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Readers Advisory

National Thesaurus Day

January 18, 2023 by Maddie Shultz

When’s the last time you used a thesaurus? A thesaurus is like a dictionary, but it doesn’t just contain a list of alphabetized words and their definitions. It organizes the … Read more

Categories Adult, News Tags Readers Advisory

Winter Solstice

December 21, 2022 by Maddie Shultz

Make the most out of the shortest day of the year. Where we’re lacking in sunlight, there’s an abundance of great winter-themed reads at your library. Whether you’re staying in … Read more

Categories Adult, News Tags Readers Advisory

Oh, deer! It’s that time of year!

November 1, 2022 by Maddie Shultz

Not quite a reindeer, but this is your friendly reminder that the Holiday Book Flood has begun! Each year during autumn, a bunch of holiday-themed books are published so readers … Read more

Categories Holiday, News Tags Readers Advisory

Autumn Vibes

October 19, 2022 by Maddie Shultz

Looking for the perfect read to match your autumn vibe? If you’re in the mood for a specific seasonal treat like hot cider or pumpkin spice, check this list for … Read more

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Teen Reads Week

October 12, 2022 by Maddie Shultz

Each year in October, a week is set aside to celebrate reading for teens. This literacy initiative first began in 1998, courtesy of the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA). … Read more

Categories Adult, News, Staff Picks, Teens Tags Readers Advisory

Spooktober Reads

October 6, 2022October 5, 2022 by Maddie Shultz

It’s October, and a chill hangs in the air. The leaves are changing, their edges tinged with a bright yellow, a warm orange, and a fiery red. Moonlight lingers longer. … Read more

Categories News Tags Readers Advisory

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  • National Thesaurus Day January 18, 2023
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