Event Details Meik Wiking, in his book The Little Book of Hygge, says the Danish concept of hygge "is about an atmosphere and an experience, rather than about things. It is about being with the people we love. A feeling of home. A feeling that we are safe, that we are shielded from the world
NPR released its annual book concierge recently, which aggregates hundreds of 2018 recommendations from NPR staffers, book critics, and authors. You can find the list here. You’ll see that all the recommendations are tagged with specific labels that work as filters, such as book club ideas, young adult, memoirs, cookbooks, and more. These labels help
Have you ever heard of “hygge” (pronouced HEW-ga)? Hygge is a Danish concept that has been rising in popularity in the U.S. over the past few years. It refers to an atmosphere and experience of comfort and cheer, of coziness and contentment, whether you are with loved ones or alone. Because these feelings are often
We’re getting into the Christmas spirit here at the Johnson City Public Library! The East Tennessee Children’s Choir (ETCC) and Towne Acres Elementary School’s 4th Grade Chorus are helping us do that through song. ETCC will perform on Monday, December 3 from 6-6:30 p.m., and the children’s choir from Towne Acres will join us on
Thanks to JCPL Adult Services Librarian Lisa Krekelberg for sharing her review of Jane Eyre retellings! No one creates a gothic mood quite like Charlotte Brontë, such as in this scene from her classic novel Jane Eyre: “Mr. Reed had been dead nine years: it was in this chamber he breathed his last; here he
Are you taking a road trip this holiday season? Pass the time on those long drives or hours in the airport by downloading ebooks, audiobooks, and movies from your library’s extensive digital collection! As a JCPL card holder, you have free access to thousands of titles through R.E.A.D.S, Tennessee’s digital download system. If you’ve never
We are hosting a series of free computer classes throughout November and December. Stacy Haas, a technology instructor and employment specialist, will teach attendees elemental and essential computer skills. Participants will learn how to complete online job applications, set up and use email, and work with Microsoft Word to create resumes. The classes meet every
Did you know that we have a gallery wall at the library where we host local artists’ work on a regular basis? We love highlighting local art, and we’re so excited about November’s featured artist! Laura Beth Davidson, a local documentary photographer, is displaying photographs through November from her recent trip to Washington, D.C. with
Local author Dr. Michael Amos Cody will discuss his book, Gabriel’s Songbook, on Monday, November 5 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. The book follows the poignant journey of Gabriel, a singer and songwriter, through struggles, love, and ambition as he pursues fame and belonging. Along with talking about his own experiences in Nashville’s music business, Dr. Cody
Join us at Johnson City Brewing Company on Wednesday, October 24 from 7-9 p.m. for an evening of spine-tingling terror! Enjoy a few pints while watching or acting out two spooky radio show performances from the 1930s and 40s: a 1931 transcript of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein and a 1943 version of Agatha Christie’s The ABC
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