Films Set in Appalachia | Librarian List
As part of Orem Reads this year, we are exploring the setting of Sharyn McCrumb’s novel The Ballad of Frankie Silver. The mountains and people of Appalachia have proven to be a cinematic
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5 Children’s Books Set in Appalachia | Librarian List
Each year the librarians at the Orem Library pick one book to read as a community. This fall, we’ve traveled to the Appalachian Mountains of Tennessee and North Carolina for The Ballad
7 Great Bluegrass Records | Appalachian Music
What is Roots Music? The catch-all classification of “Roots Music” seems to imply that all—or most—of our current music comes from this genre. Indeed you can hear echoes of roots music in
Top 5 Books Set in Appalachia | Librarian List
Like the landscape of the area itself—from the coal mines to the rugged wilds of the Appalachian mountains, with parts of Georgia, North Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, and
Orem Reads 2021 | Our Favorite Sharyn McCrumb Novels
Our Favorite Sharyn McCrumb Novels In addition to The Ballad of Frankie Silver, here are a few of our favorite Sharyn McCrumb novels. The Hangman’s Beautiful Daughter By Sharyn McCrumbAdult
Extras | Patron Review
Extras By Scott WesterfeldTeen Fiction I really like Extras because — like the rest of Westerfeld’s books in the Uglies series — there is a lot of action and adventure and the
Orem Library Volunteer | Behind the Shelves
All true bibliophiles know that there is no experience more relaxing than wandering the shelves of a library and spending time basking in that “Old Book Smell”. But for many of
A Tourist’s Guide to Murder | Patron Review
A Tourist’s Guide to Murder By V. M. BurnsAdult Fiction I absolutely enjoy this series, and so far A Tourist’s Guide to Murder has been my favorite. The author takes a unique
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
They Called Us Enemy | Patron Review
They Called Us Enemy By George TakeiTeen Nonfiction I remember when I was about 12, I found out about the Japanese internment camps in the US. It was shocking to my young heart. How could we
Orem City Art Collection | New Digital Resource
The Orem Public Library offers community members many wonderful resources, from fiction and nonfiction book titles for all ages, one of the best movie and music collections in the state, a
We Should Hang Out Sometime | Patron Book Review
We Should Hang Out Sometime was fun and enjoyable, and I would recommend it to anyone who wants a good and easy read.
Summer Reading Wrap Up | Patron Book Reviews
Summer Reading Wrap Up The Orem Library 2021 summer reading program has come to an end. This summer we’ve read our way through countless fairy tale worlds, fought fearsome dragons on
My Lady Jane | Patron Book Review
My Lady Jane By Brodi Ashton, Cynthia Hand, and Jodi MeadowsTeen Fiction My Lady Jane is about King Edward VI and a plot to usurp his throne. The king is poisoned by his most trusted
Summer Concerts | Orem Events
What do you think about when you think of summer? The cookouts with family? Trips to the pool? Fireworks and parades? What about summer concerts in the park? One of my favorite memories as a