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Below I’m highlighting some nonfiction books coming out in May. All of the mentioned titles are available to put on hold in our catalog and will also be made available via the library’s Overdrive website on the day of publication in eBook and downloadable audiobook format (as available). For a more extensive list of new nonfiction books coming out this … Read more
AdultsPosted May 6
by Liz -
“Rocketry may not be my True Will, but it’s one hell of a powerful drive. With Thelema as my goal And the stars my destination and my home, I have set my eyes on high.” Jack Parsons, Genius, Eccentric, Occultist, & Rocketeer I am not a poetic man; both in the sense that I don’t … Read more
AdultsPosted May 3
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“I’m Still Here” is the author’s short autobiographical account of what it’s like to be a Black woman in majority-white corporate and church settings. The book is insightful, moving, and should at least be taken as a free public service announcement for what not to do as well-intentioned white people who claim to love diversity. … Read more
AdultsPosted May 1
by patron reviewer -
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, … Read more
TeensPosted May 1
by Laura W -
I’m excited to share some of the new fiction books coming out in May. We have a wide variety to choose from, including cozy fantasy, historical fiction, some sci-fi and even a book about a ladies motorcycle and flying club. Check out these LibraryReads favorites from library staff across the country: “The Last Murder … Read more
AdultsPosted April 29
by Kat -
It can be so incredibly overwhelming when you learn your child might have dyslexia. So many questions could pop up all at once. Will they ever learn how to read? What can I do to help? Are there any resources to help me? Luckily, we have answers to many of those possibly scary questions. You … Read more
KidsPosted April 29
by Laura W -
Recently, CPL’s new books section by the lobby has been graced with a few Buddhist titles. I’ve read three, in this order: “One Long Listening: A Memoir of Grief, Friendship, and Spiritual Care” by Chenxing Han, “Home Is Here: Practicing Antiracism With the Engaged Eightfold Path” by Liên Shutt, and finally, “It’s Okay Not to … Read more
AdultsPosted April 26
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“Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them” illustrated by Olivia Lomenech Gill is a perfect companion to read alongside the Harry Potter series. The creatures listed are thoroughly fleshed out and gives me a sense of actually existing in this fantastic, magical, world. Three words that describe this book: Magical, Informative, Alphabetical You might want … Read more
AdultsPosted April 24
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