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… and recycle at home, at school, and in your community. All About Plants! (Ada Twist, Scientist: The Why Files #2) Andrea … 2022 A playful and informative nonfiction picture book about different tree holes and the amazing animals that …
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If the Shoe Fits is the first in the new “Meant to Be” series for adults inspired by classic fairy tales. What was “meant to be” in a Disney-way is now updated for modern sensibilities and women who…
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… heir to a struggling clothing dynasty. All of the tropes about evil steps, fairy godmothers, belles and beaus of the … that media plays in daily lives provides lots to think about. The next books in the series are: By the Book by … Jasmine Guillory - a modern take on Beauty and the Beast about an ambitious editorial assistant working with a …
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Picture Books | Children's Nonfiction | Children's Fiction | Teen Fiction | Teen Nonfiction
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… Blanca Gómez This engaging and educational picture book about protecting our waterways follows a classroom as they … while observing plants with his older sister -- a story about cultivating patience and letting knowledge grow. Every … and ask questions while engaging their natural curiosity about nature Children's Fiction Flying Up the Mountain …
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Realistic Fiction | Fantasy | Paranormal Fiction | Romance
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… to survive without closing herself off from those who care about her or running away? Fantasy Last Sunrise in Eterna … Night Forest Tehlor Kay Mejia An edge-of-your-seat fantasy about a girl who will do anything to protect her sister--even … after the sudden death of her parents to uncover the truth about their deaths, and as she attempts to unravel the …
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April - June 2020 Issue
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… when he fears that telling the police what he knows about a murder could lead to his deportation. Anappara, … Cleanness . A group of nine connected short stories about a young, gay American literature teacher who is working … to find her biological father, and to try to learn more about her mother, who was a physics student in the turbulent …
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… Spanish (PDF), updated in 2024 and contains information about local food pantries and free meal sites, as well as … website. If you are experiencing homelessness, information about getting on a housing priority list can be found on the … Resource Center (ADRC) of Dane County provides information about resources and support on all aspects of life related to …
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While the COVID19 crisis has illuminated the need for public computing options, the service has always been one of the core uses of our libraries.
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… at Madison’s Central library, shared recently. “We talked about browsing, about holds, but public computing clearly rose to the … we thought we’d gotten everything determined, we’d learn about a new variable, especially in trying to roll out best …
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A special Summer Reading celebration invited kids to be the star of their own comic story
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… talking to teachers, parents, and (most importantly) kids about the most sought after titles of the year to ensure … to some of our shyer participants who were less excited about being in photos, opening a world of possibilities for …
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History | Biographies, Essays and Memoirs | Poetry
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… Editor This anthology is filled with dozens of comics about LGBTQIA experiences, ranging from personal stories to queer history to cutting satire about pronoun panic and brands desperate to co-opt pride. … process that troubles our most basic assumptions about who we are and how we are constituted. eBook There Will …
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Hawthorne resident brings textile art workshops to her community library.
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… & events over 3 months Often times, when people think about the Bubbler, they think about a room at Madison's Central Library - especially when … laughed, "but hey, he had a goal and I went with it. 'How about we start with some spots?' I suggested." The kids' …
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Contemporary | Classics
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… of a rancher in 1840s Mexico, Nena knows a thing or two about monsters--her home has long been threatened by tensions … We Come From Oscar Cásares A stunning and timely novel about a Mexican-American family in Brownsville, Texas, that … Women and Salt Gabriela Garcia A sweeping, masterful debut about a daughter's fateful choice, a mother motivated by her …
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… very happy ending. Your young reader will love everything about this beginning chapter book full of real feelings, … 2023 Nine-year-old Ella knows everything there is to know about the Apartment House on Poppy Hill and she is VERY ready … her Kokum (grandma), how to put her pinkie up, and ALL about glitter - all in her own special and hilarious Jo Jo …
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… eBook Homeland Elegies Ayad Akhtar A deeply personal work about identity and belonging in a nation coming apart at the … lakes. This is a compelling and richly layered story about nature and our place within it that lands with rare … between the Twin Cities and dusty Milltown, Milo sets about trying to make the most of life without running water …
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Stop into Hawthorne Library every Thursday afternoon at 2PM for a movie matinee! This is a film series for adults that presents critically-acclaimed and award-winning feature films, with…
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… they plan a series of heists against the bank that's about to foreclose on their family ranch. Standing in their … November 9 | 2-4:15PM Robert Altman's revisionist Western about a gambler and a prostitute who go into business … Ford's powerful adaptation of the John Steinbeck classic about a destitute farm family migrating from Dust Bowl …
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On Sat., September 28, come explore mindfulness through health, wellness, art and food during a full-day experience at Central Library planned by team members Nita Ambedkar, Kiran Nautiyal, Deepti…
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… co-founder of Flavor Temptations. We'll also be talking about the history of mindfulness in Indian culture and go … 12:30pm: Health + Mindfulness During this time, we'll talk about health and wellness techniques that help connect the … zone with a wood burning demonstration where you'll learn about the significance of mandalas from Gauri of Prettyful …
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… suspension? Now Eb and Flow have two weeks to think about and explain their behavior-to their families, to each … the start to a wildly funny and addictive fantasy series about accepting yourself and finding your inner hero. The … Sarah Everett 2023 A heart-wrenching middle grade debut about Kemi, an aspiring scientist who loves statistics and …
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Middle Grade Fiction Titles | YA Fiction Titles | Nonfiction Titles | Graphic Novels
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… author Ari Tison crafts an emotional, slow-burning drama about brotherhood, abuse, recovery, and doing the right … both taut thriller and a raw, tender coming-of-age story, about one Ojibwe boy learning to love himself through the … balances multiple worlds. Everything You Wanted to Know About Indians But Were Afraid to Ask : Young Readers Edition …
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Youth services librarian Tracy Moore coordinated with the Bubbler to turn Mural Alley into a creative hub.
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… community loved the new space. "There is something awesome about being able to make things and be outside," one parent told us about the Bubbler regatta. "It's great that the programs have … not wait to get their hands on the materials, curious about the stamps in front of them and in awe when watching …
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Alex's Picks | Gardening | Environmental Justice | Nature Memoirs
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… to look at a fava bean and the the Romans were fanatical about asparagus. Available for download: eBook | eAudio … What makes a garden good? For Chris McLaughlin, it's about growing the healthiest, most scrumptious fruits and veggies possible, but it's also about giving back. How can your little patch of Earth become …
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Every month there are new titles purchased for the Too Good to Miss collections at our libraries. If you're not familiar with TGTM (as we call it here in library-world), it's a special collection of…
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… disability rights, or just interested in learning more about a fun, funny, beautiful woman. The Book of (More) … post-pandemic with another collection of miniature essays about some “fleeting sweetnesses” that he savored over the … when he stumbles upon The Masquerade, a translated novel about a masked ball in 1930s Shanghai. The author's name is …
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… nontechnical language, the US Constitution. Want to learn about the separation of powers, the emoluments clause, why … and history, offering little known facts and anecdotes about all twenty-seven amendments, and discusses key Supreme … authorities on gerrymandering. What You Need to Know About Voting and Why Kim Wehle What You Need to Know About …
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Policy
Purpose | Overview and Definitions | Inappropriate Behavior | Additional Rules Applicable to Children’s Areas of the Library and for the Behavior and Supervision of Minors | Staff Response to…
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… When possible, staff will first educate individuals about the applicable policies before taking stronger measures … in a manner that impedes the free passage of such persons about the library. Bringing any animal into the library … in library staff attempting to educate or warn individuals about the policies before enforcing such policies. If an …
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… Running her family's bookstore while fending off questions about her love life, Tansy Adams invents a girlfriend, Gemma, … so when Wallace is given one week to cross over, he sets about living a lifetime in seven days. Hilarious, haunting, … and kind, Under the Whispering Door is an uplifting story about a life spent at the office and a death spent building a …
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This is a poetic collection of short chapters of prose about taking care of the Earth. Pulitzer Prize–winning novelist, poet, and playwright N. Scott Momaday writes about what he knows best…
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… This is a poetic collection of short chapters of prose about taking care of the Earth. Pulitzer Prize–winning … novelist, poet, and playwright N. Scott Momaday writes about what he knows best, his native ground. Born and raised … Earth Keeper as a spiritual autobiography when talking about his life and the lives of his ancestors. He encourages …
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Note: Many of these movies have been released on DVD time and again, with varying extras and language offerings via subtitle. We've linked below to the listing with the most DVD copies. If the list…
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… Goblet of Fire Christmas Movies You Might Have Forgotten About The Family Stone The Preacher's Wife Black Nativity …
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