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200 pages, more or less

Posted about 1 week ago by Lisa Crisman
Fall is here and there are so many wonderful events in RVA it’s hard to choose where to spend time! Beautiful weather, great live music, fairs and festivals all compete […]
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YA Reads: Demon/Monster Hunting Vibes

Posted about 2 weeks ago by Genevievre Wood
Demon/monster hunter shows and movies have surged in popularity recently, focusing on high-stakes stories where heroes battle supernatural threats. If films like K-Pop Demon Hunters or anime shows like Demon […]
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September Book Chat with the YA Team

Posted about 2 weeks 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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Reading in the Middle: Hispanic Heritage

Posted about 3 weeks ago by Adriane Marshall
Monday, September 15th to Wednesday, October 15th marks the month-long celebration of Hispanic and Latino history and culture. This coincides with the independence days of several Latin American countries, including […]
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September Book Chat with Youth Services Team

Posted about 3 weeks ago by Sarah Fenninger
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 Adult Age: Fall Vibes!

Posted about 4 weeks ago by Adriane Marshall
The feeling of crisp, cool air, colorful leaves, and scents like pumpkin spice mean it is time for all things fall! What better way to celebrate the changing of the […]
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August Book Chat with the YA Team

Posted about 1 month 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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Reading in the Adult Age: Celebrating International Dog Day

Posted about 1 month ago by Adriane Marshall
Is there anything better than man’s best friend? Since that first celebration in 2004, National Dog Day has grown in popularity and is now celebrated across the world as International Dog […]
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August Book Chat with Youth Services Team

Posted about 2 months ago by Sarah Fenninger
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: Dark Academia

Posted about 2 months ago by Genevievre Wood
Are you drawn to the dark academia aesthetic — the intellectual and artistic pursuits, the reverence for classic literature, or the allure of all things somber, mysterious, and atmospheric? While […]
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