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YA Friday: The Book Was Better, Pt. V

Let's take a look at some of the upcoming and speculated YA books turning into movies in the second half of the year.

Megan Maloy
07/10/2020 - 9:00 AM

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Summer Learning: Royal Reads

A mixed age group and Summer Learning list! If your curiosity is piqued by the life, culture, and politics of royals, these books are for you.

Marsha Malcolm
07/09/2020 - 10:00 AM

Jeff Brenion sitting with headphones in front of a Minecraft computer screen.

Pathfinder Jeff Brenion: Minecraft Library Program Pioneer

Librarian Jeff Brenion is utilizing the gaming platform Minecraft in innovative and engaging ways at the library.

Ila Langner
07/08/2020 - 10:00 PM

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YA Summer Contemporary TBR

List of Young Adult book recommendations that are perfect for the summer.

Penelope Gomez
07/06/2020 - 8:00 AM

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SJ Engage: Global Climate Change

Climate change’s effects are far-reaching and varied and touch virtually every aspect of life on the earth: heat waves, rising sea levels, desertification, melting ice, and even mass extinction.

TeenHQ
07/03/2020 - 9:00 AM

Tropes Spring Eternal

YA Friday: Tropes Spring Eternal - The Boy Disguise

Driven by necessity rather than identity, the girls in these stories dress as boys for safety, education, work, or other opportunities denied to girls.

Megan Maloy
07/03/2020 - 9:00 AM

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Telling Congress About the Issues You Care About In 3 Easy Steps

The 4th of July is just around the corner! This year, why not celebrate your patriotism by contacting your representatives in Congress and telling them about an issue that you care about?

Jason Pell
07/03/2020 - 8:00 AM

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Summer Learning: "Book" Your Trip, No Passport Required

A mixed age group and Summer Learning list! Can't travel this Summer? Try traveling through by means of one of these books, set in locations around the world.

Marsha Malcolm
07/02/2020 - 10:00 AM

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Home & Garden Highlight: Small Space Gardening

Making the most of what you have.

Rebekah Gonzalez
07/01/2020 - 10:00 AM

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Showing You Care: Active Listening

Active listening is a hard skill to practice in everyday conversation. Learn how to overcome the barriers!

Ila Langner
06/30/2020 - 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
06/29/2020 - 8:00 AM

Teenage girls dressed in kimonos. Some carrying bon odori lanterns.

The Season of Obon Without Obon: My Favorite Obon Recipes

Summer is the time when Japanese Americans celebrate Obon. In the time of COVID-19, Obon has gone virtual, but my appetite for Obon foods has not! I share some easy to make Obon food recipes.

Ila Langner
06/27/2020 - 10:00 PM