What We’re Reading | Nonfiction Staff Picks
I’m Glad My Mom Died By Jennette McCurdyAdult Nonfiction This is a bold look into the life of a child star. Beginning with her first audition at 6, McCurdy never really wanted to act,
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Best Adult Books of 2023 | Librarian List
Each year, Orem Library staff compile a list of our favorite books, movies, and music released in that year. Here's our list of the best adult books of 2023.
Book Lovers Shopping Guide | Find Gifts at the Orem Library
Looking for a shopping guide to help you find the perfect book for the book lovers on your Christmas list? Santa’s elves (aka “librarians”) are ready to help.
What to Read after Frankenstein | Librarian List
The 2023 Orem community read is Frankenstein by Mary Shelley. You can learn more about this yearly community event here. Have you already finished Frankenstein? Congratulations! Whether
Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI | Book Review
Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI by David Grann is a chilling and well researched narrative that delves into a dark chapter of American history.
Books about Color | Librarian List
One of the best parts of spring is how color starts coming back into the world. As the snow melts, tiny purple crocus pop up in chilly flower beds and clouds pull back to reveal the
Books about Dragons | Dragon DIY at the Orem Library
Smaug. Drogon. Toothless! There’s a plethora of dragons in our popular culture, and many of them can be found here at the Orem Library. Keep reading for a list of books and movies for
Learn about Skinwalker Ranch | Spooky Staff Picks
Skinwalker Ranch has been the location of reported odd occurrences for the past quarter century.
Provo River Day | Books that Feature Rivers
It’s August, and that means librarians at the Orem Public Library are busily preparing for the fourth-annual Provo River Day celebration. Since 2018, the Orem Library has partnered
What to Read to Learn About Roe v. Wade | Librarian List
For those who are interested in exploring the different sides of Roe v. Wade and the complex issue of abortion, here is a list of books.
National Poetry Month | Librarian List
April is National Poetry Month! This month, take the opportunity to explore all kinds of poetry and get inspired. Here are five poetry book suggestions to get your wheels turning.
Essay Collections | Librarian Lists
Essay: The word might bring up memories of high-school English, of three-point thesis statements, supporting arguments, and conclusion paragraphs. But outside of the classroom, essays and
Shark Week | Favorite Shark Books and Movies
Celebrate Shark Week by chews-ing one of these jaw-dropping library items selected by our fin-tastic librarians!