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Exciting eBook Reads for Everyone!
March is “National Read an eBook Month” with March 3rd through the 9th being “National Read an eBook Week”.
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Start Exploring Black History This Month
February can mean a lot of things to a lot of people, from their first birthday in four years to some time with their sweetheart, but one of the most important things we should all try to celebrate is Black History Month. The man in the picture there is Edward C.
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Award-Winning Board Games
Were you aware that one of the many things the country of Germany is known for is board games? One of the reasons for this is that the most prestigious award in board games, the Academy Award of board game design, is awarded every year in Nürnberg.
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Let's Take a Shelfie!
We are back again folks with Library Shelfie Day! This fun little holiday takes place on the fourth Wednesday in January every year and celebrates books and their readers! So take some time to show off those shelves and tell us what your favorite books are.
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Peculiar People Day
Everyone has someone they know that’s a little odd, a little silly. They might be a friend, or a family member, or even a neighbor that everyone thinks of fondly for their quirky behavior.
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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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This New Year, Make Some Bookish Resolutions
This year, we challenge you to read intentionally. Not sure how to go about that? We've rounded up suggestions for reading resolutions that will help you make 2024 a year for the books. These tips can be applicable to you or any children in your life.
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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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Find Your Perfect Hot Chocolate + Book Pairing!
Do you like hot chocolate? Do you also like reading books? Have you ever wondered which type of hot chocolate you might be? Take our quiz and find out not only which chocolatey drink you are but also what books you might like to try reading while you sip it.
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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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Dewey Know How to Find a Book?
December 10th is known as Dewey Decimal Day in honor of Melvil Dewey, the creator of the Dewey Decimal library classification system. We celebrate him--and the system that he created--on his birthday (Happy 172nd Birthday, Mr.
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Which Seasonal Story Should You Pick Up This Winter?
Craving a book to dive into this winter, but unsure about which one to choose? This highly specific quiz will identify the perfect novel for your wintertime reading.
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National Book Awards Week
Established in 1936, National Book Awards Week is held annually from November 7th to November 15th (with the 15th being the day they announce the winners).
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What We Are Thankful For: Library Edition
It’s always a good thing to be mindful and aware of all the positive things in our lives, but there is something about the holidays that makes me hyper-aware of what I should be and am grateful for.