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Children's Books with LGBTQ Characters for Pride Month

LGBT Pride Month is celebrated annually in June to honor the 1969 Stonewall riots, and works to achieve equal justice and equal opportunity for LGBTQ Americans. Here is a list of children's books featuring LGBTQ characters or families that you can find in the library's collection.

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Hygge Holidays

Hygge, pronounced "hoo-gah," is a Danish word for a mood of coziness with feelings of wellness and contentment. The holidays can be a stressful time, but the Danes find ways to enjoy the simple pleasures of winter. The library has many books in its collection that will teach you how to adopt the concept of hygge.

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Summer Cooking

Here is a list of books you can find at the library to inspire your summer meal planning. Whether you are planning a barbecue, a backyard movie, or just looking for fresh recipes to beat the summer heat, these books have plenty of healthy and fun recipes to enhance your summer cooking.

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Celebrating Swedish Midsummer

In Sweden, Midsummer’s Eve is one of the most important days of the year, rivaling Christmas and New Year’s Eve with its festive spirit and traditions. Midsummer is always celebrated on a weekend between June 19 and 26, and it spans beyond Sweden and into all of the Scandinavian countries. Similar to Summer Solstice, Midsummer celebrations are held to welcome summertime. Food is an important part of the celebration and the Library has books to help you plan your Midsummer’s Eve smörgåsbord.

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Wedding Planning

Wedding season is approaching, and it is easy to become overwhelmed by the number of wedding blogs and photos on the internet. Check out the library for a wide array of wedding books on topics ranging from budgeting and planning to DIY decor and attire. Here is a list of wedding books to help with every aspect of your planning.

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