So Long, Farewell!
Well, dear readers, today is the day we call it a wrap on the Ohrstrom Library Blog. We could quote Douglas Adams (“So long, and thanks for all the fish!”), but that doesn’t quite sum up all of our feelings … Continued
What Is Healing Fiction?
What is healing fiction?? Healing fiction, or “K-healing”, is a popular, feel-good literary genre originating from Korea and Japan that focuses on ordinary characters overcoming emotional struggles like loneliness, grief, and burnout. These cozy, heartwarming stories often feature gentle, slow-paced … Continued
AAPI Graphic Novels
In honor of Asian American and Pacific Island (AAPI) Month, Ms. Yarborough writes: “In 2025, the Pulitzer Prize for Memoir was won by Tessa Hulls for her graphic novel, Feeding Ghosts. The graphic novel is described on the Pulitzer’s website … Continued
Arab American Heritage Month
April is Arab American Heritage Month. The celebration recognizes the diverse culture and invaluable contributions of Arab Americans in this country. While it has been unofficially recognized for many years, the breakthrough year was 2023 when President Biden issued an … Continued
Fly Into Spring
Here at the library, we love to see and hear the birds returning to Millville after a long winter away. This feeling has inspired our latest list of recommended reads – books about birds! There is something for everyone here, … Continued