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A Juneteenth-themed book collage featuring covers of four books: 'Playlist for the Apocalypse,' 'Go Back and Get It,' 'Life Upon These Shores,' and 'Juneteenth' by Ralph Ellison. The background is green, with 'JUNETEENTH' in bold at the top and 'JUNE 19TH' at the bottom, emphasizing the celebration.

Jun 09, 2025 7 Books to Read This Juneteenth

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AANHPI Heritage Month is a time to honor and celebrate the rich cultures, histories and contributions of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders. Whether you're looking to deepen your understanding of AANHPI heritage or simply wanting to read powerful stories by AANHPI authors, here...

A collage of diverse book covers with bold titles, featuring vibrant rainbow colors in the background, conveying themes of identity and diversity.

Jun 01, 2025 8 Books to Add to Your Shelf in Celebration of Pride Month

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Bold red rectangle with the text "7 Films to Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month" is surrounded by green tropical leaves.

Apr 28, 2025 7 Films to Celebrate AANHPI Heritage Month

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From a graphic novel showcasing original art created during Japanese American internment to a documentary on the art of tatau, honor Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month with these great selections from the library’s general collection. ...

A shelf display of five books related to wellness and self-improvement. The background text reads "Mental Health Matters" in bold, white letters.

Apr 28, 2025 5 Books on Well-being for Educators

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Five book covers on a leafy green background. Titles: "What My Bones Know," "Maybe You Should Talk to Someone," "Turtles All the Way Down," "This is Your Brain on Food," and "The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse."

Apr 28, 2025 5 Books to Read in May for Mental Health Awareness Month

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A colorful book collage with seven diverse covers against a bold orange and blue tropical leaf background, conveying a vibrant and eclectic tone.

Apr 28, 2025 7 Books to Add to Your Shelf to Celebrate AANHPI Heritage Month

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A lineup of five book covers against a wood-textured background. Each cover features vibrant illustrations and text with themes of nature and climate.

Apr 01, 2025 5 Books to Read During Earth Month

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Mar 27, 2025 Caring for the Earth: 6 Movies to Celebrate Earth Day

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Feb 26, 2025 Dementia Books for Patients, Caregivers and Health Professionals

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Doody’s Core Titles publishes a “Doody’s Special Topics List” that brings together the top books on a given topic picked by content experts. In October 2024, Doody published a Dementia book list that librarians use to evaluate their collections. Associate Librarian Tallie Casucci used this...

Illustrated image featuring diverse women's faces, each unique and colorful. Overlaid are book covers: "The Radium Girls," "Becoming Kin," "Wake," "Brave Hearted," and "She Votes." The tone is empowering and informative.

Feb 23, 2025 5 Books to Read During Women’s History Month

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