Bowman Library Update for 12/17/25
Bowman Library will be closed Wednesday morning, December 17, due to building maintenance. We expect to open at 1 PM. Stay tuned!
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Do you love graphic novels so much you just have to talk about it? Maybe you can't squeeze in a full novel each month but you still want to talk about books? We have the solution for you! Join our brand new graphic novel book club and get out your feels about these pint-sized stories that pack a huge punch or explore a brand new medium and experience this emerging art form that blends complex storytelling with vivid artwork. Graphic novels aren't just for kids and teens and we've…
Do you love graphic novels so much you just have to talk about it? Maybe you can't squeeze in a full novel each month but you still want to talk about books? We have the solution for you! Join our brand new graphic novel book club and get out your feels about these pint-sized stories that pack a huge punch or explore a brand new medium and experience this emerging art form that blends complex storytelling with vivid artwork. Graphic novels aren't just for kids and teens and we've…
Do you love graphic novels so much you just have to talk about it? Maybe you can't squeeze in a full novel each month but you still want to talk about books? We have the solution for you! Join our brand new graphic novel book club and get out your feels about these pint-sized stories that pack a huge punch or explore a brand new medium and experience this emerging art form that blends complex storytelling with vivid artwork. Graphic novels aren't just for kids and teens and we've…
Do you love graphic novels so much you just have to talk about it? Maybe you can't squeeze in a full novel each month but you still want to talk about books? We have the solution for you! Join our brand new graphic novel book club and get out your feels about these pint-sized stories that pack a huge punch or explore a brand new medium and experience this emerging art form that blends complex storytelling with vivid artwork. Graphic novels aren't just for kids and teens and we've…
Pollination is a process that transfers genetic material so a plant can reproduce. Why should we care about pollination? Plant reproduction involves the production of seeds, and some of those seeds are inside fruits like apples, cherries and peaches. Did I mention that strawberries, blueberries, chocolate, and coffee depend on pollinators too? It is estimated that 2/3 of crop species world-wide depend upon pollinators!
The most well-known pollinator is the (European) honeybee. The honeybee can…
When the library is closed it’s always reassuring that there are services still accessible with your library card no matter where you are. Thanks to our eBook collection through the Blue Ridge Download Consortium (BRDC) and the new Hoopla media service, I have plenty of options to stay entertained. Check out our Downloadable Media page for more information on how to access these services if you haven’t tried them yet. In the meantime here are some titles I’ve enjoyed that are available through…
The first day of our Fall Used Book Sale! Bring a box or bag to carry your treasures home. Book prices will range from $1-$2. Many items are sorted into categories for shoppers to look through. Additionally, there will be children's books, DVDs & CDs, fiction, and paperback books.
Patrons may enter and exit the sale through the back exterior emergency exit door of the Bowman Meeting Room leading to the parking lot (look for the "Used Book Sale Today" sign and red…