To mother, or not to mother…

April is National Poetry Month; here are samples from recently published books of poetry.

The beginning of the COVID 19 pandemic is now 4 years behind us. Writers commemorate that unprecedented time…

Celebrate Black History Month with this literary feast of new titles by African-American authors on our shelves.

It’s a new year, so let’s read books that promise something “new.”

Winter is the perfect time of year to indulge in some feel-good reading. Here is a selection of titles new and old to spark a bit of joy and offer comfort when you need it most. 

This list of books available through the BCCLS Consortium has been curated by our librarians. The list has materials for adults, teens and children, and includes fiction and nonfiction titles. In keeping with our Mission, it is designed to connect you, our patrons, to information, ideas and culture; it is for everyone. 

When you hear the word “witch,” what image comes to mind? An old, malevolent  woman? Or your neighborhood herbalist? These titles explore differing meanings of “witches” and “witchcraft.”