NERDS | Patron Book Review
NERDS: National Espionage, Rescue, and Defense Society By Michael BuckleyJunior Fiction NERDS is written by Michael Buckley (you might’ve heard of him if you’ve read the Sisters
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Where to Take Book Donations | Behind the Shelves
Spring cleaning? Too many books and not enough space? Wondering where to take your book donations? The Orem Public Library accepts donations of gently used books and media items. We have
Orem Library’s Hidden Gems | Behind the Shelves
From the minute I walked through the doors of Orem Public Library 21 years ago, I have been in love! From the very beginning, I was impressed by the almost 63,000 sq. feet of uniquely
Love and Gelato | Patron Book Review
Love and Gelato By Jenna Evans WelchTeen Fiction This book was absolutely incredible, giving a great story while maintaining a fun storyline. I would recommend this book to any teenager,
Stories about Food | Librarian List
Federico Fellini once said, “Life is a combination of magic and pasta.” I definitely agree. Never underestimate the magic of pasta. Good food has a way of bringing people
National Poetry Month | The Best of Poetry in Motion
I spotted it on an A-line subway car, riding from the Met up to the Cloisters: a poster with poetry on it. Right there in the dingy New York City subway, “Here,” by the poet Gary Snyder,
National Library Week | How to Request an Item for Purchase
Did you know that as a patron of the Orem Public Library you can suggest the library purchase an item you would like to see in the library collection? Patron suggestions are a great resource
Spring Concerts at the Orem Library | Events
Spring is in the air and at the Orem Library that means music! We are excited about our spring concerts at the Orem Library, and we look forward to seeing you in the new beautiful Library
Anything but Ordinary Addie | Women’s History Month
We’re so excited to be celebrating Women’s History Month during March! What a fun time to learn about some extraordinary women and their accomplishments throughout the centuries. If you’re
All About Library Hall | Frequently Asked Questions
After years of planning, preparation, hard work, and many generous donations and contributions from our community, we are thrilled to announce that the Library Hall is complete and ready to
Top 3 Hard Time Tales | Librarian List
Any student of history will tell you that life is hard. Throughout the centuries human kind has experienced plagues, wars, civil unrest, economic turndown, earthquakes, hurricanes, drought,
The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue | Patron Review
The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue By V.E. SchwabAdult Fiction Schwab has long been one of my favorite authors because she has an incredible way of pulling you into her worlds. I felt like I
Teen Large Print | A New Orem Library Collection
It’s a well-known fact that librarians love to read. Only slightly less well known is this: they want others to love reading just as much as they do! To that end, librarians are always on
Graphic Novels for Black History Month | Librarian List
February is Black History month, a time when we celebrate the contributions Black Americans have made to our country. Black Americans have contributed greatly to our nation’s legacy of arts
Destination Moon: The Apollo 11 Mission Poster Exhibition | Event
In honor of our new art piece “Dreamer” by Matt Shurtleff, the Orem Library is pleased to present “Destination Moon: The Apollo 11 Mission Poster Exhibition.” This exhibit is created by the