Bowman Library Update for 12/17/25
Bowman Library will be closed Wednesday morning, December 17, due to building maintenance. We expect to open at 1 PM. Stay tuned!
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Do you love graphic novels so much you just have to talk about it? Maybe you can't squeeze in a full novel each month but you still want to talk about books? We have the solution for you! Join our brand new graphic novel book club and get out your feels about these pint-sized stories that pack a huge punch or explore a brand new medium and experience this emerging art form that blends complex…
Our middle grade book spotlight this week is on books that are all nonfiction! Nonfiction does not have to be boring and these books are going to prove it; they can be fun and exciting. The titles featured this week are just a few of the amazing nonfiction books we have here at the Library. These books and more can be found by searching the catalog using the search tag #amazingyouthnonfiction as well as on Libby and Hoopla. Check back next week for a new Middle Grade…
Our teen book spotlight this week is on books that feature games (video, virtual, board, and so on), mazes, and puzzles because it is International Gaming Week!!! I love games and puzzles because there are so many choices, you can complete them either with others or by yourself, and there is always a bit of challenge that makes the victory that much sweeter. The titles we have this week will inspire you to take on some sort of gaming this week or you can just feel free to read…
Join us for our evening Book Club at 6 pm on the first Thursday of the month at Clarke County Library!
This month, we will be discussing "The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store" by James McBride - grab a copy at the library today!
Even if you didn't have time to read the book, stop by for a lively discussion with fellow book lovers. We'll also be revealing next month's reading selection!
Every year the American Library Association (ALA) chooses the best teen books of the year and it is time to find out the winners for 2020! This year it is happening on Monday, January 27th at 8:00am. We are especially excited to find out the winners of the Printz, Morris, and Edwards awards!
The Printz award celebrates the best book written for young adults while the Morris Award focuses on the best young adult book by a debut author. The Edwards Award is slightly different…
Join us for Third Thursday Book Club at 11 am at the Clarke County Library!This month, we will be discussing "The Frozen River" by Ariel Lawhon - grab a copy at the library today!Even if you didn't have time to read the book, stop by for a lively discussion with fellow book lovers. We'll also be revealing next month's reading selection!
Every year the American Library Association (ALA) chooses the best children's books of the year and it is time to find out the winners for 2020! This year it is happening on Monday, January 27th at 8:00am. We are especially excited to find out the winners of the Caldecott, Newbery, and Geisel awards!
The Caldecott Award celebrates the best illustrations in a children’s book while the Newbery Award focuses on the best novel and literature for children. One of the newer awards…
Have a date night on us! Whether you want to celebrate Valentine's, Galentine's, or just treat yourself, we've got a great night in store for you every Friday night in February.
Each time you attend a movie night in February, you'll get up to two tickets to put in the drawing for a Movie Lovers Bundle Prize! Not only are drinks and snacks free, you can also take some commemorative photos at our themed photo booths!
Here's what's in store:
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Our teen book spotlight this week is focused on graphic novels!!! Graphic novels are incredibly visual stories that can feature pretty much anything fiction and nonfiction. Done in the style of comic books, there is a huge variety of choices; literally something for everyone so even if you have never read one before, you will definitely be able to find something. For our talk this week, we have a great selection of nonfiction, fantasy, historical, humor, and realistic to get…