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You'll Love Checking Out These New Fiction Titles @ JCPL!

Scrolling through some Internet sites, I came across this definition of love: “Love is a wildly misunderstood, although highly desirable, malfunction of the heart, which weakens the brain, causes the eyes to sparkle, cheeks to glow, blood pressure to rise and the lips to pucker.”

This quote, written by an unknown author, is the very definition of the “L” word in most households, and also in mine, unless ham is the chosen meal for that particular day.

  • Good reads @ JCPL

A little bit of kindness can go a long way…

Think of a time when someone was unexpectedly kind to you. Were you caught off guard and surprised by their kindness? Random Acts of kindness can often considerably brighten a person’s day and leave a lasting impression. Kindness can make the world a much better place to live. 

  • Just for Teens

Special Days in February

February is always the shortest month, but it's also a busy month! Check out the list of holidays and special days going on this month to learn something new, or maybe discover a new favorite book.

  • News 4 Kids

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.

  • Between the Lines

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
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