The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) announced the 2021 Youth Media Awards on January 25, 2021, at the American Library Association's Midwinter Meeting. Read about the winning books below. The John Newbery Medal The Newbery Medal is awarded annually to the author of the most distinguished contribution for children published in the past…
If You Like Midsomer Murders
By Meg
Small and sleepy village? Check. A gruesome and unusual murder of someone who was slightly hated, and/or, hardly known? Check. A tiny police force with an overly intelligent detective, younger/sometimes-goofy sidekick, and, possibly, a snarky medical examiner? Check. Plenty of infidelity, betrayal, and family secrets that have been hidden for years are uncovered? Check. A…
5 Hot New Titles for February 2021
By Meg
Check out these popular adult titles that will hit our collection in February. To see more titles, including new titles in popular series, check out our new titles page. Summaries provided by the publishers. The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah, the number-one New York Times best-selling author of The Nightingale and The Great Alone, is…
Book Corner: These Special Picture Books Stand Out
By Darcie
Our youth services coordinator shares recent picture books that touch on friendship, moving, feelings, and the world around us.
A New Treasure Trove: 2021 and the Public Domain
By John
Come voyage with us through a sea of public domain works arriving in 2021, including titles from F. Scott Fitzgerald and Agatha Christie.
5 Hot New Titles for January 2021
By Meg
Check out these popular adult titles that will hit our collection in January. To see more titles, including new titles in popular series, check out our new titles page. Summaries provided by the publishers. The Wife Upstairs by Rachel Hawkins is a delicious twist on the Gothic classic Jane Eyre, pairs Southern charm with fast-paced…
What a Librarian Reads in a Year
By crrlstaff
Librarian Colleen Hybl shares some of the many books and graphic novels she enjoyed in 2020 with our readers.
Book Corner: Check out these Good Reads, by grade
By Darcie
Our Good Reads lists offer fun stories and true tales for students, grades K-5.
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