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Women's World Cup 2019

Women's World Cup

Congratulations to the US women's national soccer team for winning the 2019 Women's World Cup! Here are some books about women's soccer to inspire you to lace up your cleats--or just to make you feel even more impressed with the accomplishments of these athletes.

Spider-Comics!

Peter Parker aka Spider-Man is back on the big screen this summer. This iconic character has appeared in so many comics that it's hard to know where to start with him! The good news is there are plenty of great Spider-Comics to check out. Here's a list of first volumes to start you off on a...

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New LGBTQ+ books for children and tweens

New LGBTQ+ books for children and tweens

Readers of all ages deserve books that represent their experiences, so this week we're featuring LGBTQ+ books for children and tweens. This list includes pictures books about the history of the rainbow flag and a Sunday morning in an inclusive church, as well as middle grade novels and comics...

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new lgbtq books for teens

New LGBTQ+ books for teens

This week's list of LGBTQ+ books features new fiction and nonfiction for teens! These titles feature not just coming out stories, but also science fiction, romance, and contemporary fiction that feature queer characters and creators.

For more recommendations, contact the Teen Services...

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LGBTQ+ books for adults

New LGBTQ+ books for adults

June is Pride month where we get to celebrate people of all gender identities and sexual orientations and remember those who have fought for equal rights for all. Over the month of June we will be highlighting recent books about and by LGBTQ+ people for adult, teens, and children. This list for...

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new mysteries and thrillers

May Thrills and Chills

Despite what the thermometer says, summer is almost here. And summer is a perfect time to reconnect with a favorite genre: mysteries and thrillers! This selection of new and upcoming releases in crime, mystery, and thriller are a great kick off to your summer reading list. These novels are from...

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May 20th is World Bee Day

Happy Bee Day! The UN has chosen May 20th as World Bee Day. This date "coincides with the birthday of Anton Janša, who in the 18th century pioneered modern beekeeping techniques in his native Slovenia and praised the bees for...

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May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, which makes it a great time to check out the 2019 Asian Pacific American Literature Award Winners for all ages. These awards are...

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may the fourth be with you

Star Wars Reads for May the Fourth!

May the Fourth Be With You! It's always a great time to visit a galaxy far, far away but this weekend is especially good. If you want more Star Wars stories than you can find in the movies, the Force is with these recent books and comics from the Star Wars universe.

Happy 455th Birthday, Shakespeare!

Happy Birthday, Shakespeare!

William Shakespeare's exact date of birth is unknown, but he was baptized on April 26th, 1564. (However, April 23rd is generally accepted as his birthday, and it...

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