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Summer Learning: Book Reviews

Thrilled about the new books your reading? Check out these great Summer Learning book reviews from other participants.

Laura Hammond
06/30/2022 - 10:00 AM

Librarian Michele Rowic with one of the Gira de Libro Tours

Pathfinder Michele Rowic: Libraries and Bicycles, Harmonious Concepts

Librarian Michele Rowic is on a mission to share her love of the green way to travel: bicycles.

Ila Langner
06/28/2022 - 10:00 PM

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June: Books I've Read Recently

"Books I've Read Recently" is a series where I, Penelope Gomez, will do a monthly wrap up of the books I've read throughout the past month.

Penelope Gomez
06/27/2022 - 8:00 AM

Gold text that reads "Elements as YA Books" with an upside down gold triangle next to it on top of a blue marbled background.

YA Friday: Elements as YA Books - Water

A monthly feature sharing young adult books inspired by the elements.

Megan Maloy
06/24/2022 - 8:00 AM

blurry photo of UFO in green sky; image by Albert Antony.

World UFO Day

Keep watching the skies...

Tom Hewitt
06/24/2022 - 12:00 AM

A woman walking in a forest, surrounded by trees and sparkles. Magic sparkles at her fingertips.

International Fairy Day - June 24

Celebrate International Fairy Day with these enchanting graphic novels.

Graphic Novels
06/23/2022 - 2:55 PM

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Summer Learning: Mysteries & Camping

Escape into some good mysteries or camping stories.

Laura Hammond
06/23/2022 - 9:00 AM

High school seniors standing on stairs, throwing their graduation caps in the air.

Resources for You in Your Senior Year of High School

If you are college bound, senior year can be a confusing and scary year. Here is a brief guide!

Ila Langner
06/22/2022 - 10:00 PM

Progress Pride flag.

Exploring Gender Identity

A rather long list of titles that explore characters figuring out their identity, usually in the midst of puberty.

Graphic Novels
06/22/2022 - 12:00 PM

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Fangirls Unleashed: YA Sapphic Booklist

Girl meets girl, girl falls in love with girl.

Alyssa Mendoza
06/20/2022 - 9:00 AM

Images from left: Ralph before the trip, having just returned, and in the Pittsburgh bus station.

Looking Back: A California Boy's Search for America (Part 3)

The third and final part of Ralph's 1978 journey across the U.S.

Ralph Pearce
06/20/2022 - 9:00 AM

Gira 2022 Group Blog Picture

2022 Gira De Libro Library Tour By Bicycle

Join us for the seventh annual Gira de Libro Library Tour by Bicycle on Saturday, July 9, 2022.

Michele Rowic
06/18/2022 - 9:00 AM