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Books to Read While You Wait for "Lessons in Chemistry"

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Lessons in Chemistry has spent 35 weeks on The New York Times Best Seller list. If you adored this debut historical fiction novel - or are still waiting on the holds list - you may enjoy these reads while you wait!
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Books to Read While You Wait for "Spare"

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Waiting to get your hands on Prince Harry's memoir? While you wait for Spare, check out these titles that will satisfy your royal history (and gossip!) cravings!
Most-Borrowed Books of 2022

Most-Borrowed Books of 2022

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As 2022 comes to a close, we're looking back at what Helen Plum Library cardholders read the most this year.
Staff Spotlight: Afrofuturism

Staff Spotlight: Afrofuturism

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Urian from Adult Services recommends these books, movies, and music from the Afrofutiriusm genre. Learn more about Afrofuturism and discover his favorite picks.
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Printing Fees Reinstated at the Library

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Starting Mon, May 17, printing costs will be reinstated at the Library. Costs for printing and copying are $.10 for black and white, $.25 for color. Printing costs have been complimentary since June, and we appreciate your understanding as standard operations begin to return. 

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Earth Day

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Here are some titles for all ages to read to celebrate our planet and inspire action to protect it. 
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Antiracism Recommended Reads with an AAPI Focus

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Hate has no place at Helen Plum Library. Our organization stands with Asian American & Pacific Islander communities and condemns all acts of violence, hatred, and racism.
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Reads for Women's History Month

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Our expert curators from Youth, Teen and, Adult Services have created a recommended Women's History Month reading list for young kids, older kids, teens, and adults.
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Spotlight: Black History Month

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February is Black History Month and our in-Library Spotlight display recognizes, celebrates, and honors the lives of Black Americans.
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Books for Bridgerton Fans

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Did you finish the Regency romance, Bridgerton, on Netflix already and crave more? Try some of these!

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Plum Pickup Service

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Plum Pickup Service allows library cardholders to place holds on items for pickup while maintaining safe social distancing, similar to pickup service that many restaurants offer.