Think Library: Blog
Get ready to vote with some books about past elections. Learn about the stolen election of 1876, or discover how the 1968 election transformed the landscape of American politics. Then make your decisions about our current elections and get out and vote!
February 17, 2020
Have fun teaching English as a New Language. These resources have practical activities for teaching conversational English in a group setting. Help your students learn practical phrases, vocabulary, and conversation strategies to improve their communication skills.
January 30, 2020
January 27 is International Holocaust Remembrance Day, commemorating the tragedy of the Holocaust and the millions of people killed by the Nazi regime during World War II.
January 28, 2020
Honor the stories of African Americans with one of these recent books from history to poetry to literary fiction.
January 28, 2020
When the wind howls and the snow piles up try whipping up a new comfort food recipe. This list has everything from traditional comfort food recipes to vegan comfort food to healthy comfort food. Once your food is ready curl up under your blankets, crack open your library book, and enjoy a warm cozy dish.
November 22, 2019
Learning a new language can be difficult, especially for beginners! These resources help teachers plan lessons that inspire skills and confidence for English language learners. Visit VITAL’s Volunteer Resources for more tools, tips, and training.
November 8, 2019
Pronouncing words correctly can be one of the hardest parts of learning English. The best way to learn is by listening and practicing! Gain confidence in your speaking skills—from ordering a cup of coffee to making a presentation. Check out the popular “ESL Lab” and other online resources at VITAL Online Learning.
November 5, 2019
Growing your own food can be a very satisfying endeavor. These books will help you with everything from planting seeds to harvesting your produce.
November 4, 2019
See the world through someone else's eyes with one of these memoirs or biographies. Experience America as an immigrant, encounter the beginning of an art movement or discover the life of a young boy in an American internment camp during World War II.
October 17, 2019
You don't have to wait for Halloween to enjoy some good scary stories. This list contains all kinds of horror- ghosts, monsters, murderers and even psychological horror. Turn down the lights, pull up the covers and get your scare on with any of these horror books!
September 17, 2019
Join the DIY movement! There's a wide range of fun yet practical do-it-yourself projects to choose from. Learn something new or enhance your DIY skills in an area you are familiar with. With do-it-yourself projects you can save money, help the environment and boost your creativity.
August 21, 2019
Short stories are brief fiction with usually only a few characters or scenes. Even with sparse settings and concise narrative, short stories attempt to tell a complete story of the characters and subject.
Here are a few short story collections by well known and not-so-well-known authors. Collections of short stories can be found in every genre, and with this much variety everyone is sure to find a story to get lost in.
July 18, 2019
All of these titles are books that were the basis of a television or streaming series. Clicking on the title or image should display various formats we have the story in (whether it's the original book, audio, downloadable, or DVD). Links to the U.S. network or platform for each series are listed (in parenthesis). Consume or compare stories in whichever format you wish!
July 10, 2019
Celebrate Pride Month with these great fiction and nonfiction book recommendations.
May 14, 2019