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Cozy Halloween Books to Curl Up With
Chloe recommends some Halloween season reads for those who aren't fans of horror.
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The Hand & The Eye: Author Visit and Magic Show
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"Sinners" Musical Journey: Delta to Chicago Blues
Oct 30th | 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Frights & Freestyles: Teen Open Mic Contest
Oct 30th | 3:00pm - 4:30pm
CIERA Dearborn Observatory Night
Oct 30th | 8:00pm - 9:00pm
The Hand & The Eye: Author Visit and Magic Show
Nov 2nd | 1:00pm - 7:30pm
Various Locations
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New in Kids Books: October 2026
Like to stay on trend? Here are the kids books we are most excited to read this month.
Fall Into Reading: Board and Picture Books
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Kids, You Can be a Media Literacy Detective
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New in Kids Books: October 2026
Like to stay on trend? Here are the kids books we are most excited to read this month.
Fall Into Reading: Board and Picture Books
30 cozy reads to help you celebrate the change in seasons.
Kids, You Can be a Media Literacy Detective
Eva shares fun books that can help kids build their truth-detecting skills!
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LGBTQ+ History Month for Teens (2026)
Celebrate LGBTQ+ history with these fiction and nonfiction reads.
Teen Staff Picks (September 2026)
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Fall Into a New Book: Dazzling Debut Titles for Teens
Check out our list of new teen books by new authors!
LGBTQ+ History Month for Teens (2026)
Celebrate LGBTQ+ history with these fiction and nonfiction reads.
Teen Staff Picks (September 2026)
Check out our latest staff favorites for teen reading.
Fall Into a New Book: Dazzling Debut Titles for Teens
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