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How to Hygge
In the last couple years (and particularly in the winter months), you may have stumbled upon a certain word … “hygge.” But what in the world
A to Z Reading Challenge
It’s time to wrap up your 2019 resolutions and think about what you want to accomplish next year. Most of us consider the same resolutions
Pretend to Be a Time Traveler
One of the first time travel stories recorded appears in a Hindi epic written in 400 BCE. However, the idea of time travel didn’t gain
Study Skills 101
Of all the lessons we learn in school, teachers rarely cover how to study but study skills can make all the difference when it comes
Improve Your Test Scores by Reading
Did you know that reading is an excellent way to prepare for your SAT and ACT tests? Reading helps you develop the skills necessary for
Your Fall To-Do List
Too old for costumes and trick-or-treating but still looking for fun ways to rock the fall season? Try these ideas
Turtles, Stars & Paper Towns
I’m not ashamed to admit that I read young adult fiction and here’s why … It tackles serious issues but in a hopeful way
Transitioning from J to YA
For parents of teens and tweens, moving from the juvenile section of the library to young adult can be intimidating. Young adult literature represents a
NaNoWriMo
Fall is finally here. That means football, pumpkin spice, temperatures below 90 degrees and — for the month of November — NaNoWriMo. NaNoWri—WHAT? National Novel Writing
J Fic for Grownups
Many adult readers are drawn to the books on young adult shelves like Harry Potter, Twilight, The Hunger Games and so on. Even though these
International Podcast
The meteoric rise of podcasts in the last few years has been incredible, but if you’ve been left in the dust, look no further for
Book Cover Trends
Book covers have a big job … they have to entice readers to pick up the book, be memorable, describe the essence of the book and
Are You Bored Yet?
Are you already saying or hearing, “I’m Bored” and looking for things to do? Be creative. Visit your local branch to find books to help relieve the tediousness of daily routines.
Road Trip Ready
Now that warmer weather is in our sights and the last week of school is on the horizon, it’s time to start planning the details
Summer Slide
A long summer break is a great time for students to reset and take time away from studying but watch out for Summer Slide. Research
Did These Books Predict the Future?
Natural disasters, big brother, organ transplants, the atomic bomb, consumer fatigue and more. At one time these concepts were merely speculation and science fiction
Summer Programs
Looking for something to do this summer? Check out our calendar of events where you’ll find programs for all ages and a wide variety of
