While there are many books written about war, and even the veteran’s homecoming, not as many examine the experience of loved ones on the home front, the people who stay up late worrying about a soldier’s survival and well-being. In Minefields of the Heart, Sue Diaz recounts this experience vividly, beginning with her son’s life-altering decision to enlist in the Army and endure two deployments . . . more »

Greetings, taxpayers. You may have heard about changes associated with the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 passed by Congress on January 1, 2013 and signed into law by the President the next day. How might this affect you? For one thing, if you are a single filer making over $400,000 or a joint filer making over $450,000 per year, congratulations – the federal government . . . more »

It's Teen Tech Week, and this year we're challenging you to a scavenger hunt on our new teen site! The rules are simple: Download the scavenger hunt questions. Submit your answers to the teen librarian at your local library by March 16. . . . more »