Haunting Reads
We all know that Halloween is the perfect time of year for scary stories. We have you covered here at Ohrstrom, with a large assortment of spooky books for young and old. Check out our list below, or come into … Continued
The Vanished Buildings of St. Paul’s School
The first building at St. Paul’s School was the summer home of the School’s founder, Dr. George Shattuck, Jr. The building, along with a parcel of land, was deeded to the school by Dr. Shattuck in 1855. The first Rector, … Continued
Learn More About the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
If you are like us, the current war between Israel and Palestine has raised many questions – about the origins of the crisis, about the history between these two nations, and about the Israeli and Palestinian people themselves. To help … Continued
Meet Your Librarians!
What is the best way to get to know a librarian? By getting them to talk about books, of course! This month, we are very happy to introduce you to our new Research & Instruction Librarian, Ms. Sarah Yarborough. We … Continued
How You Can Fight Book Bans
How can we protect everyone’s freedom to read? EXERCISE your freedom to read. Check books out from the library. Read banned books and see what you think about them. EDUCATE yourself. Learn what it means to challenge and ban a … Continued