A Weekend in Nashville: Music, Food and Fun for Everyone
Nashville is a city that’s known for its music, but that’s not all it has to offer. From its delicious food and vibrant museums...
On the Backs of Labor
By Alan Hecht
Around the world, people of many nations celebrate May 1 as International Workers Day. Although not widely observed in the United States,...
Adventure awaits at the beach
By Mary Ann Treger
Think a regional beach vacation is only about loafing on a beach soaking up sun? Think again. Sure, there’s plenty of...
A Beginner’s Guide to Afrofuturism
By Kathleen Uy
The popularity of the movie “Black Panther,” Janelle Monáe’s “Dirty Computer” album, and now the new Hulu series “Kindred” (based on...
The TiKTok Factor
By Danielle Deaver | Adult Services Librarian | Montgomery County Public Libraries, Davis Library
Some books appearing on the bestsellers list in 2022 caught librarians,...
Not Your Childhood Treehouses
By Eric D. Goodman
We weren’t sure quite what to expect when we were invited to stay a weekend at a treehouse resort. Sure, I’d...
Pets and Pests
By Danielle Deaver
Whether you walk a dog every day, take your binoculars out on walks for birdwatching or spend a lot of time trying...
Juneteenth in Montgomery Parks
Photos courtesy of Montgomery Parks
Montgomery Parks celebrated Juneteenth with events around the county. Events included the Josiah Henson birthday celebration at the Josiah Henson...
The Allure of Philadelphia
By Mary Ann Treger
Calling all Hogwarts, Gringotts, Ravenclaws, wizards and Slytherins, too. This summer, head north—by train, auto or broomstick—to Philadelphia for the world...
2022 Summer Fun Guide
By Rachel Kohn
The trees are an explosion of green, the flowers are blooming, and school is almost out: all signs that summer is nigh...