In honor of the complex contributions of authors and trailblazers descendent from Spanish speaking countries, join us in celebrating Hispanic Heritage by reading compelling research, poignant memoirs, inspiring biography, and captivating fiction!
MoreCelebrate your freedom to read by checking out these challenged and banned books!
MoreLabor Day honors the American labor movement and the works and contributions of laborers. The titles in this list tell the stories of the labor movement's past, present, and future.
MoreDo you have the TikTok sensation song, “It’s Corn!,” stuck in your head? Are you hungry for corn? Or maybe you’re just ready for autumn. Here is a list of books to ensure that you keep corn in the forefront of your mind. It’s corn!
MoreWomen's Equality Day commemorates the passage of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, guaranteeing women the right to vote. The titles in this list offer both historical and fictional treatment of the women's suffrage movement and the hard-won right to vote.
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It is hard to deny the power of TikTok. In particular the influence of "BookTok," and how it helps readers to find new authors and books. These are just a few of the many books you will see on TikTok that are recommended for your next library haul.
MoreYou've heard the news stories, now take in some works of fiction in which one of the main characters is climate change.
More3D printing, laser engraving, sticker making; if you haven’t visited the Library’s Makerspace you are missing out. Everyone starts somewhere. Here is a list of books and resources to get you going and spark your creativity.
MoreIf you’re as excited about these new discoveries in space as we are, check out these books that explore the mysteries of outer space.
MoreOn July 26th the Americans with Disabilities Act will be celebrating its 32nd birthday. It was signed into law on July 26, 1990 and has continued to promote the importance of equal opportunities for people with disabilities ever since. Below you will find an assortment of books that discuss the experiences of people with a variety of disabilities.
MoreBooks with magical worlds and strong female leads.
MoreWe have no choice when or where we are born. Would you be willing to roll the dice again now?
MoreDuring Pride Month, we celebrate LGBTQ+ victories and recognize the progress that still needs to be made. A painful part of the LGBTQ+ experience can be trauma associated with religion. Whether the hurt comes from outside sources, or a battle within oneself, reconciliation between faith and Queer identity is a difficult gap to bridge. The books in this list seek to provide healing and hope.
MoreMust-read titles personally picked by staff members of the Springfield-Greene County Library District.
More“Reading is an exercise in empathy; an exercise in walking in someone else’s shoes for a while.” -Marjorie Blackman
“I read so I can live more than one life in more than one place.” -Anne Tyler
Expand your understanding of the lives of others by reading these memoirs about gender identity.
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