In honor of Women’s History Month, we’re examining the lives and work of the following formidable women.
Read MoreThis Valentine’s Day we’re looking at a swoon-worthy selection of new and diverse romances on our shelves at Maplewood Library’s Adult Services location at 129 Boyden Avenue.
Read MoreIn honor of Black History Month, we’ll look at fiction and nonfiction from authors of the African diaspora.
Read MoreSisters refers primarily to women who share the same parents, but “sister” has many other meanings as well: a term of endearment, describing comrades, friends, women who share a deep bond…
Read MoreWinter is the perfect time of year to indulge in some feel-good reading. Here is a selection of recent titles to spark a bit of joy and offer comfort when you need it most.
Read MoreSPIRITUAL SEEKING: For the spiritually curious, here’s a selection from a variety of practices.
Read MoreSPIRITUAL SEEKING: For the spiritually curious, here’s a selection from a variety of practices.
Read MoreNovember is National American Indian Heritage Month. Select and read from the following titles by contemporary Native American writers…
Read MoreMonsters, witches and haunted houses feature in this month’s suitably scary titles.
Read MoreBanned Books Week celebrates the freedom to read, the value of free and open access to information, and the freedom to seek and to express ideas, even those some consider unorthodox or unpopular.
Read MoreMaking their way in a world often hostile to at least one if not more of their identities, these Latinos and Latinas, real and fictional, open up their worlds to us.
Read MoreThere’s still time to soak up a few more weeks of summer reading this season! Check out these recommendations from our Adult Summer Reading program participants.
Read MoreThe Anthropocene is the current geological age, in which human activity has profoundly shaped the planet and its biodiversity. As we are living the very real consequences of global warming, we can read about our warming planet in a variety of genres.
Read MoreBooks about writers, plants and gardening…
Read MoreOnce again, we celebrate our LGBTQIA communities, neighbors, friends, families and selves. Politicians, a perfumer, an actor and an academic offer glimpses into their very diverse lives.
Read MoreAs the days get longer, dip into a short story collection to get a taste for a new favorite author, genre, or storytelling style.
Read MoreApril is National Poetry Month.
Read MoreGet into the spooky season mood with this collection of gothic horror, historical suspense, and otherworldly reads.
Read MoreCelebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
Read MoreIf eating local food is a highlight of your travel experiences, delve into this list of foodie memoirs, travelogues, and a destination-inspired cookbook for good measure…
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