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Whether you regard yourself as a scientist or not, we all have an inherent interest in the world around us. These riveting reads will bring out your inner scientist and inspire you to delve deeper into some fascinating scientific topics.
Fires. Floods. Blizzards. Plagues. Ship sinkings. The month of May marks the anniversaries of several great tragedies in history.
May 7, 1915: A German U-boat sinks the British ocean liner Lusitania, resulting in the deaths of 1,198 people.
May 6, 1937: The Hindenburg bursts into flames while landing in Lakehurst, New Jersey.
May 4, 1970: The Ohio National Guard kills four unarmed students and wounds nine others during an anti-Vietnam War protest.
May 18, 1980: Mount St. Helens erupts. The eruption was one of the greatest volcanic explosions ever recorded in North America, killing 57 people and destroying the mountain’s volcanic cone.
Brush up on your history by reading one of these curated titles covering tragedies in history.
The High Plains Library District Board is seeking candidates to fill one vacancy on its Board of Trustees. The Board of Trustees consists of seven (7) members, all of whom must reside within the boundaries of the District’s legal service area. The area needing representation is: Region 4: Greeley, Evans, and Garden City This interim term runs until December 31, 2026. Interested applicants can find an application link at www.mylibrary.us/board Application deadline is May 22, 2026 at 5:00pm. Trustee Interviews will be held June 12, 2026 from 1:00-3:00pm.
The 1970s provided a bridge between the folksy ’60s and the over-the-top ‘80s, filling the disco decade with flowy bohemian fashion, manmade fabrics designed to show off bodies on the dance floor, and vintage references like turbans and feather boas. Sink into the glamour of the 1970s by reading a book set in that era. Not sure where to start? Here are some ideas! Daisy Jones & the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid Written as an oral history of the fictional biggest band of the 70s, Daisy Jones & the Six, this book will scratch your tell-all itches. The ups
Read a mystery set anywhere outside of the USA. No passport or tickets necessary – Why spend money and stress on travel when you can go anywhere in the world with a good story?! And if you are a fan of the mystery genre you are in luck. Many talented authors have written whodunnit page-turners set in a wide variety of locations. Pick a country, pick a mystery, and be transported. Still Life by Louise Penny Canada. This first book of the ‘Three Pines Series’ introduces you to a rural town of quirky characters and the popular series hero, Armand Gamache. Still Life – Book Still Life – eBook Still
April is National Poetry Month, the largest literary celebration in the world. Launched by the Academy of American Poets in 1996, National Poetry Month’s goals are to honor the vital role poets and poetry play in our cultural identity and to celebrate the beauty and power of language. This booklist highlights five works of fiction written by poets. The books on this list offer readers stories that are intriguing, dark, poignant, witty, and satirical – all in language that possesses the sensorial and evocative qualities of poetry. The Bell Jar by Slyvia Plath The Bell Jar is the only novel
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