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  • Whether You Want to Run a Marathon or Run Away from Marathons, These 5 Books Can Help

    Do you have what it takes to run a marathon? Read these books to find out.

  • 5 Memoirs by Latinas to Read this Spring

    Read about the triumphs, struggles, and diverse experiences of Latinas.

  • Happy Happy Happy Birthday, Chaka-Chaka-Chaka Khan

    Chaka Khan turns 70 this month, and she’s celebrating like any legendary superstar would: she’s coming to Ohio.

  • 10 Books To Get You Ready To Watch The New Season of Yellowjackets

    Books to read while you wait for the new season of Yellowjackets on Showtime.

  • 10 Books to Inspire Your Next Craft

    Celebrate National Crafting Month by refining your skills or picking up a new hobby.

  • The Chronicles of Lance Reddick

    Some actors get typecast as Everyone's Dad. The captivating character actor Lance Reddick was more like Everyone's Lieutenant.

  • Everything You Need to Read and Watch if You Like John Wick

    The John Wick films have melded martial arts and vengeance action into an art form. Here’s what to read and to watch after seeing Wick take down an army of assassins.

  • 5 Books About Tetris, Possibly the Greatest Video Game of All Time

    Like after good round of Tetris, you'll close your eyes at night and see a series of falling blocks while you fall asleep after reading this.

  • 10 Books To Prepare You For Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves

    If you want to get into the Dungeons and Dragons mindset, these titles will prime your mind for the epic high fantasy, magic, and of course, dragons!

  • Check Out The 2023 Winners Of The Pura Belpré Awards

    The award honors Latinx writers and illustrators whose work portrays and celebrates Latinx culture and experiences through exceptional youth literature.

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  • Whether You Want to Run a Marathon or Run Away from Marathons, These 5 Books Can Help

    Do you have what it takes to run a marathon? Read these books to find out.

  • 5 Memoirs by Latinas to Read this Spring

    Read about the triumphs, struggles, and diverse experiences of Latinas.

  • Happy Happy Happy Birthday, Chaka-Chaka-Chaka Khan

    Chaka Khan turns 70 this month, and she’s celebrating like any legendary superstar would: she’s coming to Ohio.

  • 10 Books To Get You Ready To Watch The New Season of Yellowjackets

    Books to read while you wait for the new season of Yellowjackets on Showtime.

  • 10 Books to Inspire Your Next Craft

    Celebrate National Crafting Month by refining your skills or picking up a new hobby.

  • The Chronicles of Lance Reddick

    Some actors get typecast as Everyone's Dad. The captivating character actor Lance Reddick was more like Everyone's Lieutenant.

  • Everything You Need to Read and Watch if You Like John Wick

    The John Wick films have melded martial arts and vengeance action into an art form. Here’s what to read and to watch after seeing Wick take down an army of assassins.

  • 5 Books About Tetris, Possibly the Greatest Video Game of All Time

    Like after good round of Tetris, you'll close your eyes at night and see a series of falling blocks while you fall asleep after reading this.

  • 10 Books To Prepare You For Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves

    If you want to get into the Dungeons and Dragons mindset, these titles will prime your mind for the epic high fantasy, magic, and of course, dragons!

  • Check Out The 2023 Winners Of The Pura Belpré Awards

    The award honors Latinx writers and illustrators whose work portrays and celebrates Latinx culture and experiences through exceptional youth literature.

  • The Elephant on the Screen

    The classic children’s author and Newbery award winner Kate DiCamillo has another page-to-screen adaptation out while I’m still recovering from Because of Winn-Dixie.

  • 10 Nursery Rhyme Books for Future Readers

    If you need a nursery rhyme refresher for your young children, look at these 10 books. Nursery Rhymes are an important part of early literacy skills.

  • 5 More Books for Teaching Children to Read

    Helping our children learn to read can be daunting, but fear not; these books will help you navigate successfully!

  • Like Powerful Films and Big Ideas? The Library’s Documentary Discussion Group is for You

    Get an insider's look at a Muslim American community that suspects it's been under FBI surveillance.

  • Prepare for Fury of the Gods with These 6 Shazam! Comics

    The follow-up to 2019’s underrated film, Shazam! is upon us. Get in the spirit with these exceptional comics featuring Captain Marvel himself.

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