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When Women Were Dragons
“When Women Were Dragons,” by Kelly Barnhill. Copyright 2022, Doubleday (340 pages, $28.00).
Content Warning: Death of a parent, abandonment, sexism, cancer, misogyny, homophobia.
“I was four years old when I first saw a dragon. I was four years old when I first learned to be silent about dragons. Perhaps this …
‘Tis the Season for Baking
As the joyous spirit of Christmas approaches, here is a curated list of books to inspire your baking creativity.
Martha Stewart’s Cookie Perfection
If you’re looking to bring a little bit of Martha Stewart’s magic into your kitchen, baking a cookie from her book “Martha Stewart’s Cookie Perfection” is a …
The Alamance County Public Libraries is at the onset of our strategic planning project which will be creating a plan to span the coming five years. We will be working with consultants to gather input from our community on what they need and create a guide that will position the library for …
Give Thanks
Explore these titles to honor Thanksgiving, a day dedicated to expressing gratitude for the things we cherish most. This year, I am especially thankful for my friends, family and my dog, along with the fantastic books in our library and the amazing programs available at ACPL.
I Am Thankful by Sheri …
A New Look at History for Native American Heritage Month
In the past 5 years, several books have been published showing a different side of the conquering and “civilizing” of the Americas. Native Americans had lived on the continent for several thousand years when Europeans arrived (Native Americans arrived somewhere between 15,000 and …
Meet Sarah, the new Library Assistant at the Graham Public Library. New to our library system doesn’t mean that she’s not ready and willing to help with your technology questions and fill in as she’s needed. We’re looking forward to seeing how she makes her impact on the Graham community.
How …
New Worlds in YA
The best part of fantasy fiction? The incredible worlds the authors make up! These new(ish) YA books have compelling worlds for us to enjoy as readers, as well as rich characters to populate them.
Heir by Sabaa Tahir – The world is the Martial Empire, and there’s a killer loose …
The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches
Mandanna, Sangu. The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches. New York : Berkley, 2022.
Still craving a witchy read this fall?
The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches is a cozy fantasy romance about an isolated witch and an unconventional found family in the English countryside battling forces …
Meet Nicole, our new Youth Services Coordinator for the county. New to our area, she’s jumped right in getting to know the people and organizations to make new partnerships and connections that will ultimately help children thrive!
How long have you worked with the County?Started on 3 June 2024
Where are you from …