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250 Years of American Literature
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A Look Back at 1976
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Picture Books to Celebrate the Summer Solstice
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Juneteenth
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Teen Graphic Novels for Pride 🌈
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Unearth a Story™ Teen Books
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Tune into Independent Music: May 23-25
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School’s Out for Summer Chapter Books
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Below I’m highlighting some nonfiction books coming out in July. 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 July 6
by Liz -
With Summer Reading in full swing, we hope you’ve made a recent trip to your library to pick up Summer Reading trackers, check out books on the Summer Reading booklists or join us for one of our summer programs! If you’ve visited the Columbia Public Library, you might’ve noticed some of our staff sporting these … Read more
KidsPosted July 6
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“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
AdultsPosted June 25
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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
TeensPosted June 24
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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
TeensPosted June 22
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“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
AdultsPosted June 18
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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
AdultsPosted June 15
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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
KidsPosted June 15
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