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  • Pride Month

    Celebrate Pride with events, music, and books for all ages.

  • A group of teens meet around a table.

    Teen leadership opportunity

    We're accepting applications through Friday, June 23. A stipend is available for participation.
  • This oil painting features two African American women sharing a tire swing.

    New Cargill Gallery Exhibit

    The ROHO Collective shares paintings, drawings, sculpture, and photography from June 5 - July 27.
  • The words "Get reading suggestions" are superimposed over the photo of someone reading.

    Ask Us online

    So many books, so little time! Tell us what you like to read and we'll email you ideas for your next book.
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    Read by the author

    Some writers not only write well, but they also read aloud well. Check out their audiobooks.
  • This black and white photo of James G. Smith features him in his military uniform.

    James G. Smith Collection

    Over 300 letters and 100 photographs of scenes of Germany at the end of WWII from this local veteran.
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    OverDrive's Libby app tip

    Confused by what the icons on the bottom of the app mean? Turn on their labels in Settings.
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    Track what you've checked out

    Turn on your Borrowing History in your My HCL profile. Sort your list by title, author and more.