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Growing in popularity the past decade, novels in verse are exactly what they sound like: a story told via poetry. They tend to be story-driven like a typical novel, but their poetic language and structure make them extra special to read. Read on for...

Looking for a book with lots of details? Or interesting facts scattered throughout? These books will have you poring over every page. They are great to read cover to cover or a little at a time or you can just find your favorite parts. You could read...

A collection of non-fiction books about city life

There’s nothing quite like putting the pieces of the puzzle in a mystery together; following along as our ametur sleuth or experienced kid-detective unfolds the story. The clues start to build up, and it becomes up to us, the reader, to put the case...

Afrofuturism is the imagining of a world where the African diaspora has shaped its future, blending technology with cultural roots, such as Wakanda from Marvel’s Black Panther. Middle-Grade fiction has seen an uptick in excellent Afrofuturism books...

Do you ever get bored? Do you ever struggle to find something fun to do? When you’re short on ideas or just looking for new adventures, the library has a plethora of books that will help get you out of a slump and back to having fun.

The world is a place of diversity, and that deserves to be shown with pride! Whether you identify as LGBTQ+ or are an ally, consider checking out one of these books that celebrate our uniqueness and showcase members of the LGBTQ+ community!

Many books we read are one story, following the same characters throughout. In a book full of short stories there may be different stories written by the same author or a collection of short stories written by different authors. It’s a great way to...

Reading fairy tales can be essential to building the imagination of young readers. Folk tales, meanwhile, can help illuminate life lessons and teach children about traditions held by people all over the world. This week, we’re featuring a variety of...