The nineties were full of color, music, and fun. I was born in the late 1980s, so I grew up in the nineties, and I can tell you nothing tops the music and shows of that era. Lately, at the Avon Park Public Library, patrons have been living for and asking for all of their […]
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Valentine’s Day by Megan Lancaster
Love it or hate it, Friday’s the day! Valentines Day. As someone who has no feelings about the holiday in general, I am most excited about the seventy percent off chocolate that will be in stores the next day. Heart-shaped Reese’s cups are where it’s at, in my opinion! Would you have ever guessed that […]
Our Friends are Your Friends by Samantha Roll
The burgundy sign welcoming you to the Friends of the Lake Placid Memorial Library’s Used Book Store is a familiar sight to those traveling around the circle in Lake Placid. While its official name might be long, the bookstore itself is a well-lit and organized space run by some truly dedicated and friendly volunteers who […]
Libraries and free speech by Krystyl Farmer
In China, around 213 BC, there was a mass burning of historical and philosophical texts which was ordered by Emperor Qin Shi Huang. In Germany, 1933, indoctrinated students burned books to eradicate the “un-German spirit.” In 2015, libraries in Mosul, Iraq were burned under the ISIS regime. These are just a few examples of how […]
Welcome to the New Decade by Vikki Brown
“Tomorrow is a new day with no mistakes in it… yet.” – L.M. Montgomery Just two weeks ago we entered a new year, but also a new decade. I see many people online talking about what has happened in their lives over the last ten years. I also began reflecting over the many things that […]
Frighteningly good reads by Krystyl Farmer
Halloween is a time to indulge in all things spooky and weird. Visit a haunted house, walk through the cemetery at night, and have a horror movie marathon. If terrifying thrills are what you seek, then consider one of these book suggestions. I promise, they’ll be hauntingly and horrifically, good! The House with No Name […]
Meet Your Avon Park Public Library Friendly Faces
Every week, readers glimpse into the minds of the writers behind Library Lines. You read about books the library offers, upcoming events, and sometimes even our passions. You might even see the picture of the writer of the article. Frequent library visitors get to know the staff of their “favorite” library branch, but if you […]
October Events at Your Library by Samantha Roll
Your Lake Placid Memorial Library will be hosting a concert on Saturday, October 26th at 3 pm. The concert will take place in the library’s beautiful back garden area and refreshments will be served. This is sure to be a popular event so feel free to bring your own chair or blanket to enjoy the […]
It’s You I Like by Vikki Brown
Although I was born in the late 1980’s, I grew up watching Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood. His calm demeanor and easy manner spoke to me, like thousands of other children. Fred Rogers has been long away from this world, since 2003, but the impact of his works still stands. Those of us who adore him, […]
Fact, Fiction, or something in between? by Krystyl Farmer
While working at the library, I have assisted many students who are taking part in a “40 book challenge” as assigned by their teacher. This activity originated in a book titled, “The Book Whisperer” by Donalyn Miller, and it has grown in popularity around the country. If you want to read her original intentions […]