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Welcome to the Library

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  • Two glasses are clicking together in a celebratory toast with sparkles flashing in the background.

    New Year’s Fiction

    If thrillers, literary or historical fiction are more your speed, here’s a list of reads set on or around New Year’s Eve!

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    New Year’s Romances

    Be inspired to fall in love, travel through time, and set new goals with this list of New Year's romances.

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    Caldecott Read-In Goes Virtual

    Check out our librarians' favorite picks to win the 2021 Caldecott Award.

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    Fact and Fiction Recommends Winter 2021

    Reading recommendations from the Fact and Fiction department Librarians at Main Library.

  • A view of stonehenge during sunset

    Celebrate the Winter Solstice with Archeoastronomy!

    Learn about the ancient structures built to observe astronomical phenomena!

  • An illustrative work with Martin Luther King Jr in the bottom right corner as an American flag waves on the left side of the image with the words "I have a dream..." are beneath the flag.

    Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. resources for Grades PreK-3

    Explore these titles and find out more about one of the greatest leaders of our time, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

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    If You Like Historical Fiction

    If you liked these five historical fiction books, chances are you will like these other five!

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    Music Themed Books to Read to Your Child for Grades PreK-3

    A variety of music-themed stories with a wide range of appeal for babies, toddlers, preschoolers and elementary age children.

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    Community Helpers resources for Grades 1-3

    Learn how community helpers use their skills and knowledge to benefit all people.

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    New Year’s resources for Grades PreK-5

    Celebrate the 2021 New Year with these great eBooks.

  • John Le Carre featured image with a hand-drawn illustration of a man in a trench coat with sunglasses on and a hat. The man thinks "...getting a bit chilly," while a box above the character reads "The spy who came in from the cold, the prequel:."

    The Spy Who Wrote a Whole Lot of Books

    Acclaimed spy novelist John le Carré recently died, leaving some readers nostalgic for his deftly plotted, character-centered espionage yarns and others realizing they've never read a John le Carré book. Time to fix that.

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    If You Like Fantasy

    If you liked any of these five fantasy books, you may like these other titles, too!

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    Poetry Books for Grades 9-12

    A beautiful list of books in verse and poetry collections for young adult readers.

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    Historical Fiction for Middle School Readers

    A comprehensive list of Historical Fiction books appropriate for Middle School students in various formats.

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    Historical Fiction for High School Readers

    A variety of historical fiction for high school readers.

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