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Quiz: Which Teen Adventure Novel Should You Check Out?
Are you in need of an action-packed book that you won't be able to put down? The teen adventure genre is the way to go. Answer our carefully crafted questionnaire to determine which young-adult adventure novel you should pick up this summer.
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Start Your Summer Reading Adventure at the Library!
CGPL's back at it again with another summer full of fun reading, games, and events! This year's Summer Reading theme is Adventure Begins At Your Library.
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Listen Up! Audiobooks for Family Road Trips
It’s that time of year- summertime, and that means family vacation season. We’ve put together a list of acclaimed audiobooks that will entertain the whole family, no matter the length of your drive. Some are even read by a full cast of voice actors, and some have music and sound effects!
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Quiz: Which Trailblazing Woman Are You?
During March, we celebrate Women’s History Month by thinking of the women who have positively influenced our global society throughout time. Through arts, sciences, law, and even sports, women have continued to redefine what it means to be female.
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CGPL Receives $11K Grant to Boost 2024 Summer Reading Program
We're thrilled to announce that we have been awarded an $11,033 grant to support our upcoming summer reading program.
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Can YOU Survive the Arctic?
The youth staff has done it again! We have transformed our Youth Program Room into an Arctic Research Lab!
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Let Our Cats Recommend Some Purr-fect Reads!
Each December, cat lovers around the world pay homage to a librarian's best friend for National Cat Lovers' Month. One of the most comforting activities during the winter months is cozying up under a blanket with a book to read and a cat to warm you.
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If You Liked Harry Potter, Try These Selections
Harry Potter’s fantastical rags-to-riches hero’s journey has been capturing readers’ imaginations for over 25 years now. Whether it’s the found-family friendships that fans love, the magical school, or the massive worldbuilding, J.K.
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Celebrate National Family Day With Us!
National Family Day (September 26) celebrates families of all types, backgrounds, and sizes. For this day, focus on the people who make your life meaningful! For anyone looking to spend quality time with their family, CGPL has a diverse collection of activities for checkout.
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Which Roald Dahl Character Are You?
Today, September 13th, is Roald Dahl Day!
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Back to Reality!
Summer reading might be over, but that doesn't mean the fun stops at the public library!
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Roll for Initiative!
Have you ever wanted to play an instrument in a flawless performance? Or maybe try your hand at picking a lock on a treasure chest? Or even practice magic? Just come to the library!
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Summer Reading 2023: All Together Now
It’s our favorite time of the year: Summer Reading!
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Love Your Library During National Library Week!
While we recommend loving your library ALL YEAR ROUND, there is a specific week dedicated to appreciating your community’s greatest resource: your local library! This year, celebrate National Library Week from April 23 - April 29.
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Endometriosis Awareness Month
March is Endometriosis Awareness Month.