The Main Library will have a delayed opening on Tuesday, October 28 and will open at 10:00 AM. All other locations will operate with normal hours. We apologize for the inconvenience.

All libraries will be closed Tuesday, November 4th for Election Day. Main Library will be open for voting only (no staff).

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YA Reads: AAPI and Jewish American Heritage

Posted about 6 months ago by Genevievre Wood
May is an important month for celebrating cultural heritage and identities as well as reflecting on the contributions and legacies of both Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities and […]
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Storytime at Home: Community Helpers

Posted about 6 months ago by Sarah Fenninger
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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April Book Chat with the YA Team

Posted about 6 months ago by Genevievre Wood
GENEVIEVRE RECOMMENDS SQUIRE BY SARA ALFAGEEH AND NADIA SHAMMAS Aiza is a daughter of the Ornu people in the Bayt-Sajji Empire, meaning she is not only automatically feared and hated […]
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Storytime at Home: Caterpillars & Butterflies

Posted about 6 months ago by Sarah Fenninger
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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Storytime at Home: Earth Day

Posted about 7 months ago by Sarah Fenninger
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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YA Reads: Arab-American Heritage

Posted about 7 months ago by Genevievre Wood
Honor our Arab-American community members by recognizing and celebrating Arab-American Heritage Month, which takes place annually during the month of April. Established in 2022 by the Virginia General Assembly, Arab American Heritage […]
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Storytime at Home: Love Your Library!

Posted about 7 months ago by Sarah Fenninger
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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National Poetry Month: Poetry as a Form of Self Expression

Posted about 7 months ago by Briesa Koch
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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March Book Chat with the YA Team

Posted about 7 months ago by Genevievre Wood
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 7 months ago by Sarah Fenninger
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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