Greek Retellings for Adults | Librarian List
One of the biggest trends in books right now is literary retellings of Greek mythology for adults. From the origin stories of the gods and goddesses of Mount Olympus to the epic heroic
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Social Justice Fiction for Teens | YA Booklist
Today’s teenagers are tomorrow’s leaders in social change. And while there is plenty to be read in social-studies and history textbooks, there is something transformative about reading
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
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
All Together Now: Books about Kindness and Community for Summer Reading | Librarian List
Here it is again: summer is upon us! That means long days at the pool, hikes to see waterfalls, family vacations, sunburns, and of course: summer reading. The theme for Orem Public Library’s
Book Series to Read After Harry Potter | Librarian List
The wizarding world of Harry Potter, Hogwarts, and He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named is a modern classic. New readers continue to discover and fall in love with the book series that tells the
Books That are Sweet Like Honey | Librarian List
Check out some fun titles that are sweet like honey!
Meet Your Librarian | New Library Display
Enjoy these recommendations from our first "Meet Your Librarian" display and come check them out at the library!
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
Middle-Grade Books for D&D Fans | Librarian List
Has the new Dungeons and Dragons movie sparked your interest in the game? Check out some of our best Middle-Grade Books for D&D Fans!
Books about Color | Librarian List
One of the best parts of spring is how color starts coming back into the world. As the snow melts, tiny purple crocus pop up in chilly flower beds and clouds pull back to reveal the
Asian-American Authors | Librarian List
Author Veeda Bybee’s latest book, Shining a Light, celebrates the lives of 40 Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders who changed America and the world. Veeda will be joining us for two
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