Gorilla and the Bird by Zack McDermott: A Reed Reads! Book Rec

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Gorilla and the Bird: A Memoir of Madness and a Mother’s Love by Zack McDermott

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Librarian Katie from Adult Services has another recommendation for us, this time with Gorilla and the Bird: A Memoir of Madness and a Mother’s Love by Zack McDermott. Keep reading to get the scoop on this hard-hitting and insightful memoir.

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Rising to the (Summer) Challenge

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Our Summer Challenge officially ended July 30th and wow, did you work hard! In just eight weeks, you read over 430,000 minutes, completed almost 3,000 activities, and redeemed lots of prizes. 133 of you who read (at least) 28 hours completed the challenge and earned an “All Together Now” pin. Everyone who participated was eligible to earn points, redeem them for prizes, and was included in the grand prize drawing, held yesterday. Who won?

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12 Short Story Collections

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If you enjoy reading fiction but are in the mood for bite size vignettes rather than an ongoing epic, consider checking out one of these short story collections!

Short story collections are books that contain multiple stories. Sometimes the stories are interconnected, and sometimes they are are all separate pieces. Whether you flip through and only read the stories that stand out to you, or you read it cover to cover, short story collections are a great option. Here are some suggestions:

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Have Wagon, Will Travel: Adult Outreach at RML

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Most of us come to the library anytime we want; to borrow something, use a printer or computer, or just to enjoy a quiet space. But what if you couldn’t get here? How would you get books or movies, especially if you didn’t have internet service at home? Who would help you stay connected to the outside world, to continue learning?

A few weeks ago, we explained how our Youth Outreach team travels through the community to bring story trails, literacy and tech programs to children and teens. Did you know that we also have services for adults outside the library walls?

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The God of Endings by Jacqueline Holland: A Reed Reads! Book Rec

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The God of Endings by Jacqueline Holland

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Vampires, heartache, and suspense abound in this month’s book recommendation The God of Endings by Jacqueline Holland, which comes from Katie in Adult Services. Read all about it in today’s blog.

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Our 2nd Tiny Art Show, Displayed in Our New Gallery Space

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We’re kicking off our new Library Gallery with truly local art – masterpieces made by all of you! Last year’s Tiny Art Show was so successful and enjoyable that we’re doing it again.

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Middle Grade Books About Quirky Family Shenanigans

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Is there a fictional family that’s near to your heart? Does your child enjoy books featuring families and their hijinks? This list is for you!

This list contains middle grade books about what we call “quirky family shenanigans.” Some of these books are mystery, while others are realistic fiction or contain some fantastical element, and some are brand new releases while others are classics. All of these contain a family dynamic, and often, they are named after said family and take place in a familial abode.

We hope you enjoy!

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Library Services Beyond Walls: Youth Outreach

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Did you know that library services go beyond our building’s walls?

We have several staff members dedicated to bringing the library to you! Our outreach team is split up into two departments: adult and youth. Today, we’ll be taking a look at our youth outreach services.

Keep reading to learn more about what our youth outreach team does.

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Witch Hat Atelier by Kamome Shirahama: A Reed Reads! Book Rec

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Witch Hat Atelier by Kamome Shirahama

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Looking for a new manga series? This month, Brittany from Youth Services is recommending Witch Hat Atelier, an immersive fantasy manga series.

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ReedFest Wrap-Up and Summer Reading Challenge Details

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This past Friday, we kicked off summer reading with ReedFest! Check out this blog post to see our pictures from ReedFest and get the details on our summer reading challenge.

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