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Do you have a hobby? I would not call my obsession with reading a hobby; it’s more of a lifestyle, but I have loved books since I was a wee toddler. It might have been sparked by the opportunities that…

Teens, challenge yourself to read or listen to something new, whether that be a new author or series, a graphic novel or biography. Complete a minimum of five challenges to be entered to win a prize pack of popular books…

Already burned through all of the Tiger King episodes and on the hunt for something else to watch, read or listen to? Then look no further than hoopla! Hoopla is one of our premiere streaming services that you can access…

So there I was at the Sambadrome Marquês de Sapucaí, a parade area constructed for the Rio Carnival in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The parade had just ended, and another parade-goer and I approached a staff member with an orange…

I’m excited to share with you his virtual book talk featuring 1491: New Revelations of the Americas Before Columbus by Charles C. Mann. This book delves into the people and culture of the Americas before the arrival of the Europeans…

Do you need volunteering hours? We’re introducing a fun, new way to give back. Submit a book review to earn service hours! We’re looking for book recommendations from our teen readers to post on our blog, website and social media….

Are you looking for new #quarntinereads? Then I have the book for you, but be warned, it’s a tear jerker! If you like historical fiction, WWII and stories narrated by death (yes, you read that correctly), then check out The…

I’m excited to share with you his virtual book talk featuring Devil in the White City by Erik Larson. This book is perfect for local history buffs as it’s centered around the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair. True Crime aficionados will…

Parents, do you want your kids to read while social distancing? How about clean their room? Well here’s a life hack for both: have them clean while listening to eAudiobooks on RBdigital! Watch Mrs. C’s virtual book talk for recommended…

It can be tough to be stuck inside, especially for kids. They still have school, but with extracurricular activities and social lives being canceled, they have plenty of free time to fill. Luckily, it’s super easy to find new children’s…