Audiobooks Worth a Listen
With spring break fast approaching, Mrs. Kittler has the perfect suggestion for vacation reading: “One of my favorite ways to relax is by listening to a great audiobook. There’s something special about letting a story unfold through an incredible … Continued
Douglass Day
Douglass Day is an annual celebration of the life and legacy of Frederick Douglass. It is held on Valentine’s Day, his chosen birthday, as he had no record of his actual birthday. Originally, Douglass Day was a day of remembrance, … Continued
Spotlight: Black American Playwrights
In honor of Black History Month, Ms. Yarborough shares one of her favorite reads of 2025: “One of Ms. Rettig’s and my favorite reads of 2025 was Lynn Nottage’s Clyde’s, a play about sandwiches and second chances that could only … Continued
Winter Olympics 2026
Are you ready for the XXV Winter Olympic Games? Hosted by Italy, the Milano Cortina 2026 Games are sure to be an exciting showcase for talented winter athletes from around the world. We asked the Ohrstrom librarians about their favorite … Continued
Groundhog Day
Groundhog Day, observed on February 2nd each year, has its roots in Pennsylvania Dutch tradition. If a groundhog emerges from its burrow and sees its shadow, it means six more weeks of winter; if it does not see its shadow, … Continued