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
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Nonfiction
Books about the Civil Rights Movement | Librarian List
Want to learn more about the civil rights movement? The Orem Public Library has books for children, teens, & adults to get you started.
This Here Flesh | Staff Pick
I heartily recommend This Here Flesh to anyone looking for a spiritual meditation.
Insightful Books about Crafting | Librarian List
Looking for insightful books about crafting that help you explore the meaning behind the things we make? These books do just that!
Best Adult Books of 2022 | Librarian List
Wanting some new fiction and nonfiction to explore? Look no further than Orem Public Library’s list of our 2022 favorites. Voted on by the library staff, these books include a breadth
Quilting Books | Stories in Stitches
The Orem Library has a large collection of quilting books that tell the history of quilting. Keep reading to learn more about the stories that can be told through stitches and then check out
Native American Poet Joy Harjo | Librarian List
One of my favorite writers is the Native American poet Joy Harjo. She recently finished serving three terms as the United States Poet Laureate, a role assigned by the Librarian of Congress
Hostage to the Devil | Staff Pick
If you’re looking for a scary book to read for October, Hostage to the Devil has plenty of terrifying stories.
Codex Seraphinianus | Staff Pick
Welcome to the strange and fantastic experience that is the Codex Seraphinianus. Part encyclopedia, part fantasy world, part art piece, this book is both beautiful and entrancing.
Nalbinding: What in the World is That? | Staff Review
Nålbinding: What in the World is That? By Ulrike Claßen-BüttnerAdult Nonfiction Are you looking for a new crafting project? Try nålbinding! It’s fun! It’s free! It’s obscure! Nålbinding is
National Women’s Equality Day | Librarian Lists
American women gained the right to vote on August 18, 1920, but we celebrate National Women’s Equality Day on August 26 each year because that is the day the nineteenth amendment was
The Ultimate Man’s Survival Guide To The Workplace | Staff Pick
The author attempts to guide men through the minefield of the modern workplace.
Comfort Reads for Hobbit Day | Staff Favorites
Hobbit Day is coming on September 22, and in honor of our favorite Tolkien creations, we’re sharing a list of comfort reads!
What You Read This Summer | Adult Nonfiction
If you're looking for another fun read to get you through the summer, here are some adult nonfiction recommendations from our patrons.
What to Read to Learn About Roe v. Wade | Librarian List
For those who are interested in exploring the different sides of Roe v. Wade and the complex issue of abortion, here is a list of books.