No one understands school, drama, and friendship quite like Raina Telgemeier. If you're a fan of Smile, Ghosts, or Telgemeier’s adaptations of The Baby Sitter’s Club, you’ll totally love these books! All books are recommended for ages 9–12.
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
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!
May 13, 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
Nonprofit organizations use data in many ways, including targeting programs and services to the needs of a community, conveying those needs (and gaps in local services) to grantmakers, and remaining transparent and accountable to the public.
March 22, 2024
Spring is here in all its glory! Looking for some emotional spring showers to add to your reading this season? Check out these books that are all but guaranteed to turn on the waterworks.
February 20, 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:
February 13, 2024
Candid’s Foundation Directory grantseeking database is available at the Downtown Library, as well as the Ellettsville and Southwest Branches. Connect your device to the Library's wifi network or use one of the public computers to begin searching.
January 26, 2024
Celebrate Black History Month by reading one of these biographies or memoirs about Black artists, activists, and historical figures.
January 22, 2024
Reference Solutions offers detailed information on more than 24 million U.S. businesses, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and churches. In addition, the residential database includes 89 million U.S. households. The information is compiled from public sources such as organization annual reports, Yellow Page and Business White pages, SEC filings, and more.
December 29, 2023
If you enjoy traversing the wondrous world of Percy Jackson, you may enjoy some of these other fantasy and mythical tales for children.
December 19, 2023