From the Ashes by Jesse Thistle Jesse and his two brothers were abandoned by his parents at a young age. They end up in foster-care, and ultimately wind-up living at their grandparents. Their grandpa is a severe and unyielding man,… Continue Reading →

Hey Centaurs!, Sign-up in the Library for a Makerspace Workshop to make your own Festive Ornaments!Here are the options:

The Cat I Never Named by Amra Sabic-El-Rayess Amra is a brilliant student with lots of potential. She is tall, beautiful and has a handful of solid friends. Despite all this, some of her teachers despise her and her best… Continue Reading →

They Called Us Enemy by George Takei Four-year-old George awakes one morning to his Dad telling him to wake up quickly and get dressed. Soldiers soon arrive at the door, telling the family that under executive orders, they are to… Continue Reading →

Anxious People by Fredrik Backman Viewing apartments aren’t normally a do-or-die situation, but it soon becomes one, as a failed attempt to rob a bank goes awry. Eight strangers together with a bank robber gradually end up getting to know… Continue Reading →

This memorial is for the 215 indigenous children who never made it home from the Kamloops Residential School.

Turtles All the Way Down by John Green Sixteen-year-old Aza has problems controlling her thoughts. As far back as she can remember, she has been obsessed with the thought of bacteria overrunning her body. To combat her obsession, she has… Continue Reading →

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Genesis Begins Again by Alicia D. Williams There are 96 things Genesis dislikes about herself. She knows the exact number because she keeps a detailed list. Things on the list include her family always being evicted, her Dad’s gambling problem,… Continue Reading →

OCDaniel by Wesley King Daniel is the backup kicker for his school’s football team, which means he doesn’t play that often. While the rest of his team is busy practicing, he will perfectly arrange water cups, and hope no one… Continue Reading →