What Should I Read Next?
It's a classic question that we have all asked ourselves. Keep reading to find out how QPL can help!
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They're mighty small
In case you missed it, there are tiny books in the library. And we are not just talking about children's books!!
Granted, our children's books come in a variety of sizes & thicknesses. And they're just oh so fun to flip through.
Black Authors, Black History, All Month Long
February has rolled around again, which means Black History Month is here again.
Curious about meditation?
Curious about meditation or mindfulness, but don't know where to start? Maybe you have an app, but don't want to commit to paying for one more subscription?
2024 round up
Here we stand at the end of 2024 & the beginning of 2025. We are hopeful & excited about what the next year will bring. We are facing our resolutions for the year - waiting to see what we will accomplish, debating lifestyle changes, looking at new hobbies to try.
Genre Highlight: Cozy Fantasy
Chill out with a good book! These titles are sure to entertain as you spend more time inside, avoiding the ice and snow.
What to Read if you Loved Wicked
If you loved the movie Wicked and can't wait another year to experience more magic, pick up one of these reads to whisk you over the rainbow.
Timothy West in memoriam
Timothy West was prolific. Not only that, but what he did was so varied - stage & screen; historical & literary; Shakespeare.
It’s Always the Husband: True Crime
There has always been a fascination with true crime. In Cold Blood by Truman Capote is considered to be the first classic true crime book. Recently, with podcasts about true crime, ID documentaries, and television shows inspired by crimes, there is no lack of places to turn to.
The Butler Did It: Historical True Crime
The definition of a crime as well as how one solves a case has changed over time. Advances in technology have also changed how crimes are solved, especially with the use of DNA testing. If you like your true crime to have a historical twist, look no further!
Carrie’s Top 5 Children’s Series (and a bonus)!
Every month, a member of the staff at QPL share their top favorite books. This month, Carrie Hummel, Outreach Programming Specialist, is sharing her top favorite books with you!
1. The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street by Karina Yan Glaser
Female Power: The Right to Vote
The right to vote has a long history in the United States and members of marginalized communities and women had to fight to be able to vote. In 1920, women in the United States were finally granted the right to vote with the 19th Amendment.
Like I Love Country Music
"It must be love, it must be love / I fall like a sparrow & fly like a dove / You must be the dream I'm dreaming of / Oh what a feeling, it must be love." - "It Must Be Love" by Alan Jackson