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  • Reader Review: I’m Still Here

    “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

  • If You Like Board Games- Part 2: Modern Favorites

    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

  • May 2024 LibraryReads

    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

  • Helping Kids with Dyslexia: Resources, Tip, and Tricks

    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

  • Three Buddhist Books for the Clouded Mind

    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

  • Reader Review: Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them

    “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

  • This or That (Taylor’s Version)

    “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 … Read more

  • Reading Harder in 2024! – Part 2

    Welcome to the second installment of my Read Harder challenge! In case you missed the beginning of this series, check out my previous blog post where I explain what the Read Harder challenge is, and what this series is all about! Task 7: Read an indie published collection of poetry by a BIPOC or queer … Read more

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