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  • Movies Turning 20, 25, 30 in April 2025

    Who says that don't make great cinema these days? See what iconic films are celebrating milestone anniversaries this month.

  • Super Mario World: Remembering Peru’s Vargas Llosa

    Mario Vargas Llosa wrote books, won the Nobel Prize, ran for president, and punched Gabriel Garcia Marquez. What have you done lately?

  • The Best Comic Book Rabbits in Honor of Easter

    Step aside, Easter Bunny. 

  • 10 Picture Books to Celebrate Easter

    Ten picture books for children and families to celebrate the religious aspects of Easter and Lent.

  • 10 Comic Makers You Need to Know for Arab American Heritage Month

    There’s so much more than Persepolis and Ms. Marvel.

  • Children’s Books for Arab American Heritage Month

    April is Arab American Heritage Month, and here are some children's books to celebrate!

  • Youth Poetry and Books in Verse

    April is National Poetry Month. Check out one of these children's poetry and books in verse titles!

  • Let’s Talk Strategies: Volunteer Recruitment, Management, and Appreciation

    With over 52,000 job openings expected in the next decade and salaries climbing for volunteer managers, this valuable nonprofit position is one to seriously consider. Whether you're just now considering this path or have been leading volunteers for years, keep reading for tips and tricks from our talk with the Library’s own Volunteer and Partnership Liaison, Talena Reynolds.

  • 10 Best Stories For Fans Of The Last Of Us

  • Matzah Magic: Passover Reads for Kids

    Ten delightful stories to bring the Passover story to life for young readers.

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  • Magic, and Witches, and Shifters, Oh My! 4 Paranormal Romance Writers at Romance-Con, November 2 at Main Library!

    Our first-ever Romance-Con (featuring Abby Jimenez!!) is happening on Nov. 2, and we want you to be part of the fun!

  • Dimming the Lights for Ohio-Born Broadway Star Gavin Creel (1976-2024)

    Megawatt performer Gavin Creel leapt from Ohio to Broadway but never discarded his midwestern decency.

  • Laugh Yourself to Death: Top 10 Darkly Humorous Horror(ish) Novels

    For those who want to get into a Halloweeny mood, but can't do scary without psychic damage to themselves, try one of these for a fun, spooky, amusing, and possibly weirdly unsettling reading (or viewing!) experience …

  • Easy and Fun DIY Ideas for a Spook-tacular Halloween

    There are so many fun crafty ideas for spooky holiday DIY fun - here are some great places to start.

  • 10 Books about Elections, Voting, and How Our Government Works

    Voting is fundamental to how our nation works and is the cornerstone of democracy. Here are 10 books at varying levels for kids to be introduced to how voting works and how our elected officials operate once in office.

  • Celebrate Pura Belpré

    You may have heard about the Pura Belpré Award for children's books, but have you heard about the woman who inspired it?

  • Kris Kristofferson Has Shuffled Offerson (1936-2024)

    Feelin' good was easy when he sang the blues -- and, as it turns out, also when he did a lot of other things.

  • Fall Into Reading With These Picture Books

    Fall is in the air! Cozy up with these autumn-themed picture books. 

  • Teen Audiobooks for Sweater Weather Season

    Looking for a good teen audiobook this Fall? Check out these selections.

  • 10 Cool, Spooky Albums Guaranteed to Creep You Out

    It might be time to re-evaluate your Halloween playlist. 

  • Engaging Cozy-Adjacent Mystery Reads for Fans of The Thursday Murder Club

    If you enjoyed "The Thursday Murder Club" by Richard Osman, here are some great similar mysteries and thrillers with wry humor, feisty elderly sleuths, and fun cozy-adjacent stories.

  • Babies Need Words: Common Objects

    The latest post in our Babies Need Words series: Common Objects.

  • 25 Years Ago, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater Introduced Punk & Hip-Hop to a New Generation

    The most important skateboarding game of all time is a quarter century old—along with its influential soundtrack.

  • 5 Books to Read for 25 Years Since the Debut of Google

    The company that formerly held the motto of "Don't be evil" is turning 25.

  • 10 Cartoons to Celebrate 40 Years of The Transformers

    Relive the epic saga of Autobots vs. Decepticons with these must-watch Transformers cartoons spanning four decades.

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