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“You can always edit a bad page. You can’t edit a blank page.”― Jodi Picoult As many of us stay home doing our part to flatten the curve, consider using this extra time to start or work on a writing…

Updates as of Friday, March 27: The deadline for Teen Journal submissions has been extended to Friday, May 1, and we’ve added an optional theme to this project: Chronicling the COVID-19 Pandemic. Get creative and help us chronicle the changes…

Looking for a fresh way to study a new subject? Try one of our Learning Circles! For seven-weeks this spring, we’ll gather to learn material in a self-paced, online course. Moderated by library staff, adult learners will share and connect…

Commentary When I first picked up Deposing Nathan, I at first thought it was about bullying! I thought deposing, as in “deposing a king.” However, I was completely wrong. This novel is about friendship, homophobia, parental standards, pushing personal limits…

Spreading kindness can have a positive impact on a person’s life and inspire others—especially our youth—to share joy and be kind to one another. Join us for our second annual Kindness Day on Saturday, May 16 from 1 to 4 p.m. for…

It’s February, the month of love! Instead of your typical teenage romance reads though, let’s focus on loving ourselves. All bodies are great bodies! They get us where we need to go, whether it’s on two legs or in a…

Many people cite travel at the top of their to-do lists. This winter, join our learning circles on travel writing and travel photography to discover how to capture your love of traveling in your writing and photos. Limited slots are…

It’s my favorite time of the year right now to curl up with some coffee, a cat and a cozy, fluffy book to read. Below are some romantic, holiday-themed reads!

It’s amazing I can still even talk because I have been screaming for days now. Why? The news everyone and their grandma knows about by now.  MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE IS REUNITING—for how long… no one can say but them—but there’s…

So far, 2019 has had some great YA releases. Well, the year’s not over yet! Here are 10 books set for release in November and December that you shouldn’t miss.