Poetry has the power to open up our emotions and is a beautiful outlet to express ourselves. It can lighten us, renew us, and encourage us. The following list is filled with books to inspire you.
The Black Flamingo by Dean Atta
In this uplifting coming-of-age novel told in accessible verse, Atta chronicles the growth and glory of Michael Angeli, a mixed-race kid from London, as he navigates his cultural identity as Cypriot and Jamaican as well as his emerging sexuality.
Brown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline Woodson
In vivid poems that reflect the joy…
What would happen if we extended the love we have for others for ourselves? While some of the books on this list are about being single in today’s world, they still ask us the question: What do you love about you and can you become the person you’d love to be? While you may not currently have the stereotypical fairy-tale ending, you can still be the hero of your own story.
Loving Bravely: 20 Lessons of Self-Discovery to Help You Get the Love You Want by Alexandra H Solomon
Taking time to stop and…
Grab your blanket and possibly some chocolates, and snuggle up with one of these romantic Valentine's books. You may need a box of Kleenex too!
In Cold Chamomile: A Tea and a Read Mystery by Joy Avon
Tea party organizer Callie Aspen learns that Cupid's arrows can be deadly when a Valentine's Day soiree ends in murder.
The Kissing Game by Marie Harte
Rena Jackson is a diehard romantic, and she's had her eye on Axel Heller for a while. He's got the tall-brooding-and-handsome thing down pat, but he guards…
These titles are specifically designed to help older adults learn how to use today's technology-driven devices. Learn how to use your phone, laptop, and tablet to communicate with family members using social media. Learn how to store phone numbers, take pictures, connect to the internet, and more.
Android Phones for Seniors by Nick Vandome
This resource starts with a detailed look at the different versions of Android and the range of models of phones that are available. It also explains the relationship with Google and the services that can be used with an Android phone.
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Holidays are for families and classic movies! Here’s some of our favs so that you can spread some holiday cheer!
Scrooged
Bill Murray plays a miserly executive in this comedic play on the classic story “A Christmas Carol”. This is a hilarious spin on a classic tale
A Christmas Story
All he wanted was a Red Rider BB Gun, carbine action, two-hundred shot range model air rifle! Check out this quotable classic about a boy and his quest to get the perfect Christmas Gift.
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Make your next read something extraordinary by choosing a book that features a BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, [or] Person of Color) main character. Below you will find some staff recommended teen and adult "must-reads".
If I Had Your Face by Frances Cha
Even as a girl, I knew the only chance I had was to change my face...even before a fortune-teller told me so. Kyuri is a heartbreakingly beautiful woman with a hard-won job at a room salon, an exclusive bar where she entertains businessmen while they drink. Though she prides herself on her cold, clear-eyed approach…
Been listening to Adele's new single on repeat? Mentally preparing yourself for T.Swift's album drop? Say goodbye to Hot Girl Summer and embrace the vibes of Sad Girl Autumn with some of these titles and, in the immortal words of Ronald Bilius Weasley, "You're gonna suffer, but you're gonna be happy about it."
Bolla by Pajtim Statovci
From the author of National Book Award finalist Crossing comes an unlikely love story in Kosovo with unpredictable consequences that reverberate throughout a young man's life--a dazzling tale full of fury, tenderness, longing, and lust.
The…
Cold outside? Fire up that oven and cook some warm and hearty meals to make your tummy feel all cozy inside!
Get crocked slow cooker soup & stews by Jenn Bare
More than 200 pages of everything from bisques to broths, chowders to consommé, and everything in between.
Fun fall foods
All your favorite flavors of fall in over 210 easy-to-make, fun-to-eat recipes.
Fall baking: southern harvest favorites by Brooke Bell
Fall flavors and ingredients are showcased in a fantastic collection of sweet and savory baking recipes.
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