Author Archives: Carlo Mastrandrea
New Year, New Hobby
Start off the new year by picking up a new hobby! Hobbies are the perfect antidote for boredom and can help enhance your life by providing both mental and physical benefits. Hobbies can be fun, exciting, relaxing, or educational, and are a rewarding way to pass some free time. They can also be a great […]
On Your Marks, Get Set…BAKE!
As a person who LOVES to eat and is an avid home baker, December is one of my favorite times of year. Through all the hectic and busy holiday goings-on, I always make time to prepare at least a few special holiday treats.
Caregivers, IT IS COMPLETELY OKAY TO ASK FOR HELP!
We librarians each take a turn blogging here. When I learned my turn would fall in November and that is Family Caregivers Month, I was excited for the coincidence. Having been a caregiver to my partner Michael, who was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s disease, I knew I had something to contribute. Initially I thought […]
Thrillers and Mysteries and Horrors, Oh My!
To me, October is truly the most wonderful time of the year. To quote one of my favorite books, “I was born in February but I come alive in October” – Rainbow Rowell, Attachments. I’ve never related to anything more. The air is crisp, the colors are vibrant and it’s the best time to curl […]
Put Your Best Self Forward
The shorter, cooler days of September are a perfect time to nourish your soul and strive to be your “best self.” Here are some of my favorite spirituality-themed books to get you started on your mindfulness journey:
August is – “Bring Your Book to the Lounge Chair Month”
Let’s get ourselves ready for some summer reading by reserving some new books by popular authors that are coming out this August!
A Wholesomely Creative Year
How are those resolutions going? Every new year, I try to establish a creative goal. And each year, I learn how to be more vulnerable and patient with my crafts. I’m not sure if you made a resolution or a yearly intention, but I ask you to consider enhancing your creative spirit. Reader, I am sure you’ve […]
Cozy Days and Cozy Reads
Brrr! Winter is here, and I’m sure most of us are feeling it. The cold and another round of quarantine are giving me flashbacks. But we can make this season something fruitful, stimulating, and relaxing. How can we achieve all that? Well, I have a few book recommendations!
November is Native American Heritage Month!
The entire month of November is dedicated to the beauty, history, and preservation of Native American Heritage. So much of our culture originates from Native Americans- even a handful of our towns on Long Island are named after tribes! Take the time to celebrate and learn about Native American culture with these selected fiction titles.
Virtual Author Visits Galore!
This fall, we have had the pleasure of hosting several authors virtually over Zoom to discuss the books they’ve written along with what is in store for them in the future. In September, we welcomed Caroline Louise Walker, debut author of Man of The Year. Last week we had a terrific time chatting it up […]
