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 Reader Favorites is the central source for all of the ways to get
the most out of your library. You can browse for events and information for children, teens,
and adults;
download audiobooks to your computer or portable device from eAudiobooks.
Check out the current issue of Access to find out what’s going on throughout
the library system and read special features on library departments and programs.
You
can access your library
account to request and renew
materials. If you do
not have an account, find out how to get
your own library card.
Looking for a good read?
Check out:
- Current New York
Times, USA Today, and independent bookstores bestseller
lists from the American Booksellers Association
- The Poetry Foundation’s poetry bestseller lists
- An historical archive of yearly bestsellers from 1900 to 1995
- Links to info about book awards, such as the National
Book Award, the Pulitzer
Prize, and award-winning mysteries, science fiction, romance, horror, poetry,
and more.
- Read current reviews from major national newspapers and magazines such
as The Boston Globe, Los
Angeles Times, The
New York Times, and more.
- Websites
for booklovers of every stripe, where you’ll find reviews, reading
lists, author information, book excerpts, forthcoming titles, and more.
 This suggested reading list represents the works of many key African-American
poets, novelists, scholars, political and religious figures, as well
as other prominent African-Americans from throughout U.S. history
from the Colonial Era up to the present.
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 For
librarians and readers of all ages Comprehensive reference database for
locating reviews of books, periodicals, books-on-tape and electronic
media.
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In addition to regular book discussion groups for adults at several library locations,
there are also special themed discussions, as well as discussions for children
and teens. Visit our online calendar for upcoming books, dates and locations.
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 Easily
locate information on over 3.8 million book titles including large print & books
on tape. Fiction and non-fiction titles in all genres. Full text searchable
reviews from Library Journal, School Library Journal, Publishers Weekly,
CHOICE, and others.
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 Looking for your next great read? Come discover your reader
personality at the library! Peer reviews and library resources will be
available to guide you towards finding the perfect book. Call 834-3650
for more information and registration.
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 Attention parents, daycare providers and caregivers! Would you like to learn
simple steps that will help to prepare your infant or young child for
later reading success? If so, call 242-5000 x2249 to schedule an Every
Child Ready to Read workshop at your location. Workshops last
1.25 hours; groups of 12 or more.
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 Discover
titles similar to books you already enjoy, or explore books by topic,
genre, setting, character traits, location, and timeframe.
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 Find
the perfect book to fit your reading tastes! Book recommendations searchable
by Favorite Author, Favorite Title, Series, Keyword, Plot description
and more. Browse fiction award (Booker, Pulitzer, National Book Award,
etc.) and genre lists (Fantasy, Mysteries and Thrillers, Science Fiction,
etc.) Author biographies and feature articles for in-depth information.
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Reader Favorites