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Reading with Pride: Recent Highlights (June 2025)

In celebration of Pride Month and in support of reading all year round, we've rounded up some of the best recent LGBTQIA+ releases.

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Music Class with Little Parade

Jun 21st - Aug 2nd | 10:00am - 11:00am
Various locations

Touch-A-Truck

Jun 21st | 10:00am - 11:00am

Sculpt Like Marion

Jun 21st | 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Nature's Magic Show with Jeff Bibik

Jun 21st - Jul 20th | 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Various locations

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Kids Staff Picks (April 2025)

Kids and parents, check out our latest picks for good reading.

New in Kids Books: April 2025

Like to stay on trend? Here are the kids books we are most excited to read this month.

New in Kids Books: March 2025

Like to stay on trend? Here are the kids books we are most excited to read this month.

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Teen Staff Picks (May 2025)

Check out our latest staff favorites for teen reading.

Teen Staff Picks (March 2025)

Check out our latest staff favorites for teen reading.

Cozy Reads for Teens

Stay cozy this winter with these heartwarming books of various genres.

Cozy Reads for Teens

Stay cozy this winter with these heartwarming books of various genres.

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