Main Library will be closed Sunday, August 16th for various cleaning/facilities work. It will reopen Monday at 9am.

Our Belmont branch is currently experiencing an unusual amount of construction noise and traffic due to ongoing renovations. We are still open usual hours, but please plan your visit accordingly.

Reading Recommendations

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March Book Chat with Youth Services Team

Posted about 1 year ago by Lisa Wiertel
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: Fantasy, Mythology, Afrofuturism & Afrofantasy

Posted about 1 year ago by Genevievre Wood
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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1,000 Books Before Kindergarten: March 2025

Posted about 1 year 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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February Book Chat with the YA Team

Posted about 1 year ago by Genevievre Wood
GENEVIEVRE RECOMMENDS CHARMING AS A VERB BY BEN PHILIPPE Henri “Halti” Haltiwanger is a popular and oh so charming student at the renowned FATE Academy in NYC. While his charm comes […]
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February Book Chat with Youth Services Team

Posted about 1 year ago by Lisa Wiertel
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: Black Love and Black Joy

Posted about 1 year ago by Genevievre Wood
February is Black History Month, which is a time to honor and celebrate the rich cultural history and heritage of African Americans. Black history is something we strive to celebrate […]
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1,000 Books Before Kindergarten: February 2025

Posted about 2 years 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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The Busy Parents’ Book Club – “A Psalm for the Wild-Built” by Becky Chambers

Posted about 2 years ago by Jennifer Deuell
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January Book Chat with the YA Team

Posted about 2 years ago by Genevievre Wood
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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January Book Chat with Youth Services Team

Posted about 2 years ago by Lisa Wiertel
Happy New Year! 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 […]
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