The library will close at noon on Friday, Dec. 22. We are open 9 am - 6 pm on Saturday, Dec. 23. The library will be closed Sunday, Dec. 24, and Monday, Dec. 25.
We will also be closed Sunday, Dec. 31, and Monday, January 1.
The library is collecting mittens, gloves, hats and scarves during the holiday season to decorate our holiday tree. Donations will be sent to the Salvation Army. Also, the library is collecting non-perishable food items for the local food pantry. A box will be located near the Circulation Desk through January 5.
Written by the founders of HoneyTrek.com, this inspiring book reveals hidden-gem destinations and insider tips for unforgettable couples travel. In these informative pages, Mike and Anne Howard--officially the World's Longest Honeymooners--whisk you away to journeys of a lifetime. Drawing on their experience traveling together across seven continents, they curate the globe and offer tested-and-approved recommendations for intrepid couples, bringing culture, adventure, and romance to any couple--no matter their age or budget. Chapters are organized by type of destination (for example, beaches, mountains, and deserts) to help travelers discover new places and experiences based on their interests. The authors reveal the best time to visit, the best places to stay, and recommended activities--each with their own adventure rating to illustrate level of intensity.
In The Happy Traveler: Unpacking the Secrets of Better Vacations, psychology professor Jaime Kurtz applies the large and ever-growing body of research on happiness and decision-making to enhance the experience of travel.
Fully revised and updated, a one of-a-kind guide for bibliophiles to more than 500 literary sites across the United States and Europe follows in the footsteps of such much-loved authors as Ernest Hemingway, James Joyce, Jack Kerouac, Jane Austen, Louisa May Alcott and Franz Kafka.
The cofounder of AdventureCats.org—the first and only resource for information on safely exploring the great outdoors with your feline friend—presents a collection of amazing photos and stories of real-life cats, and all the how-to cat owners need to take their cats beyond the backyard.
A gripping true account of three extraordinary expeditions up K2, which were fraught with great danger and unimaginable tragedy, captures the bold and eccentric characters—their friendships and rivalries, their guilt and betrayals.
Go on a journey through the mountains of Israel. Today these mountains are perhaps better known as the West Bank, and most people would associate them with decades-old conflict. The mountains, however, also have another story to tell. Most of the Bible refers to these mountains, or was written from them. The book is supplemented with stunning photographs, scriptural quotations and short stories containing nuggets of Jewish wisdom.
An award-winning poet, journalist, and author of Watch Fire describes the spiritual, emotional, and vocational crisis that led to his pilgrimage to Mount Athos, an isolated monastic community in northern Greece that is a spiritual home of the Eastern Orthodox Church, and became the basis of a contemplative journey of spiritual discovery. 17,500 first printing.
Offers an intimate travelogue of the author's trek to Kailas, the holiest mountain in Tibet, in the wake of the death of his mother and the loss of his family. By the best-selling author of Shadow of the Silk Road. 40,000 first printing.
Community Advocates of Northern Indiana will present “Checking your Blood Pressure.” The presentation begins at 10:00 am followed by free blood pressure screenings. Unchecked blood pressure can lead to stroke, heart attacks, and other health issues. Be wise and stop by!
South Bend Symphony-to-Go will bring their String Quintet to the library for the wondrous sounds of the holidays. Meet and converse with the group and enjoy this very special musical treat!
Join us for holiday treats and the showing of this seasonal comedy. A food writer who has lied about being the perfect housewife must try to cover her deception when her boss and a returning war hero invite themselves to her home for a traditional Christmas. This delightful classic stars Barbara Stanwyck, Dennis Morgan and Sydney Greenstreet. Not rated. Those in attendance will be eligible to win the DVD of the movie.