Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

  September 15 marks the beginning of National Hispanic Heritage Month, highlighting the culture and contributions of Hispanic and Latino people. The mid-month date is significant because it’s the independence day of five Latin American countries, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. Several other nations, including Mexico, mark their independence this month. The celebration runs through October 12, […]

Back to Book Club, pt. 6 Libraries Transform Book Pick
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September 18 is Read An Ebook Day!

Short on time to read? Stuck at home, and avoiding public places? Don’t want to lug around heavy hardcovers? Need an easy-on-the-eyes night reading background? Give ebooks a try! Today is Read An Ebook Day, and it’s a great opportunity to check out these tiny wonders for the first time, or get reacquainted with the joy of digital reading. User-friendly, […]

Back to Book Club, pt. 6 Libraries Transform Book Pick
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Back to Book Club, part 5 – Libraries Transform Book Pick

The American Library Association’s ongoing Libraries Transform program connects readers across the United States through the shared experience of reading and discussing the same book. Digital copies of the book are made available for immediate check-out through Overdrive and Libby for patrons of participating libraries, including AAPLD. The fall Libraries Transform Book Pick is Book of the Little Axe, by […]

Back To Book Club, part 3 – Virtual Book Clubs
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Back To Book Club, part 3 – Virtual Book Clubs

Love the idea of a book club, but don’t want the commitment of regular membership? A virtual book club can be a great option for people who want the flexibility to read and comment on their own schedule. It’s also a simple way to get your feet wet discussing books with other readers. While Oprah’s Book Club is the oldest […]

Back to Book Club, Part 2- Do It Yourself!
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Back to Book Club, Part 2- Do It Yourself!

Last week’s Adult Services blog post highlighted AAPLD’s current book clubs.  But what if none of the times are convenient, or you enjoy gathering with a group of friends to talk books? AAPLDs Do It Yourself Book Club service has everything you need for your new or existing independent book club. How does it work? First, choose a book, and […]

Back To Book Club!
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Back To Book Club!

With kids starting school, fall is a great time for adults to get back to reading. Book clubs are the perfect way to discover new books, and connect with other book lovers! AAPLD offers a variety of clubs designed to fit our patrons’ tastes and schedules. Like our other programs, book club gatherings are held virtually, so you’re able to […]

How to Find Your Next Great Read
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How to Find Your Next Great Read

For book lovers, browsing at the library is one of life’s pleasures. But when you’d rather avoid public places, how do you browse for your next great read? Fortunately, AAPLD has some helpful resources so you can find exactly what you’re looking for from the comfort of home. BookPage– This monthly magazine carries the subtitle “Discover Your Next Great Book,” […]