From March 17-29, 2025, we are collecting new and very gently used books for local children from birth to 18 years old.

The Council of the Cookies- The Final Cookie was the winning team at the 2025 Battle of the Books in Carthage Middle School’s ...

The bookstore can’t make that dream come true, but it will let the eager reader take Pedro home with him — for free. The Our ...

Stocking stuffers, toys, games, and other genius gift ideas that are guaranteed to make kids *and* parents shout, "Thank you, ...

PERFECTION, by Vincenzo Latronico. Translated by Sophie Hughes.

Sometimes a good scare is just the thing. These horror stories are deliciously spooky without being too terrifying -- perfect for a fall night by the fire! But it doesn't need to be Halloween time for ...

Lively series about undersea friends best for newer readers.

A new bookstore and coffee shop are giving downtown Hickory visitors a cozy and inviting place to read and socialize. Deidre ...

Canada Reads 2025 will take place March 17-20. This year, the great Canadian book debate is looking for one book to change ...

After days of Democratic agonizing, the Senate voted to keep federal funds flowing through Sept. 30 just hours before a midnight deadline. Schumer, Facing Backlash From Democrats, Says He’ll ...

A librarian organizes books that have been returned on Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2022, at the Ladd branch of the Cedar ...

Local Canberra author Lisa Fuller brings us her second book for kids, Washpool. We sat down with her to talk about it, ...