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Events & Programs
Free programs at your library, in the community and online.
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“Flyways” Documentary and Q&A
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One Read Book Discussion With Mayor Buffaloe
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Lunch & Learn: Boone County Clerk Brianna Lennon
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Upcycled Bird Feeders
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Poems of Flight
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Pajama Party
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Online Security Basics
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Still on the Hill Concert
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Birds, Boats and Books
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History Day Competition Info Night
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More library programs
Staff Picks
Reading recommendations from the library's collection.
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Cli-Fi Climate Fiction
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Ragtag Cinema: A CommunityMade List
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Books From The Rabbit hOle Museum
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Coyote Hill: A CommunityMade List
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New Nonfiction for August 2024
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Cli-Fi — Climate Fiction
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Disability Pride Month
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Summer Olympics
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More book lists
Popular Library Resources
From Our Blogs
Book and activity ideas for all ages.
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Our 2024 One Read novel, “Migrations,” follows Franny Stone on board a fishing vessel as she chases what may be the last migration of the Arctic tern, a species with the farthest annual migration of any bird on Earth. The crew of the Saghani are at first interested in Franny’s promise to find fish while … Read more
AdultsPosted September 9
by Abbey Rimel -
It may come as no surprise that one of my favorite parts of this job is helping our patrons discover just the right book. Recently, we received a very specific patron request that sent me down a total rabbit hole. This patron was looking for books about puberty and growing up for their son. Immediately, … Read more
KidsPosted September 9
by Laura -
It’s that time! And it’s not just the kids — everyone feels that back-to-school energy, whether you’re attending school, hauling kids to school or just dodging all the kids back on campus. We can all relate, especially if we can read it in a book. Here are some great new books that feature school or … Read more
AdultsPosted September 8
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Labor Day’s more than just a three-day weekend, an excuse for a late summer barbeque and the last chance to wear white (not sure where that rule even came from, to be honest). For most folks, it’s hard to imagine working without lunch breaks, safety regulations and reasonable working hours. But all of those benefits … Read more
AdultsPosted September 6
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Full of mishaps and adventure, “A Walk in the Park: The True Story of a Spectacular Misadventure in the Grand Canyon” is an eye-opening account of a man’s trek through the base of the Grand Canyon and the many dangers he encountered there. This book goes past the knowledge that most of us have about … Read more
AdultsPosted September 4
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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. If you, like me, have never been able to go … Read more
TeensPosted September 4
by Anna -
Below I’m highlighting some nonfiction books coming out in September. 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 September 2
by Liz -
Sometimes it’s fun to see if I inadvertently went with a theme in my book choices. I think this month’s theme is love, the kind of familial love that holds us together. However, the first book is probably a stretch on that! Love from a doggo that holds us together? Anyway, enjoy these new releases! … Read more
KidsPosted September 2
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