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Coming Soon! Brand New Catalog

We are unveiling a brand new catalog next month that we hope will make things easier than ever for you to find and request books and manage your library account.

  • Between the Lines

What Would Happen If You Checked Out Some Brand New Fiction From JCPL?

 At least once each day, the thought, “What would happen…” runs through my mind. Does it yours?

According to a small article in “Reader’s Digest,” Google, the most powerful search engine in the World Wide Web knows this and comes prepared with statements that complete this thought.

  • Good reads @ JCPL

How can a book taste like pie?

Kids who take part in the library programs get to do more than just read books. Sometimes they get to taste them as well.

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What books have to say about the library

There's no surprise that the library has a lot to say about books. But often times, books have plenty to say about the library.

Here are some quotes you might recognize about our favorite place:

  • Just for Teens

Wake Up and Smell the Coffee With New Fiction @ JCPL!

I’ve always considered myself an avid reader, and have often said that I will read whatever is in front of me, be it magazines, newspapers or the cereal box.

  • Good reads @ JCPL

Special Days in January

Snow and ice aren't the only things January is known for. January is named after Janus, the Roman god of beginnings, gates, doorways and time. He is often depicted as having two faces, one looking at the past and one into the future.

  • News 4 Kids

A Boy Called Tess: Rensselaer writer Edison Marshall

This week we have added some new material to our collection of local news files, thanks to a random phone call.

  • Between the Lines

De-Stress This Holiday Season With A New Book From JCPL!

It’s almost Christmas, and my to-do list is growing like Pinocchio’s nose.

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Visiting author describes 'realistic' apocalypse

There have been many versions, new and old, about how the world will end.

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Special Days in December

When we think of December, we think of it as the holiday season. Though most Americans are familiar with Christmas, there are several other holidays that take place in this winter month. Read on for links to learn more about them.

  • News 4 Kids
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