Mystery, romance, family secrets, and a guy who gets swallowed by a sperm whale. You’ll find all this and more, in August’s Library Reads selections. While official summer reading is over, there’s still plenty of great summer reads waiting to be discovered, including these ten fiction and non-fiction selections, chosen by librarians across the country as their favorites. Browse the […]
July is vacation time! Whether you’re heading to a dream destination, or simply a shady spot in your backyard, be sure to grab a good book to take along. To find one, look no further than this month’s Library Reads, new releases that have been selected by librarians across the country as their favorites. Browse the selections here, or stop […]
What happens when you ask book lovers for recommendations? They deliver! The Adult Services Department and Eastgate Branch staff members share some of their recent favorites reads, covering a variety of genres, fiction and non-fiction. No matter what you’re in the mood for, you’re sure to find ideas for your Summer Reading! Rules of Civility by Amor Towles “This author […]
It’s Pride Month, a great time to discover new authors and voices. For thriller, mystery and horror fans, there are plenty of gripping reads featuring Queer characters, sure to keep you turning pages on a long summer night. Click on the titles to place a hold, and add them to your Oceans of Possibility Summer Reading list. Not signed up […]
Way to go! You’re all signed up for Oceans of Possibility, AAPLD’s Summer Reading program for 2023. Now, what to read? As you’ve probably guessed, your friendly library staff has plenty of suggestions, starting with the June Library Reads picks! If you’re not familiar with Library Reads, they’re new releases that have been selected by librarians across the country as […]
A new month, a new selection of Library Reads! If you’re not familiar with Library Reads, they’re new releases that have been selected by librarians across the country as their favorites. Browse the selections here, or stop by the Main Library, where recent Library Reads can be found on the square shelf beside the New Releases display. We’ve highlighted a […]
It’s National Library Week– time to think about all the things we love about the library. While some are obvious…B-O-O-K-S… there are plenty of other services, features and events that make the library the hub of our community. If you haven’t been by in a while, stop into the Main Library on Harnish Drive, or the Branch Library on Eastgate […]
Are you a genealogy newbie? There is help for you at the library! Look for these books for some tips on how to get started. Don’t forget to ask a librarian if you need more help, and join us for genealogy programs at AAPLD. View our events calendar, and search for “genealogy” to find upcoming programs. Organize Your Genealogy : […]
Summer concert season is about to kick off. Daisy Jones and The Six is rockin’ Prime Video. If you crave the stories behind the music, whether true life or imagined, check out the Band Books display at the Main Library. Novels, or memoirs, rock, pop, punk or country, discover a great read to put you back stage or on the […]
Library Reads announces it’s April picks of this month’s new releases, chosen by librarians across the country as their favorites. Browse the selections here , or stop by the Main Library, where recent Library Reads can be found on the square shelf beside the New Releases display. Since April is often a mixed bag weather-wise, kind of spring, kind of […]
