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  • Celebrate the Makerplace's 4th Anniversary

    Join us from noon to 3 p.m. on Sunday, September 21 for a fun-filled day as we mark the Makerplace's 4th Anniversary with the very first Mini Makerfaire: 


    • Turn Yourself into a Sticker: Makerplace staff will show you how to use the sticker printer to create a sticker of you! 

    • 3D Printing Demos: Watch the new 3D printers in action and see the future of making unfold. 

    • Origami Bookmark Workshop: Get creative and craft your own unique origami bookmark. 

    • Community Art Project: Contribute to a collaborative art piece and leave your mark on Makerplace history. 

    • Chef Brian's Cooking Demo: Enjoy delicious snacks prepared by Chef Brian
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  • Join us for One Book, One Gala: an After-Hours Event at the Library


    The library is hosting a gala-style celebration—and you're invited! Join us on September 27 from 7–9 p.m. throughout the library for One Book, One Gala, an evening inspired by The Stolen Queen by Fiona Davis, this year’s One Book, One Village selection, which partly takes place at New York City's iconic Met Gala.

    Join us for an after-hours event celebrating art, culture and fashion. Show off your creativity with your best red carpet-ready look and immerse yourself in a library transformed. Guests will enjoy live music from Nahum Smith of El Rey Music Center, a dessert table from Soha's

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  • Start the school year off strong with library resources, games, homework help and more

    It's time for back-to-school season, and the library has you covered. Reading, games, history and more - check out our online resources for kids, tweens and teens.

    Preschool-Kindergarten:
    ABCmouse:     Simple, fun activities and printables to help get ready for school.
    TumbleBook Library: Animated stories you can read along with.
    LOTE4Kids (Languages Other Than English): International read-alongs in original languages and English.
    BookFlix: Read-alongs pairing related fiction and nonfiction books.
    Little Pim: Language learning for kids grades preschool-2. Covers Spanish, French, Chinese, Italian, Japanese, Hebrew, English, German, Arabic and Russian.
    Scholastic Teachables: Printable worksheets and

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NEW TO THE LIBRARY

Lucky day
Tingle, Chuck,
""An existential masterwork that, like life, is equal parts atrocity and delights."-Olivie Blake, New York Times bestselling author of Masters of Death. Lucky Day is the latest from Chuck Tingle, USA Today bestselling author of Camp Damascus and Bury Your Gays, where one woman must go up against horrifying odds to save the world. Four years ago, an unthinkable disaster occurred. In what was later known as the Low-Probability Event, 8 million people were killed in a single day, each of them dying in improbable, bizarre ways: strangled by balloon ropes, torn apart by exploding manhole covers, attacked by a chimpanzee wielding a typewriter. A day of freak accidents that proved anything is possible, no matter the odds. Luck is real now, and it's not always good. Vera, a former statistics and probability professor, lost everything that day, and she still struggles to make sense of the unbelievable catastrophe. To her, the LPE proved that the God of Order is dead and nothing matters anymore. When Special Agent Layne shows up on Vera's doorstep, she learns he's investigating a suspiciously-and statistically impossible-lucky casino. He needs her help to prove the casino's success is connected to the deaths of millions, and it's Vera's last chance to make sense of a world that doesn't. Because what's happening in Vegas isn't staying there, and she's the only thing that stands between the world and another deadly improbability... Also by Chuck Tingle: Bury Your Gays, Camp Damascus, Straight."--
Speak of the Devil
Scott, S. L.,
The hottest rock star in the world walking into my work wasn't on my bingo card. Speak of the devil . . .My soon-to-be ex-husband.Shane Faris is taller than I remember. Scruffier. More attractive than ever and sporting a sinful smirk that tells me he hears "Yes" too much. Figures.He offers me the divorce I want, but on one condition . . .A weekend together, for old times' sake.He's partied his way through time zones, collecting ink on his skin to commemorate events I wasn't a part of. While I struggled to earn my degrees, Shane chased fame and made memories without me.It's time to move on.So why does his presence cause my heart to kick up a beat and my cheeks to blush when he sends me a wink? I can't resist him. And he is my husband, after all, if only for a few more days.When that weekend becomes two lines on a pregnancy test, we must decide whether this is a second chance worth taking together
The odds of getting even
Sellet, Amanda,
"A fling with a mysterious stranger leads to a rollicking adventure in the wilds of South Dakota in this madcap and romantic follow-up to Amanda Sellet's Hate to Fake it to You. The last thing reluctant resort employee Jean Harrington expected to find on a middle-of-the-night towel run was a bashful scientist in desperate need of company . . . and clothes. Charmed by his awkwardness and endearing tangents about reptiles, she returns the next day to give the handsome mystery guest she knows only as "Charlie" lessons in poker. He's reserved and she's chaotic, but together, the two of them just click. It's like a honeymoon without the hassle of a wedding, until Jean discovers there's a lot more to Charlie's story than shyness and snakes-and she isn't the only person with a pressing interest in his whereabouts, not to mention his secretly scandalous dating history. When Charlie has the audacity to abandon her without a word, Jean has a score to settle. She'll do whatever it takes to get him back-no, get back at him-even if it means chasing him across an ocean to brave the wild west of his remote hometown, and the famous family business he neglected to mention. With flames from their pasts raising the stakes, Jean is gambling she can get the upper hand before Charlie calls her bluff. The real trick will be remembering what they're playing for, when the biggest risk is putting all their cards on the table"--
Selkie
Gruender, Nataly,
"Seven years ago, Quinn finally dared to transform from a seal into a human and took her first steps on land. As a selkie, she is both a daughter of land and sea. But when a human stole her pelt, he stole her freedom as well, forcing Quinn to become his wife and bear his children. As legend tells, capturing a selkie will bring you luck, and she became a coveted prize. Constrained to a life that was no longer her own, Quinn longed for nothing more than to find her pelt and seize her freedom. Then one day, her eldest daughter hands Quinn her pelt and without a second thought, Quinn snatches it and escapes to the sea. But she's no longer used to swimming and doesn't know where her herd has gone. And after an almost disastrous encounter with her former husband, leaving her severely injured, Quinn doesn't even have the strength to go searching. Instead, she finds herself taking shelter on a nearby island with a lighthouse and three lighthouse keepers. Quinn doesn't trust humans anymore and wants to stay hidden from the keepers. But she can't survive on her own either. Can she learn to trust these humans and shed her hatred of all humankind? Or will she give into her fears and accept the monstrous fate that others have bestowed upon her?"--
When wildflowers bloom
Manley, Ashley,
"Having the same genetic mutation that took both her mother and grandmother, Birdie Rose Hawkins meets her thirty-seventh birthday with the grim belief that this year will also be her last. While she normally spends her days living by lists, rules, and routines--alone--she starts her final year doing something she never does: having a one-night stand with a handsome stranger named Bo. When Bo fatefully reappears in her life, this time carrying baggage of his own, it's with an offer of friendship. Rather than doing what she thinks will keep her safe, he, along with the few people she has in her life, teaches her how to lean into the things that scare her. But the more time they spend together, the harder it becomes for them to ignore the connection they've had since that very first night. When a secret is exposed and threatens to destroy everything they've built, Birdie has to decide if she wants to survive like she always has or trust in the unknown that comes with truly living."--
Ask for Andrea : a thriller
Ihli, Noelle W.,
James Carson has gotten away with murder three times. What James doesn't know is that his three victims have found each other. And that they're coming for him. Brecia, Meghan, and Skye might be dead, but they're not gone. And they won't rest until they find a way to keep him from killing again
Six weeks by the sea
Byrne, Paula,
"When Jane Austen hears the news that her family is to leave their beloved country home for the city of Bath, she faints with surprise and horror. But there is one compensation: the promise of a six-week holiday by the sea while their new lodgings are being prepared. She relishes the bracing air and beautiful surroundings, takes pleasure in sea bathing, and shares laughter with her sister Cassandra and best friend Martha Lloyd. To her joy, brother Frank arrives, fresh from naval exploits in the war against Napoleon. His friend Captain Parker seems to be making a play for Jane's affections, but her sharp emotional intelligence tells her that something is not quite right. Meanwhile, she assists the eccentric Reverend Swete in finding a home for his bi-racial granddaughter who has arrived from the West Indies. Jane initially takes against another visitor to the seaside resort of Sidmouth, the lawyer Samuel Rose, but as she gets to know him, a wholly different feeling begins to blossom..."--
Billion-dollar ransom : a thriller
Patterson, James, 1947-
"Five members of a billionaire's family. In different locations. All kidnapped at the same moment. Two children taken from a private-school bus. A film producer and a movie star grabbed at a hideaway resort. A beautiful wife whisked off the streets of Beverly Hills. A patriarch wants his family back. The cash, gold, jewels, and crypto are all ready. There's only one problem: a brilliant, very stubborn FBI agent. Special Agent Nicky Gordon doesn't want to pay the kidnappers. Not a dime"--
13 months haunted
Juliano, Jimmy,
"From Dead Eleven author Jimmy Juliano, a twisty, edge-of-your-seat novel about a unique haunting in the early 2000s. Piper Lowery, a public library clerk in charge of liaising with the local middle school, can tell right away there's something strange about the new girl in eighth grade. Avery Wallace won't touch any kind of technology, not even the computers at the library, and her mother comes to school with her every day, refusing to leave her side -- not even when Avery uses the restroom. And then there are the rumors, the whispers Piper hears from kids in the hallway and parents around town: Avery's mother is a witch. Her sister and father were killed by something supernatural. A strange virus killed them. Seeing how isolated and lonely Avery is, Piper befriends her but quickly realizes it might just be the worst decision she's ever made. Because there's something dark inside Avery Wallace, and it's spreading..." --
Dear Miss Lake
Pearce, A. J. (Amanda-Jane),
"London, July 1944. After nearly five years of war, the readers of Woman's Friend magazine are relying on the support of Emmy Lake and her team more than ever. With the city under attack, the magazine staff decamps to the countryside for the summer. Determined to help the women of Britain carry on, Emmy and friends are hard at work finding new ways to inspire resilience. With her army officer husband Charles posted close to home, and best friend Bunty by her side, Emmy happily throws herself into rural life, juggling children, magazine assignments, and plans for a very important wedding. And then a call comes that means she may finally fulfill her long-held dream of becoming a war correspondent. But when disaster strikes, Emmy needs her friends, her community, and her readers more than ever. Filled with courage and compassion, a lovable cast of characters, and winning wartime details, Dear Miss Lake is an enormously uplifting testament to the power of friendship and hope"--
The last letter of Rachel Ellsworth
O'Neal, Barbara, 1959-
"Recently and abruptly divorced Veronica Barrington is anxious for a new direction when she answers a listing for a travel companion. It's from Mariah Ellsworth, a young woman adjusting to an injury that ended her Olympic career. She's also grieving her mother, Rachel, a lauded food writer, and Mariah aims to trace the steps of her mother's final, unfinished project so she can heal and also honour the woman she misses. Veronica seizes on the opportunity to experience with Mariah the culture, traditions, and intoxicating aromas of Parsi cafés throughout London, Paris, Morocco, and India. Accompanied by a former war photographer who has a wounded history of his own, and with just Rachel's letters to guide them, the quest is a chance to not only close a chapter in life but also begin a new one"--
Offside
Keelan, Avery,
"After being dumped on her 21st birthday, Bailey James rebounds right into the arms of her ex's biggest competition... Chase Carter: antagonizer, womanizer, and infamous left winger for her college's rival team. Following a string of scandals and substandard grades, Chase is on thin ice with his teammates and tyrannical coach. The last thing he needs is to have his focus and loyalty called into question by fraternizing with his team's #1 competition, but a beautiful stranger who throws herself at him one night is too tempting to pass up... until she throws up on his shoes. Caught in the midst of a bitter rivalry that extends far beyond the arena, Chase and Bailey are on opposite sides of the bench. He's worked his entire life to secure a future in the NHL. She's tagged along while her brother has done the same. Fraternizing with the enemy is definitely out of the question, but what if the enemy is impossible to resist?"-- Provided by publisher
One dark night
Richell, Hannah,
"On Halloween, a group of teenage students meet in the woods near Sally in the Wood, a road steeped in local lore and rumored to be haunted by the ghost of a murdered girl. By the end of the night, one student will be dead. Rachel, the school guidance counselor, is trying to keep a handle on her increasingly distant teenaged daughter, Ellie, while students and parents panic and mourn. Her ex-husband and detective Ben, dealing with a personal crisis of his own, has concerns about his daughter's safety as he investigates the death. Meanwhile, Ellie is keeping secrets from both her parents, including one about where she was that night"--
Fallen court
Lee, Geneva,
"Cate thought she knew darkness. As a trauma nurse, she had witnessed the worst of humanity. But nothing -- not the blood, the violence, or the despair -- could have prepared her for the fae underworld. A realm where beauty is a weapon, desire is a trap, and mortals who stray too far don't return. She almost didn't. Until Lachlan Gage -- shadowed, ruthless, and feared even among his own kind -- bound her to him with a deadly bargain. As the prince of New Orleans and ruler of the Nether Court, he is as much a curse as he is salvation. And with the Wild Hunt at his heels and war stirring between the fae courts, even his protection may not be enough to save her. Because Cate is more than just his reluctant mortal. She is wanted. Coveted. And the prince of the Hallow Court will do anything to claim her. But something ancient is rising in the dark, warping fae magic into something unnatural and cruel. It has nothing to do with Cate's past -- or so she tells herself. Even though the ring left behind by her mother whispers otherwise. There is only one thing more dangerous than the fae who would kill for her. The fae who would die for her. And Lachlan Gage has never been one to lose." --
Indian country
Rao, Shobha,
"Following an Indian couple, newly wed, that moves to Montana for his job, as they navigate the small-town politics and inherent racism, interspersed with flashbacks to 1800s Ganges River and Cotton River"--

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Upcoming Programs

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16
Sep

Makerplace Tour
- /Makerplace - Flex Space 1

16
Sep

What is Artificial Intelligence?
- /Training Center

16
Sep

Mindful Movements
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16
Sep

Beginning ESL
- /Cardinal Room

16
Sep

Voter Registration Drive
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16
Sep

POSTPONED: Heart to Heart: Parents Supporting LGBTQ Youth
- /Lindsey Room
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