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YA Friday: Spooky Season

Creepy novels and graphic novels

Leizel Case
10/15/2021 - 5:51 PM

Child dressed up as Spiderman for Halloween

Halloween Booktacular Giveaway

From Monday October 25- Saturday October 30, kids and teens stop by any library location and pick out 2 free books! Youth ages birth – 18 years old are eligible while supplies last.

Megan Maloy
10/14/2021 - 12:00 PM

YALSA TeenTober What will you discover at the library?

YA Friday: TeenTober 2021

TeenTober is a nationwide celebration hosted by libraries every October promotes the innovative ways teen services helps teens learn new skills, and fuel their passions in and outside the library.

Megan Maloy
10/08/2021 - 9:00 AM

Jack-O-Lantern

Interested in the history of Jack-o-Lanterns? Or are you looking to carve the cutest pumpkin ever? Take a look at our SJPL blog on what makes a pumpkin a Jack-o-Lantern.

Brandy Maldonado
10/05/2021 - 7:00 AM

Little orange pumpkin with a long brown stem sitting atop a log with green leaves in the background.

YA Halloween TBR

List of Spooktacular Halloween Books.

Penelope Gomez
10/04/2021 - 8:00 AM

YA book covers with a blue circle and white text that reads Monthly Wrap-Up

YA Friday: September 2021 Monthly Wrap-Up

Take a look at some of our favorite young adult books released this month.

Megan Maloy
10/01/2021 - 9:00 AM

A central image showing two hands sharing a book and the words "Books Unite Us"

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 26 – October 2, 2021!

Megan Maloy
09/24/2021 - 9:00 AM