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  • Reader Reviews: The Summer of Yes

    “The Summer of Yes” is about a woman who gets hit by a car and, as a result, starts to challenge herself to do things that she used to say no to just because she was uncomfortable, or it wasn’t in her plans. She also befriends a wealthy and successful businesswoman who, it turns out, … Read more

  • Reading With Pride, Again

        There’s still plenty of time to celebrate Pride! If you’re looking for a new, queer read, I’ve got a list for you, no matter which flag you fly. … Read more

  • Teen Photo Contest 2026

    Get into Summer Reading by entering our teen photo contest! This year, Summer Reading invites you to explore what lies unseen, both beneath our feet and revealed within ourselves. Enter a photo on this theme in color or black and white, of a landscape, a pet, or whatever inspires you – the possibilities are endless! … Read more

  • Reader Reviews: Weyward

    “Weyward” weaves together stories from three different time periods: Altha lived during the 17th century, Violet was a teenager during the 1940s, and Kate lives during the present day. These three characters have interconnected stories that echo one another through the generations. They use their innate powers to survive as the books explores themes of … Read more

  • New DVD List: June 2026

    Here is a new DVD list highlighting various titles recently added to the library’s collection. “Sentimental value” – Website / Reviews  An Oscar winning family drama about a once-celebrated filmmaker who seeks to cast his semi-estranged daughter in the lead role of his most personal project to date. “Dust Bunny” – Website / Reviews  A … Read more

  • Brianna’s Books: June Favorites 2026

    Welcome to summer! I have no theme this month, since summer is a time to read whatever you want. Just remember to join Summer Reading and log it! Not only will you receive a free book when you finish, but you can also enter the drawing for other fabulous prizes. As someone who gets to … Read more

  • Literary Links: One Read Finalists 2026

    Written by Kat Stone Underwood and Lauren Williams, One Read co-chairs This year’s One Read selection, Shelby Van Pelt’s “Remarkably Bright Creatures,” tells the story of an unlikely friendship between a grieving widow and a giant Pacific octopus and the subsequent surfacing of family secrets. This heart-warming novel beat out “Playground” by Richard Powers, an … Read more

  • July First Thursday Book Discussion: Anil’s Ghost by Michael Ondaatje

    This summer I have been thinking about what it takes to unearth a story — tenacity, self-belief, a furious compassion for the dead. So I looked to Anil Tissera, who returns to Sri Lanka after a long absence to excavate a truth so elusive and so charged that she can hardly trust anyone to help … Read more

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