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It’s hard being a parent, but don’t be afraid to ask for help. Below is a list of recommended reading if you have a child that is LGBTQIA+.

Join us as we celebrate June as a Rainbow Book Month! To acknowledge this initiative of the American Library Association’s Office for Diversity, Literacy and Outreach Services, we have created lists with resources that patrons of all ages can enjoy….

I’m excited to share with you his virtual book talk featuring Carol by Patricia Highsmith. This book—first released as The Price of Salt under the pseudonym Claire Morgan in 1952— is based on a true story plucked from Highsmith’s own…

Looking for something to read? Our teen services staff are here to help. Browse our handpicked collection of books perfect for teens. Visit Teen Reads to view our book lists curated just for you. There’s something for everyone here! Bolingbrook…

When remembering the Stonewall Uprising, it’s important to reflect on its origin. The riots began “in the early morning hours of June 28, 1969, at the Stonewall Inn in the Greenwich Village neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City (Source).” Gay…

While 2020 is leaving us without Pride parades, it doesn’t mean we can’t celebrate all things LGBTQIA+! Below are five romance books on my to-read list for this year. Are some of them a little cheesy? Oh yes. The more…