Erica Larsen
Recommended Reading: YA Readalikes
If you loved a book and want something else like it, just come on down to the Caldwell Public Library. We’ll help you find a "readalike."
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Ginny Seegmiller
Oct 281 min read
Soups, Chili, Breads and all the comfort food.
As an added bonus, I've included my favorite recipe for Pineapple Chili! Don't knock it until you try it!
Michael Ireland
Oct 212 min read
Halloween Movie Night: Slashers
Put the kids to bed early tonight and get out the popcorn! This year for Halloween we're looking at classic slasher films! What is a...
Ginny Seegmiller
Sep 103 min read
Library perks, services and all the things!
Welcome to Library Card Sign-Up and National Literacy Month! Library Card Sign-up month has been held each September since 1987 to mark...
Michael Ireland
Sep 42 min read
The Library Card Gap: How to Access IDEA
September is library card signup month , but did you know some 280,000 Idahoans live outside a public library service area? As a...
Ginny Seegmiller
Aug 272 min read
Beat the Heat with these Cool Reads
Who’s ready for Christmas? I don’t know about you but the weather for July about killed me between the heat and the smoke. So, I’m kind...
Michael Ireland
Aug 202 min read
How to Ru(i)n a Record Label: The Story of Lookout Records
Remember record labels? I know they're still around, but with the proliferation of online music distribution, the decline in physical...
Ginny Seegmiller
Jul 312 min read
Private Eye July
As the end of July is upon us, I wanted to share some of the fascinating mystery books and authors I have grown to love this month while...
Michael Ireland
Jul 242 min read
Share Your Story: Community Journals
Go ahead and write in these library books.
Ginny Seegmiller
Jun 172 min read
Hunt a Killer: Class of 98 Murder Mystery Kit Review
To say I love a good mystery is an understatement and I’m sure those of you with the "Who Done it?" mentality feel the same way. I...
Michael Ireland
May 311 min read
Summer Reading 2024
It's that time of year again! The sun is out and so is school. In order to help prevent the summer reading slump and to encourage kids to...
Michael Ireland
May 133 min read
We Have Dark Souls at Home: Game Recommendations
Rejoice gaming enthusiasts, the Elden Ring DLC will soon be upon us! But if the wait has become unbearable and you’re in desperate need...
Ginny Seegmiller
Apr 293 min read
Staff Picks: The Books We Grew Up With
Is there a particular book that moved you as a child that maybe your child has never heard of? I started thinking about this a few days...
Michael Ireland
Apr 151 min read
National Poetry Month: Blackout Poetry
April is National Poetry Month! Introduced in 1996 by the Academy of American Poets, National Poetry Month is an opportunity to highlight...
Michael Ireland
Mar 193 min read
Armored Core VI: Giant Mech Power Fantasy
Maybe I’m just getting old, but gee whiz there are just too many good games and not enough hours in the day. Which is why more than six...
Ginny Seegmiller
Mar 42 min read
Mary Oliver: Joyful Inspiration
“What I am, and I know it, is responsible, joyful, thankful." To say that I feel inspired working in a library daily would be an...
Michael Ireland
Feb 92 min read
Humble Beginnings: A Freegal Album Review
Working the front desk here at the Caldwell Public Library is the best way to find something new to read. Rarely do I have to go out of...
Michael Ireland
Jan 101 min read
Year in Review: Our Most Popular Items
It seems like just about every streaming or entertainment service has a year in review or "wrapped" report now. It can be a lot of fun to...
Michael Ireland
Dec 11, 20232 min read
Laugh Out Loud Holiday Comedies
There are few things finer in life than sitting down to watch your favorite holiday films. It's a tradition that brings friends,...
Michael Ireland
Oct 31, 20232 min read
The Extinction of Classic Video Games
The first video game I remember playing was Super Mario Brothers on the Nintendo Entertainment System. I remember that gray little box...
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