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Biography and Memoir

Walk a mile in someone else's shoes -- immerse yourself in the lives of the famous, the infamous, and the ever intriguing. Monthly.

Library Events

This Month @Your Library

Book of the Year: Readers' resources + programs

Updates on our annual countywide literary event with Cuesta College

Library News for Teens--FWIW
Books for Kids and Tweens

Find out what’s new and cool! We’ll suggest fun, fascinating fiction (plus great nonfiction, too) for kids in elementary school and tweens in middle school. Monthly.

Mystery

Drawn to puzzles? These books will provide you with a steady stream of who-dun-its for your solving delight. Monthly.

Christian Fiction

Like a little faith with your fiction? These titles, representing a range of genres from historical fiction to romance to suspense, will hit the spot. Bi-monthly.

Nature and Science

No equation, test tube, or leaf is left unexamined! Explore the wonders of our world with books that will quench your thirst for knowledge. Bi-Monthly.

Diverse + Inclusive

Authentic stories from diverse writers

NEW Books & Coming Soon

New fiction and non-fiction

DIY + Makerspace

Explore our maker bookshelf!

NEW DVDs

Your monthly update on new releases

Environment + Sustainability

Recent releases and library news for tree huggers.

New Music

Check out the new music for this month!

Fantasy and Science Fiction

Whether fueled by magic or advanced technology, imagination is the engine of speculative fiction. This newsletter brings you the best of fantasy, science fiction, and everything in between. Monthly.

New York Times Fiction Bestsellers

An up-to-date list of the New York Times Fiction Bestsellers. Weekly.

Fiction A to Z

Take a walk through the aisles of our general fiction section and discover a range of fascinating characters and stories to engage and enlighten. Monthly.

New York Times Nonfiction Bestsellers

An up-to-date list of the New York Times Nonfiction Bestsellers. Weekly.

For Foodies

Meals, musings, cocktails, and more

Paws and Claws

Resources for pet owners

Graphic Novels & Comics

A selection of graphic novels and comic books for adults.

Picture Books

Looking for great picture books to share with the children in your life? You'll find books here that are sure to captivate the imaginations of kids ages 0-8. Monthly.

Historical Fiction

Do you prefer novels with period detail? Become part of history, without having to slop through the mud or face the guillotine yourself. Monthly.

Romance

Flirt with romance--whether you like your lovin' with ghosts, spies, or knights in shining armor, this newsletter will deliver, sealed with a kiss. Monthly.

History and Current Events

Whether you're interested in ancient Greece or modern peace, you'll find the world -- past and present -- here. Monthly.

Spirituality and Religion

Looking inward, outward, or upward? All manner of devotional and spiritual books will be featured in this newsletter, to inform, enlighten, and engage. Bi-monthly.

Horror

If you feel that no day is complete without uncertainty, terror or blind panic -- fictional, of course -- the books featured here are sure to send chills down your spine. Bi-monthly.

Staff Picks

Selected titles

Large Print

New and coming-soon fiction and nonfiction

Teen Scene

All types of fiction for those who want to imagine different realities -- and nonfiction for those who are trying to understand ours! For high school readers age 14 and up. Monthly.

LGBTQ+

A selection of book titles for different ages focusing on LGBTQIA+ issues and identity

Thrillers and Suspense

Footsteps behind you... Conspiracy theories... A race against time... Horrific consequences... If you're seeking white knuckles and a racing heart, you've come to the right place. Monthly.

LGBTQ+ Kids & Teens

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