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Fall brings changing leaves to the trees and chilly nights to curl up with a good book. Which tree (and books) are most suited to you? Take the quiz to find out!

Recommended Fiction
August 12, 2026

Dive into the world of pollinators and their habitats! Study bees and butterflies, learn about native flowers, or read a story based around the importance of these natural beings.

Nature and the Environment
August 12, 2026
New Catalog Upgrades

You asked, and we answered! Starting August 3, we’re introducing three big upgrades to improve catalog personalization and usability. Check them out below:

Think Library, Adults, Teens , Accessibility, Connect, Learn, Library News, Lifelong Learning, Read
August 2, 2026

Are you ready to swoon, sigh, gasp, hope, and ultimately bask in the love? If so, check out these romance reads!

Recommended Fiction
June 30, 2026
National Poetry Contest

Thank you to everyone who entered our National Poetry Month Contest. This year's theme was "An Imagined Future," and we had poems that covered everything from dreams to fears to hope to survival. The winning poems are featured below in addition to three honorable mentions that our judge just couldn't leave off.

Think Library, Adults, Teens , Connect, Poetry, Writing
May 26, 2026

Go on a thrilling adventure this summer with one of these nonfiction titles about extreme survival. Whether battling the oceans, mountains, or the dark heart of human nature, these books portray the resiliency and grit of the human will to survive. 

Recommended Nonfiction
May 19, 2026

Take a journey through translated Japanese fiction novels. Try one of these many comfort books featuring cats, coffee, and libraries. Or, will you be drawn to the thoughtful stories about connection and alienation accented with magical realism?

Recommended Fiction
March 31, 2026

Looking to get a job or a increase your employability skills? Learn vocabulary, explore workplace culture, and improve English conversational skills needed on the job. Resources are available for entry level (Beginner–Intermediate Level) to professional roles (Intermediate–Advanced Level). 

English Language Learning
February 20, 2026

Manga is highly influential, but it isn't a monolith; it represents various styles, genres, and subjects. As such, many different people across the world have created works that are manga-like. Here are some selections that are well worth reading.

Recommended Fiction
January 15, 2026

With so many entertainment platforms, it’s easy to stack subscriptions and blow your budget. We’re here to help you save your hard earned cash! Put away your credit card, pull out your library card, and try some of our Library services.

Instead of Netflix, plan your movie nights with Kanopy, a high-quality video streaming service with over 30,000 films. Don’t miss Kanopy’s monthly themed collections as well!

Think Library, Adults , Audiobooks, Connect, eBooks, eLibrary, Learn, Library News, Library of Things, Lifelong Learning, Read, TV & Movies
January 2, 2026

They might not have won the big prize, but these books were all finalists in their respective genres for some of fiction's biggest awards. Together, they create a list of books that didn't quite win, but are still worth picking up (and maybe even easier to find on the shelves).

Recommended Fiction
December 8, 2025

Whatever variety of romance you're looking for—funny, magical, dark, or even none at all—this list has something for you. Browse by the pre-sorted romance types or take our quiz to find your ideal romance read!

Recommended Fiction
December 2, 2025

The temperature is dropping, but don't let the weather keep you from immersing yourself in a good book, movie, music album, or video game. Why not all of the above? These bundles offer recommendations of complementary materials in different formats, so you can not only enjoy a story, but possibly experience one in a whole new way!

Media & More
November 20, 2025
Two-Sentence Horror Story Contest

Thank you to everyone who entered our Two-Sentence Horror Story Contest! We’re thrilled to announce the winners, who will receive gift cards to a bookstore of their choice, plus a horror book from the Friends of the Library Bookstore! Your creepy contributions made it a spine-tingling experience, and we loved reading each one! It was so hard to pick just three winners, so we’re including  20 more of our favorites. Happy hauntings! 

Think Library, Adults, Teens , Connect, Horror, Writing
October 30, 2025