Tuesday, June 21, 2016
If your child is almost 2, 3, or even 4 years old, you’re probably dreading the thought of potty training your toddler. Fortunately, the library has many resources for both you and your child that will help achieve this milestone in no time! Your library card gives you access to a variety of board...
Thursday, June 16, 2016
Born on September 28, 1969 in Boston, Piper Kerman grew up with greatness all around her. Most members of her family were attorneys, doctors, and educators, which left her with big shoes to fill. But when she started seeing a woman who dealt heroin, she soon found herself indicted for laundering...
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Wednesday, June 15, 2016
Celebrate Father's Day by reading one of these books featuring a strong father figure. Here's to you, Dad! To Kill a Mockingbird Lee, Harper (also available in paperback, ebook, audio ebook, book on CD, and DVD) Atticus Finch, a lawyer who defends an innocent man accused solely...
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Tuesday, June 14, 2016
Though not an official federal holiday, Flag Day was first established in 1916 by President Woodrow Wilson to celebrate the adoption of “Old Glory” as the symbol of our country on June 14, 1777. In addition, the week of June 14 is recognized as “National Flag Week,” and citizens all over the...
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Monday, June 13, 2016
Your favorite author might be among those participating in the Hogarth Shakespeare series. Modern authors, the likes of Anne Tyler (A Spool of Blue Thread) and Margaret Atwood (The Heart Goes Last), are re-telling Shakespeare plays in novels. Starting with the premise of the original stories, the...
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Friday, June 10, 2016
Born on June 10, 1928 in Brooklyn, New York, Maurice Sendak was raised in by parents Phillip and Sadie along with two older siblings, Jack and Natalie. Sendak’s childhood was difficult. He lost many extended family members during the Holocaust, and he grappled with health issues that confined him...
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Monday, June 6, 2016
Graphic novels are about more than just caped crusaders and high-schoolers with superpowers. By adding a layer of perspective to the storytelling, the versatile format often accomplishes things normal books may not. Girl in Dior by Ann Goetzinger If you love fashion, this is the graphic novel...
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Friday, June 3, 2016
Congratulations! You’ve got an interview. A few days before the scheduled appointment, study the business or organization’s website, or even visit and look around (and introduce yourself if there’s a chance to do so). Make sure to jot down any questions you may have while you’re exploring. During...
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Sunday, May 29, 2016
Want to find your ancestors, but don't know where to start? It's easier than you think. You can access Ancestry.com from one of our library computers to search for your relatives in more than 30,000 collections containing 16 billion historical records. To get started, simply bring in the...
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Friday, May 27, 2016
This month brings to a close a favorite book series among young children and young-at-heart readers everywhere. Mo Willems’ tales of Elephant and Piggie come to an end with The Thank You Book, the 25th published adventure of Gerald, the thoughtful, worrying Elephant, and Piggie, his exuberant and...

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