Understanding Iran: A Historical Overview, Today we're doing something a little different. We're talking about history. Specifically, Iranian history.

Now, I know this might seem like a departure from our usual organizational tips and tech reviews, but here's the thing: understanding complex geopolitical situations is exactly like doing good research at a library. You need to look at primary sources, understand context, and trace the connections between events. Plus, Iran has been in the news a lot, and I think it's valuable to understand the historical background of current events.

So today, we're going to walk through Iranian history withA a focus on the 20th and 21st centuries, and we'll spend significant time on U.S. intervention in Iran, because that's a crucial part of understanding the relationship between these two countries today, and leading up to the current conflict.

Netanyahu says Iran Supreme leader Khamenei is dead.

I will continue to post updates on the war periodically.

Breaking News: Israel and United States have attacked Iran.

Digital Decluttering: Marie Kondo Your Tech Life! We all need it, but we never do it, so let me help you get started. In the first episode of a multi-episode series to help get your digital life in order. This will start with getting your feet wet on cleaning up your digital room.

You've done the 30-Day Library Fitness Challenge, Now What?

No worries, Gwen has got you covered in this episode on How to Keep Your Fitness Habit Checked Out! She's got tips and tricks to keep you going and keep you healthy!

From the Stacks, Librarian DJ Gwen has put together a Valentine's Day Make out Mix Tape of Original music to help with the Romantic Mood of St. Valentine's Day, Music is always the Best Gift!

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The Tech Behind the Medals — Inside the 2026 Winter Olympics. Today we’re heading to Italy — Milan and Cortina — for a peek behind the scenes of the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Because while the athletes are defying gravity, the tech teams are defying latency. I'll get you teched up on the Athletes and behind the scenes from AI to Cybersecurity, So get your Figure Skates on and your downhill skiing helmet on for this fast-paced dive into Olympic sized tech!

This week Gwen helps out with one of the hardest tasks of the year, Valentine's Day Gifts! Whether you're buying it for that special someone or for a Galentine's Day Friend, or possibly just yourself, Gwen has got you covered. From Flowers to Chocolates, Jewelry, Tech, and non-traditional gifts, your friendly Librarian has you covered.

On this episode from the stacks, Gwen takes on Digital Dating ahead of Valentine's Day, sorting through all the apps and how to keep a single girl safe in the modern digital age of dating.