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Indigenous People's Day

Indigenous People's Day

This year, Indigenous People's Day is observed on October 9, 2017. This is a day, first observed in 1992, to celebrate Native Americans and their history and culture. In that spirit, here are some great books for all ages by indigenous authors and artists. Thanks to...

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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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One word: PLASTICS

Grocery bags, fidget spinners, medical devices, water bottles and cell phone cases. Our economy depends on cheap, practical synthetic polymers to extend the shelf life of food, insulate our homes and design light weight auto parts that make cars more fuel efficient. Plastics undeniably grow the...

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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. 

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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!

Hugo Award

2017 Hugo Awards

The winners of the 2017 Hugo Awards, for outstanding science fiction and fantasy works, were announced on Friday, August 11th. This year marks the 75th anniversary of the prestigious award. The full list of winners can be found on the...

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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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