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Celebrate Black History Month by reading a novel written by a Black author. These titles run the gamut from thrillers to magical realism to historical fiction to romance.

Recommended Fiction
January 18, 2022
Top Circulating Items of 2021

2021 is in the books! We’re taking a look back at the media that kept you entertained and educated last year. We tallied the numbers and here are our top circulating items of 2021!

Planning your 2022 reading list? There are some great options here, including Brown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline Woodson. The internationally acclaimed and award-winning author will speak at our February 5 Power of Words event!

Think Library, Adults, Teens, Kids , Learn, Library News, Library of Things, Literacy, Read
January 6, 2022
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration Events

This Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we’re celebrating Black lives and remembering the tremendous life and accomplishments of Dr. King with a day full of events and opportunities to serve our community. 

Adults, Teens, Kids , African American, Connect, Friends of the Library, Inclusiveness, Library Events, Library News, Service
December 30, 2021
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A list of graphic novels and manga for younger and older teens featuring LGBTQ+ characters.

Genre
December 22, 2021
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Kitty, her sister Imogen, and her father all have different ways of coping with the loss of their mother and wife. When her father takes a new job opportunity, the family moves to New York. Though you may think that moving to a different city would stop Kitty from constantly being reminded of her mom, the opposite seems to hold true, and Kitty is reminded of her mom everywhere she goes.

Think Library, Kids, Reviews , Family, Read
December 21, 2021
Friendships, Relationships, and Connection
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Connecting with other other people, in a myriad of ways and through many different modes, is one of life's joys. Let's celebrate the new year with this list of books that focus on friendships, families, and loved ones.

Even More Staff Picks
December 21, 2021
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Celebrate Black Voices and join in the 2022 Power of Words by reading one of Jacqueline Woodson's books.

Mixed Ages
December 21, 2021

In November, we challenged you to create an original one-page comic to share with the community and enter to win a gift card to Vintage Phoenix Comic Books! Categories were available for kids ages 7–11 and teens ages 12–19. The winners were randomly selected.

We received 38 original, fun, and imaginative pieces that we've included here. Thanks so much for sharing your creativity with us. You make our work at the Library so enjoyable!

Think Library, Adults, Teens, Kids , Create
December 10, 2021
Very Peri Pantone

After a year colored mainly by color-coded COVID maps, “Very Peri,” Pantone 17-3938, was just announced as the 2022 Pantone color of the year! Very Peri is described as a first time ever brand new Pantone color of their creation “whose courageous presence encourages personal inventiveness and creativity.”

Think Library, Adults , Humor, Read
December 10, 2021
MCPL Chopped Challenge winning dish: kidney bean and spelt toast with paprika whipped feta and rosemary pickled beets.

‘Tis the season for cooking and creativity! In November, we held the first MCPL Chopped Challenge! Participants received a take-home kit with three mystery ingredients and three cookbooks to borrow. They were tasked with preparing a dish using all three ingredients, plus their choice of additional ingredients.

Think Library, Adults , Book Clubs, Cookbooks, Create, Library News
December 3, 2021
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Lily’s grandmother, Halmoni, would tell Lily and her sister Sam fantastic stories filled with stars, tigers, and magic whenever they’d visit. But when Halmoni gets sick and Lily and her family move in, the stories have a way of becoming real! Lily soon starts to see a mysterious tiger around their town which prompts her to make a desperate plan to trap the tiger to save Halmoni! 

Think Library, Kids , Diversity, Family, Fantasy, Fiction, Folklore, Inclusiveness, Read, Staff Picks
December 1, 2021
Library Announces Josh Wolf as New Assistant Director of Public Services

We are excited to announce Josh Wolf as our inaugural Assistant Director of Public Services! We sat down with Josh to talk about the new role and his history at the Library.

 

Q. How long have you worked at the Library?

Think Library, Adults , Connect, Library News, Service
November 30, 2021
Black Friday Deals

Black Friday only comes around once a year, but our deals are available every day! There’s no need to shop around––eBooks, movies, music, it's all free. Every day. All year long with your library card!

Stream Adele’s brand new album 30 on Freegal Music! Freegal offers unlimited streaming of over 16 million songs, including Sony Music's entire catalog of legendary artists. You can also download five free songs a week!

Think Library, Adults, Teens, Kids , Audiobooks, Award Winner, eBooks, Fiction, Gaming, Learn, Library News, Library of Things, Lifelong Learning, Magazines & Newspapers, Nonfiction, TV & Movies
November 23, 2021
Wordless Picture Books

A wordless picture book? Not everyone is skilled at improv, so how do you read without words?

Think Library, Kids , Early Literacy, Literacy, Picture Book, Storytelling
November 21, 2021
Celebrate Winter
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Cozy up with these excellent winter reading picks!

Topical Guides
November 17, 2021