In honor of National Book Month, we present a completely non-exhaustive list of some of our favorite books about books! From the history of how books have been made to writers sharing their favorite books, this list will educate and inspire!
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October 4, 2024
Embrace your inner ghost with this collection of haunting tales. Fasten your sheetbelts, it’s time for a spooky read!
September 24, 2024
Horror aims to scare, haunt, or repulse. Fans of horror savor the genre's ability to follow temptation and take pleasure in terror. These picks are sure to send a shiver down your spine.
September 20, 2024
If you want to immerse yourself in a fantasy world that just keeps going and going, check out some of these series.
September 12, 2024
All About Genres
If you stop by any MCPL location and ask for our help finding a book, one of the first things we’ll probably ask you is what kind of genres you like to read. For some people, that question is easy, and for others, it’s a little more complicated. So, read on for a list of common genres, as well as some new ones that have cropped up over the years! This post will be the first in a brand-new series.
August 20, 2024
There are two truths about working in a library that are equally true: we love to read around here and we never read as much (or as quickly) as we want! Sometimes, our favorite reads are books that are months, years, or decades old, but we've just discovered them. Sometimes, we read a current best-seller and fall in love with it. Either way, we wanted to share some of our staff's favorite reads they've encountered in 2024 so far. Have your favorites made this list?
July 12, 2024
Check out these inspiring biographies about Olympic athletes and teams—and their supporters—as they worked together, but more often, alone in their heads, to push boundaries through pain and social barriers to win.
July 6, 2024
The Nonprofit Alliance of Monroe County (NPA) is a collective of partner organizations that aims to strengthen the nonprofit sector through networking, collaboration, professional development, and outreach.
June 28, 2024
We've compiled a list of the most checked out books on CD and Playaway titles for 2024 (so far!). Are you an audiobook listener? Check and see if your favorites are here, or discover a new one today!
June 25, 2024
It happens to all of us at one time or another, your Library staff included! No matter how much you love to read, or how invested in a series or author you may be, there comes a time when nothing is appealing to you. You start and stop the same book over and over. You check out materials and return them because they just aren’t keeping your attention.
June 10, 2024
This carefully curated list of nonfiction reads offers captivating insights into the wonders of space exploration, from the mysteries of distant galaxies to the awe-inspiring discoveries.
May 11, 2024
This Mental Health Awareness Month, commit to being kinder to yourself and others. Explore these selected titles to help reduce the stigma surrounding mental health and create a more compassionate and supportive world for everyone.
April 2, 2024
Banned Books Week 2024
September 22–28
Books unite us. They reach across boundaries and build connections between readers. Censorship, on the other hand, divides us and creates barriers. One of our most important goals here at the Library is to provide free and equitable access to information and resources. Among the many implications of that word—access—is the notion of freedom: you are free to read, watch, play, or listen to whatever interests you.
April 1, 2024