Shelf Analysis

May Challenge: Back from the Past

April 30, 2021April 27, 2021 aleemyapl

The greatest stories are the ones that last and resonate with new generations of readers. While there are differing opinions about which books should be considered classics, books that were written before you were born can carry a certain nostalgia for a different time period. So, use this challenge to explore the past or share books from your childhood with your children. In May, we challenge you to read a book that was published before you were born. Find recommendations for adults, teens, tweens, and children.

May Challenge: Study Abroad

April 30, 2021April 27, 2021 aleemyapl

Although our travels have been limited recently, we can always escape with a good book. So whether you're going on a trip this summer or planning another staycation, we challenge you to read a book set in another country during the month of May. Find recommendations for adults, teens, tweens, and children.

audiobooks, Fiction

Full Cast Audiobooks

April 28, 2021April 26, 2021 aleemyapl

Full cast audiobooks bring dramatic readings to the next level by using multiple voices for character and narration. Check out this mix of adult, YA, and children's audiobooks. Curated by Ashley Lee.

Fiction

Hidden Gems

April 21, 2021April 19, 2021 aleemyapl

Looking for new authors? These authors each have a short list of published books, making it easy to binge-read their work. These authors have burst onto the scene with engaging, thought-provoking, and powerful narratives that are sure to leave you wondering when their next books will hit our shelves. Curated by Tabor Millien.

Nonfiction, poetry

Poetry Month

April 12, 2021 aleemyapl

“Poetry lifts the veil from the hidden beauty of the world, and makes familiar objects be as if they were not familiar.” — Percy Bysshe Shelley, from "A Defence of Poetry and Other Essays." Celebrate National Poetry Month with these selections from our collection. Curated by Isabel Naquin.

children's books, Fiction, historical fiction

National Library Outreach Day

April 7, 2021April 1, 2021 aleemyapl

Public libraries have a long history of bringing materials to people who can't come to the library. National Library Outreach Day celebrates the various innovative ways libraries serve their communities. Curated by Ashley Lee.

arts & crafts, children's books, Fiction, holiday, movies

Hippity Hoppity, Easter’s On Its Way

March 31, 2021 aleemyapl

Hop into Easter with these children's books, craft projects, and videos! All you need is your library card. Curated by Katie Ocmond.

nature, Nonfiction, science

What’s New in Nature Writing

March 30, 2021March 26, 2021 cgoodallmyapl

Open your mind to the wonders of the natural world by walking with the polar bears, flying with the vespers, or swimming with the whale sharks. Curated by Carrie Goodall.

Fiction, read 2021

April Challenge: See Red

March 29, 2021March 29, 2021 aleemyapl

The color red is one of the boldest colors in the spectrum and is often used to draw our attention. In April, we want to draw your attention to these bold books and challenge you to read a book with a red cover. Find recommendations for adults, teens, tweens, and children.

biography, memoir, Nonfiction, read 2021

April Challenge: Explore Biography

March 29, 2021 smathernemyapl

Biographies and memoirs give us insight into the lives and personal journeys of individual people. They can help us to see people who are different from us in a new light or help us find comfort in the experiences of people who are similar. In April, we challenge you to read a biography or a memoir. Find recommendations for adults, teens, tweens, and children.