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Me (Moth) by Amber McBride

“There are no omens, just balance. Balance is what brings about magic." -Grandfather”

The Shape of Thunder by Jasmine Warga

“That’s a gift, to keep being. I hope you see that. I hope you take that gift and run with it.”

Today, March 8th, 2022, we're premiering an update to our library catalog. The new design has lot of features that will make it easier for you to borrow materials from your library. Our favorite is "title grouping" which collects all available formats of a title, such at books, ebooks, and audiobooks, into one location, making it much simpler to find what you're looking for.

Shine Your Icy Crown by Amanda Lovelace

“Do not plan your life so meticulously that you leave no space for starlight to leak in - miracles happen only if you let them.”

Wake: The Hidden History of Women-Led Slave Revolts by: Rebecca Hall

In history class, we are all taught pretty much the same thing. The Civil War happened because the North wanted to free the slaves from the South.

Big Library Read: Music Is History

April 04 - 18, 2022.

We’re excited to join libraries and readers across the country in the Big Library Read, a reading program that connects readers around the world with the same ebook at the same time without any wait lists or holds.

Instructions for Dancing by Nicola Yoon

“Here's what I think. If you get very, very lucky in this life, then you get to love another person so hard and so completely that when you lose them, it rips you apart. I think the pain is the proof of a life well lived and loved.”

Maker’s Market Vendor Application

We’re looking for arts and crafts vendors to sell at our weekly mini craft fairs, Saturdays, April 02 – June 04, 2022, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.

All of our spots are currently full but you can add yourself to …

Writing in the Margins: Spring 2022

Whenever it’s time for me to write this letter to you, I consider what has been on my mind and what we can look forward to in the coming season. I’m composing this in the middle of January after a …

Safety Updates 02/28/2022

As of February 28th, Governor Pritzer's statewide indoor mask requirement has been lifted. At this time, library staff will continue to wear face coverings and we will encourage library visitors to wear them as well. However, masks will not be required to enter the library.

No Exit on Hulu

The thriller No Exit debuted on Hulu today Based on the popular novel by Taylor Adams, No Exit tells the story of a young woman stuck at a mountain rest stop with strangers where she finds an abducted girl locked in the back of someone's car. Will she able to save the girl or will she become the kidnappers next victim?

Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao

Iron Widow is a world of giant transforming robots that battle the Hunduns, giant alien beasts which threaten to cross the great border walls.

Castle in the Clouds by Kerstin Gier

“One thing was for sure: This Christmas was going to be anything but boring.” "Legend had it that the hotel was haunted, and I could well believe it."

Local Woman Missing by Mary Kubica

Shelby was the first to go missing. Then came Meredith and her six-year-old daughter Delilah. Both lived in the same community. Are they connected?

Eleven years later, Delilah returns. What happened to her?

Speculative Fiction Club: The Spindle Splintered

Friday, March 18, 2022, 3:00 PM.

Join us for this quarterly discussion group exploring all things speculative: fantasy, sci-fi, horror. This quarter we'll be reading The Spindle Splintered by Alix Harrow.

Dune: The Graphic Novel by Kevin J. Anderson and Brian Herbert

It’s been decades since I read Dune by Frank Herbert, and I wanted a refresher before watching the 2021 movie. I’d recommend reading Dune: The Graphic Novel by Kevin J. Anderson and Brian Herbert for a vibrant, unabridged version of the original book.