Science fiction is my favorite genre, and I’m so glad I finally picked up Project Hail Mary. This book is smart, engaging, and exactly the kind of sci-fi I enjoy the most. Andy Weir perfectly balances high-stakes science with humor. The sarcastic, dry wit works beautifully-even (and especially) when facing…
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The Carpool Detectives: A true Story of Four Moms, Two Bodies and One Mysterious Cold Case by Chuck Hogan I cannot tell you exactly what roped me in so quickly with this book, but I suspect it was Hogan’s writing style. This was his first venture into writing non-fiction. This…
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Embracing Wellness in the New Year As we step into January, a month often associated with fresh starts and healthy resolutions, our library is thrilled to offer a variety of resources to support your wellness journey. From checking your blood pressure to ensuring your home is safe from radon, and…
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As we wrap up 2025, we’re proud to share how your library has continued to grow as a vibrant hub for connection, learning, and community support. Our year in review infographic brings those stories to life with numbers that reflect real impact across our community. One of the standout highlights…
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Then: I learned to read when I was 4 years old when sitting in the big black Naugahyde vinyl rocking chair with my mom and older sister who was the one who was actually learning to read. I just “got it”. I was all about reading Hop on Pop by…
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Thinking back on what I read as a kid, a theme popped up that I had never quite noticed before. Witches. I was a girl who was fascinated and sometimes enamored with witches. If I had to guess, I’d say this fascination started when my mom let me watch “The…
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Check out this book if you are interested in true crime. This is a harrowing story of a county terrorized by the drug cartels. There are innocent people disappearing and leaving families devastated. The government turning a deaf ear to their plight. Miriam Rodriguez is an amazing woman, appearing to…
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What to Expect When You’re Expecting by Heidi Murkoff Considered a classic, what I really like about this book is it breaks down what you’ll be going through month to month, and even week by week. I also like that it covers what is happening to baby too! The New…
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CCPL Staff Some of my earliest memories are of my parents reading to me. Every day after lunch, my mom would read to us and every day before bed my dad would read out loud. My Dad laughs and says my mom never wanted jewelry, just another bookshelf! They instilled…
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Dungeon Crawler Carl When the apocalypse slams the world to a stop all in a moment, Coast Guard vet Carl is one of the few survivors, along with his ex-girlfriend’s cat Princess Donut the Queen Anne Chonk (Donut for short, though Donut would prefer you use the honorific). Earth’s new…