparing a Powerpoint show for an upcoming class visit.
Library Outreach Aids Teachers and Enhances Student Learning
School Liaison Associate Rachel Gerig prepares a slide show for a class visit to the library. Did you know that library staff deliver materials and coordinates class visits to the…
April is Card and Letter Writing Month!
One of my absolute favorite hobbies (ever since I was a little girl) was writing letters to friends and family. There was something so much fun about choosing a nice…
April Is Fair Housing Month
What is Fair Housing Month? In the aftermath of the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr. riots gripped many of America's largest cities. During that time President Lyndon B. Johnson…
5 Uplifting Books to Read This Lent!
We're just at the start of the Lenten season, and I thought this would be a fun time to talk about some good spiritual reading. For those of you who…
The 2026 Winter Olympics: Gold Medal Reads You’ll Want To Jump and Fall Right Into
This February marks the Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina, Italy from February 6-22, 2026. The Paralymics will be held in Italy from March 6-15, 2026. I always get so excited…
Nostalgic Showcase Presents: A Year Worth Celebrating!
Nostalgic Showcase Presents is joining in on the 250th birthday celebration of the United States of America with our own yearlong landmark celebrations of our favorite toys, movies, characters, and…
Learn a New Hobby in January!
January is the fresh start of a brand new year and their is no better way to kick of the year than by learning a new hobby. Not sure where…
Reading Challenge ’26: Odd Challenges
With any reading challenge, there are going to be a few challenges that are hard to provide recommendations for. This is because they are either really subjective (eg. a childhood…
Health Highlights: Top 5 Checkouts of 2025
Ever wondered which health books got checked out the most this year? To answer this question, we looked at the titles in the 610s with the highest number of checkouts…
Reading Challenge ’26: Female Detectives!
Welcome back to another installment for our 2026 reading challenge prompts! Here are a few more books that you might want to check out. Today's prompt is A mystery with…
Reading Challenge ’26: A Musical Theme
Welcome back to our 2026 Reading Challenge! The prompts we're looking at today are all about music! Specifically, we're looking for: A book with a musical theme (made into a…
Nostalgic Showcase Presents: Richard Williams Animation
Every single animation student, perhaps around the globe, has to purchase a copy of Richard Williams' guidebook, The Animator's Survival Guide. Half full of handwritten notes and drawings, a quarter…
Reading Challenge ‘26: A Story That Features Invisibility
If you're reading this, it might just mean you've decided to take the WPPL Reading Challenge this year! Or, if could mean that you're interested in books about invisibility. Either…
Your 2026 Reading Challenge!
It's time once again for your annual WPPL Reading Challenge! As someone who regularly reads over 200 books a year, I'm always looking for new books or new ways to…
Watch a Holiday Film on the Kanopy App
Did you know that with your library card you have access not only to books, but to many other services, including a video streaming service called Kanopy? Kanopy is a…
Man of Faith: Four Books on St. Joseph for Advent Reflection
Sunday, November 30th was the first day of Advent. For Christians all over the world, Advent is a time of thoughtful and prayerful reflection as we prepare for the coming…
Health Highlights: Diabetes Resources
November is Diabetes Awareness Month. Probably you, a friend, or a family member have had to deal with Diabetes. This month is a good reminder that the library can assist…
Nostalgia Showcase Presents: Nelvana
When I was a kid in the early 2000s, nothing was more exciting during a rainy day than indoor recess. Teachers came prepared to entertain their students for the following…
Artist Spotlight: Roz Chast
One of my all-time favorite cartoonists has to be Roz Chast. Her art style is so unusual, so full of character and charm that I find myself smiling as soon…
The Health Fair and Arthritis Resources
The Annual Library Health Fair is coming up on Saturday, November 8, from 1:00 - 4:00 PM. Stop by for vision, hearing, cholesterol, glucose, blood pressure, and stroke risk screenings.…
Healthy Sleep Habits
November 8 is WPPL's annual Health Fair. The library features a wide selection of materials touching upon health and wellness topics, this includes books, ebooks, and audiobooks -- all of…
Artificial Intelligence — Real vs. Fake Images
AI can create some seriously realistic looking images. Sometimes it's hard to determine fact from fiction! From photos of celebrities that have already passed away to animals appearing out of…