Category: Beyond the Library

Though little is known about how Auburn Hills (then Pontiac Township and Amy) fared during the 1918 flu, we do have a record of how the first library in our community dealt with another devastating disease. In the 1930s, the Community Club of Auburn...

Here at the Library, we love learning about different countries and parts of the world! Even though you are at home, you can virtually travel around the world and see so many amazing things. When you are done with your exploration check out the Worldbook database...

For many of us, staying at home has meant more cooking and baking! Cooking can involve the whole family and even include lessons about STEM and life skills. Three children’s cookbooks even topped the New York Times children’s best sellers list this week, including two from America’s Test Kitchen you...

Now that the weather is finally starting to get warm, it’s the perfect time to get outside! If you are looking for a few activities to make your outdoor time a little more exciting, check out the resources below.  Geocaching- Geocaching, which first became popular several...

CreativeBug has many craft tutorials available for every level of crafter from beginner to master. However, many crafts require a person to go buy a new material or supply in order to start. We’ve compiled a list of 5 more crafts you can do...

Many of us are now trying to get accustomed to working from home. Whether its schoolwork or work for a job, we might be struggling with how to stay organized and on top of due dates. Well, we are here to help! We have...

Video games are one of the world’s largest entertainment mediums, but their relative recency, compared to books or film, mean that many people have missed out on finding the perfect game for them. So maybe you’ve found yourself at home with some extra time...

Creativebug has many craft tutorials available for every level of crafter from beginner to master. However, many crafts require a person to go buy a new material or supply in order to start. We’ve compiled a list of 5 crafts you can do today...

Do you enjoy going to theme parks? Have you ever wondered about the history of your favorite rides or wondered why your favorite ride or attraction is no longer there? Or maybe you just need a distraction from these troubling and uncertain times we...