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Winning isn't everything. So, here's a list of films from the last few years that were nominated for at least one Academy Award, but did not take home an Oscar. What movies do you wish had won?

Movies and Music
March 13, 2025
2024 Golden Polar Bear Award

The Library's Children's Department staff recently celebrated their favorite picture of the year by voting in the inaugural Golden Polar Bear Award. This represents a special children's picture book that staff love and want to recommend to patrons. This year's winner is listed below, as are some honorable mentions!

 

Kids , Preschool, Tween
December 23, 2024
2024 MCPL Children's Staff Favorites

Here are some outstanding titles that the Library's Children's Department staff members read in 2024!

Award Winners/Best of...
December 23, 2024
Winter Favorites

These picture books celebrate the joy and beauty that comes with the cold winter months. Grab a mug of hot cocoa, pull up a warm blanket, and snuggle close to your loved ones as you read these new and classic winter favorites!

Special Collections
November 22, 2024

Read stories about how we elect our leaders.

Special Collections
October 11, 2024

This staff picks list features titles written by and about members of the LGBTQIA+ community. Stories of the LGBTQIA+ community's experiences are significant because they allow children to see themselves in stories, as well as find similarities with the author; it means that not only is the story important, but also who tells that story. 

Understanding Diverse Experiences
September 26, 2024

Stories about gardens and gardening along with how-to books for growing plants.

Special Collections
September 13, 2024

Starting kindergarten is an exciting milestone for kids! Reading any of these picture books to your child will help them strengthen their early literacy skills and dispel some of their before-school anxiety. 

 

Think Library, Kids , Preschool , Early Literacy, Picture Book, Read, Staff Picks
July 19, 2024

No one understands school, drama, and friendship quite like Raina Telgemeier. If you're a fan of SmileGhosts, or Telgemeier’s adaptations of The Baby Sitter’s Club, you’ll totally love these books! All books are recommended for ages 9–12. 

Read-a-Likes
June 17, 2024
Adventure Begins at Your Library

What better way to launch into the Library's Summer Reading Program than with books about the cosmos? This list features plenty of books that are out of this world! Discover faraway galaxies, explore the surface of Mars, and meet some aliens with these stellar books!

Special Collections
May 13, 2024

What is a Total Solar Eclipse?

The 2024 total solar eclipse is happening on Monday, April 8! A total solar eclipse occurs when the moon completely covers the face of the sun. Five phases will occur during this event:

Think Library, Adults, Teens, Kids , Connect, Learn, Science
February 13, 2024

If you enjoy traversing the wondrous world of Percy Jackson, you may enjoy some of these other fantasy and mythical tales for children.

Read-a-Likes
December 19, 2023