NoveList Plus K-8
Information about more than 38,000 fiction and nonfiction titles of interest to students in grades K-8. Full text reviews from professional journals and book talks for selected titles are available … Continued
NoveList Plus
Includes fiction and nonfiction authors, titles and themes. Provides suggestions of books that are similar to those of a particular author, certain title, or genre.
Book Groups
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Virtual Book Club – December Pick – The Sisters Brothers
Introduction Join fellow book lovers and library staff in December to discuss our next pick, The Sisters Brothers by Patrick deWitt. In 1851, frontier baron ‘The Commodore’ orders Charlie and … Continued
Transgender Awareness Week
Transgender Awareness Week is a time focused on educating folks about the issues associated with their transition and identity. It is also the week of celebration. This week always leads … Continued
Book Awards Roundup: Part 1
As a librarian I have always been aware of book awards and prizes, but it wasn’t until this year that I began to realize the huge number and wide scope of literary awards that there are in the world. Read on to learn more.
Choosing High-Quality Children’s Books
What makes a book high quality? How do you choose the best titles to read with kids? Here are some tips to help you select great books for your preschoolers, and kids of any age!
Teen Titles – Good for Grown-Ups, Too!
If you’re a grown-up in search of rich stories with complex characters, big questions and twists, never count YA out! You’ll find sci-fi, historical fiction, true crime and realistic fiction in this grab bag.
Want to Do Your Own Readers’ Advisory?
While we love helping you find great reads and want to find the right book just for you, we also recognize that many of us love to explore on our … Continued
Uplift with Up Lit
Feeling overwhelmed by the news? Need something uplifting to, well, lift your spirits? We’ve put together a collection of Up Lit on our OverDrive site. What is Up Lit, you may ask? In a nutshell, … Continued