Cam Cares
The library’s long-standing giving season campaign is getting a refresh! Introducing: Cam Cares. Read more
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Staff Recommendations: Our Favorite Horror Subgenres—and a Book to Match!
Sink your teeth into horror this October. We asked our staff to recommend a book from their favorite horror subgenre. From body horror to manga, here’s what they suggest.
Freed Between the Lines: Banned Books Week 2024
Banned Books Week is an annual event celebrating the freedom to read. Held Sept. 22-28, this year’s theme is “Freed Between the Lines.” Read more
Staff Recommendations: Favorite Example of a Literary Trope Done Right
Literary tropes have a home in every genre—and can make or break a story. From fantasy to horror to mystery novels, here are our staff’s favorite examples of a literary trope done right.
Prep for a New School Year with the Library!
Hey, teachers: Back-to-school season has arrived. The library is here to help you prepare your classroom for the school year ahead.
A Beginner’s Guide to Using the Library
New to the library? No problem! While the library has much to offer, here’s a handy guide if you’re just starting out. Read more
Staff Recommendations: Our ‘Favorite’ Unreliable Narrators
Love or hate them, these are our staff’s favorite unreliable narrators of fiction. Read more
Celebrate Pride Month with these LGBTQ+ Reads
June is LGBTQ+ Pride Month, a time to commemorate lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer individuals. Read more
Meet a Therapy Dog at Puppy Tales
If you’ve ever attended one of the library’s Puppy Tales programs, there’s a good chance you’ve met Koda, an AKC-accredited therapy bernedoodle who loves story time. Read more
Staff Recommendations: Our Favorite Trilogies
Trilogies give readers a chance to explore universes and characters in a span of three books. We asked our staff to suggest their favorites. Here’s what they recommend!