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Summer Reading Challenge #5: YA Romance
For Week 5 of the Summer Reading 2026: Our Love Won't Go Extinct. Check out these YA books about teens who find their Happy For Now!
Summer Reading Challenge #5: Our Love Won't Go Extinct
For Week 5 of the Summer Reading, enjoy these romances featuring archaeologists, paleontologists, geographers, and other adventure seekers!
America250 Kids: Forgotten Peoples and Histories
To celebrate the stories of all Americans, these titles illuminate the contributions of those not often commemorated in history books.
Summer Reading Challenge #4: Dig Up the Past
For Week 4 of Summer Reading 2026, we encourage you to dig up the past and read history. These books look at things associated with summer.
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Celebrating Langston Hughes
February is Black History Month, & February 1st marks the 125th birthday of Langston Hughes. Let's celebrate an amazing life & legacy!
It’s Not Too Late to Learn an Instrument: A Musical Journey
Learning harmonica later in life brought joy, focus, and confidence—plus surprising brain benefits and practical tips to get started.
Good Tidings & Good Eats: Holiday Recipes and Reads
HCPL bloggers share a favorite holiday recipe and something they love to read, watch, or listen to this time of year.
A Fan's Thoughts on Ozzy Osbourne's Life & Legacy
Guest blogger, and lifelong Ozzy Osbourne fan offers an appreciation of "the Godfather of Heavy Metal" who passed away on Tuesday at 76.
Celebrating Langston Hughes
February is Black History Month, & February 1st marks the 125th birthday of Langston Hughes. Let's celebrate an amazing life & legacy!
It’s Not Too Late to Learn an Instrument: A Musical Journey
Learning harmonica later in life brought joy, focus, and confidence—plus surprising brain benefits and practical tips to get started.
Good Tidings & Good Eats: Holiday Recipes and Reads
HCPL bloggers share a favorite holiday recipe and something they love to read, watch, or listen to this time of year.
A Fan's Thoughts on Ozzy Osbourne's Life & Legacy
Guest blogger, and lifelong Ozzy Osbourne fan offers an appreciation of "the Godfather of Heavy Metal" who passed away on Tuesday at 76.