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What Does It Mean for a Book to Be Banned?

You might hear the term "banned book" used a lot, but what does it actually mean?

The time has come for the kids to head back to school.

When I heard about this year's Summer at MCPL theme, "Telling Tales," I remembered a professor I had years ago.

“In the corner of my right eye — the last thing my right eye would ever see — I saw the man in black running towards me.…

Have you ever had a foil dinner? Imagine chicken and vegetables, perfectly seasoned, cooked in tin foil over a campfire.

The new volume of Community Voices will be published on June 26, 2024!

Dearest Gentle Reader, as the masses anticipate the latest exploits in secrets and seductions, I have been biding my time.

Welcome back, readers!

Hello, readers! I’m back again with two new “Expand Your Shelf” prompts for you to explore:

Expand Your Shelf with these prompts: Read a book about or based upon a real person and read a book that won an award.

Looking for your next bookish adventure now that the Winter Reading Challenge is over?

March is Women’s History Month—an chance to focus on and celebrate the contributions and achievements of women in America.