Author: Cornelius Reed

Hi, I live at Reed Memorial Library and I'm the bookworm that really runs the place. I'm named after one of our biggest supporters, Judge Cornelius A. Reed, so I'm kind of a big deal. It's a fantastic library with lots of fun people. Sometimes, I have my younger sidekick, Cora (also a bookworm) give me a hand with the littlest library users. Here on the blog, I'll be sharing news, updates, and all the important things to know about my library.

Get Carried Away with our Fall Reading Challenge

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Even though our summer reading challenge recently ended, reading is fun all-year-round. Join us starting September 4th for our Get Carried Away with Reading fall challenge!

By joining this challenge, you will officially become a Library Explorer. Do not take this responsibility lightly. Library Explorers are the coolest people you will ever meet! (Trust me, we are also Library Explorers, so we would know.) As fellow Library Explorers, we would like to invite you to embark on an adventure with us. Keep reading to learn the details…

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Borrow Video Games with Your Library Card

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Get your game on, thanks to your local library! At Reed Memorial Library, we have a wide selection of video games just waiting to be checked out with your library card for free. (Ah, the magic word we all love: free… Music to our ears.)

Our video game loans are perfect for gamers on a budget, trial runs, or anyone who likes to change up their gaming frequently. Keep reading to learn more about which games you can find at the library.

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The Duke and I by Julia Quinn: A Reed Reads! Book Rec

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The Duke and I (Bridgerton series) by Julia Qunn

Where to find this book at Reed Memorial Library:

  • Adult Fiction or Large Print
  • Call number: FIC Quinn or LP Quinn
  • Also available as eBook or eAudiobook
  • View it on our catalog

Nicole from Public Services recommends The Duke and I by Julia Quinn. Read what she has to say about this one!

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Thanks for a great summer of reading!

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Now that August is here, it is time for our Oceans of Possibilities summer reading challenge to sail off into the sunset. We would like to thank each and every one of you who participated this summer! It has been an incredible eight weeks of reading, activities, and celebration of community. When we all come together, there is truly an ocean’s worth of possibilities.

Altogether, we had 468 summer reading participants with a total of 399,932 minutes read. Wow!

Here are some highlights and pictures from our summer.

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5 New Adult Graphic Novels That Hit Our Shelves in July

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Take a look at these new adult graphic novels that hit our shelves in July!

This month, we also divided our adult graphic novels into young adult and adult. The young adult graphic novels will now be available in the Teen Room, and the adult graphic novels have moved upstairs to the left. If you haven’t been in since we moved these collections, make sure to take a look during your next visit.

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Give Back to the Community by Becoming a Friend of the Library

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If you’ve ever been to our library book sale, enjoyed the refillable water bottle station, or recently brought in a young one to play with our new children’s toys, then you can thank the Friends of the Library.

The Friends of the Library is a group of community members who support the library by volunteering their time and talent. The more, the merrier! The Friends are seeking more friends to join their organization, particularly those who are interested in being active within the group.

Read on to learn more about the Friends and why you should join.

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The Last Cuentista by Donna Barba Higuera: A Reed Reads! Book Rec

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The Last Cuentista by Donna Barba Higuera

Where to find this book at Reed Memorial Library:

  • Juvenile Fiction
  • Call number: J FIC Higuera
  • View it on our catalog

This one goes out especially to our young readers: Sarah from Public Services recommends The Last Cuentista by Donna Barba Higuera, a newly released middle grade novel. Keep reading to learn more about this book.

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New Wireless Printing Options at the Library

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If you prefer printing directly from your phone or using your credit card to pay, then you’ll be happy to know we are now offering wireless printing through Princh!

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Top 50 Books for Readers Ages 10-12

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Our Youth Services department has put together a list of Top 50 Books for readers ages 10-12!

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Free Books Monthly for Kids Under 5 with Ohio Governor’s Imagination Library

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Did you know that your child from birth to five years old is eligible to receive a free book every month? Keep reading to find out how…

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