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Crash Course: The Dewey Decimal System
Behold! Erica’s Crash Course: Dewey Decimal System reading list!

Erica Larsen
Jun 204 min read
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Kids’ Books: Not Just For Kids!
I encourage my fellow adults not to overlook children’s books when looking for our next great reads. When we do, we’re really missing out! Children's literature validates young readers, takes grown-ups back to their own childhoods, and invites us to remember that we aren't so different from kids after all.

Erica Larsen
May 145 min read
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Do Not Recommend: I read them, so you don't have to
In the last year or so I've read some excellent books and discovered some new favorite authors. These are not those books.

Michael Ireland
May 72 min read
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National Poetry Month- April 2025
Robert Frost taught us to go against the grain and take the road less traveled. Maya Angelou taught us to still rise when the world is cruel and beats us down. Mary Oliver reminds us to slow down, appreciate a summer day and to ponder what we want to do with our one wild and precious life.

Ginny Seegmiller
Apr 102 min read
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TTRPGs: A World of Adventure Awaits
A lot has changed since Gary Gygax and Dave Arneson published the first edition of Dungeons & Dragons way back in 1974. What hasn't changed

Michael Ireland
Mar 192 min read
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Recommended Reads: Newish Sci-Fi
Reading is often an escape for me which may explain my predilection for science fiction. What better way to leave the drudgery of modern...

Michael Ireland
Jan 302 min read
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Recommended Reading: 2025 Anticipated Releases
To combat the late-winter reading slump blues, I’ve decided to make a list of some of the CPL staff's most anticipated releases of 2025.

Erica Larsen
Jan 64 min read
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And on to the New Year! Let's Go 2025!
Ringing in the new year with those dreaded New Year’s resolutions? I’m here to help! I asked some of my coworkers if they have any goals...

Ginny Seegmiller
Dec 30, 20241 min read
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Be Merry: Hilarious Holiday Comedies
It's that magical time of year again when friends and family gather to celebrate. And if you're anything like me, you'll need a campy...

Michael Ireland
Dec 23, 20242 min read
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Recommended Reading: YA Readalikes
If you loved a book and want something else like it, just come on down to the Caldwell Public Library. We’ll help you find a "readalike."

Erica Larsen
Nov 11, 20242 min read
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Soups, Chili, Breads and all the comfort food.
As an added bonus, I've included my favorite recipe for Pineapple Chili! Don't knock it until you try it!

Ginny Seegmiller
Oct 28, 20241 min read
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Halloween Movie Night: Slashers
Put the kids to bed early tonight and get out the popcorn! This year for Halloween we're looking at classic slasher films! What is a...

Michael Ireland
Oct 21, 20242 min read
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Beat the Heat with these Cool Reads
Who’s ready for Christmas? I don’t know about you but the weather for July about killed me between the heat and the smoke. So, I’m kind...

Ginny Seegmiller
Aug 27, 20242 min read
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How to Ru(i)n a Record Label: The Story of Lookout Records
Remember record labels? I know they're still around, but with the proliferation of online music distribution, the decline in physical...

Michael Ireland
Aug 19, 20242 min read
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Private Eye July
As the end of July is upon us, I wanted to share some of the fascinating mystery books and authors I have grown to love this month while...

Ginny Seegmiller
Jul 30, 20242 min read
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Recommended Reading: Graphic Novels For All Ages
Want to try out some graphic novels? Check out our list of recommended titles.
mwolf34
Jul 4, 20224 min read
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Gothic Fiction 101
Do you like spooky and supernatural stories? Check out out gothic fiction!
mwolf34
May 2, 20225 min read
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Recommended Reading: 21st Century Poetry Anthologies
Check out these five poetry anthologies for teens and adults in honor of National Poetry Month.

Marina Rose
Apr 25, 20224 min read
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Recommended Reading: Teen Fiction - Deadly Games
Check out these edge-of-your-seat teen books that deal with dangerous games and brave protagonists.
mrose
Mar 28, 20224 min read
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Challenge Yourself
Check out these recommended readings from my personal challenge!
mwolf34
Mar 7, 20224 min read
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