Community’s Book Recommendations

Jul 25, 2024

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Books

Community’s Book Recs

Take a look at the different books our community has recommended!

Five Days at Memorial

Sheri Fink

Non-Fiction

Eight Ways to Keep the Devil from Under Your Feet

Joyce Meyer

Non-Fiction

Where are the Coins?/ ¿Dónde están las monedas?

Joan Garringa Bacardi

Non- Fiction

Educating the Wholehearted Child

Clay and Sally Clarkson

Non-Fiction

Lovingkindness: The Revolutionary Art of Happiness

Sharon Salzburg

Nonfiction

The Book of Enoch

Translated by R.H. Charles

Religion

The Book of Giants

Joseph B. Lumpkin

Mythology

Greenlights

Matthew McConaughey

Memoir

A People’s History of the United States

Howard Zinn

History

The Race

Robin Rekittke

PRC

Swallows and Amazons

Arthur Ransome

Classics

The Count of Monte Cristo

Alexandre Dumas

Classics

20,000 Leagues Under the Sea

Jules Verne

Classics

A Hole New World

PopularMMOs

Graphic Novel

Guts

Raina Telgemeier

Graphic Novel

Dog Man and Cat Kid

Dav Pilkey

Graphic Novel

The Baby Sitters Club Series

Ann M. Martin

Graphic Novel

Claudia and the Bad Joke

Ann M. Martin

Graphic Novel

Flood-A-Gedden! (Agent 9)

James Burkes

Graphic Novel

Working Cotton

Sherley Anne WIlliams

Picture Book

Tokyo Ghoul

Sui Ishida

Manga

My Hero Academia, Vol. 1

Kohei Horikoshi

Manga

Naruto, Vol. 37

Masashi Kishimoto

Manga

Shanghai Girls

Lisa See

Historical Fiction

Sweet Home Alaska

Carole Estby Dagg

Historical Fiction

I Survived!

Lauren Tarshis

Historical Fiction

Fawkes

Nadine Brandes

Historical Fiction

A Tent for the Sun

Mary Ray

Historical Fiction

A Thousand Ships

Natalie Haynes

Historical Fiction

City of Girls

Elizabeth Gilbert

Historical Fiction

Beyond the Bright Sea

Lauren Wolk

Historical Fiction

The Clue of the Hissing Serpent

Franklin W. Dixon

Mystery

The Thirty Nine Clues

Rick Riordan

Mystery

Encyclopedia Brown, Boy Detective

Donald J. Sobol

Mystery

Spy School

Stuart Gibbs

Mystery

Suspect

Robert Crais

Mystery

7 Days of Peter Crumb

Jonny Glynn

Horror

Christine

Stephen King

Horror

Float

Laura Martin

Fantasy

The Magic Half

Annie Barrows

Fantasy

The Trials of Apollo

Rick Riordan

Fantasy

Kingdom’s Edge

Chuck Black

Fantasy

Oddity

Eli Brown

Fantasy

The Alloy of Law

Brandon Sanderson

Fantasy

The Dark Witch

Nora Roberts

Fantasy

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

J.K. Rowling

Fantasy

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

J.K. Rowling

Fantasy

The Chronicles of Narnia

C.S. Lewis

Fantasy

The Night Angel Trilogy

Brent Weeks

Fantasy

The Green Ember

S.D. Smith

Fantasy

Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief

Rick Riordan

Fantasy

Wings of Fire

Tui T. Sutherland

Fantasy

Redwall

Brian Jacques

Fantasy

The Witches

Roald Dahl

Fantasy

Will Wilder

Raymond Arroyo

Fantasy

Where the Woods End

Charlotte Salter

Fantasy

Dark Lover

J.R. Ward

Fantasy

Raising Dragons

Bryan Davis

Fantasy

The Serpent and the Wings of Night

Carrisa Broadbent

Fantasy

Divergent

Veronica Roth

Sci-Fi

The Hunger Games

Suzanne Collins

Sci-Fi

The Maze Runner

James Dashner

Sci-Fi

Hank the Cowdog

John R. Erickson

Fiction

The Little Prince

Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

Fiction

The Boxcar Children

Gertrude Chandler Warner

Fiction

The Oath

Frank Peretti

Fiction

¡Qué Nervios! El Primer Día de Escuela

Julie Danneburg

Fiction

My Side of the Mountain

Jean Craighead George

Fiction

Puppy Academy

Gill Lewis

Fiction

A Series of Unfortunate Events

Lemony Snicket

Fiction

The Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Big Shot

Jeff Kinney

Fiction

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Volunteer Opportunities

May 14, 2024

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Giving Back to Your Library

May 14, 2024

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Giving Back to Your Library

Donate Books

Donate your gently used books and give them a new home! Your contribution to our Friends of the Library book sale directly supports us!

Donate Food

Your donations of non-perishable food for our blessing box items provide vital support to individuals and families facing food insecurity in our community.

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Whether it’s art supplies, STEM kits, or other resources, your contributions directly enhance the quality and variety of our offerings.

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Help us make a difference in our community! Your financial support enables us to continue offering essential services, innovative programs, and maintaining our facilities for everyone to enjoy.

Donate Prizes

Spark a love for reading and learning by donating prizes for our programs including our Summer Reading Program! Your generosity encourages participation and rewards our community members, especially children and teens, for their literary achievements.

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How Donations Are Used

Your donations fuel our library’s mission. They’re vital for acquiring new materials, maintaining our facilities, and funding innovative programs that benefit our community directly. Your generosity ensures that our library remains a vibrant hub of learning and enrichment for all. Thank you for your support!

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FAQ

How can I donate money to the library?

Donating money to the library is easy! You can visit our website and click on the “Donate” button to make a secure online donation. Alternatively, you can stop by the library in person and speak with a staff member about making a contribution.

Can I donate books that are not in perfect condition?

While we prefer gently used books, we accept donations in various conditions. Books that are heavily damaged or outdated may be recycled. Your contributions are greatly appreciated regardless of their condition.

How do I purchase items from the library's Amazon Wishlist?

To purchase items from our Amazon Wishlist, simply visit the wishlist page on our website. From there, you can browse through the list of requested items and choose which ones you’d like to purchase. Your purchases will be shipped directly to the library for immediate use.

What types of food items are needed for the Blessing Box?

We welcome donations of non-perishable food items for our Blessing Box. Examples include canned goods, pasta, rice, cereal, peanut butter, and canned fruits and vegetables. Please ensure that all items are unopened and within their expiration dates.

How do I contribute prizes for the Summer Reading Program?

Donating prizes for the Summer Reading Program is simple! You can drop off your donations at the library during our regular operating hours. Toys are always a great option. If you’re unsure about what types of prizes to donate, feel free to contact us for suggestions.

Why should I donate to the library?

Donating to the library directly impacts our local community by supporting educational initiatives, fostering literacy, and providing access to resources for people of all ages. Your contribution helps maintain a vital community institution that serves as a hub for learning, creativity, and connection. Additionally, libraries often operate on tight budgets, so your donation can have a significant and immediate impact on the quality of services and programs we offer.