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Insurgent Premieres this Week!

Great news for all the many fans of the Divergent series: The second film, titled Insurgent (just like the book) will be in theaters this coming Friday, March 20. Check out the trailer below:

If you like action, dystopian settings and a dash of romance, this film could be just the thing for you. If you haven’t seen the first film, be sure to check it out before heading off to the theater!

Disney on Hoopla

Good news; Disney movies are now available through

Family Friendly Spring Programs

These are just a few of our for all-ages offerings this spring. For a complete list, go to

Early Lit Bits: Booklists

One of the most important things that you can do to help your child become a reader is to get them excited about books by

Author Sir Terry Pratchett Dies At Age 66

After a eight-year struggle with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease, author

Author Sir Terry Pratchett Died At Age 66

After a eight year struggle with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease, author

The Next “Big Thing” in Teen Books

Everyone always wants to know what the “next big thing” is in books, including me.  We are way over the paranormal books, with vampires and werewolves and now dystopian books are old hat, despite