So Funny It’s Scary…

Want to get into the spirit of Halloween without spooking yourself silly? We got you covered! Check out these books and movies that are light on the horror and heavy on the humor. See something you like? Click on the image to put it on hold at your local library,…

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Spooky Finds at your eLibrary

 Did you know your digital library is open 24/7? Access anywhere with internet connection and a library card!   We’ve gathered the most eerie-sistible, spooktacular, fangtastic items for you to download or stream this Halloween! Creep it in the list below: What’s a Halloween party without music? Freegal Music lets…

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Celebrate Your Freedom To Read With Banned Books Week!

Did you know that Charlotte’s Web, just ten years ago, was banned from some libraries in Kansas because “talking animals are blasphemous and unnatural”, or that the Diary of Anne Frank was once restricted because it may be “too depressing” for young readers?” Throughout history books have been banned or…

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What To Read When You’re Out of Divergent

  Running out of good books can be disas-Tris, and even moreso when the school year has started and it can be hard to hunt for books to read for fun. The Divergent series is still one of the most checked out items in our system, and shows no sign…

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Want to earn service hours, eat snacks, and make the library better for teens?

If the answer is YES and you’re between 7th and 12th grade, the Teen Advisory Board (TAB) might just be for you! Find out more about the perks of joining TAB at the first meeting of the school year this month. Each SCPL library has their own separate board that meets…

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