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THIS THURSDAY: Weird Science with Mary Roach
Apr 23rd | 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Join NYT Bestselling author Mary Roach as she discusses her career and her latest hilarious & thoughtful nonfiction book "Replaceable You"!
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Ethereal YA Fae
In need of some fae magic? Who doesn't want some ethereal reads? These books are geared toward YA readers, but can be enjoyed by all.
Let There Be Light (Novels)
Aimed at YA & New Adult audiences, Light Novels are fast paced, have fantasy elements and are quick reads. This list is full of them!
Integrity, Stability, and Beauty
Join Jake as he discusses how his interest in reading about wild landscapes inspired the Rewilding the Prairie series at the library.
More Wings, More Fire
While they might not have wings and fire, they all have magical animals & engaging, fantastical artwork. Perfect for ages 7-11.
Ethereal YA Fae
In need of some fae magic? Who doesn't want some ethereal reads? These books are geared toward YA readers, but can be enjoyed by all.
Let There Be Light (Novels)
Aimed at YA & New Adult audiences, Light Novels are fast paced, have fantasy elements and are quick reads. This list is full of them!
Integrity, Stability, and Beauty
Join Jake as he discusses how his interest in reading about wild landscapes inspired the Rewilding the Prairie series at the library.
More Wings, More Fire
While they might not have wings and fire, they all have magical animals & engaging, fantastical artwork. Perfect for ages 7-11.
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Kanopy Kids
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Storytimes on YouTube
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Digital Douglas County History
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