Teen/YA Fiction: These are fiction books centered around adolescents and young adults, around the ages of 13 to 18. Nonfiction is an account or representation of a subject which is presented as fact.
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Libby/Overdrive allows patrons to explore and read books online for free. There are thousands of ebooks and audiobooks, hand-selected by this library, available for reading. Explore the collection through catalog guides, subjects, featured titles, and curated lists. It’s a delight to discover new books through Libby/Overdrive.
Hoopla is a groundbreaking digital media service offered this library that allows patrons to borrow movies, music, audiobooks, ebooks, comics and TV shows to enjoy on your computer, tablet, or phone – and even your TV! Titles can be streamed immediately or downloaded to phones or tablets for offline enjoyment later. We have hundreds of thousands of titles to choose from, with more being added daily. hoopla is like having your public library at your fingertips. Anytime. Anywhere.
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Non-Fiction Books Don’t be scared to check out these Halloween Non-Fiction titles! How to draw dragons, trolls, and other dangerous monsters / by A.J. Sautter Creatures in fantastic tales have captured people’s imaginations for hundreds of years. Now fantasy fans can bring their imaginations to life and discover their inner artist by learning to…
DINOSAURS – They are really BIG. Not only is size but in popularity. I mean, how many Jurassic Park movies are there now??? People are crazy about dinosaurs! They sit up at night thinking … If a T-Rex is so crazy strong, how come it does not totally break its own head? or where could I go…
So, there you are, staring into the fridge…again. Looking for something…well… anything that looks good. Why not put away the Takis and make something on your own? There are so many places to look for inspiration! Visit teen cooking blogs from teen chefs Haile Thomas, Romilly Newman , Izzy Hossack , Joshua Weissman and Alessandra Peters. Definitely check out our…
Manga are comics or graphic novels created in Japan or by creators in the Japanese language. The word “manga” is Japanese word composed of the two kanji: “man” meaning “whimsical or impromptu” and “ga” meaning “pictures”. Manga stories are typically printed in black-and-white, however, some full-color manga does exist. A manga artist will work with assistants in a small studio and is associated with a with…
Baseball season is in full swing and we wanted to highlight some of our favorite teen baseball titles! Soar by Joan Bauer– Moving to Hillcrest, Ohio, when his adoptive father accepts a temporary job, twelve-year-old Jeremiah, a heart transplant recipient, has sixty days to find a baseball team to coach. Mexican Whiteboy by…
Chinese soul food : a friendly guide for homemade dumplings, stir-fries, soups, and more / Hsiao-Ching Chou ; photography by Clare Barboza Chinese food is more popular than any other cuisine and yet it often intimidates North American home cooks. Chinese Soul Food draws cooks into the kitchen with recipes that include sizzling potstickers, stir-fries that…
