Classics for Black History Month
February is Black History Month. Read these classic Black authors this month (and all year long) to learn about and celebrate the achievements of Black Americans. Read more
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Your Guide to a Delightful December at the Library
Spend December with us by browsing our collection, keeping warm, attending programs and more.
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.
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.
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
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!
What Two Local Poets are Reading for National Poetry Month
Happy National Poetry Month! To celebrate, we asked two local poets to share poetry recommendations.
Excited About Taylor Swift’s Tortured Poets Department? Read Poets From the Library’s Collection!
Swifties are well aware that Taylor Swift is a mastermind—so it’s no coincidence that her upcoming album, The Tortured Poets Department, is releasing smack-dab in the middle of National Poetry Month. Read more
Our Favorite Short Story Collections or Novellas
It may be Leap Year, but February is still the shortest month of the year. What better time to spotlight short stories and novellas? Read more
Calling All Manga Fans! Join the Manga to Anime Club.
With a new year comes a new book club. Naomee McKiddy, the Alexandria Branch’s adult/teen services programmer, is launching the Manga to Anime Club. Read more