Genre: Historical Fiction, Coming-of-Age, Adventure Read-Alikes: 99 Lights in Logar by Jamil Jan KocharThe Round House by Louise ErdrichThe Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead 1932, Minnesota–the Lincoln School is a pitiless place where hundreds of Native American children, forcibly separated from their parents, are sent to be educated. It is […]
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Our adult summer reading program for 2022 begins June 20th and runs until August 17th. It is open to all active cardholders ages 18 & up. Ten lucky readers will win a $25 gift card to Amazon.com and a library book tote! To enter, just count the number of minutes or […]
Check out one of these brand new book club kits for summer 2022! Each kit includes 10 copies of the book, discussion questions, tips for leading a book discussion, and more. Click here to reserve a kit today. In September 1969, a fumbling, cranky old church deacon known as Sportcoat […]
Did you know that the library hosts a virtual Beginner Yoga session every Monday at 5pm? It’s free to join, and you can start a yoga practice with a professional guide from the comfort of your own home! We also have a large number of books, DVDs, and online videos […]
Genre: Nature/Travel Writing, Humor Read-Alikes: Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail by Cheryl StrayedThe Oregon Trail: An American Journey by Rinker BuckWorld Travel: An Irreverent Guide by Anthony Bourdain The Appalachian Trail trail stretches from Georgia to Maine and covers some of the most breathtaking terrain […]
In celebration of this year’s Summer Reading program theme, Oceans of Possibilities, the library has put together a special display for our lobby cases! Stop by the DeMott Lane branch today to admire the exceptional handiwork of our Children’s Department! If you’re interested in any of the marine life depicted […]
Genre: Biography, History, and Narrative Nonfiction for Teens and Young Adults Read-Alikes:Sympathy for the City of the Dead by M. T. AndersonBomb: The Race to Build — And Steal — The World’s Most Dangerous Weapon by Steve SheinkinThe Romanov Sisters by Helen Rappaport While this week’s staff pick is officially […]
We’ve had many new additions to our collection of book club kits over the past year. If you are interested in starting a book club or are in need of ideas for your ongoing club, take a look below at our newest kit additions! Each kit includes 10 paperback copies […]
Genre: Essays, Nature Writing Read-Alikes: Words Are My Matter by Ursula K. Le GuinThe Story of My Heart by Richard JefferiesWorld of Wonders by Aimee Nezhukumatathil With the weather getting warmer and the sunlight lasting longer every day, we can think of no better writer than Mary Oliver to help […]
Earlier this week, the library hosted a program called “Armchair Art Tour: the Grandeur That Was Rome,” which explored “ancient Roman art from the collections of New Jersey-area institutions including the Montclair Art Museum, the Newark Museum, the Princeton University Art Museum, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art.” Since the […]