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Happy Miserable 50th Anniversary to Richard and Linda Thompson’s Influential Debut Album

50 years ago the married rock & roll duo Richard and Linda Thompson released their album "I Want to See the Bright Lights Tonight," and the history of exquisitely rendered musical bummers has never been quite the same since.

Celebrating Día with Picture Books

Celebrate literacy and bookjoy on April 30th with these family-friendly titles.

What is Juneteenth?

Are you wondering, “What is Juneteenth?” Juneteenth is a day, a week, and in some areas a month marked with celebrations, guest speakers, picnics, and family gatherings all recognizing the 19th of June as the day of emancipation of enslaved people in Texas.

Mother’s Day

With Mother’s Day coming up, here are some books about moms.

Wartime Entertainment for the Troops and Their Families

On Veteran’s Day, we honor those who served in the United States military. Among the Library's extensive government documents collection the following listed, physical items are not linked in our catalog and are not available for check out consists of pamphlets, manuals and booklets that were published to aid and support military personnel and their families, most notably during World War II.

Downloadable, Streaming Fun for Families and Kids

Use Library resources to make the most of your time at home!

Presence is a Present

Think "outside of the gift box" this holiday season.

5 Picture Books Adults Will Love (and Kids Too!)

A grown-up who has a confession to make: she loves picture books! Read on to find some of her current favorite titles that are just as enjoyable for adults as they are for kids.

Extraordinary Movies to Watch Anytime

Memorable movies featuring quirky and charming characters with unique stories.

15 Great Beach Reads To Read Anytime

We put together a great list of beach reads that are great to read anytime.

Mysterious Mother Search

Endearing picture books featuring mother and child.

Fantastic Books for Kids by African American Authors

In celebration of Black History Month, we compiled a list of picture books to read with your child by noted African American authors. Some inspire young minds, some are just for fun, and all are perfect for enjoying together.

10 Best Books of 2018 for Middle Grade Readers

We have sifted through some excellent offerings and are pleased to present the best books of 2018 for middle grade readers.

Best Young Adult Books of 2018

Before you close the book on 2018, be sure you have taken full advantage of the great YA titles released this year. Zombie fighters and modern day poets, from the court of Faerie, to death row, this year’s amazing cast of strong characters will keep you turning the pages.