Category: Book Suggestions
Looking for something to read? We can help! Here are some short novels for a quick weekend read – to help you fill those squares in Winter Reading Bingo! Short Classics: Of mice and men by John Steinbeck – 186 pages, award-winner, banned or challenged The great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald – 172…
Looking for something to read? We can help! If you’re participating in Winter Reading Bingo, here are some titles to help you fill those squares. The library also offers a resource called Books and Authors that can help you find your next book. “Read a book that takes place in Pennsylvania” Here are a few…
Why learn about mental health? Your mental health affects your physical health, too. It’s related to your emotional well-being and stress levels. Mental health plays a crucial role in relationships! It is connected to productivity and financial stability. Awareness of mental health can help in curbing suicide rates and helps end the stigma. Why should…
Why read graphic novels? These books improve literacy skills and encourage kids to dive into books for fun — the perfect recipe for a love of reading. Graphic novels will improve your child’s reading skills like any other book would, and they are fantastic choices for reading outside of class. Graphic novels are full of text….
Do you tend to stick to the same author or genre? Step outside your comfort zone and read something new! One book has been selected by author’s last name from each letter of the alphabet for both “Adult Fiction” and “Children’s Everybody” books. Try checking out the book that correlates to the first letter of…
Ten years ago was 2012. During this year, the spacecraft Curiosity landed on Mars, the film “Marvel’s The Avengers” was released and became one of the highest-grossing films, and Carly Rae Jepsen debuted with her song “Call Me Maybe.” Additionally, these following books became the most read and highest voted of the year! Take a…
If you’re looking for the best children’s or young adult books, the American Library Association announced the winners of the 2022 Youth Media Awards this week! Here are some of this year’s award-winning books, including those that won the prestigious Newbery and Caldecott Medals. See the full list including all of the Honor Books and…
Wondering where to find books for your child? Every child has different reading levels and interests, but these sections are a good place to start. Aubrey, Circulation Assistant, features her favorite books from the various sections. Click the book cover to place a hold on your favorites! Birth-2 : Board Books (BB) Time for Bed…
Aubrey, Circulation Assistant, is showing off Adamstown Area Library’s collection on astronomy, physics, and astrophysics in all formats and for all ages! Why study physics? To understand how things work! Why study astronomy? To understand where we came from, where we are going, and how physics works under non-Earth conditions. Check out one of our…
Aubrey, one of the newest additions to the Adamstown Area Library circulation staff, shares her favorite items from the library’s collection for all ages. As autumn begins and school picks up speed, reading can be a peaceful getaway from the stressors in life. Here are some books, films, music, and more that will transport you…