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  • Who Are We Having for Dinner?

    Who are we having for dinner? Read these hilarious books and find out. Bon appetit!

  • 10 Books Written by Women Celebrating National Native American Heritage Month

    Observe National Native American Heritage by reading about the Indigenous experience from the female point of view.

  • 5 Children’s Books about Canonized Saints

    Learn about the lives of canonized saints with these 5 children's books.

  • Riding the Wave: Meet the Owners of Two Ohio-based Small Businesses Arising Out of Uncertain Times

    After reassessing their career trajectories during times of turmoil, a local photographer and chef founded small businesses and found success.

  • 11 Books to Help You Act with Kindness Toward Your Neighbor

    Let's be kind to each other.

  • 10 Romantic Comedies for Teens

    Check out these recommended romantic comedy books for teens!

  • Welcome to Romance-Con

    Get ready for Romance-Con Saturday, November 2 at Main Library!

  • Sensational Venom Comics to Read Before The Last Dance

    Everyone’s favorite alien-symbiote-possessed antihero is getting one final movie, and we have the comics to get you ready for it.

  • 3 Friends to Lovers Titles That Prove Love and Friendship Belong Together

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

  • Spooky Halloween Read-Alouds

    Ten spooky Halloween picture books! Perfect to read to your children or students.

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  • Babies Need Words: Black and White and Read All Over!

    Try out these high-contrast picture books to help give your baby a strong start!

  • For Fans of Avatar: The Last Airbender

    Celebrate the release of the live-action adaptation of Avatar: The Last Airbender by diving into these stories set across the Four Nations!

  • Celebrate Women’s History

    Read about accomplishments of women and girls from around the world in these literary works.

  • Smart and funny Romances for People Who Hate to Admit they Might Like Romance

    Romance novels are kind of the kid sister of the fiction genres. People claim to be annoyed by/hate/bored by them, but when given a chance they usually win even the staunchest detractor.

  • Remembering Edward Bond, Scandalous Playwright

    The playwright Edward Bond wasn't famous, exactly. But he was a little infamous, which was probably good enough for him.

  • 6 Titles to Grow Your Feminist Philosophy: An Interview with a Steinem Sisters Feminist

    Celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the Steinem Sisters Collection (and Gloria Steinem's 90th birthday!) in interviews with local feminists! Our second interview features Steinem Sisters Advisory Board member Ayla.

  • Top 8 Titles to Celebrate International Women’s Day

    March 8 is International Women's Day. Learn about influential women from around the world with these titles.

  • Level Up Your Role-Playing: Essential Books for Games Masters

    Check out these fantastic books to make your best-ever RPG campaigns. Games night will never be the same!

  • Cooking and Storytelling Unite: Discover the Most Entertaining Cookbooks on the Shelves

    The Library has so many cookbooks it can be hard to keep up! We have so much more than the usual famous chefs and social media empire offerings.

  • Dangerous Liaisons on the Upper East Side: 25 Years of Delicious Cruelty

    25 years ago, Buffy met Elle Woods in a steamy story by an 18th-century French novelist. The 1990s were weird.

  • 10 Books to Read If You Support Women’s Rights and Women’s Wrongs

    Well-behaved women seldom make history and make for rather boring novels. Lucky for you, these novels feature morally grey female protagonists.

  • 15 Comic Artists to Check Out for Women’s History Month

    We wouldn’t have comics without talented women. These 15 artists are among the best.

  • 120 Years of Dr. Seuss

    That's a lot of rhyming!

  • 7 Books to Launch Your Feminist Journey: An Interview with a Steinem Sisters Feminist

    Celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Steinem Sisters Collection (and Gloria Steinem's 90th birthday!) in interviews with local feminists!

  • Fairy Tales Are For Everyone!

    Readers of all ages are welcome to celebrate Tell a Fairy Tale Day.

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