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Toni Morrison (1931-2019)

Remembering Toni Morrison

We were saddened to hear of the passing of Toni Morrison, a Nobel prize-winning author whose works have touched and inspired millions of readers. To honor her memory, why not revisit one of her novels or try one you haven't read before?

Paradise lost -- at least to Andover

Newspapers.com World Edition - Gems for Genealogy and History Research

Newspapers.com World Edition  is the latest addition to ...

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Happy Birthday, Harry Potter

Happy Birthday, Harry Potter!

Happy birthday, Harry Potter! The famous fictional wizard's birthday is July 31st. To celebrate, here are some books for readers of all ages to check out, after they've finished reading (and maybe re-reading) J.K. Rowling's modern-day classic fantasy series.

 

Books for Fans of Big Little Lies

Books for Fans of Big Little Lies

If you're a fan of HBO's Big Little Lies series, you've probably already read Liane Moriarty's book that inspired the show. But now that season 2 has...

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One Small Book For Man, One Giant Library For Mankind!

July 20th, 2019 marks the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing. In commemoration of that achievement, here are some books for all ages about Apollo 11 and the space race. Blast off to the library and pick one up today!

Women's World Cup 2019

Women's World Cup

Congratulations to the US women's national soccer team for winning the 2019 Women's World Cup! Here are some books about women's soccer to inspire you to lace up your cleats--or just to make you feel even more impressed with the accomplishments of these athletes.

Spider-Comics!

Peter Parker aka Spider-Man is back on the big screen this summer. This iconic character has appeared in so many comics that it's hard to know where to start with him! The good news is there are plenty of great Spider-Comics to check out. Here's a list of first volumes to start you off on a...

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What to read this summer: all of the lists!

It's starting to (finally) feel like summer and with summer comes Summer Reading! Of course, there are Summer Reading lists from area schools and our summer reading programs but great books aren't just for students! These warm months are...

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New LGBTQ+ books for children and tweens

New LGBTQ+ books for children and tweens

Readers of all ages deserve books that represent their experiences, so this week we're featuring LGBTQ+ books for children and tweens. This list includes pictures books about the history of the rainbow flag and a Sunday morning in an inclusive church, as well as middle grade novels and comics...

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new lgbtq books for teens

New LGBTQ+ books for teens

This week's list of LGBTQ+ books features new fiction and nonfiction for teens! These titles feature not just coming out stories, but also science fiction, romance, and contemporary fiction that feature queer characters and creators.

For more recommendations, contact the Teen Services...

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