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News, reviews, and ideas you can use from librarians and library staff at RPL
National Poetry Month: Poetry as a Form of Self Expression
Posted about 3 days ago by Briesa Koch
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Adult, celebrations, Poetry, Reading Recommendations, Self-care
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Whether you're seeking to understand your emotions more deeply or simply looking for a creative outlet, poetry offers a unique way to express what words alone can’t always capture.
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The Busy Parents’ Book Club – “All Systems Red” by Martha Wells
Posted about 6 days ago by Jennifer Deuell
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Adult, book discussions, Book Reviews, Reading Recommendations, reading suggestions
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March Book Chat with the YA Team
Posted about 1 week ago by Genevievre Gray
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Book Reviews, Fiction, For Teens, nonfiction, Reading Recommendations, Teens, young adult
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GENEVIEVRE RECOMMENDS THE SWANS OF HARLEM BY KAREN VALBY The Swans of Harlem is a remarkable work of narrative nonfiction, focusing on the lives of five of the founding ballerinas […]
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Storytime at Home: Bunnies & Rabbits
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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March Book Chat with Youth Services Team
Posted about 2 weeks ago by Lisa Wiertel
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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: March Madness
Posted about 3 weeks ago by Adriane Marshall
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Book Reviews, Children's, reading suggestions
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The term “middle grade readers” refers to children in the middle of elementary school, students between the ages of 8 and 12, or third though sixth grade. These readers have […]
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YA Reads: Fantasy, Mythology, Afrofuturism & Afrofantasy
Posted about 3 weeks ago by Genevievre Gray
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Book Reviews, diverse reads, Fiction, For Teens, Reading Recommendations, reading suggestions, Teens, young adult
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Fantasy and Mythology are two genres that often captivate readers with their enchanting worlds and imaginative characters. Both featuring elements of the fantastic, they can capture readers’ imaginations and offer […]
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Storytime at Home: Interactive Picture Books!
Posted about 4 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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Staff Picks: Black History Month
Posted about 4 weeks ago by Daniel Tyler
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Book Reviews
It’s Black History Month! We should all take a moment to reflect on and appreciate the brilliant, unparalleled contributions black authors have made to the literary landscape. In this blog […]
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1,000 Books Before Kindergarten: March 2025
Posted about 4 weeks ago by Katie Heslop
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten is a nationwide initiative to encourage reading to babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. To learn more about how to start the program, visit the 1,000 Books Before […]
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