Posted on Wednesday, September 10, 2025 by Megan
Our teens had a Suzanne Collins Summer! Despite the fact that the first “Hunger Games” book debuted nearly 20 years ago (if you are a parent, teacher, or geriatric millennial, it will turn 20 in 2028), we still had several summer reading reviews for her books! It’s always bittersweet when summer reading is over, but it means we get to start sharing your book reviews, and we’ll share more throughout the school year!
Continue reading “Teen Reader Reviews: Suzanne Collins Edition”
Posted on Wednesday, August 20, 2025 by Megan
We had over 70 people compete in this year’s Cosplay Costume Contest and they were all wonderful and unique! After much deliberation, we have chosen this year’s winners. Thanks to our judges and all of our participants! Continue reading “2025 Cosplay Winners”
Posted on Wednesday, July 30, 2025 by Megan
We are excited to announce that we have the winners of this year’s Teen Photo Contest! We had 23 entries and they were all outstanding! The teens have submitted their photographic interpretations of this year’s Summer Reading theme, “Color Our World,” and after much deliberation, we have selected this year’s winners. Below are the top three winners. Continue reading “Teen Photo Contest Winners 2025”
Posted on Wednesday, July 9, 2025 by Megan
This year marks our 10th CosPlay Con program. Join us on Monday, July 28 from 6-8 pm at the Columbia Public Library! Dress up as your favorite character, be it superhero, anime, sci-fi or your own original persona. We’ll award prizes for the best costumes and characterization in different age categories, so be ready to show off your cosplay game! Photos and registration will begin at 6 p.m., followed at 6:30 p.m. by a runway show. All ages are welcome!
If you’re curious about cosplay or need help with your current cosplay, we will be hosting a Cosplay Workshop on Saturday, July 12, from 1-2 at the Columbia Public Library. In this workshop, our staff will be on hand to answer your questions about basic sewing, wigs, makeup and more. Bring your project, and we’ll see if we can help Continue reading “10 Years of Cosplay @ DBRL”
Posted on Thursday, June 26, 2025 by Megan
Get into Summer Reading by entering our teen photo contest! Take a picture based on the theme, “Color Our World.” We invite you to explore the vibrant and colorful world around you. 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! Submit your photo using the form below.
Enter by Friday, July 18, for your chance to win a local gift card. Winners will be announced at the end of July and posted on the library’s social media if consent is given. Your photo can be of your human friends or your pet family – the possibilities are endless! For ages 13-18. Continue reading “Teen Photo Contest 2025”
Posted on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 by Dana
Night of the Living Queers
A collection of 13 horror stories all written by queer authors about the Halloween night that changed their lives forever. Continue reading “(Still) Reading With Pride”
Posted on Wednesday, June 11, 2025 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. In times like these, it is especially important, when racism and violence against the Black community, both individual and institutional, is on the rise, that we can take a day to honor both all that we have achieved and all the struggles that have been overcome on the way here. With that in mind, we have put together a book list with a variety of titles written by Black authors, with Black characters, that celebrate Black history, and joy!
You can find our book list at the link here. No matter what draws your eye, we hope that you have a wonderful Juneteenth! As a reminder, all of our locations will be closed on June 19th.
Posted on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 by Megan
We are only six days away from finishing #The100DayProject for 2025! And I’m on track to finish! If I had to pick a theme for my projects this year it would be “Get Creative Getting Creative.” This year without really intending to, I ended up using a lot of supplies I already had lying around the house. OK, I did buy some new oil pastels, but other than that I used paper, journals, paints, etc. that I’ve had for a while. Continue reading “#The100DayProject: Nearly Done”
Posted on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 by Megan
Happy Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! It is that time of year when we look at all the contributions and achievements of our friends and family in the AANHPI community, both past and present. With the increased anti-Asian hate during the pandemic, it is more important than ever to recognize the many ways that they have helped to shape our modern world for the better. With that in mind, DBRL has created a list of titles featuring AANHPI characters and stories, including some graphic novels and memoirs from various voices and backgrounds. Click here for the full book list.
Posted on Wednesday, April 30, 2025 by Grace
Readers…gather round.
We have long awaited a fail-proof method of sniffing out something new to read. You’ve probably tried everything: recommendations from friends and family, the viral hype of a BookTok series (or three), and Goodreads recommendations. All these have been…well, not unhelpful…but here, today, in the form of this blog post, I offer you the most reliable method of choosing a new read: following the stars. Continue reading “YA Books For Your Sun Sign: Part I”
