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Teen Mysteries Book Covers

Teen Book Spotlight--Mysteries!!!

Our teen book spotlight this week is taking a look at Mysteries!!!  There are so many different types of mystery books available that there is literally something for everyone’s tastes!  Some are straight mystery/detective stories while others are more suspenseful and thrilling; mysteries are usually cross genre as well meaning that not

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Teen AAPI Authors Book Covers

Teen Book Spotlight--Asian American & Pacific Islander Authors!!!

Our teen book spotlight this week is all about books which have been written by Asian American and Pacific Islander authors!!!  May is Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage month and we are showcasing some amazing and talented individuals.  Each author brings their own unique viewpoint and background to each of these titles, providing

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YA Around the World Book Covers

Teen Book Spotlight--Around the World!!!

Our teen book spotlight this week is traveling around the world as we are featuring books that are set in other countries!!!  Books provide us with a way of visiting other places without having to leave our couches and comfy clothes and when it is done right, you feel as though you are right there with the characters; these books do just

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Teen New Books Pt 5

Teen Book Spotlight: New Books! (Part 5)

Our teen book spotlight this week is focused on books that have recently been added to our collection meaning they are new!!!!  New books are the best; they have a new book smell and there is just something about being one of the first people to read it.  We are featuring some amazing fiction and nonfiction this time including titles fro

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YA Science Fiction Book Covers

Teen Book Spotlight--Science Fiction!!!

Our teen book spotlight this week is all about Science Fiction as we celebrate the unofficial Star Wars holiday of May the Fourth!!!  What I love about Science Fiction is that there are so many different types and aspects--Science Fiction is defined as anything that could possibly happen in the future and it does not mean that it has to be in

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Mango Languages

Database Spotlight: Mango Languages

You can find our latest "Database Spotlight" on our YouTube channel. In April we highlighted "Mango Languages", an online language learning tool that offers courses in Spanish, Polish, English, Mandarin, and over 70 other languages. You can access "Mango Languages" free with your library card though our website. Learn key phrases, watch movies in the language you are learning and use the online translator.

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YA Boarding School Book Covers

Teen Book Spotlight--Boarding Schools!!!

Our teen book spotlight this week is all about books that take place at boarding schools!!!  Boarding schools are schools in which the students live there as well as go to school; so basically college only for high schoolers.  What is amazing about these is the fact that they present their own unique circumstances and characters which ca

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YA Humor Book Covers

Teen Book Spotlight--Humor!!!

Our teen book spotlight this week is all about humorous books as April is National Humor Month!!!  Books are some of the best ways to get some laughs and are filled with so many different types of humor; some catch you by surprise while there are others that are filled with so many awkward moments that you can’t help but laugh and squirm in y

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YA Bookworms Book Covers

Teen Book Spotlight--Bookworms & Libraries!!!

Our teen book spotlight this week is on books that feature some of our favorite things--books, bookworms, and libraries!!!  The first week of April is National Library Week and what better way to celebrate than to read a book which highlights this amazing place.  We have a variety of books that feature a traditional library similar to wh

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YA VRC Winners Book Covers

Teen Book Spotlight--VRC Winners!!!

Our teen book spotlight this week is all about books that have been chosen for the Virginia Reader’s Choice (VRC) award over the past years!!  The VRC award was started back in the 1980s with the goal being that students across the state choosing what they thought the best book of the year is instead of adults.  Every year, there are 10

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YA Women's History Month Book Covers

Teen Book Spotlight--Women's History Month!!!

Our teen book spotlight this week is celebrating some serious girl power as March is Women’s History Month!!!  We have a collection of fiction and nonfiction books that highlight some strong females that made a difference in their world, or still are, either real or imagined.  Every reader can take encouragement from these amazing indivi

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YA Basketball Book Covers

Teen Book Spotlight--Basketball!!!

Our teen book spotlight this week is all about Basketball!!  We are getting to that time of year, one of craziest sports events which is known as March Madness!  Even though it may look a little different this year (kind of like everything else as well), it is still a basketball lover’s dream as it is nonstop action and games.  We can start to get into the Mar

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