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News, reviews, and ideas you can use from librarians and library staff at RPL
November Book Chat with Youth Services Team
Posted about 2 days ago by Sarah Fenninger
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Book Reviews, Children's, Reading Recommendations
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Welcome to another installment in our series of blog posts featuring children’s books we’re currently loving! “Book Chat with the Youth Services Team” features one book recommendation from each of […]
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Reading in the Middle: Native American Stories
Posted about 4 days ago by Adriane Marshall
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Book Reviews, Children's, Native American Heritage, reading suggestions
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During November we celebrate the diverse cultures, history, and stories of the Native Americans. The month is dedicated to honoring their heritage, raising awareness of tribal nations, and acknowledging the […]
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Storytime at Home: Generosity and Gratitude!
Posted about 2 weeks ago by Sarah Fenninger
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Book Reviews, Children's
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Welcome to the Storytime at Home series! Every other week, we share a list of book options tied to a kid-approved theme, a craft you can set up to go […]
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200 pages, more or less
Posted about 3 weeks ago by Lisa Crisman
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Adult, books in translation, Fiction, Reading Recommendations, Short fiction
| Tagged with book recommendations, books in translation, reading suggestions, short reads
Fall is officially here. It’s shorter days and sweater weather. Time for taking a break and getting cozy with a good read. This month’s titles include a modern retelling of […]
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Reading in the Middle: Scary Stories
Posted about 4 weeks ago by Adriane Marshall
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Book Reviews, Children's, reading suggestions
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Novels that are classified as middle grade or juvenile fiction are geared for ages 8-12. They are for readers that have moved beyond simple chapter books, but are not quite […]
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October Book Chat with the YA Team
Posted about 4 weeks ago by Genevievre Wood
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Book Reviews, By Teens, Fiction, For Teens, Reading Recommendations, reading suggestions, Teens, young adult
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Don’t know what to read next? Looking for YA book recommendations? Welcome to the Book Chat with the Young Adult Team. Every month, the YA Team each recommends a favorite […]
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Reading in the Adult Age: Magical Realism
Posted about 1 month ago by Adriane Marshall
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Adult, Book Reviews, Fiction, nonfiction, Reading Recommendations, reading suggestions, romance
| Tagged with #adultbooks, #bookrecommendations, #magicalrealism, #readingintheadultage, #rplrecommends, book recommendations, book recs, reading suggestions
October is a month that is full of magic. And to go along with it, we have a list of books that are classified as magical realism! So what is […]
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Storytime at Home: Pumpkins!
Posted about 1 month ago by Sarah Fenninger
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Book Reviews, Children's
| Tagged with #bookchat, #bookrecs, #childrensbooks, #kidsbooks, #rplrecommends, #storytimeathome, storytime at home
Welcome to the Storytime at Home series! Every other week, we share a list of book options tied to a kid-approved theme, a craft you can set up to go […]
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October Book Chat with Youth Services Team
Posted about 1 month ago by Sarah Fenninger
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Book Reviews, Children's, Reading Recommendations
| Tagged with #bookrecommendations, #childrensbooks, #kidsbooks, #rplrecommends, #youthservices, book reviews, children's books, picture books, reading suggestions
Welcome to another installment in our series of blog posts featuring children’s books we’re currently loving! “Book Chat with the Youth Services Team” features one book recommendation from each of […]
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YA Reads: Mystery and Thriller
Posted about 1 month ago by Genevievre Wood
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Book Reviews, Fiction, For Teens, mystery, Reading Recommendations, reading suggestions, Teens, thriller, young adult
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Do you love piecing together clues, solving complex puzzles, and the nail-biting thrill of racing against time to escape danger? If so, YA mystery and thriller books will keep you […]
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