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  • 15 Comics for National Sports Day to Spark Your Competitive Side

    Celebrate your favorite competitive physical activities with these 15 comics.

  • (Insert Name Here) the Teenage Witch

    If it were as simple as casting a spell to finish all our chores and pass classes, we wouldn't really have any good stories, would we?

  • Happy 100th Birthday, Comics MADman Harvey Kurtzman

    When a young Harvey Kurtzman asked a professional cartoonist for career advice, the mentor told him to give up. Good thing he didn't listen.

  • 9 Enemies to Lovers Titles That You Will Love to Hate!

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

  • 11 Thrilling Horror Titles You Really Need to Know

    Sometimes it’s ghosts. Sometimes it’s the who, what, when, where, and why the ghosts are haunting.

  • 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.

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  • 10 Vocabulary Building Books for Rising Readers

    One of the many ways we can improve reading comprehension is to strengthen children’s vocabulary and background knowledge. Try these tips from the Library's Ready to Read team to raise a confident reader.

  • 70 Years of Waiting: Happy Birthday, Godot

    The title character of Samuel Beckett's absurdist classic is 70 years old. But maybe don't wait for him to show up before you cut the cake.

  • 5 Books to Develop Fluency in Young Readers

    Fluency is the ability to read with the speed, accuracy, and inflection needed to approximate natural speech patterns. Try these resources as you help strengthen your growing reader's fluency.

  • Who Needs Romance? Here are 10 Horror Films for Valentine’s Day

    These 10 horror movies show that there’s more to Valentine’s Day than hearts and Cupid.

  • 9 Television Stars Who Left Us in 2023

    Television personalities face the threat of cancellation but also enjoy the possibility of immortality through reruns and binge-watching. In that sense, these nine figures will always be with us.

  • 10 Great Green Day Media to Celebrate 30 Years of Dookie

    Three decades ago, Green Day released one of the biggest punk albums to ever break into the mainstream. Check out our 10 favorite albums, books, and movies from and about these East Bay pop punk icons.

  • 5 Ways to Commemorate the Summer of Soul

    In 1969, over the course of six Sundays the Harlem Cultural Festival was born. Filling Harlem with the mighty sounds of Mahalia Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Nina Simone, Sly and The Family Stone, and Gladys Knight and the Pips just to name a few.

  • 20 Picture Book Biographies About Literary Luminaries

    If you ever wanted to know about how some of your favorite stories and poems came to be, look no further than these delightful picture book biographies.

  • Spark Your Imagination on National LEGO Day

    National LEGO Day is the perfect time to put your imagination to work, and the following books (along with one exceptional film) can help put you in the right mindset.

  • 10 Big Marvel Crossovers, 40 years after Secret Wars

    40 years ago, Marvel brought together their biggest heroes into one book and changed comics forever. In honor of Secret Wars, check out these 10 exceptional superhero crossovers.

  • Brewing Knowledge: 10 Must-Read Books About Kombucha

    Dive into the world of kombucha with books that offer a blend of beginner-friendly insights and expert techniques. Uncover the secrets to mastering the art of fermentation and crafting your perfect batch of probiotic goodness.

  • 10 Important LGBTQIA+ Superheroes, 45 Years After the First Appearance of Northstar

    45 years ago today, Northstar, the first major openly gay superhero, debuted in the pages of Uncanny X-Men. Celebrate this landmark moment with some of the greatest LGBTQIA+ characters from Marvel, DC, and more.

  • 10 Books for Young Journalists

    You're never too young to take an interest in current events or to speak up for what you believe in.

  • 10 Books to Elevate Your Cooking with Beans

    Beans, beans, the musical fruit...no, we're not at the playground singing songs about flatulence, we're in the kitchen and we're cooking with the incredibly versatile bean.

  • 10 Delicious Vegan Cookbooks to Get You Cooking for Veganuary

    These vegan cookbooks can set you up for success on your Veganuary journey.

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