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Hispanic Heritage Month

Hispanic Heritage Month

Hispanic Heritage Month runs from September 15th-October 15th. This month is a time for Americans to particularly celebrate the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain,...

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Batman Day (Harley Quinn Day)

Books for Batman Day...or Harley Quinn Day

September 23rd is Batman Day...except this year Harley Quinn is taking it over. 2017 marks the 25th anniversary of Harley Quinn's first appearance. Whether you prefer reading about the...

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Bisexual Awareness Week

Books for Bisexual Awareness Week

This year GLAAD and BiNet's celebration of Bisexual Awareness Week (#BiWeek) is September 17-24. This week aims "to accelerate acceptance of the bi+ (pansexual, fluid, no label, queer, etc.) community. #BiWeek draws attention to the...

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Vote for the Teens' Top Ten

Teens' Top Ten Nominees

Every year, YALSA (the Young Adult Library Services Association) collects nominations for the best teen books of the year from library teen book groups. They create a list of nominees, and then teens around the country can vote online to select the Teens' Top Ten list! Voting is open now and...

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transitioning to middle school

Get Ready for Middle School

The transition to middle school can be hard on students. Friends, classes, clubs, and even where you hang out in the library can change! Teen Librarians Renata and Anna have put together a list of book and resources that may help make this tough transition a little smoother. 

Additionally...

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hit the road with teen fiction

Take a road trip with teen fiction

Summer vacation is ending but there's still time to enjoy a road trip. If you can't get out on the road yourself, live vicariously through these young adult novels. There's something for everyone in this list: funny, scary, and poignant. Take them for a test drive!

The forest is calling...

Get outside this summer!

Summer is a wonderful time to explore the great outdoors and we're very lucky in Massachusetts to have some beautiful landscapes. Whether you're looking for the mountains, the ocean, the forest, or just something off the beaten path, New England has something for you. Take a look at some of...

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Live every week like it's Shark Week

Books & Movies for Shark Week

Are you a fan of Discovery Channel's Shark Week? This year Shark Week, which aims to clear up misconceptions about sharks and promote oceanic conservation, will begin on Sunday, July 23. This year the Discover Channel hopes to finally answer the question everyone's been wondering:...

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Books for Fans of American Gods

Books for Fans of American Gods

Neil Gaiman's beloved 2001 novel American Gods has recently been adapted for television. The long-awaited adaptation, helmed by Bryan Fuller, recently finished its first season on Starz. Whether you're a longtime fan of Neil Gaiman or someone who stumbled across the show, here are some...

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LGBTQ Pride Flag

June is LGBTQ Pride Month

June is LGBTQ Pride Month, when we take time to especially celebrate the achievements of the LGBTQ community.in commemoration of the Stonewall Riots of June 1969. Here are some great books for all ages featuring LGBTQ characters. For even more great LGBTQ books, check out the...

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