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.
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
Stories about gardens and gardening along with how-to books for growing plants.
September 13, 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
Explore the rich storytelling of South America through this curated list of novels that showcase the continent's diverse voices and perspectives.
September 10, 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
In a new genre that has taken the world by storm, the YA stories on this list combine both fantasy and romance themes.
July 26, 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.
July 19, 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