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We’re embracing the dog days of summer with the perfect pick for the August Book of the Month: Dog Days by Ericka Waller! Whether you’re lounging in the sun or…

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We welcome fall with the perfect read for September’s Book of the Month—Ann Patchett’s debut novel, The Patron Saint of Liars, is a lyrical and haunting story set in a…

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This season, magic is in the air—and in our pages. Our October Book of the Month is The Change by Kirsten Miller, a witchy, empowering read perfect for crisp autumn…

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Our Book of the Month is Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt, a heartwarming, unforgettable story about unlikely friendships, second chances, and one very wise octopus. Stop by the…

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February is Black History Month, which makes it a great time to check out some of these books about lesser-known people and events of Black history in the United States….…Black in blues : how a color tells the story of my people by Imani Perry A National Book Award winner examines the connection of the color blue to Black…

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…library book takes place before it even gets to the building: Selection. Library staff consult review sources like journals (e.g., Library Journal, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews), websites (e.g., Book Riot),…Standard sudoku puzzles use the numbers 1 through 9. As it happens, there are nine main phases in the life of almost every library book—from when it is first chosen……and suggestions from patrons to identify books that are likely to be of interest to the community. Children’s Room staff select Children’s Room materials, Young Adult Services staff select YA……materials, and Reference staff make recommendations to the Assistant Director for Technical Services and Collection Development. Next month’s sudoku puzzle will highlight the second phase in the life of a…

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The Other Black Girl by Zakiya Dalila Harris has been named a Best Book of the Year by Time, The Washington Post, Esquire, Vogue, Entertainment Weekly, The Boston Globe, Harper’s……debut novel is about the tension that unfurls when two young Black women meet against the starkly white backdrop of New York City book publishing. Check out your copy today!…

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…Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Award Taking an honest look at the circle of life, this breathtakingly illustrated book follows a whale as she closes her eyes for the last……An etrog from across the sea by Kerry M. Olitzky The Sydney Taylor Book Award: Picture Book Rachel and her family anxiously await Papa’s return home with the most perfect…Last week the American Library Association announced the winners of the annual Youth Media Awards, which honor the best books for young readers in a number of categories. Below are……2025 John Newbery Medal When a teenage boy appears out of nowhere in 1999, claiming he’s the world’s first time-traveler and has a book outlining the events of the next…

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Ms. Beth highlights some of the biographies on display in The Children’s Room for Black History Month. In addition we have books to go along with this weeks Take it……Make it with the theme The colors of us to celebrate the skin colors of the world. Books and or kits can be picked up in The Children’s Room during…

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September is National Sewing Month! MHL has a robust selection of books in our crafts section. Here are some books we recommend for sewists, whether you’re just starting out or……Art of Repair : Mindful Mending: How to Stitch Old Things to New Life by Molly Martin In this beautiful book, master repairer, Molly Martin, champions the value of slow……your home. The book offers simple-sew projects to transform every room into the romantic retreat you’ve always wanted. Mend it, wear it, love it! : stitch your way to a……part with, but need a fresher look? Then this book is for you. With fast fixes and complete makeovers, Mend It, Wear It, Love It! has everything you need to…

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