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  • 5 Books to Help You Knit Socks – The Possibly (Im)perfect Last Minute Holiday Gift

    Early Christmas morning / Sneaky as can be / I creep across the carpet / And I peek under the tree / Pick out a gift from Mom to me / And bring it to my ear / Give it a little shimmy shake and what do I hear? / Socks / This is the worst gift I ever got / It doesn't beep or buzz or bop or rattle in the box / Hey, why'd you waste the paper on a lousy pair of socks? - J.D. McPherson, 'Socks'

  • 6 Books to Read While You Excitedly Wait for Grand Theft Auto VI

    Get ready for Grand Theft Auto VI with these thrilling reads.

  • The First: Remembering Sandra Day O’Connor with 5 Books

    "Sandra Day O'Connor blazed an historic trail as our nation's first female justice," Chief Justice John Roberts said in a statement. "She met that challenge with undaunted determination, indisputable ability, and engaging candor."

  • 10 Ice Skating Stories for Kids

    Lace up your skates and take to the ice with these ten great stories for young skaters.

  • Celebrating Diversity in Disabilities

    Enjoy these picture books with your young ones that celebrate our differences.

  • 5 Books to Help Understand the Impact of Henry Kissinger

    The former Secretary of State is dead at 100.

  • Ten Books for Pug Lovers

    The release of Noodle Conquers Comfy Mountain surely makes it a Bones Day, right?

  • 10 Craft and DIY Books to Help You Stay Warm this Winter

    Winter is approaching quickly, prepare yourself by making some cozy clothes, a warm blanket, and more.

  • 15 New Cute and Cozy Holiday Mysteries

    Few things go together like murder and the holidays. Here are the newest cozy mysteries with a chilling holiday theme. And some of the punniest titles ever!

  • Resources to Learn More About the People Behind Farm and Migrant Labor

    Join us on Dec. 7 for a discussion with Monica Ramirez, an activist fighting for the rights of farmworkers, migrant women workers, and the Latin(x) community.

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  • Top 10 Nonfiction Reads for Women’s History Month

    Looking to add some Women's History books to your TBR? Here are ten recent nonfiction releases that celebrate women’s stories from around the world.

  • 9 Must Read Books for Fans of Ted Lasso

    The improbable football coach returns for another season on Apple TV+. If you're cheering on AFC Richmond, here are the books you need to read.

  • 12 Books That Prove Black Girls are Magical

    12 juvenile and young adult books featuring magical Black Girls.

  • It’s Master Comics Creator Will Eisner’s Birthday, Here’s What You Need to Read

    Celebrate one of comics’ most iconic storytellers by checking out some of his most enduring books.

  • 16 of the Scariest Horror Novels for Feminists

    In celebration of Women’s History Month, let’s take a look at the horror fiction that scared some diversity into an otherwise male-dominated genre.

  • Move Over Homer: 10 Classical Myths Retold from a Woman’s Point of View

    There are new voices in classic myths: the women who were voiceless and whose roles were overlooked the first time around.

  • 13 Important Books for Rare Disease Day

    Rare does not mean unimportant.

  • 5 Thrilling Spy Novels for Fans of Slow Horses on Apple TV+

    Slow Horses is about a group of misfit spies, here are the novels you should read if you're a fan of the show.

  • 10 Book To Help You Learn About Black History And Black Resistance

    Book suggestions about Black Resistance, the 2023 Black History Month theme.

  • 5 Books to Improve Your Floral Design and Arrangement Skills

    Celebrate National Floral Design Day with books and bouquets.

  • There are 1,008 Species of Pokémon – Celebrate Them All on National Pokémon Day

    Catch ‘em all on National Pokémon Day with these great books.

  • Like Powerful Films and Big Ideas? The Library’s Documentary Discussion Group is for You

    Join your sisters in solidarity this March and watch the award winning "She’s Beautiful When She’s Angry", directed by Mary Dore.

  • 5 Titles to Celebrate 60 Years Since The Beatles’ First US Single

    Odds are you've probably heard at least one song by The Beatles. Now it's time to read a book about them.

  • MLS is Back: Love Soccer? Don’t Know Anything About the World’s Most Popular Sport? Here are Books to Read

    MLS is back, check out these books about the world's most popular sport!

  • 6 Books to Read During Black Children’s Book Week

    Six of my favorite books to read during Black Children's Book Week.

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