Database News | Digital Collections
We have exciting database news! It’s a new (fiscal) year and that means there are new additions to the Orem Public Library’s digital collections. Research, learning and entertainment options
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Chelsea Conklin
Iconic Romantic Couples in Literature | Librarian List
The upcoming release of the movie Barbie has sparked a bunch of online buzz: Is the map with the nine-dash-line political? Will you watch Barbie and Oppenheimer on the same day? Do Barbie’s
Animals Work Together | Books about Symbiotic Animal Relationships
Good friends help each other, and the animal kingdom is full of good friends. Two animals that work together in a way that benefits both species have what’s called a symbiotic
Summer Reading | What to Read While You Wait for Your Hold
Isn’t summer the perfect season for reading? Taking long road trips and hanging out at the beach and lounging in a camp chair underneath pine trees all provide excellent moments for summer
Databases for Book Lovers | Online Resources
Books are a uniquely portable magic. Stephen King Summertime is upon us and it is the perfect season to read. Long sunny days and warm starry nights provide hours upon hours to read to your
Best Fictional Friendships in Literature | Adult Booklist
Literature is full of fictional friendships: Jo and Laurie, Emma and Harriet, Gene and Phineas, Nel and Sula, Janie and Pheoby, Gus and Woodrow.* The theme of “friendship” is one that can
Legends and Lattes | Cozy Fantasy
Legends & Lattes: A Novel of High Fantasy and Low Stakes By Travis BaldreeAdult Fiction Legends and Lattes is a cozy fantasy that takes place within a D&D-like world. When Viv, an
Lennon, Dylan, Alice, & Jesus: The Spiritual Biography of Rock and Roll | Staff Pick
Lennon, Dylan, Alice, & Jesus: The Spiritual Biography of Rock and Roll By Greg LaurieAdult Nonfiction Approximately seventy years ago, the mixing of gospel music and the blues gave
Cat’s Cradle: The Golden Twine | New Book Review
Cat’s Cradle: The Golden Twine By Jo RiouxGraphic Novel A foundling was born in the Land of Monsters and brought to the Valley of Galatea by a fire-breathing dragon, or so the story goes.
Metropolis | Animated Film Review
Metropolis Directed by RintarôDVD Set in a futuristic city dominated by a newly-constructed, immense “Ziggurat,” or Tower of Babel, Metropolis is a jazz-age sci-fi film based on
Informational DVDs at the Orem Library | Wait, that checks out for free?
“Wait, that checks out for free?” It’s easy to brush off the informational DVDs at the Orem Library as all documentaries. True, you will find Planet Earth, Carl Sagan’s “Cosmos,” and
Daisy Jones & The Six | Book and TV Series Review
Daisy Jones & The Six is a story about a bunch of up and coming rock stars in the 1970s. Overall, it was intriguing, emotional, and entertaining!
DIY Databases | Free Crafting Classes
Do you feel the need to create, craft, and seek an outlet for artistic designs but are seeking some direction or looking for something new? In the middle of a home improvement project and
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
Wall-E | Movie Review
WALL-E Directed by Andrew StantonDVD One of the greatest Pixar movies that came out during my childhood is Wall-E. This 2008 Pixar animated movie is hilarious, moving, and filled with