The world’s oldest known library was found in Iraq, sometime in the 7th century B.C. An Assyrian ruler named Ashurbanipal commissioned the library “for royal contemplation.” It contained some 30,000 cuneiform tablets, organized according to subject matter.

There were many other ancient libraries, including Alexandria in Egypt, Pergamum in Turkey, Celsus in Rome and many more in the ancient world.

The oldest library in America was the Library Company of Philadelphia, founded in 1731. However, the existing building only dates back to 1966. Therefore, this makes the Redwood Library and Athenaeum, in Rhode Island, built in 1747, the oldest library building in America.

Your library is a relative youngster, incorporated in 1930, in a repurposed church built in 1874. The library is organized into fiction and nonfiction and is divided according to reading preferences and subjects - similar to the organization of the oldest library in the world.

There are books of all shapes and sizes, for the young and the not so young. Information and entertainment are tailored to your requests.

Come along and explore everything your library has to offer. We are more than willing to help you with studying, computer use, entertainment and information on many subjects.

JANUARY BOOKS

Fiction: “The Missing Witness,” Allison Brennan; “The Waters,” Bonnie Jo Campbell; “The Friendship Club,” Robyn Carr; “The Storm We Made,” Vanessa Chan; “One in a Million,” Janet Dailey; “We Must Not Think of Ourselves,” Lauren Grodstein; “The Women,” Kristin Hannah; “The Heiress,” Rachel Hawkins; “The Night Island,” Jayne Krentz; “The Fury,” Alex Michaelides; “Crosshairs,” James Patterson and James O. Born; “Missing Persons,” James Patterson and Adam Handy; “Random in Death,” J.D. Robb; “Dead Man’s Hand,” Brad Taylor; “Remarkably Bright Creatures,” Shelby Van Pelt

Nonfiction: “Sugarless: A 7-Step Plan to Uncover Hidden Sugars, Curb Your Cravings and Conquer Your Addiction,” Nicole M. Avena, Ph.D.; “Lovers in Auschwitz: A True Story,” Keren Blankfeld; “Mistress of Life and Death: The Dark Journey of Maria Mandl, Head Overseer of the Women’s Camp at Auschwitz-Birkenau,” Susan J. Eischeid; “Borgata: Rise of Empire: A History of the American Mafia,” Louis Ferrante; “50 Oscar Nights: Iconic Stars and Filmmakers on Their Career-Defining Wins,” Dave Karger; “How to ADHD: An Insider’s Guide to Working with Your Brain (Not Against It),” Jessica McCabe; “Calm Your Mind with Food: A Revolutionary Guide to Controlling Your Anxiety,” Uma Naidoo; “Gilded Youth: A History of Growing Up in the Royal Family: From the Plantagenets to the Cambridges,” Tom Quinn; “Rich AF: The Winning Money Mindset That Will Change Your Life,” Vivian Tu

Juvenile: “Bad Kitty Makes a Movie (Graphic Novel),” Nick Bruel; “The End of Overworld!” Nick Eliopulos; “Chef in Training: 100+ Easy & Yummy Recipes with Cooking Tips,” Kids in the Kitchen; “Middle School: Million Dollar Mess,” James Patterson and Brian Sitts; “Wonka,” Sibeal Pounder; “Tales from the Merged Realms (LEGO Ninjago: Dragons Rising),” Random House

Young adult: “Five Nights at Freddy’s Official Movie Novel,” Scott Cawthon; “A Place for Vanishing,” Ann Fraistat; “Divine Rivals,” Rebecca Ross; “Ruthless Vows,” Rebecca Ross; “A Fragile Enchantment,” Allison Saft

Children’s picture books: “Happy St. Patrick’s Day from the Crayons,” Drew Daywalt; “Not My Circus,” Janet Sumner Johnson; “Grumpy Monkey Spring Fever,” Suzanne Lang; “Just Because,” Matthew McConaughey; “With Love From Daniel,” Patty Michaels; “Dr. Seuss’s If You Think There’s Nothing to Do,” Dr. Seuss; “Every Creature Dreaming,” Brendan Wenzel

Board book: “We Are Golden: 27 Groundbreakers Who Changed the World,” Eva Chen; “Paw Patrol: 101 First Words,” Random House