All library locations will be closed Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29 for Thanksgiving.
Posted on Thursday, June 20, 2024 by Dana
We Mostly Come Out at Night
An anthology of short stories ranging in genres from horror to romance; featuring classic and original monsters and creatures. Continue reading “Read the Rainbow”
Posted on Tuesday, June 18, 2024 by DBRLTeen
Happy Juneteenth everyone! This holiday, only recognized widely within the last few years, was established to commemorate the emancipation of enslaved Black Americans and as a day to celebrate the influence and contributions that Black Americans have made to the culture and history of the United States. The list of Black people who have had an impact on this country is far, far too long to list, but the influence of many of these figures is felt even to this very day. It is especially important in times like these, where racism and violence against the Black community, both individual and institutional, is once again on the rise, that we can take a day to celebrate both all that we have achieved and all the struggles that have been overcome on the way here. With that in mind, we here at DBRL have put together a book list that contains a variety of titles related to the holiday, from stories around reconstruction and the end of slavery to stories centering Black characters in a variety of settings, to the lingering effects of emancipation in the modern day.
You can find our book list at the link here. No matter what draws your eye, we at DBRL hope that you have a wonderful Juneteenth! As a reminder, all of our locations will be closed on June 19th.
Posted on Wednesday, June 12, 2024 by Laura W
If you’ve read any of my other blogs, you’d know that I am a lover of all things fantasy. I pretty much essentially only read fantasy. I play mostly fantasy video games. If I could dress in fantasy inspired clothing every day, I absolutely would. My love of fantasy started pretty young, but the one franchise that really solidified it for me was “The Lord of the Rings.”
I first saw the movies when I was about 12 years old. From that point on, I have consistently watched them at LEAST once a year. I genuinely believe that everyone should watch those movies, regardless of whether they’re into fantasy or not. Here’s my top 3 reasons why: Continue reading “Why Everyone Should Watch “The Lord of The Rings” Movies”
Posted on Wednesday, June 5, 2024 by Megan
Getting rid of old books is hard, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be fun! If you have old books lying around that are slightly damaged or maybe you got an updated edition – don’t throw them away. Turn them into art! We love repurposing old books here at the library and below we have listed all the supplies and instructions you need to turn your old books into a masterpiece. Continue reading “Book & Canvas Wall Art”
Posted on Wednesday, May 29, 2024 by Nigel Church
“I’m used to people liking me for… what I can do for them. Not for me.”
What’s the story?
“If You’ll Have Me” is a lighthearted look at the early stages of a new relationship and how two souls can become tangled up in each other. Momo is a small person. Not just in stature, but in presentation. She is often quiet when others are loud, avoids being the center of attention, and is shamelessly used by others for academic help and random chores. She’s a people pleaser and falls into the oft-used trope of ‘never been kissed’. PG is a large person. Outside of members of her own family, she towers over other characters. But just like Momo her physical presentation is linked to her personality. She’s known to sleep around, she’s a heartbreaker who doesn’t care what others think. She uses people to get what she wants. Continue reading “Book Review: If You’ll Have Me”
Posted on Wednesday, May 22, 2024 by Megan
Still obsessing over “The Tortured Poets Department?” Don’t worry we are too! Not listening to it makes us so depressed we act like it’s our birthday every day. #IYKYK Last month we asked you about some of your Taylor Swift faves and you had OPINIONS! Here is a breakdown for you. Continue reading “The Votes Are In: This or That (Taylor’s Version)”
Posted on Wednesday, May 15, 2024 by Megan
Just like food and shelter, menstrual products are a necessity. Period poverty is a real thing that many folks face. According to the ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union), the high cost of menstrual products keeps one in five American teens home from school each month. Continue reading “Menstrual Products for All @ Your Library”
Posted on Wednesday, May 8, 2024 by Dana
I’m back babes, with another installment of “Is it Worth the Hype” to let you know if you should spend the time on that book that everyone is talking about or if BookTok is unhinged and you should move on to something else on your to-read list. Every book has its readers, but it can be disappointing when a popular book doesn’t hit you the same way it does for everyone else. You can share your hot takes and ALL your feelings with us by filling out our Teen Book Reviews form. Who knows, we may feature your review in an upcoming blog!
Posted on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 by Laura W
Despite the fact that board games have been around for hundreds of years (as we learned in my last post), hundreds of new ones are still released every year. The board game industry is very alive and well. In fact, it’s positively thriving with a market value of over thirteen billion dollars in 2023. Clearly, people like tabletop games. One thing that can be overwhelming, however, is the sheer amount of new games out there. How can you know what game is good when there are so many of them? One way is to give it a play run, which you can do at our Bored Gamer Night here at the library! Another way is to listen to recommendations. I can guarantee that all of the games on this list are so much fun to play and have fantastic themes to boot. They’re the type of games that really stick with you. If you love these games as much as I do, you’ll be sad when they end. Luckily for you, the corresponding book can extend the experience for days on end. Let’s start with one of my favorites: Continue reading “If You Like Board Games- Part 2: Modern Favorites”
Posted on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 by DBRLTeen
“In 2008, in the basement AV room of the public library, my dad handed me a couple CDs he thought I might like: Paramore’s ‘Riot’ and Taylor Swift’s ‘Fearless.’ It’s been 16 years, and I love my public library (and Taylor Swift) more than ever.”
-Anna, DBRL’s self-appointed lead Taylor Swift expert and scholar.
In honor of Taylor’s new album, “The Tortured Poets Department,” we’ve created some “This or That” posters where you can vote on songs, music videos, albums, and outfits with star-shaped stickers. You can find these posters at the Columbia Public Library in the Children’s section and with the Teen books. While you’re here you can also pick up some of Taylor’s CDs or a few books!
Don’t worry if you can’t make it into the building – you can also cast your votes online! We’ll post the results on Instagram @dbrlteen.
