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Hopepunk

Hopepunk is a subgenre based on gentleness, softness and an emphasis on cooperation as opposed to conflict.

It's All About the Music

Fictional bands, singers, songwriters, and their music: stories that make you wish the songs were real ones!

Fiction with a laugh

From dark comedies to bubbly romances, take a load off with some literary absurdity mixed with a dash of the ridiculous.

Ceramics, Clay & Pottery

Learn the techniques and history of various kinds of ceramic art. Check out local drop-in ceramics programs at the bottom of the page!

DIY Ideas to Repair, Reuse & Reinvent

Get inspired to repurpose, repair, and reimagine with DIY books that turn everyday items into beautiful, low-waste creations.

Arts and Crafts: Put a Bird On It!

Put a bird on it! These arts & crafts books offer creative ways to add feathered flair to your home decor.

Back to School

Here's a great list of books about first-generation college students.

Disability Visibility: True Stories

Celebrate Disability Pride with true stories that center the real-life experiences of people with disabilities, for all ages.

Book A Trip: Around the US & World Explorations

Our 2025 Summer Reading Theme is Book A Trip. Come on an adventure through these shared stories.

Cryptocurrencies

Learn about the technology, impacts, and people involved with cryptocurrencies and blockchains.

Not Your Typical Lemonade Stand

Don't know where to start for your small business? Here are some tools to get you ready!

Digital Disruption: How Tech is Reshaping Our World

Explore how AI, social media, and emerging tech are transforming business, culture, and daily life—for better or worse.

Back to School Cooking

It's back to school and back to busy! Here are a variety of cookbooks to help you whip up quick, tasty, and beautiful lunches.

Saving Green & Going Green in the Kitchen

Stretch your dollar, reduce food waste, and make delicious dishes with these economical and eco-friendly cookbooks.

Mediterranean Cooking

With an emphasis on fresh, whole foods, Mediterranean dishes are healthy, simple to create, and generally delicious! Give them a try!

Ghostly Graphic Novels

Check out these middle grade graphic novels featuring ghostly characters, spooky adventures, and supernatural surprises!

If You Liked Kpop Demon Hunters

If you enjoyed Kpop Demon Hunters, these graphic novels, books, and ebooks may interest you.

Book a Trip: Graphic Novels

Whether you are traveling this summer or staying home, these graphic novels will transport you around the world.

Our Incredible Immune Systems

It's back to school time, and that means it's time to be even more diligent about taking care of your health and preventing illness.

Sound Science: Why Music is Good for You

Check out some of these books to learn more about the different ways music enhances our lives!

Navigating Your Child's ADHD Diagnosis

These books offer strategies, insights, and support to guide and empower parents who are raising children with ADHD.

Family Dramas You Want to Get Into...

Dive into family secrets, lies, and betrayals that will keep you guessing.

Cozy Crimes and Clever Detectives

Murder, mayhem, and charm! These cozy mysteries feature amateur sleuths, quirky towns, and clever twists—no gore, just intrigue.

Middle Grade Mysteries 2025

Packed with clever clues and brave young detectives, these books are perfect for readers who love to solve puzzles and crack the case.

Time to Unplug and Go Outside

Let's reset our minds and enjoy what nature has to offer us. Grab one of these recommendations and chase after that sun - fun for all ages!

Celebrating Latine & Hispanic Scientists!

Read about the incredible contributions of doctors, chemists, astronauts, marine biologists, and more in these books for all ages.

Happy Tails: Essential Books on Pet Care and Training

Join us each month for Companion Animal Hour, a free virtual meetup to help you foster a happy, healthy relationship with your pet!

Absurd Sci-Fi

Looking for some over the top escapism? Check out these imaginative science-fiction inspired tales that take place all over the universe.

All Eyes on You: Surveillance in Science Fiction

Works of fiction, both classic and modern, where citizens are watched by the government, corporations, or even each other.

Urban Fantasy

A subgenre of fantasy that uses supernatural elements in an urban society.
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