Behind the Shelves

Behind the Shelves

Loving Our Library Books | What To Do With a Damaged Library Book

Orem Public Library patrons are known for loving our library books. From board books for the very youngest readers to the most recent and very thick historical study, anyone can find a book

Posted on March 15, 2023

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Posted by Amy Sorensen

Behind the Shelves, Events

Library Hall Art Show: The Art of Spin | Artist Interview

Need an idea for date night? Come to Library Hall to see our newest art exhibit, "The Art of Spin" by visual artist Amy Bennion.

Posted on January 11, 2023

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Posted by Ruth Covington

Behind the Shelves, Librarian Lists, Staff Picks, Staff Reviews

Outreach Staff Favorites | Librarian Lists

Enjoy these books read and loved by the Orem Public Library Outreach staff in 2022!

Posted on December 21, 2022

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Posted by Amy Sorensen

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How to Host a Kids Book Club | Skyborn Series

The November book for our kids’ Check It Out book club was the first in Jessica Khoury’s Skyborn series, Sparrow Rising. In this book people are born with wings, and Ellie Meadows

Posted on December 13, 2022

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Posted by Chelsea Conklin

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Holiday Help from the Makerspace

While you can make anything your heart desires at the Makerspace, we thought we would share some of our favorite Christmas gifts to make.

Posted on December 9, 2022

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Posted by Holly Grierson

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3 Things You Can Do With Our New Catalog

The Orem Public Library's new catalog goes live today! Here are three great things you can do with the new catalog.

Posted on December 5, 2022

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Posted by Ruth Covington

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Enchantment and Surprise in Picture Books through Art

“Read me a story!” Snuggling up with your child to read a picture book at bedtime is one of the best habits you can develop in your family routine. I know because I’ve been there. Those are

Posted on December 2, 2022

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Posted by Chelsea Conklin

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How to Prepare for the New Catalog

Here are two scenarios that will require you to take action to ensure you have a smooth transition as we switch to the new catalog.

Posted on November 15, 2022

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Posted by Meg Flinders-Peay

Behind the Shelves, Events

If Just for a Moment | Katelyn Hanson Art

Local artist Katelyn Hanson paints the little moments of time that make you stop and see the present for what it really is: a gift.

Posted on November 9, 2022

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Posted by Chelsea Conklin

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Aprende Inglés Gratis en la Biblioteca de Orem | Mango Languages

Aprende Inglés en la biblioteca de Orem. El nombre de esta aplicación es Mango Languages. Este recurso es gratis con su tarjeta de biblioteca.

Posted on November 7, 2022

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Posted by Chelsea Conklin

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New Library Catalog Coming Soon

We are excited to announce that the Orem Public Library will be getting a new library catalog in December!

Posted on November 4, 2022

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Posted by Ruth Covington

Behind the Shelves, Events

Christina Lauren | Author Interview

Christina Lauren is the combined pen name of long-time writing partners and best friends Christina Hobbs and Lauren Billings. The #1 international bestselling co-author duo writes both young

Posted on October 10, 2022

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Posted by Jordyn Jackson

Behind the Shelves, Events

Sarah M. Eden | Author Interview

Join Sarah M. Eden, bestselling author of witty and charming historical romances, for a presentation on romance at the Orem Public Library.

Posted on September 30, 2022

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Posted by Ruth Covington

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How to Find a Gentle Book

Our gentle book display is one of the most popular displays in the fiction department of the library. A gentle book is one that does not contain sex, swearing, or extreme violence. Gentle

Posted on September 28, 2022

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Posted by Chelsea Conklin

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Free Access to National Newspapers | Behind the Shelves

This article describes how patrons can use the Orem Public Library to access both local and national newspapers for free.

Posted on September 23, 2022

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Posted by Amy Sorensen