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Frightfully Good Young Adult Horror Just in Time for Halloween

Posted 09/14/21 by Joyce S.

Are you looking for a good scary story? YA fiction is full of good horror: from ghosts to demons, spine-chilling houses to serial killers. Take a look at any of these stories to get you through the Halloween season. Just be sure to keep a bit of light on at night (to go to the bathroom, not because you’re scared of the creepy things that go bump in the night…)

Children's Library & Teen Recommends - Fall 2021

Posted 09/07/21 by Joyce S.

Youth Services Librarians love to read, too! Check out what your favorite Children’s and Teen Librarians at Main Library are reading, whether it be a picture book about penguins, a middle grade adventure in a treehouse, vampires in Louisiana, or a time-traveling phone booth!

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Bookception: Books about Books, Libraries, Reading, and Writing

Posted 08/25/21 by April S

Explore a variety of fiction, nonfiction, mysteries, and science fiction perfect for book lovers!

Short Stories and eMagazines: Perfect Quick Reads for Busy People

Posted 08/18/21 by April S

A diverse selection of short reads in mystery, science fiction, general fiction and eMagazines.

Children's Library & Teen Recommends - Summer 2021

Posted 08/06/21 by Joyce S.

Youth Services Librarians love to read, too! Check out what your favorite Children’s and Teen Librarians at Main Library are reading, whether it be a picture book about penguins, a middle grade adventure in a treehouse, vampires in Louisiana, or a time-traveling phone booth!

Hitchhiker's Guide to Sci-Fi Subgenres - Part 4

Posted 07/20/21 by Morgan B

Welcome to part four of my series, “SCI-FI—X-TREME EDITION,” or “The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Sci-fi Subgenres.” The next two subgenres are a little more serious in tone than those explored in previous posts but for some, the dark tone is the appeal.

Get Ready for Black Widow with Marvel’s Greatest Superheroines

Posted 07/13/21 by Eric S

Before seeing Black Widow, get your superheroine fix with these Marvel adventures

Great YA Books for EFL Students, Part II

Posted 07/07/21 by Joyce S.

Curating this booklist brings back many fond memories of mine as I used to teach EFL (English as a Foreign Language) while living as an ex-pat overseas. If you’re an educator like I am, you are well aware that finding suitable reading material can be both arduous and heartbreaking. I hope this list makes it a bit easier for you.

Classics Retold

Posted 07/06/21 by Sam P.

Stories are constantly being retold with new and exciting twists. What's cool about book versions is that they usually don't feel like the subpar sequels or remakes Hollywood often subjects us to.

Hitchhiker's Guide to Scifi Subgenres Part 3

Posted 06/23/21 by Morgan B

Welcome to part three of my series, “Morgan Gets Very Nerdy,” better known as “The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Sci-fi Subgenres.” This post, we’ll talk about punks—sci-fi punks.

Novel Novellas Round 2

Posted 06/16/21 by Juliette H

Here’s a second list of some of my favorite books that are just a little out there, and under 200 pages long.

A Year of Science Fiction and Fantasy

Posted 06/11/21 by Patrick and Joe

It's been 12 months of titles spanning the genres of Science Fiction and Fantasy for this Online Book Club. Come read about our last 12 books and get a preview of the coming titles.

Fact and Fiction Recommends Summer 2021

Posted 06/08/21 by Fact & Fiction

A variety of reading recommendations hand picked by the Fact & Fiction librarians.

To All the Otaku, with Love (May 2021)

Posted 05/28/21 by Joyce S.

Are you a manga or anime enthusiast? We are, too! We are constantly looking for new (and awesome) titles to add to our collection. We are happy to share some of our favorites with you, including some light novels! For more suggestions, please feel free to contact your teen librarian at the Library!

Books and Other Strange(r) Things

Posted 05/21/21 by Sam P.

Stranger Things finally released a new season four teaser after shooting delays due to COVID-19. Since the release date has yet to be announced, you've got some time to catch up on these stories about events before and during the show.

Recs for The Witcher Fans

Posted 05/18/21 by Joyce S.

If you are like us and patiently waiting for the next season of The Witcher on your favorite streaming channel, check out these reads. Here’s hoping that they will help tide you over before the highly anticipated release day!

YA Books for Seekers of the Immersive Gaming Experience

Posted 05/18/21 by Joyce S.

Hello there, Player One. Choose what type of adventure you’d like to go on below. All of these titles feature some sort of Massively Multiplayer Online Game (MMOG) or similar environment. What are you waiting for? Pick one of these fabulous books to read today!

Hitchhiker's Guide to Sci-Fi Subgenres Part 2

Posted 05/10/21 by Morgan B

Welcome to part two of my series, “Morgan Writes Excitedly About Her Favorite Genre”— I mean, “The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Sci-fi Subgenres.” This time, we’ll dive a little deeper into specific subgenres with alien invasions and post-apocalyptic settings.

Teenage Witchy Reads

Posted 05/07/21 by Joyce S.

Whether you are a fan of The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, or wishing that you are living it up at Hogwarts: here are some witchy-reads to satisfy your craving for long-lost magic. Sprinkle some lilac and gooseberries along the way as tribute to our current favorite witch, Yennefer of Vengerberg. Remember: not everything monstrous-looking is evil, and not everything fair is good...

Hitchhiker's Guide to Sci-Fi Subgenres--Part 1

Posted 05/06/21 by Morgan B

Few genres get such strong reactions as science fiction. But I believe that there’s a sci-fi story for everyone—yes, even the folks who hate Star Wars!

More YA Novels to Celebrate AAPI Month (May 2021)

Posted 05/01/21 by Joyce S.

To continue honoring Asian American and Pacific American Heritage Month (and beyond, we’ve compiled a short list of novels for our young adult and older audience by Asian and Asian American voices, available to you at your local library! Simply click the available links below to place a hold! Thank you for your continued support.

Best Books for Preschool and Kindergarten

Posted 04/27/21 by Joyce S.

Is your preschool or kindergarten-aged child looking for something new to read? Check out this curated list of best books for Preschoolers and Kindergarteners for your little one to enjoy!

Children's Library & Teen Recommends - Spring 2021

Posted 04/27/21 by Joyce S.

Check out what your children's and teen librarians have been reading!

Science Fiction resources for Early Elementary (1-3)

Posted 04/27/21 by Adrienne A.

Out of this world selections for budding science fiction readers.

Best Series Books for Grades 4-5

Posted 04/23/21 by Maria RT

A book series motivates children to continue reading to see what happens next. This selection highlights the first book in these popular children’s series.

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