What You Read This Summer | Patron Picks
As summer wraps up, we like to share some of our favorite reviews of books from the Orem Library that were submitted by our library patrons. Check out this sampling of books read and
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A Man Called Otto | Patron Review
A Man Called Otto is a film of quiet poignancy, about living life even as we grieve, and lightening the burdens we carry.
Kelcie Murphy | Patron Review
Kelcie Murphy and the Academy for the Unbreakable Arts Song is simply amazing. You'll love all the magic in this book.
Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life | Patron Review
If you want to have an easy read while reminiscing on your middle school days, Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life is the book for you.
Seal Song | Patron Review
Seal Song is a children's book about selkies, seals who turn into humans. It's a great story to introduce kids to new mythology in a fun way.
Rebound | Patron Review
I decided to read Rebound because it was on my daughter’s Battle of the Books list and I have always been a big fan of basketball.
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
The Last Cuentista | Patron Review
Check out this patron book review of the Newbery Award-winning junior post-apocalyptic novel, The Last Cuentista.
Keeper of the Lost Cities | Patron Review
Keeper of the Lost Cities is an amazing fantasy book for tweens and teens that will keep you wanting more the entire time.
Displacement | Patron Review
Displacement by Kiku Hughes is a deeply moving graphic novel and instructive read about Asian-American internment camps during World War II.
Favorite Mystery Reads | Staff and Patron Picks
Looking for a good mystery read? Here are some staff and patron picks of mysteries in our collection that we think you'll find intriguing.
Animated Afterlife | Film List
One great way to learn some of the stories people around the world share to honor their ancestors is through animated films. Here are just five films available at the library that explore an
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn | Orem Teen Library Council Pick
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is a great book with many themes and principles, and an exciting adventure filled with action, drama, humor, and tragedy.
Rhythm of War | Orem Teen Library Council Pick
Out of all the fantasy and action book series I have read in my life, none do their world building as well as Brandon Sanderson does in the Stormlight Archive series.
Homeschool Resources | Patron Review
Here are a few of the hundreds of homeschool resources the Orem Public Library has available to help you begin or further your education-at-home adventures.