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Black History Month The United States honors the sacrifices and contributions of African Americans who have helped shape the nation....
Eleka
- Oct 5, 2023
- 8 min
Banned Books Week 2023
What is Banned Books Week? Banned Books Week is a celebration of your freedom to read by libraries. It also aims to bring awareness of...
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Eleka
- Jun 8, 2023
- 3 min
Queer Graphic Novel Memoirs
Explore a spectrum of stories with these queer graphic novel memoirs. These stories, all written and illustrated by LGBTQ+ individuals,...
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Ashley
- Mar 27, 2023
- 7 min
Recognizing Library Social Workers During Social Work Month
Libraries are the hub of the community. The doors are open to the public and people are welcome to come as they are; and in turn, library...
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Eleka
- Mar 15, 2023
- 2 min
Wonder Women: Powerful Historical Fiction
Dive into history with these historical fiction novels. Reading historical fiction offers an amazing opportunity to experience life in...
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Eleka
- Feb 24, 2023
- 2 min
Magical Fantasy Stories by Black Authors
Read beyond the realms of reality and fall down the rabbit hole into the enchanting world of magic and fantasy. Expand your reading list...
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Eleka
- Jan 21, 2023
- 3 min
Books by Asian American Authors to Read this Lunar New Year
Celebrate the Year of the Rabbit! Lunar New Year is upon us! Check out these stories by Asian American Authors to celebrate family and...
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Eleka
- Jan 11, 2023
- 5 min
Caseyville Library's Most Read 2022
Discover Caseyville Public Library District's Most Read Books of 2022 and find your next book to check out, request from the library, or...
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Eleka
- Dec 8, 2022
- 3 min
Reading for Recipes
Cook alongside your favorite authors and character in these novels and memoirs that share recipes throughout.
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Eleka
- Nov 10, 2022
- 2 min
Native American Nonfiction
November is Native American Heritage Month. Learn from Native American nonfiction authors.
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Eleka
- Oct 25, 2022
- 3 min
Spellbinding Young Adult Novels
Even without Halloween, October feels like a magical time here in the Midwest as the air blows a little cooler, the nights grow darker,...
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Eleka
- Oct 14, 2022
- 3 min
TeenTober Graphic Novels for Halloween
It’s TeenTober, a time where libraries promote programs and materials specifically for teens. This week we have some spooky graphic...
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Eleka
- Sep 21, 2022
- 6 min
What is Banned Books Week?
What is Banned Books Week? Banned Books Week is a celebration of your freedom to read by libraries. It also aims to bring awareness of...
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Eleka
- Sep 17, 2022
- 2 min
What to Read for Latinx & Hispanic Heritage Month
Celebrate Latinx & Hispanic Heritage with Caseyville Library! This month check out books by Latin-American Authors and about Latinx...
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Eleka
- Sep 2, 2022
- 3 min
Find Yourself & Be Yourself Teen Novels
Finding yourself is hard as a teen and being yourself can be even harder, especially if you feel pulled in many different directions–by...
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Eleka
- Aug 18, 2022
- 4 min
Back To School Stories for Tweens & Young Teens
August can be an exciting time. New classes, new teachers, perhaps even a new school. That means tweens and teens may be experiencing...
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Allison
- Jul 21, 2022
- 4 min
Abortion, Contraception, & Pregnancy Access & Care
Last month, the supreme court made the landmark decision to overturn Roe V. Wade. Passed in 1973, this supreme court case made it federal...
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Eleka
- Jun 22, 2022
- 4 min
Coming-of-Age Graphic Novels That Take Place in Summertime
Take a dive into summer with these Graphic Novels! Summertime is a time of transition, especially in those years in between childhood and te
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Allison
- May 19, 2022
- 2 min
Mental Health Awareness
The month of May is Mental Health Awareness Month. By bringing awareness to mental health struggles, we hope to break the stigma and...
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Eleka
- Mar 31, 2022
- 3 min
Picture Books for Trans Day of Visibility
It’s Trans Day of Visibility! This year, celebrate different trans and nonbinary experiences by checking out these picture books that...
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