Not Your Mother's Library

Celebrate Community Service Month & National Volunteer Week with us this April. Volunteers are integral to the library—they even run our Book Nook! Hmm...are there any good books ABOUT second-hand bookshops? 🤔 Check out what we talked about: Books mentioned: "The Lost Bookshop" by Evie Woods with readalike "Small Town, Big Magic" by Hazel Beck. "Bookshops & Bonedust" from the "Legends & Lattes" series by Travis Baldree. "The Paris Bookseller" by Keri Maher with readalike "Little Bookshop of Murder" by Maggie Blackburn. "Confessions of a Curious Bookseller" by Elizabeth Green with readalike "The Lending Library" by Aliza Fogelson. "The Bookish Life of Nina Hill" by Abbi Waxman with readalike "Zora Books Her Happy Ever After" by Taj McCoy. "The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry" by Gabrielle Zevin with readalike "Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow" by the same author. Learn more about the Friends of the Oak Creek Public Library: https://oakcreeklibrary.org/friends To access complete transcripts for all episodes of Not Your Mother's Library, please visit: oakcreeklibrary.org/podcast Check out books, movies, and other materials through the Milwaukee County Federated Library System: countycat.mcfls.org hoopladigital.com wplc.overdrive.com oakcreeklibrary.org

Who are some of your favorite book characters? Find out about Mary and Rachel's top 'fighters' to see who will come out on top! Check out what we talked about: Books mentioned: "Persuasion" and "Northanger Abbey" by Jane Austen. The "A Court of Thorns and Roses" series by Sarah J. Maas and the "Empyrean" series by Rebecca Yarros. The "Millennium" series by Stieg Larsson and "Daisy Darker" by Alice Feeney. "The Invisible Life of Addie La Rue" by V.E. Schwab and "Haunting Adeline" by H.D. Carlton. "The Witcher" series by Andrzej Sapkowski and "The Dark Tower" series by Stephen King. "The Notebook" by Nicholas Sparks and "Me Before You" by Jojo Moyes. Movies mentioned: Persuasion, Director Adrian Shergold Northanger Abbey, Director Jon Jones Participate in Oak Creek Public Library's 'Character Championship' this March: https://oakcreeklibrary.org/character-championship To access complete transcripts for all episodes of Not Your Mother's Library, please visit: oakcreeklibrary.org/podcast Check out books, movies, and other materials through the Milwaukee County Federated Library System: countycat.mcfls.org hoopladigital.com wplc.overdrive.com oakcreeklibrary.org

It's Library Lovers' Month! Let's celebrate with books written by Wisconsin authors. Check out what we talked about: Books mentioned: "Siren Queen" by Nghi Vo with readalike "The Chosen and the Beautiful" by the same author. "American Dervish" by Ayad Akhtar with readalike "Homeland Elegies" by the same author. "Hello, Transcriber" of the "Dark Harbor" series by Hannah Morrisey with readalike "Figure 8" of the "Northern Lakes Mystery" series by Jeff Nania. "The Wisconsin Road Guide to Haunted Locations" by Chad Lewis with readalikes "The Wisconsin Road Guide to Mysterious Creatures" and "The Wisconsin Road Guide to Gangster Hostpots" by the same author. "The Goblin Emperor" by Katherine Addison with readalike "Nettle and Bone" by T. Kingfisher. "Worse than the Devil: Anarchists, Clarence Darrow, and Justice in a Time of Terror" by Dean A. Strang. To access complete transcripts for all episodes of Not Your Mother's Library, please visit: oakcreeklibrary.org/podcast Check out books, movies, and other materials through the Milwaukee County Federated Library System: countycat.mcfls.org hoopladigital.com wplc.overdrive.com oakcreeklibrary.org

The podcast is on break as we prepare a fresh batch of content for 2024. We hope you get a kick out of these outtakes from the past year while you wait! To access complete transcripts for all episodes of Not Your Mother's Library, please visit: oakcreeklibrary.org/podcast Check out books, movies, and other materials through the Milwaukee County Federated Library System: countycat.mcfls.org hoopladigital.com wplc.overdrive.com oakcreeklibrary.org

In this episode, we reveal our favorite dark romance reads! Mary is READY whereas Rachel is distracted by the interminable ebb & flow of time. 😅 Please note: Some books contain situations or themes that may be triggering. Your hosts remind you to heed any & all warnings provided by an author before turning the page. Your mental health is important. Check out what we talked about: Books mentioned: "The Never King" series by Nikki St. Crowe with readalike "Hooked" by Emily McIntyre. "The Vampire Diaries" series by L.J. Smith including "The Awakening," "The Struggle," "The Fury," and "Dark Reunion." The "Haunting Adeline" duology by H.D. Carlton, including the novella "Satan's Affair," with readalike "You" by Caroline Kepnes. "Blood and Chocolate" by Annette Curtis Klause with readalike series "Den of Shadows" by Amelia Atwater-Rhodes. "A Touch of Darkness" by Scarlett St. Clair with readalike "Neon Gods" by Katee Robert. "The Forbidden Game" trilogy by L.J. Smith. Looking for more dark romance tailored to your specific taste? Try fanfiction! Rachel recommends Archive of Our Own and FanFiction.net. TV shows mentioned: The Vampire Diaries, The CW You, Lifetime & Netflix To access complete transcripts for all episodes of Not Your Mother's Library, please visit: oakcreeklibrary.org/podcast Music: Informative Pizzicato by Steven OBrien Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/10920-informative-pizzicato Licensed under CC BY 4.0: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Check out books, movies, and other materials through the Milwaukee County Federated Library System: countycat.mcfls.org hoopladigital.com wplc.overdrive.com oakcreeklibrary.org

Mary and Rachel interview author A.G. Allen to discuss "There Are Dinosaurs in the Library!" a brand new picture book featuring a fun & fantastic tale. Tune in to hear about inspirations, illustrations, and more. "There Are Dinosaurs in the Library!" hit shelves on September 20, 2023. Purchase a copy by visiting A.G.'s website (https://www.agallen.me) or check out a copy from the Milwaukee County Federated Library System by visiting https://countycat.mcfls.org. Connect with A.G. Allen online: Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/16569617.A_G_Allen Official website: https://www.agallen.me Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/agallened See what children's books A.G. read and enjoyed over the summer: "Who Cares!" by Barbara Steinitz "Dragons Love Tacos" by Adam Rubin "The Three Billy Goats Gruff" by Mac Barnett "Endlessly Ever After" by Laurel Snyder "Teo's Tutu" by Maryann Jacob Macias To access complete transcripts for all episodes of Not Your Mother's Library, please visit: oakcreeklibrary.org/podcast Check out books, movies, and other materials through the Milwaukee County Federated Library System: countycat.mcfls.org hoopladigital.com wplc.overdrive.com oakcreeklibrary.org

We prepare for Talk Like a Pirate Day by recommending swashbuckling tales of the high seas. 🏴‍☠️ Check out what we talked about: Books mentioned: "A Clash of Steel: A Treasure Island Remix" by C.B. Lee with readalike "The Mermaid, The Witch, and the Sea" by Maggie Tokuda-Hall. "Pirate Stew" by Neil Gaiman with readalikes "P Is for Pirate: A Pirate Alphabet" by Eve Bunting and "Let's Explore a Pirate Ship" by Nicholas Harris. Movies and TV shows mentioned: Black Sails, Starz The Pirates of the Caribbean film franchise, Directors Gore Verbinski, Rob Marshall, Espen Sandberg, and Joachim Rønning Cutthroat Island, Director Renny Harlin The Goonies, Director Richard Donner Our Flag Means Death, HBO Max To access complete transcripts for all episodes of Not Your Mother's Library, please visit: oakcreeklibrary.org/podcast Music: Pirates Of The Quarantine by Alexander Nakarada Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/6030-pirates-of-the-quarantine Licensed under CC BY 4.0: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Check out books, movies, and other materials through the Milwaukee County Federated Library System: countycat.mcfls.org hoopladigital.com wplc.overdrive.com oakcreeklibrary.org

Youth Services Librarian Meagan comes on the show to promote the 'All Together Now' Summer Reading Challenge. This Challenge opened on June 10th and goes through August 12th! Learn more and register by visiting https://oakcreeklibrary.org/src. Or, visit our events calendar to stay up to date on all of the fun activities that will keep you and your family busy this summer: https://oakcreeklibrary.org/events. Check out what we talked about: Books mentioned: The "Haikyu!" manga series by Haruichi Furudate with readalike series "My Hero Academia" by Kōhei Horikoshi. "The Perks of Being a Wallflower" by Stephen Chbosky with readalike "Looking for Alaska" by John Green. "Our Little Kitchen" by Jillian Tamaki with readalikes "Thank you, Omu!" by Oge Mora and "Hot Pot Night" by Vincent Chen. "Friends Beyond Measure" by Lalena Fisher with readalike "A New Friend" by Lucy Menzies and Maddy Vian. "#NoEscape" of the "#Murder Trending" series by Gretchen McNeil. "The Twisted Ones" by T. Kingfisher with readalikes "The Hollow Places" by the same author and "The Lost Village" by Camilla Sten. Finally, "Hamra and the Jungle of Memories" by Hanna Alkaf. Movies mentioned: The Perks of Being a Wallflower, Director Stephen Chbosky Cube, Director Vincenzo Natali To access complete transcripts for all episodes of Not Your Mother's Library, please visit: oakcreeklibrary.org/podcast Check out books, movies, and other materials through the Milwaukee County Federated Library System: countycat.mcfls.org hoopladigital.com wplc.overdrive.com oakcreeklibrary.org

Rachel and Mary interview best-selling author Ellie Marney to discuss "Some Shall break," the second installment of her YA psychological thriller series "None Shall Sleep." Tune in as they talk about serial killers, the FBI, writing research, character development, and kangaroos. "Some Shall Break" hits shelves on June 6, 2023. Purchase a copy by visiting Ellie's Linktree (https://linktr.ee/elliemarney) or check out a copy from the Milwaukee County Federated Library System by visiting https://countycat.mcfls.org. Connect with Ellie Marney online: Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7135920.Ellie_Marney Official website: https://elliemarney.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EllieMarneyAuthor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elliemarney Twitter: https://twitter.com/elliemarney TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@elliemarneyauthor Subscribe to Ellie's e-newsletter, The Black Hand: https://elliemarney.substack.com To access complete transcripts for all episodes of Not Your Mother's Library, please visit: oakcreeklibrary.org/podcast Check out books, movies, and other materials through the Milwaukee County Federated Library System: countycat.mcfls.org hoopladigital.com wplc.overdrive.com oakcreeklibrary.org

World Bee Day is on May 20! 🐝 Learn about pollinators with these quick recommendations. Check out what we talked about: Books mentioned: "Buzz: Urban Beekeeping and the Power of the Bee" by Lisa Jean Moore and Mary Kosut. "The History of Bees" by Maja Lunde. "New Wild Garden: Natural-style Planting and Practicalities" by Ian Hodgson. "The Music of Bees" by Eileen Garvin. To access complete transcripts for all episodes of Not Your Mother's Library, please visit: oakcreeklibrary.org/podcast Check out books, movies, and other materials through the Milwaukee County Federated Library System: countycat.mcfls.org hoopladigital.com wplc.overdrive.com oakcreeklibrary.org

Originally, National Library Week was going to be held on April 3-9, so listen along as our hosts recommend books about...well...books! (The American Library Association unexpectedly changed the celebration to be held on April 23-29. Whoops! Our hosts' recommendations are still good—we promise.) Check out what we talked about: Books mentioned: "The Book of Speculation" by Erika Swyler with readalike "The Department of Rare Books and Special Collections" by Eva Jurczyk. "The Midnight Library" by Matt Haig with readalike "The Invisible Library" by Genevieve Cogman. The "Greer Hogan Mystery" series by M.E. Hillard including "The Unkindness of Ravens," "Shadow in Glass," and "Three Can Keep a Secret." "Daughters of the Lake" by Wendy Webb with readalike "The Lost Apothecary" by Sarah Penner. The "Hell's Library" series by A.J. Hackwith including "The Library of the Unwritten," "The Archive of the Forgotten," and "The God of Lost Words" with readalike comic series "The Sandman" by Neil Gaiman. Movies mentioned: The Pagemaster, Directors Pixote Hunt and Joe Johnston The Mummy, Director Stephen Sommers Jungle Cruise, Director Jaume Collet-Serra To access complete transcripts for all episodes of Not Your Mother's Library, please visit: oakcreeklibrary.org/podcast Check out books, movies, and other materials through the Milwaukee County Federated Library System: countycat.mcfls.org hoopladigital.com wplc.overdrive.com oakcreeklibrary.org

It's Expanding Girls' Horizons in Science and Engineering Month! Get reading recommendations to inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers. Check out what we talked about: Books mentioned: "STEM Lab: 25 Super Cool Projects: Build, Invent, Create, Discover" by Jack Challoner with readalike "Maker Lab Outdoors: 25 Super Cool Projects: Build, Invent, Create, Discover" by the same author. "The Only Woman in the Room" by Marie Benedict with readalike "The Magnificent Lives of Marjorie Post" by Allison Pataki. "Changing the Equation: 50+ US Black Women in STEM" by Tonya Bolden with readalike "Little Black Girl: Oh, the Things You Can Do!" by Kirby Howell-Baptiste. "The Chai Factor" by Ferah Heron with readalike "Lessons in Chemistry" by Bonnie Garmus. "A Lab of One's Own: One Woman's Personal Journey through Sexism in Science" by Rita R. Colwell with readalikes "The Exceptions: Nancy Hopkins, MIT, and the Fight for Women in Science" by Kate Zernike and "The Mistress of the Art of Death" series by Ariana Franklin. "The Calculating Stars: A Lady Astronaut Novel" by Mary Robinette Kowal and "Hidden Figures: The American Dream and the Untold Story of the Black Women Mathematicians Who Helped Win the Space Race" by Margot Lee Shetterly. Learn more about this month-long celebration: https://www.holidaysmart.com/node/1423 Find out how you can check out e-Materials for Read an e-Book Week: https://oakcreeklibrary.org/e-books-e-audiobooks Follow us on some of our socials: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@oakcreeklibrary Twitter: https://twitter.com/OakCreekPubLib Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oakcreeklibrary YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0fXBQabGb_kU15q6iQpqWQ To access complete transcripts for all episodes of Not Your Mother's Library, please visit: oakcreeklibrary.org/podcast Check out books, movies, and other materials through the Milwaukee County Federated Library System: countycat.mcfls.org hoopladigital.com wplc.overdrive.com oakcreeklibrary.org

Rachel and Mary can help you celebrate Valentine's Day with some books that are romantic and others that are just a little...sinister. Check out what we talked about: Books mentioned: "The Highlander Takes a Bride" from the "Highland Brides" series by Lynsay Sands. “You” by Caroline Kepnes with readalike "Normal" by Graeme Cameron. "Meet Me in Another Life" by Catriona Silvey. "Gone Girl" by Gillian Flynn with readalikes "Sharp Objects" and "Dark Places" by the same author. "When You Wish Upon a Rogue" from the "Debutante Diaries" series by Anna Bennett. "The Kind Worth Killing" by Peter Swanson with readalike "Strangers on a Train" by Patricia Highsmith. Movies and TV shows mentioned: You, Lifetime & Netflix Gone Girl, Se7en, and Panic Room, Director David Fincher Strangers on a Train, Director Alfred Hitchcock Follow us on some of our socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oakcreeklibrary TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@oakcreeklibrary To access complete transcripts for all episodes of Not Your Mother's Library, please visit: oakcreeklibrary.org/podcast Check out books, movies, and other materials through the Milwaukee County Federated Library System: countycat.mcfls.org hoopladigital.com wplc.overdrive.com oakcreeklibrary.org

The podcast is on break as we prepare for new episodes in early 2023. Please enjoy this short compilation of outtakes in the meantime! To access complete transcripts for all episodes of Not Your Mother's Library, please visit: oakcreeklibrary.org/podcast Check out books, movies, and other materials through the Milwaukee County Federated Library System: countycat.mcfls.org hoopladigital.com wplc.overdrive.com oakcreeklibrary.org

Before we go on break for the winter holidays, we would like to share some reading recommendations about seasonal traditions old & new. Check out what we talked about: Books mentioned: "The 19th Christmas" of the "Women's Murder Club" series by James Patterson with readalike "Christmas Cake Murder" by Joanne Fluke. "The Shortest Day: Celebrating the Winter Solstice" by Wendy Pfeffer with readalikes "The Winter Solstice" by Ellen Jackson and "The Return of the Light: Twelve Tales from Around the World for the Winter Solstice" by Carolyn McVickar Edwards. "The Christmas Bookshop" by Jenny Colgan with readalike "The Santa Suit" by Mary Kay Andrews. "Have a Cool Yule: How-to Survive (and Enjoy) the Mid-winter Festival" by Mélusine Draco, "The Nordic Baking Book" by Magnus Nilsson, "Stitch Mountain: 30 Warm Knits for Conquering the Cold" by Laura Zander, and "Natural Tables: Nature-inspired Tablescapes for Memorable Gatherings" by Shellie Pomeroy. "Krampus: The Yule Lord" by Brom with readalike "The Krampus and the Old, Dark Christmas: Roots and Rebirth of the Folkloric Devil" by Al Ridenour. "The Woman in Black" by Susan Hill with readalike authors Charles Dickens, Shirley Jackson, and M.R. James. Also, the horror podcast "Shadows at the Door." "Ballgowns & Butterflies" from the "A Stitch in Time" series by Kelley Armstrong available in "Under a Winter Sky: A Fantasy Holiday Anthology." Read more about the Winter Solstice in this article by The Good Trade: https://www.thegoodtrade.com/features/what-is-winter-solstice#:~:text=A%20Winter%20Celebration%20Of%20The,rising%20sun%2C%20and%20the%20moon Subscribe to see fun videos! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oakcreeklibrary Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0fXBQabGb_kU15q6iQpqWQ To access complete transcripts for all episodes of Not Your Mother's Library, please visit: oakcreeklibrary.org/podcast Check out books, movies, and other materials through the Milwaukee County Federated Library System: countycat.mcfls.org hoopladigital.com wplc.overdrive.com oakcreeklibrary.org

Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month with us! Rachel and Mary recommend books, movies, and more. Check out what we talked about: Books mentioned: "Mexican Gothic" by Silvia Moreno-Garcia. "Don’t Ask Me Where I’m From" by Jennifer De Leon with readalike "Unearthed: A Jessica Cruz Story" by Lilliam Rivera. "Chronicle of a Death Foretold" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez. "Sanctuary" by Paola Mendoza with readalike "We Are Not from Here" by Jenny Torres Sanchez. "Daughter of Fortune" by Isabel Allende. "Love in English" by Maria E. Andreu. "Fruit of the Drunken Tree" by Ingrid Rojas Contreras. Movies and TV shows mentioned: The Orphanage, Director Guillermo del Toro Crimson Peak, Director Guillermo del Toro The Devil's Backbone, Director Guillermo del Toro The Secret in Their Eyes, Director Juan Jose Campanella Frontera, Director Michael Berry In the Time of the Butterflies, Director Mariano Barroso Browse our adult fiction booklists: https://oakcreeklibrary.org/adult-booklists See Not Your Mother's Library on Feedspot's "Top Library Podcasts" list (we're currently #11): https://blog.feedspot.com/library_podcasts To access complete transcripts for all episodes of Not Your Mother's Library, please visit: oakcreeklibrary.org/podcast The following music was used for this media project: Music: Cumbiac by Kevin MacLeod Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/6428-cumbiac License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Artist website: https://incompetech.com Music: Sardana by Kevin MacLeod Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/5002-sardana License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Artist website: https://incompetech.com Music: Sancho Panza gets a Latte by Kevin MacLeod Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4317-sancho-panza-gets-a-latte License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Artist website: https://incompetech.com Music: As I Figure by Kevin MacLeod Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/3383-as-i-figure License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Artist website: https://incompetech.com Music: Anamalie by Kevin MacLeod Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4980-anamalie License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Artist website: https://incompetech.com Music: Tango de Manzana by Kevin MacLeod Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4460-tango-de-manzana License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Artist website: https://incompetech.com Check out books, movies, and other materials through the Milwaukee County Federated Library System: countycat.mcfls.org hoopladigital.com wplc.overdrive.com oakcreeklibrary.org

We welcome our new co-host, Mary, and discuss women-led stories in books, movies, and television. Check out what we talked about: Books mentioned: "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" of the "Millennium" series by Stieg Larsson with readalike "White Heat" by M.J. McGrath. "The Romanov Empress: A Novel of Tsarina Maria Feodorovna" by C.W. Gortner with readalike "The Secret Daughter of the Tsar" by Jennifer Laam. The graphic novel series "Alias" by Brian Michael Bendis. "The Color Purple" by Alice Waker. "The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas. "Cold Mountain" by Jennifer Frazier. Movies and TV shows mentioned: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo trilogy, Directors Niels Arden Oplev and Daniel Alfredson Promising Young Woman, Director Emerald Fennell Jessica Jones, Netflix Agent Carter, ABC The Color Purple, Director Steven Spielberg The Help, Director Tate Taylor The Hate U Give, Director George Tillman Jr. Cold Mountain, Director Anthony Minghella Read Brit Marling's opinion piece: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/02/07/opinion/sunday/brit-marling-women-movies.html To access complete transcripts for all episodes of Not Your Mother's Library, please visit: oakcreeklibrary.org/podcast Check out books, movies, and other materials through the Milwaukee County Federated Library System: countycat.mcfls.org hoopladigital.com wplc.overdrive.com oakcreeklibrary.org

Access Services Manager Sarah joins Rachel to talk about libraries as a resource for students young & old. Check out what databases we talked about (in order of mention): For students: Brainfuse HelpNow Advanced Placement Source BadgerLink Research Guide Britannica Elementary School Britannica Middle School Britannica High School Senior High Core Collection History Reference Center Literary Reference Center Plus Poetry & Short Story Reference Center Science Reference Center For educators: TeachingBooks Explora for Educators BadgerLink Lesson Plans MAS Complete Professional Development Collection For adult learners: Gale Courses Udemy Business Transparent Language Online View a complete list of MCFLS databases: https://www.mcfls.org/database-by-library Register for a Library Card: https://countycat.mcfls.org/selfreg Learn more about Access Cards: oakcreeklibrary.org/library-cards To access complete transcripts for all episodes of Not Your Mother's Library, please visit: oakcreeklibrary.org/podcast The following music was used for this media project: Music: Super Sweet Sounds by Musikhalde Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/6983-super-sweet-sounds License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Artist on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArdleMusic Check out books, movies, and other materials through the Milwaukee County Federated Library System: countycat.mcfls.org hoopladigital.com wplc.overdrive.com oakcreeklibrary.org

Let's join the 2022 #OceansOfPossibilities Summer Reading Challenge for some fun nautical reads! Check out what we talked about: Books mentioned: "The Girl from the Sea" by Molly Know Ostertag with readalike "You Brought Me the Ocean" by Alex Sanchez. "The Syrena Legacy" series by Anna Banks. "Tickly Octopus" by Ruth Galloway, "I Am the Shark" by Joan Holub, and "Bunny Overboard" by Claudia Rueda. "The Tale of the Whale" by Karen Swann, "The Ocean Calls: A Haenyeo Mermaid Story" by Tina Cho, and "The Mysterious Sea Bunny" by Peter Raymundo. Register for this year's Summer Reading Challenge: oakcreeklibrary.org/src See what programs the library is offering this summer: oakcreeklibrary.org/events To access complete transcripts for all episodes of Not Your Mother's Library, please visit: oakcreeklibrary.org/podcast Check out books, movies, and other materials through the Milwaukee County Federated Library System: countycat.mcfls.org hoopladigital.com wplc.overdrive.com oakcreeklibrary.org

Start off Mental Health Awareness Month the right way with some meaningful reading recommendations! Whether you want professional insight or are interested in everyday coping techniques, these books can help. Check out what we talked about: Books mentioned: "Find Your Fierce: How to Put Social Anxiety in Its Place" by Jacqueline Sperling. "Atlas of the Heart: Mapping Meaningful Connection and the Language of Human Experience" by Brené Brown with readalike "Switch: How to Change Things When Change Is Hard" by Chip and Dan Heath. "Practicing Mindfulness: 75 Essential Meditations to Reduce Stress, Improve Mental Health, and Find Peace in the Everyday" by Matthew Sockolov with readalike "The Art of Stopping Time: Practical Mindfulness for Busy People" by Pedram Shojai. "Maybe You Should Talk to Someone: A Therapist, Her Therapist, and Our Lives Revealed" by Lori Gottlieb with readalike "Easy Crafts for the Insane: A Mostly Funny Memoir of Mental Illness and Making Things" by Kelly Williams Brown. "A Cure for Darkness: The Story of Depression and How We Treat It" by Alex Riley. "Understanding Teenage Anxiety: A Parent's Guide to Improving Your Teen's Mental Health" by Jennifer Browne with readalike "Under Pressure: Confronting the Epidemic of Stress and Anxiety in Girls" by Lisa Damour. Find helplines through the National Alliance on Mental Illness: https://www.nami.org/NAMI/media/NAMI-Media/Images/FactSheets/2021-Resource-Directory.pdf View the "Happiness Chemicals and How to Hack Them" infographic: https://umpqua.edu/hannas-helpful-hints/2377-happiness-chemicals-and-how-to-hack-them-make-time-for-joy-over-the-break To access complete transcripts for all episodes of Not Your Mother's Library, please visit: oakcreeklibrary.org/podcast Check out books, movies, and other materials through the Milwaukee County Federated Library System: countycat.mcfls.org hoopladigital.com wplc.overdrive.com oakcreeklibrary.org