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  • 15 Teen Books for Siblings Day

    April 10th is Siblings Day, so check out these Teen reads to celebrate. Hug your siblings while you're at it.

  • 8 Comic Characters You Need to Know for Arab American Heritage Month

    Need some comic picks for Arab American Heritage Month? We’ve got you covered.

  • Babies Need Words: Hello, Baby!

    Faces play an important role in infant development, as babies learn to mimic facial expressions and determine meaning based on facial cues.

  • 10 Youth Novels Written in Verse

    Celebrating National Poetry Month by reading poetry? Out. Celebrating National Poetry Month by reading entire novels told via poetry? In. (Actually, reading poetry is still in, but you know what I mean).

  • Intergalactic Reads For Droids, Clones, and Other Fans of “Star Wars: The Bad Batch”

    Here are some books that will transport readers to a long time ago, far far away -- specifically, to the early days of Star Wars' Galactic Empire.

  • 10 Sensational Mech Books, 45 Years After Gundam

    Mobile Suit Gundam—one of the greatest mech anime of all time—debuted 45 years ago, and we’re celebrating with plenty of giant robot comics and manga. You just need your library card!

  • Why Aren’t You Drawing a Bird Right Now? These Books Will Help

    April 8th is Draw a Bird Day! Stock up on some of these great books to inspire your best avian art.

  • Happy 75th Birthday, NATO

    The North Atlantic Treaty Organization was born 75 years ago. It’s kind of like an exclusive country club only without the annual dues. And with tanks instead of golf carts.

  • 5 Books Celebrating Arab American Heritage Month & Ability Awareness

    A variety of books celebrating Arab American Heritage Month and ability awareness.

  • 10 Delicious Burrito-Sized Books to Eat (or Read) on National Burrito Day

    Please don't eat these books, as tempting as it may be.

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  • A lot of Avocado Recipes to Celebrate National Avocado Day

    Go beyond avocado toast and guacamole with these avocado cookbooks and magazines.

  • Floating in a Most Peculiar Way: 10 Books, 5 Songs and 5 Movies to Celebrate the Birthday of NASA

    Sixty-five years ago, NASA was born. Its legacy includes Tang, that weird astronaut ice cream, David Bowie's career, and a whole lot more.

  • The Only Thing Better Than These Books About Ice Cream is Actual Ice Cream

    Face it, every time you get a scoop of ice cream you sing that song in your head about screaming for it.

  • 10 Fiction Books About Friendships For International Friendship Day

    July 30th is International Friendship Day. Celebrate with a friend...or a book.

  • 3 Books About How Art Tatum Became a Legendary Jazz Musician

    Toledo born jazz virtuoso, master solo pianist and improvisational provocateur Art Tatum was a renowned 20th century musician. Discover these 3 books to learn more about him for Disability Pride Month!

  • Tired of Marvel and DC? Try these 10 Under the Radar Superhero Movies

    Do you have Marvel fatigue? Try these heroes instead.

  • Top 10 Radical Must Read TMNT Comics to Prepare for Mutant Mayhem

    These comics will make you want to yell, “Cowabunga!

  • Remembering Harry Frankfurt, Philosopher and Author

    Many philosophers write about concepts that are hard to describe. Harry Frankfurt became a bestselling author by writing about one you're not supposed to say out loud.

  • 5 Insightful Books to Prepare Yourself for the Artificial Intelligence Future

    "Unleash your imagination and explore the boundless realm of artificial intelligence through the captivating pages of groundbreaking books." - ChatGPT

  • 10 Books to Help You Understand the Russian Invasion of Ukraine

    The Russian invasion of Ukraine has significantly impacted the geopolitical landscape. Here are books to help you better understand what's happening.

  • 10 Super Summer Graphic Novels

    Breeze through some of these graphic novels before the inevitable return to school.

  • 5 Books and Things to Do for National Park and Recreation Month! Go Outside and Visit a Park!

    Read this while you're visiting your favorite park and then immediately put your phone down because what are you doing, you're in a park.

  • 175th Anniversary of the Seneca Falls Women’s Rights Convention

    On July 19, 1848, American women gathered in Seneca Falls to launch a fight for their rights, dignity, and equality of opportunity. 175 years later, the conversation continues.

  • This World Listening Day, Stop Talking and Start Listening

    Less "silence is golden" and more "be curious, not judgmental."

  • 10 Fascinating Books to Better Understand the Supreme Court

    Oyez! Oyez! Oyez! All persons having business before the Honorable, the Supreme Court of the United States, are admonished to draw near and give their attention, for the Court is now sitting.

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