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Disability Pride Month 2022
Here at El Rio Public Library, we made a book display for Disability Pride Month! Here are all the books we had on display to celebrate.
Courtroom dramas
There's nothing better than a good book featuring well-crafted courtroom drama. Check 'em out!
Biblio Lotus Presents: New in July 2022 for Teens
Don't miss these new books for teens featuring Asian and Asian-American characters!
All in the Sitcom: Time for a few laughs
Some popular sitcoms through the years guaranteed to put a smile on your face.
Fictional characters we want to be
Here's a list of books, movies, and television shows from the LGBTQ+ Services Committee that feature fictional characters we want to be.
The Weekly Waitlist: August 14, 2022
Give these titles a chance while you wait for while you wait for The Hidden One, Take My Hand, The IT Girl, We Lie Here, or Evening Hero.
Book Club Favorites 2022
Looking for a good book to read in your book club? Try one of these thought provoking titles!
Must-read (new and forthcoming) queer books
From poignant family dramas & middle grade retellings to fantasy adventures & environmental essays — there is truly something for everyone.
Art Activities and Elements for Kids
To celebrate American Art Appreciation Month check out these books of activities and books that teach the elements of art.
Let's Read Some Poetry!
Check out these poetry collections, analog or digital, published late 2021 thru mid-2022.
Never Forget: Remembering Hiroshima and Nagasaki
Explore these resources to further understand the devastating effects of nuclear war and see the necessity for peace.
The _______'s Daughter
It's tough to be a daughter: managing parental expectations, finding your own identity, solving long-forgotten murders &/or ancient curses.
Mapping the World
Growing up we moved a lot and that has fostered an interest in geography, maps and map reading in me.
National Book Lover's Day!
Celebrate National Book Lover's Day (August 9th) with some books all about books, book clubs, bookstores, and libraries!
Milk Street
If you like America's Test Kitchen cookbooks, I'm pretty sure you'll enjoy Milk Street also.
The Storyteller
Dave Grohl, the fantastically fabulous founder, and famous, but not full-of-himself, fearless frontman of the Foo Fighters (Dave might have an affinity…
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