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Staff Blog: What is on Your To Be Read List?
Every reader has a "To Be Read" (TBR) pile or at least a list. When you work at the library and see books pass by your desk all day, every day, your TBR list can sometimes spiral out of control. Take a look at what's in staff TBR piles! Caution! You might find a few to add to your own TBR. We're all here to help your TBR grow, after all!

Rachel
May 94 min read
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Staff Blog: Who are Your Favorite Authors, Producers, Directors?
It's common for staff to accumulate extensive reading and watch lists! However, if you ask about their preferred authors, producers, and directors, each of us has our favorites. Here are a handful! Enjoy!

Rachel
Apr 117 min read
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Staff Blog: Binge Reader or Binge Watcher - Which Camp Do You Fall Into?
What are staff binging? Do staff members fall in the binge reader or binge watcher camp? Check out all the possibilities below!

Rachel
Mar 144 min read
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Did You Know: What Books are Trending by the Numbers?
So, we know our patrons love holding a book in their hands. But which books? Â

Bobbi
Jan 243 min read
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Staff Blog: Favorite First Lines
This staff blog is full of one liners that will draw you right in! Library staff members were asked for their favorite FIRST LINES...

Rachel
Jan 107 min read
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Staff Blog: Most Anticipated Movies and Books for the First Half of 2025
In this month's staff blog, Kyle and Rachel discuss the year's most anticipated movies and books!

Rachel
Jan 36 min read
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Get in the Halloween Spirit with These Eerie Library Staff Picks!
The spooky time of year is here! Looking to embrace the spirit? The library team is prepared to help with their favorite eerie staff picks!

Rachel
Oct 11, 20247 min read
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5 Star Reads: Staff Picks
Whether you like non-fiction or fiction, a physical book or digital, the library staff have you covered with four amazing 5 star reads!

Rachel
Aug 30, 20243 min read
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From Page to Screen: 12 Must-Read Books Before Watching the Screen Adaptation
Many well-loved books are being adapted into movies! Get a copy to read soon, as the book is usually better!

Rachel
Aug 23, 202410 min read
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Exploring the Hottest Picks on hoopla: What's Trending and Worth Watching
The curated Hot on hoopla collections include the newest and most in-demand titles available on hoopla.

Rachel
May 17, 20242 min read
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Storms Are Rolling In
Spring is springing and these April displays will be your umbrella in stormy weather. We will be celebrating Storm Warnings, Arab...

Rachel
Apr 12, 20241 min read
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Spring Has Sprung - Hopefully!
Think spring, think green, and think about the wonderful items the library has on display for the month of March. As books, DVDs, &...

Rachel
Mar 22, 20241 min read
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The Month of Love... or is it?
Love and hate are both on display on the main floor this month. Not in a love/hate mood? Displays on Black History Month, Presidents'...

Rachel
Feb 2, 20241 min read
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Baby It's Cold Outside!
Looking for a way to beat the winter blues on these cold days? The library has you covered! Drop in and check out a cozy fiction book...

Rachel
Jan 19, 20241 min read
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Holly Jolly vs. Bah Humbug
As the year comes to a close, this month's displays will put you in the holiday mood. Or give you an alternative to all of the holly...

Rachel
Dec 8, 20231 min read
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Spooky Season Is Here!
October is officially spooky season and if you're in the mood to be creeped out, grossed out, or just plain scared, what we've got on...

Rachel
Oct 6, 20231 min read
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A Change of Seasons
The air is getting cooler, the leaves are changing, and fall is coming. These September displays go perfectly with the changing seasons....

Rachel
Sep 1, 20231 min read
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Get It While It's Hot!
The August swelter has arrived and soon school will start again. Keep cool and informed with some selections off of this month's...

Rachel
Aug 4, 20231 min read
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I'm Bored! Help!
Don't let the summer doldrums get you down. These July displays will help you beat the heat and boredom. Check out the following samples...

Rachel
Jul 7, 20231 min read
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Find Your Voice!
It's June and that can only mean one thing... Summer Reading! It's time to Find Your Voice! Check out the following samples of the...

Rachel
Jun 9, 20231 min read
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