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BOOK INFORMATION   Genre: Realistic Fiction, Books into Movies First Released: 2000 Part of a Series? Yes Synopsis:  “Leo Borlock follows the unspoken rule at Mica Area High School: don’t stand out–under any circumstances! Then Stargirl arrives at Mica High…

Update: Starting Monday, May 18, our drive-thru hours are as follows: Monday–Thursday: noon–9 p.m. Friday–Saturday: noon–6 p.m. We’re excited to announce, starting Monday, May 4, we will offer drive-thru service for you to pick up material holds. Our drive-thru hours…

Looking for something to read? Our teen services staff are here to help. We’ve selected three teen fiction novels just for you! All titles are available through one or more of our digital collection platforms. Want more recommendations? Visit our…

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….

Dennis from Outreach Services is 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….

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…

I am a big fan of mysteries, particularly period pieces and historical fiction. A few years ago, I stumbled upon Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries on Netflix. The television series is based on author Kerry Greenwood’s historical mysteries. Set during the…

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…

Everyone wants to get their hands on Where the Crawdads Sing, the 2018 debut novel by Delia Owens. It was selected for Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine Book Club in September 2018 and for Barnes & Noble’s Best Books of 2018….