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Books to Read During National Reading Group Month
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College Finances: Financial Aid and More with Ladder Up
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Light of Space Paper Lanterns
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Young at Heart: Afternoon Party Games
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Young at Heart: LoterÃa Magnets Craft
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New in Kids Books: October 2026
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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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Teens at CPL
LGBTQ+ History Month for Teens (2026)
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Teen Staff Picks (September 2026)
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Fall Into a New Book: Dazzling Debut Titles for Teens
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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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