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There are less than two months left in the year, and if you’re like us, we still have a lot of books we’d like to read in 2024. Check out this list of “short” books (books less than 150 pages) that will help you cram as many stories into the rest of this year as…

To celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, we have curated a list of books written by Latino/a/x/e authors. Hispanic Heritage Month runs from September 15 through October 15. Fiction Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia After receiving a frantic letter from her newly-wed cousin begging for someone to save her from a mysterious doom, Noemí Taboada heads to High…

Would you like to Move More? The library is hosting the Move More Lifestyle Activity Challenge through the month of July! The challenge is to add more Lifestyle Activity to your days by tracking your activity for four weeks. You can participate by email only, in-person, or a combination. You’ll get a challenge sheet, a…

May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, during which we recognize the achievements and culture of these groups, and the contributions they have made to our society. In this blog post, we’ll share some excellent reads by talented Asian and Pacific writers that speak to their experiences while entertaining and enlightening…

Scavenger Hunt Game Card Frequently Asked Questions Participating Businesses SCAVENGER HUNT GAME CARD Download Your Spring Thru Cocalico Scavenger Hunt Card Here DIRECTIONS:  Images are located in the window of each participating business listed below.  Once found, indicate the letter associated with the symbol in the box provided.  Find as many or as few as…

The Grab & Grow project encourages our community to take advantage of the natural resources available to us and promotes self-reliance while learning to be a good steward of the land. Through Mother’s Day we will be offering 5 free packets of vegetable or flower seeds to every patron who presents their library card at…

Libby is your library app for eBooks and audiobooks. This year for the first time, Libby will present the Libby Book Awards in 17 categories. If you’re looking for the best books of the year, check out these popular titles, available both online and at your local library. New to Libby? Sign up with your library…

Winter is the perfect time to snuggle up with a good book and a warm blanket. There’s nothing better than escaping into another world on a cold winter day. Whether you’re in the mood for a classic novel, cozy mystery, heartwarming story, or lighthearted fantasy, there’s something out there for everyone. In this blog post,…

Here are some of this year’s Dragon Award nominees. The Dragon Awards are given to books, shows, comics, movies, and games that fans adore. These awards focus on media that, like a dragon, their inner fire rises above the others, and once released, inspires respect from all who witness its fortitude. Check out some of…

Our Summer Reading theme this year is “All Together Now!” Here are a few highly recommended children’s books that promote kindness. These books explore themes of empathy, compassion, friendship, and the importance of treating others with kindness. You can also see books about kindness and acceptance on display in front of the circulation desk at…