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This Library Celebrates Banned Books Week, September 18-24, 2022 with rainbow colored birds

YA Friday: Books Unite Us. Censorship Divides Us.

Books bring people together and aid the development of empathy and understanding for people from other backgrounds. Champion the right to read during Banned Books Week, September 18–24, 2022!

Megan Maloy
09/23/2022 - 8:00 AM

Rings of Power/The Lord of The Rings

An epic series inspired by the writings of Tolkien. Check out our books and movies in order to prepare your own journey, there and back again!

Lisa Mejia
09/22/2022 - 7:13 AM

Books on Writing

Working on a story for SJPL's Fall into Fiction Contest? Here are some resources about writing...by writers.

SJWrites
09/17/2022 - 8:00 AM

Gold text that reads "Elements as YA Books" with a gold circle with a gold line through it on top of a space background.

YA Friday: Elements as YA Books - Void (Aether)

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

Megan Maloy
09/16/2022 - 8:00 AM

Talk Like A Pirate Day

Celebrate Talk Like A Pirate Day with our great selection of books and movies!

Lisa Mejia
09/15/2022 - 8:19 AM

the words Graphic Novel Making Contest in a word bubble with a cartoon pencil

Recap and Winners of the 2022 Graphic Novel Making Contest

Announcing the Winners of the 2022 Graphic Novel Making Contest.

Graphic Novels
09/14/2022 - 8:00 AM

New York City skyline with two lights to memorialize the twin towers

YA Friday: Remembering and Understanding 9/11

A selection of powerful young adult novels to help teen readers contextualize and understand 9/11.

Megan Maloy
09/09/2022 - 8:00 AM

Log Cabin in the Woods surrounded by trees and lush green grass

YA Into The Woods TBR

Young Adult Books who's covers embody the woods for a spooky fall aesthetic.

Penelope Gomez
09/05/2022 - 8:00 AM

YA Friday: Antiheroes

If you like rough, "unlikeable" characters and protagonists, who aren't afraid to get their hands dirty and only look out for #1, check out the books on this list of YA Antiheroes!

Megan Maloy
09/02/2022 - 5:05 PM