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Access to Healthcare: A Reading List for Teens
We hope these selections serve to educate and encourage a dialogue around the biases and inequalities that affect access to healthcare and preventative care. These books highlight people and communities affected by these inequalities and the social justice activists and movements working towards change.
Posted by Book Rex on December 3, 2021
It’s Trevor Noah: Born A Crime: Stories From A South African Childhood
Trevor Noah is known in the USA as the host of The Daily Show since 2015, but this book tells the story of his youth. Trevor Noah grew up in Read more...
Posted by Heidi E. on December 2, 2021
The Jane Austen Book Society
A group of Jane Austen fans come together in the sleepy town of Chawton to help save what is left of their beloved heroines legacy.
Posted by Adult Services on November 30, 2021
Celebrating 100 Years: 1921
The Village of Westmont is celebrating its 100th birthday! Wonder what folks were reading before the library was even founded? These titles, now available in electronic formats, were the most Read more...
Posted by Sara A. on November 18, 2021
Fake Blood
Its tough feeling ordinary, especially when your friends are all out having epic summer adventures. From bungee jumps to volcano hikes, AJ can’t help but feel that his summer spent Read more...
Posted by Book Rex on October 29, 2021
12 True Crime Books Worth Checking Out
Have you listened to every true crime podcast on the market, but are still looking to learn more about the darker side of humanity? Check out these 12 True Crime Read more...
Posted by Adult Services on October 21, 2021
Fish and Sun
Fish is cold and bored in his dark underwater home, so he swims up to the water’s surface. Soon after, warm Sun comes out. Fish and Sun become fast friends Read more...
Posted by Adrian L. on October 21, 2021
The Kill Lock
Four robot criminals, an addict, a solider, a murderer and a child; are bound together with the Kill Lock. If one of them dies, the rest die as well. Their Read more...
Posted by Adult Services on October 19, 2021
PIGLET: The Unexpected Story of a Deaf Blind Pink Puppy and His Family
Dr. Melisa Shapiro knew one thing from an early age. That her purpose in life was to care for animals. During the first few chapters of the book, Dr. Shapiro Read more...
Posted by Adult Services on October 5, 2021
Worker Rights: A Reading List for Children and Families
We hope these selections serve to educate and encourage a dialogue around worker’s rights and the labor movement both here in the United States and around the world.
Posted by Book Rex on October 2, 2021
Worker Rights: A Reading List for Adults
This October, we celebrate and highlight stories of fundamental principles and rights at work.
Posted by Alex C. on October 1, 2021
Worker Rights: A Reading List for Teens
We hope these selections serve to educate and encourage a dialogue around worker’s rights and the labor movement both here in the United States and around the world. Audacity by Read more...
Posted by Book Rex on October 1, 2021
Serafina and the Black Cloak
Serafina has always been different and shut away. Living with her Pa in the basement at the Biltmore Estate she has never been allowed to interact with other people. One Read more...
Posted by Book Rex on September 30, 2021