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Posted on: July 4, 2023

Dive Into a Beach Read

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Whether you are spending a day soaking up the sun or just needing a quick break from your busy week, these captivating beach reads are the perfect summertime escape. From romances to gripping murder mysteries or family dramas, this carefully curated compi...

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Posted on: March 1, 2023

Dig Into Gardening

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Are you looking to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and create your own slice of paradise? Look no further than our collection of gardening books. Whether you're a seasoned green thumb or just starting out, our collection has something for ev...

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Posted on: April 16, 2021

Celebrate National Poetry Month with One of These 15 Titles

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April is National Poetry Month! "Launched by the Academy of American Poets in April 1996, National Poetry Month reminds the public that poets have an integral role to play in our culture and that poetry matters." (Poets.org) We were all...

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Posted on: February 3, 2021

Our Favorite Tumblebooks to Read Aloud!

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Reading aloud is one of the best activities you can do to promote literacy, improve vocabulary and conversational skills, and increase school success in children. So, in honor of World Read Aloud Day, here are some of our librarian's favorite books on Tum...

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Posted on: January 29, 2021

Regency Romances for Bridgerton Fans

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After unabashedly enjoying the newly released Netflix series, Bridgerton, I find myself consuming all things Regency era. While I have been reading historical romance for years, I am thoroughly pleased to expand my reading selections and share them with y...

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Posted on: January 15, 2021

Books Honoring Martin Luther King, Jr.

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In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his prolific work, we've compiled a list of books for all ages that reflect on and examine the life, death, and legacy of the civil rights leader.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

by Margaret McNamara...

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Posted on: December 3, 2020

Books for Dog Lovers

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2020 has been a crazy year for everyone, to say the least, so why not relax and read some feel-good stories about dogs? In that spirit, here are eight books ranging from funny, to heartwarming, to inspiring, to inevitable heartbreak and back again. Curl u...

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Posted on: November 13, 2020

Far Away Adventures for Young Adults

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So far away, yet so close, these Young Adult books will take you on adventures near and far with their vivid descriptions and engaging stories. With all of the travel restrictions, I hope one of these books will help satisfy your wanderlust. &...

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Posted on: October 28, 2020

Cozy Mysteries to Curl Up With

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Looking for a good mystery to escape into, but want to avoid anything too heavy? An excellent cozy mystery is just the ticket! Cozy mysteries are suspenseful tales characterized by their lack of explicit violence, sex, or profanity. Murders are central to...

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Posted on: October 9, 2020

9 Chilling Books to Scare You This October

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Craving a good scare? From creepy paranormal stories to the deeply disturbing -- there's something for all horror fans on this chilling list of tales. Warning: some of these books are not for the faint of heart.

The Deep by Alma Katsu

The Deep is a...

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Posted on: September 29, 2020

Readalikes: Stephen King

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Stephen King is often considered a modern king (ha!) of horror. He excels at stories about good vs. evil, supernatural terrors, and even the darkness based in reality. He’s also known for creating very memorable characters. If you’re a fan of his creepy, ...

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Posted on: August 27, 2020

13 Biographies to Satisfy Your Curiosity

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Hello! I’m Kandra, the Adult Services Supervisor. I am sometimes curious about other people’s lives especially historical figures and celebrities. I love to read biographies because you can be nosey without anyone knowing you are being...

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Posted on: August 21, 2020

What's Hot! Popular Titles of August

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Curious to see what your community is reading and watching? Well, you’re in luck! We’ve compiled a list of some of the most popular fiction books, non-fiction books, and DVDs in our Library’s collection from the past month. B...

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Posted on: July 28, 2020

Read-A-Likes: C.J. Box

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Author C.J. Box is most known for his modern westerns following Joe Pickett, a Game Warden in Wyoming. If you enjoy stories with unlikely heroes, sweeping landscapes, and gripping mysteries waiting to be solved, you may enjoy one of these thrilling storie...

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Posted on: July 17, 2020

What's Hot! Top Titles of July

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Curious to see what your community is reading and watching? Well, you’re in luck! We’ve compiled a list of the most popular fiction books, non-fiction books, and DVDs in our Library’s collection from the past month. Below are...

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Posted on: June 30, 2020

Easy-Breezy Summer Reads

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If you’re looking for fun, easy, reads for your summer staycation look no further! Some feature stories as fluffy clouds to float along with while others are juicy stories that will sweep you away. Each of these books offers a great escape for k...

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Posted on: June 15, 2020

Stories to Celebrate Father's Day

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This week’s storytime theme is all about dads in celebration of Father’s Day. We’ve got books by famous dads, books about dads, and even books about grandfathers. 

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Everything is Mama by Jimmy Fallo...

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Posted on: June 11, 2020

Harry Potter Read-Alikes

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Now that our reading of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone has ended, George and Hedwig are left searching for similar books that they could read on their own! Together with the help of Ms. Monica, they’ve come up with a list of boo...

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Posted on: June 9, 2020

All About Dragons

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The storytime theme of the week is...Dragons! These picture books feature fun stories and adventures with mythical creatures from folklore of many cultures around the world.

Read It Again

These books were read aloud by Ms. Monica during this week’...

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Posted on: May 28, 2020

Hidden Gems: Reads You May Have Missed

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Greetings! I’m Courtney, the Assistant Library Director. So many times we hear or read about popular books that are always on the New York Times bestsellers list, and many great reads get lost in the mix. So here are some suggested titles in fic...

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Posted on: April 29, 2020

Top 10 Mystery Books

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Spend the weekend curling up with a cozy mystery or on the edge of your seat with a suspenseful thriller. Kandra has compiled a list of some of the most popular mystery & thriller titles available at your Library. Take a look and let us know what you ...

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Posted on: April 21, 2020

10 Romance Novels to Fall For

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If you are in the mood for love, let us help you count the ways! Here are some of our top romance titles in our OverDrive digital collection. 

1.       The Kiss Quotient (The Kiss Quotient Series, #1) by Helen Hoang

This i...

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Posted on: April 20, 2020

Zap! Wham! Graphic Novels for Kids and Teens

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I’m back with another round of graphic novels, this time for kids and teens. Graphic novels are engaging for all readers, and are especially great for reluctant readers! Here are a few of my favorite on RBDigital Comics for kids and teens that c...

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Posted on: April 10, 2020

Bam! Pow!: Great Graphic Novels

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I am a total comic book and graphic novel nerd. I’ve read them for as long as I’ve been able to read. If you’re a long time fan or new to comics we have digital comics that you can access from anywhere through RBDigital Comic...

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Posted on: April 3, 2020

Feel Good Reads

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Hello everyone, today I’ll be suggesting some lighthearted, heartwarming fiction. During hard times, immersing yourself in a good story can often help. These stories, in particular, have a reputation for being funny, engaging, and touching. Ever...

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