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Ernt Allbright, a former POW, comes home from the Vietnam war a changed and volatile man. When he loses yet another job, he makes an impulsive decision: he will move his family north, to Alaska, where they will live off the grid in America's last true frontier. At first, Alaska seems to be the answer to their prayers. But as winter approaches and darkness descends on Alaska, Ernt's fragile mental state deteriorates and the family begins to fracture...

Deputy Coroner Clay Edison has his hands full. He's got a new baby who won't sleep. He's working the graveyard shift. And he's trying, for once, to mind his own business. Then comes the first call. Workers demolishing a local park have made a haunting discovery: the decades-old skeleton of a child. But whose? And how did it get there? No sooner has Clay begun to investigate than he receives a second call--this one from a local businessman, wondering if the body could belong to his sister...

Recruited into the FBI when her unorthodox programming skills get her kicked out of MIT, a computer genius tracks a killer who has been targeted young women through a sophisticated messaging app.

Investigating three simultaneous murders in Los Angeles, Chicago and San Francisco, SFPC sergeant Lindsay Boxer identifies an unsettling link between the victims before the killer's escalating shootings galvanize the country.

When two kidnappings and a stabbing occur on her watch in a Manhattan university hospital, a fearless senior midwife teams up with a skeptical NYPD detective to investigate rumors that shift from the Russian Mafia to an underground adoption network.

The Bayou is a unique place to live and it provides a grit and passion to any who hail from it, including Cain Lemaire, an ex-Secret Service agent from New Orleans. Cain had the dream job he had always wanted, protecting the President, until a single night resulted in a scandal that lost him his post. Needing a new direction for his life and with help from his sister who works in Japan, Cain takes a job in Tokyo as head of security detail for a very successful and important CEO..

Former SAS soldier David Shelley was part of the most covert operations team in the special forces. Now settling down to civilian life in London, he has plans for a safer and more stable existence. But the shocking death of a young woman Shelley once helped protect puts those plans on hold.

The police rule the death a suicide but the grieving parents can't accept their beloved Emma would take her own life. They need to find out what really happened, and they turn to their former bodyguard, Shelley, for help.

When they discover that Emma had fallen into a dark and seedy world of drugs and online pornography, the father demands retribution. But his desire for revenge will make enemies of people that even Shelley may not be able to protect them from, and take them into a war from which there may be no escape.

Investigating four Army Rangers who have been implicated in the destruction of a luxurious summer lake resort, Army Major and former NYPD cop Jeremiah Cook is stonewalled by local law enforcement and dangerous secrets.

Wyoming game warden Joe Pickett must investigate an attempted murder--a crime committed from a confoundingly long distance.
(Joe Pickett, #20)

Narrowly escaping a Barcelona suicide bombing, Jack Ryan, Jr. investigates a victim's last words for answers before uncovering dark secrets linked to mysterious events that may have been behind the attack. By the author of the Drone series.

When a woman with whom he shared a one-night stand is found brutally murdered, veteran reporter Jack McEvoy tracks a serial killer who has been operating under the radar.

Teddy Fay is back in Hollywood and caught in two tricky situations. First, a rising star at Centurion becomes the target of malicious gossip, and Teddy must find and neutralize the source before the situation gets out of hand--or becomes violent. At the same time, Teddy finds himself targeted by a criminal thug bearing a grudge. It's a lot of knives to juggle, even for a former-CIA-operative-turned-movie-producer accustomed to hazardous working conditions. This time Teddy will need to leverage..

Lucas Davenport investigates a vitriolic blog that seems to be targeting the children of U.S. politicians in the latest thriller.
(Lucas Davenport #30)

A follow-up to Camino Island that finds novelist Mercer Mann's continued efforts to find literary inspiration in the idyllic region complicated by mysterious intrigues.
(Camino Island, #2)

A desperate underground war with the survival of millions at stake looms in the electrifying conclusion of the New York Times bestselling Bishop Files Trilogy.

Amos Decker embarks on an action-packed investigation that is complicated by Baldacci's signature twists and turns.
(Amos Decker, #6)

At 85 years old, Alejandro "Sandy" Stern, a brilliant defense lawyer with his health failing but spirit intact, is on the brink of retirement. But when his old friend Dr. Kiril Pafko, a former Nobel Prize winner in Medicine, is faced with charges of insider trading, fraud, and murder, his entire life's work is put in jeopardy, and Stern decides to take on one last trial. In a case that will provide the defining coda to both men's accomplished lives, Stern probes beneath the surface of his friend's dazzling veneer as a distinguished cancer researcher. As the trial progresses, Stern will question everything he thought he knew about his friend. Despite Pafko's many failings, is he innocent of the terrible charges laid against him? How far will Stern go to save his friend, and-no matter the trial's outcome-will he ever know the truth? Stern's duty to defend his client and his belief in the power of the judicial system both face a final, terrible test in the courtroom, where the evidence and reality are sometimes worlds apart"

Wilde was found as a boy living feral in the woods, with no memory of his past. Thirty years later, he still doesn't know anything, and another child is missing. Wilde can't ignore an outcast in trouble. In order to venture back into his past community, he must uncover secrets that could destroy the lives of millions.

Ali Reynolds and her team at High Noon Enterprises must race against the clock to save an archbishop as he faces mysterious death threats in the next "devilish page-turner".

"After multiple attempts on her life, Sahara Travis reluctantly hires a security specialist for her protection. But when Sahara receives news that her estranged mother has been murdered and her father, the top suspect, is missing, it's obvious this is much more serious than your average celebrity stalker"--

When she is dragged by her impetuous goddaughter into a legal battle over a clandestine deal that is threatening community land, V. I. Warshawski uncovers a developer scheme that ends the life of the young man her goddaughter is dating.

"Pamela Mitford's eighteenth birthday party ends in tragedy as cruel, charismatic Adrian Curtis is pushed to his death from the church neighboring the Mitford home. Louisa Cannon, chaperone to the Mitford girls and a former criminal herself, believes the police have charged the wrong person and sets out to clear the girl's name"--

The Black Swan of Paris by Karen Robards

A celebrated singer in World War II occupied France joins the Resistance to save her estranged family from being killed in a German prison.

Seconds before Earth is destroyed to make room for a galactic freeway, a young man is rescued by an alien friend who whisks him away on a space-traveling adventure.

(British Humor)

A family ranch in Big Sur country and a legacy of Hollywood royalty set the stage for Nora Roberts' emotional new suspense novel

When Mallory Blessing's son, Link, receives deathbed instructions from his mother to call a number on a slip of paper in her desk drawer, he's not sure what to expect. But he certainly does not expect Jake McCloud to answer. It's the late spring of 2020 and Jake's wife, Ursula DeGournsey, is the frontrunner in the upcoming Presidential election. There must be a mistake, Link thinks. How do Mallory and Jake know each other? Flash back to the sweet summer of 1993: Mallory has just inherited a beac

A Walk Along The Beach BY Debbie Macomber

Two sisters facing challenging odds must rely on each other more than ever before in a gorgeous new novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Debbie Macomber. Inseparable since the sudden loss of their mother as teenagers, Willa and Harper Lakey are perfect opposites. Quiet, demure Willa has always admired Harper's sense of fearlessness and adventure, but enjoys her peaceful routine as a café owner in their quaint, coastal hometown of Oceanside, Washington. When a handsome customer shows i

After JT Tucker's wife died, he built the biggest ranch in California, but when he dies suddenly, the ranch is inherited by his three daughters who struggle with their differences and moving on from the loss of their dad"

Struggling reporter Ellis Reed gets reminded of his own family's dark past as he sees a sign saying '2 children for sale.' When he snaps a picture of the sign he never thought it would be his big break, or that it would bring dangerous consequences. Ellis, along with sympathetic co-worker Lillian Palmer, must ask themselves what they are willing to risk to save a broken family.

Scandal drove Catrina Witmer from her life as a wealthy Englischer's pampered daughter—to reluctant membership in Pennsylvania’s thriving new Amish settlement. Surprisingly, Catrina finds contentment and peace in this promising new land, though she won't risk telling anyone about her past. But the unexpected sparks between her and bashful warm-hearted farmer Eli Webber suddenly have her dreaming of an impossible chance at happiness—as his wife. Eli never imagined such a spirited woman would look

"Kate Burkholder races against the clock to find a missing Amish girl. An Amish grandmother is murdered on an abandoned farm, her seven year old granddaughter abducted. Chief of Police Kate Burkholder plunges headlong into a case that quickly becomes a race against the clock. She knows the longer the girl is missing, the more likely a tragic outcome. The family of the missing girl is well thought of--a pillar of the Amish community"

In this revelatory, authoritative portrait of Donald J. Trump and the toxic family that made him, Mary L. Trump, a trained clinical psychologist and Donald's only niece, shines a bright light on the dark history of their family in order to explain how her uncle became the man who now threatens the world's health, economic security, and social fabric.

(Detective Jose Quinn, #8)

Recruited into the FBI when her unorthodox programming skills get her kicked out of MIT, a computer genius tracks a killer who has been targeted young women through a sophisticated messaging app.

Wyoming game warden Joe Pickett must investigate an attempted murder--a crime committed from a confoundingly long distance.
(Joe Pickett, #20)

When a woman with whom he shared a one-night stand is found brutally murdered, veteran reporter Jack McEvoy tracks a serial killer who has been operating under the radar.

Lucas Davenport investigates a vitriolic blog that seems to be targeting the children of U.S. politicians in the latest thriller.
(Lucas Davenport #30)

A follow-up to Camino Island that finds novelist Mercer Mann's continued efforts to find literary inspiration in the idyllic region complicated by mysterious intrigues.
(Camino Island, #2)

A desperate underground war with the survival of millions at stake looms in the electrifying conclusion of the New York Times bestselling Bishop Files Trilogy.

Amos Decker embarks on an action-packed investigation that is complicated by Baldacci's signature twists and turns.
(Amos Decker, #6)

Ali Reynolds and her team at High Noon Enterprises must race against the clock to save an archbishop as he faces mysterious death threats in the next "devilish page-turner".

A celebrated singer in World War II occupied France joins the Resistance to save her estranged family from being killed in a German prison.

Seconds before Earth is destroyed to make room for a galactic freeway, a young man is rescued by an alien friend who whisks him away on a space-traveling adventure.

(British Humor)

A family ranch in Big Sur country and a legacy of Hollywood royalty set the stage for Nora Roberts' emotional new suspense novel

New AduLt and Juvenile Titles!

Judy likes to pat her bunny and she and her brother Paul enjoy doing many other things.

Don't tickle the dinosaur! You might make it grunt… Little ones just won't be able to resist tickling the touchy-feely patches to hear each dinosaur make a sound in this hilarious novelty book. At the end, readers will find all the dinosaurs being noisy at once.
(An Usborne Book)

Open the flaps of this book and dive into a watery world full of amazing creatures. Explore coasts, coral reefs and mangrove forests, and find out what lives in the deepest, darkest part of the ocean.
(An Usborne Book)

Presents facts on sharks' bodies, hunting methods, and babies and several shark species, including whale sharks and hammerheads, and features lift-the-flap illustrations.

"Moana sets sail on a great adventure across the ocean!"

Nancy is delighted that the new boy in her class is from Paris and sets out to become his friend, then discovers that this Parisian is not quite as fancy as she had thought.

Nancy can't wait to wear her new nightgown for Pajama Day at school, until her best friends Bree and Clara show up wearing matching pink polka-dot pajamas.

An introduction to armadillos that follows a female as she collects food, builds herself a home, and gets ready to give birth to her pups.

A mouse convinces a weasel he needs the ingredients from several stories to make a tasty mouse soup.

The adventures of a young otter as he discovers he has much to learn from his father.

Biscuit Loves the Library by Alyssa Capucilli

Biscuit enjoys Read to a Pet Day at the library.

Biscuit's Day at the Farm by Alyssa Capucilli

Biscuit the puppy meets hens, pigs, geese, and goats--and makes a new friend--while visiting a farm.

Gerald the elephant tells his best friend Piggie a long, crazy story about how he broke his trunk.

When the literal-minded Amelia Bedelia helps out at her doctor's office one busy day, nothing seems to go quite right until Amelia begins to treat the impatient patients.

Describes some of the exaggerated stories that have been told about giant squids and also what scientists have learned about their real physical characteristics and behavior.

A fact-filled ode to the sea combines rhyming text with sumptuous artwork depicting wonders ranging from small krill and giant whales to tall kelp and brightly colored starfish, providing an extensive back matter section for further exploration. 1

Friends Don't Eat Friends by Ame Dyckman

"Bob, host of Underwater World with Bob, is furious with Shark, not only because Shark ate him (admittedly bad manners), but because Shark will not even admit what he did; the ocean may not be big enough for both of them--unless Shark faces up to his bad behavior, stops sulking (and eating the animals on the program, and maybe barfing up his stomach) and apologizes"

"A nonfiction picture book exploring the mysterious life of the elusive giant squid"

Follows the life of a sea turtle from its hatching on a beach, through its years in the sea, and its return to land where it lays its eggs.

An illustrated biography of Jacques Cousteau, discussing how his youthful fascinations with filming and underwater exploration translated into his life's work, and telling of his later devotion to saving the ocean environment

"An illustrated, joyful celebration of African-American boys' hairstyles"

When five-year-old Sulwe's classmates make fun of her dark skin, she tries lightening herself to no avail, but her encounter with a shooting star helps her understand there is beauty in every shade.

Elliot the little elephant is terrified when his friend Mouse introduces him to the carnival, but Mouse helps him to have fun.

"Everyone knows the cool beans. They're sooooo cool. And then there's the uncool has-bean. Always on the sidelines, one bean unsuccessfully tries everything he can to fit in with the crowd--until one day the cool beans show him how it's done"

Sibley the horse is nervous about his place at the farm when Tractor Mac arrives.

Tractor Mac wants to pull the best float in the parade.

Imaginative Jack describes the kind of house he would build--one with a racetrack, a flying room, and a gigantic slide.

When an elephant couple decides it is time to have a child, unexpected challenges arise but, at last, the pair's deepest wish comes true.

"A modern-day fable about believing in yourself and your dreams--and flying wherever you want to go."

Describes a series of increasingly far-fetched events that might occur if someone were to give a cupcake to a cat.

When the current owner of the soup company breaks the founder's promise to have every letter of the alphabet in every can of soup, Martha, the talking dog, takes action.

Martha discovers how the Perfect Pup Institute turns dogs into obedient robots and then does something about it.

Ash's new friend, a Chikorita, sends him on a wild Pokémon chase when it runs off in a huff, jealous of Pikachu.

(Pokemon Johto Journeys, #21)

Secrets of the GS Ball by Jennifer Johnson

Ash goes on a secret mission to try to discover the secrets of the GS Ball for famous Pokémon expert Professor Oak.

(Pokemon Johto Journeys, #16)

Ash is torn between allowing Charizard, his only fire Pokémon, to become strong by leaving Ash forever, or keeping Charizard to realize his dreams of becoming a Pokémon Master.

(Pokemon Johto Journeys, #14)

Jessie, James, and Meowth try to be the greatest Pokémon thieves.

(Pokemon Chapter Book, #19)

Ash wants to protect Ledyba, Hoppip, and Wooper from Team Rocket.

(Pokemon Chapter Books, #23)

The evil wizard Maldred has stolen the gold and silver keys which will allow him to release the Naga, the powerful earthquake dragon at the center of the earth--so Drake and several of the other Dragon Masters travel to the Naga's Temple in the Dragon Islands, to try and stop Maldred, and prevent him and the earthquake dragon from destroying the kingdom.
(Dragon Masters, #13)

Land of the Spring Dragon by Tracey West

The Dragon Masters have defeated the evil wizard Maldred, but not before the Kingdom of Bracken was devastated by Naga, the earthquake dragon; now Drake and his dragon, Worm, must appeal to the spring dragon, Fallyn, who is their only hope of restoring Bracken before its people starve--but Fallyn lives deep inside a secret fairy world, and Drake must pass a series of tricky tests before he can even make his appeal.
(Dragon Masters, #14)

The Princess in Black and the Science Fair Scare

Princess Magnolia is excited. Excited and nervous. She's going to the Interkingdom Science Fair today to present her poster about seeds and plants, and when she arrives, she sees that her friends are there too! Princess Honeysuckle made a mole habitat, Princess Sneezewort has built a blanket fort, and Tommy Wigtower has a talking volcano that's saying 'EAAAAT!' Wait, what? A surprise goo monster makes this a job for the Princess in Black, and the Princess in Blankets is on the scene to help.

Princess in Black and the Bathtime Battle

When the goat pasture is plagued with a foul stench, the Princess in Black and her friends must take on a stinky beast.
(Princess in Black, #7)

There's never been a camp director like Mr. Jenkins. One of the kids remarks he is as hairy as a werewolf, and with that remark summer camp turns into an adventure!

(The Bailey School Kids, #2)

Sam, Joe, and Fred finish their school project on ancient Egypt without using their magical time travel book, but when Joe's sister Anna plays with it and travels to the land of pyramids, they must follow her back in time to bring her back to 1996.

(Time Warp Trio, #6)

After reading a magic book on Vikings, the Time Warp Trio speak the wrong words and are soon transported in time to 1000 A.D. where they dine with Vikings and face different challenges while trying to find a way to get back home.

I Survived the Hidenburg Disaster by Lauren Tarshis

For eleven year-old Hugo Ballard, flying on the Hindenburg is a dream come true. Hugo, his parents, and his four-year-old sister Gertie, are making the thrilling four thousand mile journey across the Atlantic in a zeppelin as big as the Titanic. But as the zeppelin gets ready to land, a blast rocks the Hindenburg and fire consumes the ship. The entire disaster lasts a mere thirty-two seconds, but in those few seconds, Hugo finds himself separated from his family.
(I Survived, #13)

Nathaniel Fox never imagined he'd find himself in the middle of a blood-soaked battlefield, fighting for his life. He was only eleven years old! He'd barely paid attention to the troubles between America and England. How could he, while being worked to the bone by his cruel uncle, Uriah Storch? But when his uncle's rage forces him to flee the only home he knows, Nate is suddenly propelled toward a thrilling and dangerous journey into the heart of the Revolutionary War...

In 2011, eleven year old Dexter is thrilled to have the opportunity to go storm chasing with Dr. Norman Gage, but when the tornado they are following changes direction, Dexter's bravery is about to be tested.

"The Bad Guys have flown through outer space, made it back to Earth, and managed to land in exactly the right place... but exactly the wrong TIME. Who knew alien escape pods were capable of time travel?!? And now that they're 65 million years in the past, they must avoid being eaten by dinosaurs and fix their broken time machine if they ever want to get back home before an evil alien destroys the whole world!" (Bad Guys, #7)

"The Bad Guys have strangely acquired superpowers! But their powers might be, well, defective. They can only do things like blow their own pants off in public. Not exactly what you'd call hero-caliber skills. Defective or not, the Bad Guys have a job to do. With Dr. Marmalade ready to destroy the world, Mr. Wolf, Mr. Snake, Mr. Piranha, and Mr. Shark finally have their chance to be (super)heroes! And this time, they may just get some help"
(Bad Guys, #8)

Three farmers, each one meaner than the other, all try to get rid of the fox and his family.

After a monster apocalypse hits town, average thirteen-year-old Jack Sullivan builds a team of friends to help slay the eerily intelligent monster known as Blarg"-

Late in 1848, nine-year-old Joshua McCullough starts a second journal, this time recording events in Willamette Valley, Oregon Territory, as his family and others they met on the trail begin to get settled.

In 1932, a twelve-year-old girl who lost her sight in an accident keeps a diary, recorded by her twin sister, in which she describes life at Perkins School for the Blind in Watertown, Massachusetts.

A young student, who comes to love poetry through a personal understanding of what different famous poems mean to him, surprises himself by writing his own inspired poem.

"Narwhal is a happy-go-lucky narwhal. Jelly is a no-nonsense jellyfish. The two might not have a lot in common, but they do ... love waffles, parties and adventures. Join Narwhal and Jelly as they discover the whole wide ocean together"

(Narwhal and Jelly, #1)

"Happy-go-lucky Narwhal and no-nonsense Jelly find their inner superheroes in three new under-the-sea adventures. In the first story, Narwhal reveals his superhero alter-ego and enlists Jelly to help him figure out what his superpower is. Next, Narwhal uses his superpower to help a friend find his way back home. In the third story, Jelly is feeling blue and Narwhal comes to the rescue"

(Narwhal and Jelly, #2)

Narwhal and Jelly star in three . .. stories about trying new things, favorite foods and accepting who we are.

Catrina and her family have moved to the coast of Northern California for the sake of her little sister, Maya, who has cystic fibrosis--and Cat is even less happy about the move when she is told that her new town is inhabited by ghosts, and Maya sets her heart on meeting one.

Sixth grade was so much easier for Danny. All her friends were in the same room and she knew exactly what to expect out of life. Now that she's in seventh grade, she's in a new middle school, her friends are in different classes and forming new cliques, and she is totally, completely lost. What Danny really needs is a new best friend! So when she inherits a magic sketchbook from her eccentric great-aunt in which anything she sketches in it comes to life, she draws Madison, the most amazing, perf

Fone Bone, Phoney Bone, and Smiley Bone are run out of their home, Boneville, and become separated in the wilds, but better fortune begins when the three cousins reunite at a farmstead in a deep forested valley, where Fone meets a young girl named Thorn.
(Bone, #1)

Amy and Dan Cahill continue to hunt for clues while reeling from the knowledge of what happened the night their parents died, and they wonder if the end is near as they try to learn the secret behind Grace Cahill's alternate will.
(39 Clues, Book 9)

Siblings Amy and Dan must find another way to outwit the Vespers when they target and kidnap Dan's only friend, eleven-year-old Atticus.
(Cahills vs. Vespers, #3)

One Crazy Summer by Rita Williams Garcia

In the summer of 1968, after traveling from Brooklyn to Oakland, California, to spend a month with the mother they barely know, eleven-year-old Delphine and her two younger sisters arrive to a cold welcome as they discover that their mother, a dedicated poet and printer, is resentful of the intrusion of their visit and wants them to attend a nearby Black Panther summer camp.

Twelve-year-old Alexa realizes her lifelong wish when she finds the key to a secret passageway leading out of the walled city of Bridewell, and is free to explore the mysterious forests and mountains that lie beyond its confines.

A year after narrowly saving Bridewell from destruction from within, thirteen-year-old Alexa Daley finds herself in a much bigger fight, battling--along with Yipes, John Christopher, Odessa the wolf, Murphy the squirrel, and Squire the hawk--a dark force from the outside that threatens all of Elyon.

(Land of Elyon, #2)

Middle-schoolers Nico, Opal, Tyler, and Emma face a more dangerous threat and must uncover the whirlpool's origins, as well as those of that freaky "Thing in a Jar," while fending off paranormal investigators.

(The Darkdeep #2)

On the first day of vacation thirteen-year-old Davey Tsering wakes up early, slips out of his family's hotel room without telling anyone, and heads for the beach and a swim in the warm Floridian waters--and a fateful meeting with a shark.

While playing a total immersion virtual reality game of kings and intrigue, fourteen-year-old Giannine learns that demonstrators have damaged the equipment to which she is connected, and she must win the game quickly or be damaged herself.

Fog (Losing Christina) by Caroline Cooney

Christina, a boarder along with Anya at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Shevvington, a principal and his wife, becomes alarmed when she realizes that the seemingly respectable couple are behind the slow erosion of Anya's sanity.

In a world where disease has been eliminated, the only way to die is to be randomly killed ('gleaned') by professional reapers ('scythes'). Two teens must compete with each other to become a scythe--a position neither of them wants. The one who becomes a scythe must kill the one who doesn't"--

Rowan and Citra take opposite stances on the morality of the Scythedom, putting them at odds, and the Thunderhead is not pleased. (Scythe #2)

Twenty years ago, America Singer entered the Selection and won Prince Maxon's heart. Now the time has come for Princess Eadlyn to hold a Selection of her own. Eadlyn doesn't expect her Selection to be anything like her parents' fairy-tale love story... but as the competition begins, she may discover that finding her own happily ever after isn't as impossible as she's always thought"

(The Selection, #4)

When the creator of a high school gossip app mysteriously dies in front of four high-profile students all four become suspects. It's up to them to solve the case"--

Presents step-by-step instructions on how to draw sixteen simple animals, including a dolphin, tiger, horse, and flamingo.

A guide to mobile games that covers augmented reality games, fast-paced action titles, puzzles, and epic adventures, and features tips and tricks, facts and statistics, and more.

Illustrations and easy-to-follow text describe how brothers Bob and Joe Switzer invented fluorescent paint and colors; and explains how fluorescence works.

"Describes the characteristics, food, habitat, and behavior of octopuses"

Simple text and full color photographs introduce beginning readers in kindergarten through third grade to the characteristics and geographical locations of coral reefs.

"Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to puffer fish."

A range of undersea life, including the lionfish, jellyfish, and sea urchin, appears in this alphabet book.

A biography of comic book author and creator Stan Lee.

An illustrated biography of Walt Disney, covering his childhood, fondness for drawing, and work in various fields before creating the Mickey Mouse character and starting his own company.

Describes the life and career of Steve Irwin, famously known as the Crocodile Hunter, from his childhood and early love of animals to his rise in popularity as a film and television star and naturalist.

Presents a short study of singer, songwriter, and jazz musician Louis Armstrong and chronicles his childhood in New Orleans and rise in the entertainment industry.

An illustrated biography of Ronald Reagan, the fortieth president of the United States, discussing, in brief, his childhood, his college days, his time in Hollywood, and his introduction to politics.

Chronicles the life and accomplishments of Italian navigator, colonizer, and explorer Christopher Columbus.

A brief biography of Polish physicist and chemist Marie Curie.

A biography of agriculturist George Washington Carver, covering his birth in Missouri, his education, his time as a teacher, and his work with peanuts.

Text and photographs look at the life of Malala Yousafzai, a Muslim teenage girl from Pakistan, who advocates for education of women and children, and whom the Taliban attempted to assassinate on October 9, 2012.

Judy likes to pat her bunny and she and her brother Paul enjoy doing many other things.

Presents facts on sharks' bodies, hunting methods, and babies and several shark species, including whale sharks and hammerheads, and features lift-the-flap illustrations.

"Moana sets sail on a great adventure across the ocean!"

Nancy is delighted that the new boy in her class is from Paris and sets out to become his friend, then discovers that this Parisian is not quite as fancy as she had thought.

Nancy can't wait to wear her new nightgown for Pajama Day at school, until her best friends Bree and Clara show up wearing matching pink polka-dot pajamas.

An introduction to armadillos that follows a female as she collects food, builds herself a home, and gets ready to give birth to her pups.

A mouse convinces a weasel he needs the ingredients from several stories to make a tasty mouse soup.

The adventures of a young otter as he discovers he has much to learn from his father.

Biscuit enjoys Read to a Pet Day at the library.

Biscuit the puppy meets hens, pigs, geese, and goats--and makes a new friend--while visiting a farm.

Gerald the elephant tells his best friend Piggie a long, crazy story about how he broke his trunk.

When the literal-minded Amelia Bedelia helps out at her doctor's office one busy day, nothing seems to go quite right until Amelia begins to treat the impatient patients.

Describes some of the exaggerated stories that have been told about giant squids and also what scientists have learned about their real physical characteristics and behavior.

"A nonfiction picture book exploring the mysterious life of the elusive giant squid"

Follows the life of a sea turtle from its hatching on a beach, through its years in the sea, and its return to land where it lays its eggs.

"An illustrated, joyful celebration of African-American boys' hairstyles"

When five-year-old Sulwe's classmates make fun of her dark skin, she tries lightening herself to no avail, but her encounter with a shooting star helps her understand there is beauty in every shade.

Elliot the little elephant is terrified when his friend Mouse introduces him to the carnival, but Mouse helps him to have fun.

Sibley the horse is nervous about his place at the farm when Tractor Mac arrives.

Tractor Mac wants to pull the best float in the parade.

Imaginative Jack describes the kind of house he would build--one with a racetrack, a flying room, and a gigantic slide.

When an elephant couple decides it is time to have a child, unexpected challenges arise but, at last, the pair's deepest wish comes true.

"A modern-day fable about believing in yourself and your dreams--and flying wherever you want to go."

Describes a series of increasingly far-fetched events that might occur if someone were to give a cupcake to a cat.

When the current owner of the soup company breaks the founder's promise to have every letter of the alphabet in every can of soup, Martha, the talking dog, takes action.

Martha discovers how the Perfect Pup Institute turns dogs into obedient robots and then does something about it.

Ash's new friend, a Chikorita, sends him on a wild Pokémon chase when it runs off in a huff, jealous of Pikachu.

(Pokemon Johto Journeys, #21)

Ash goes on a secret mission to try to discover the secrets of the GS Ball for famous Pokémon expert Professor Oak.

(Pokemon Johto Journeys, #16)

Jessie, James, and Meowth try to be the greatest Pokémon thieves.

(Pokemon Chapter Book, #19)

Ash wants to protect Ledyba, Hoppip, and Wooper from Team Rocket.

(Pokemon Chapter Books, #23)

When the goat pasture is plagued with a foul stench, the Princess in Black and her friends must take on a stinky beast.
(Princess in Black, #7)

There's never been a camp director like Mr. Jenkins. One of the kids remarks he is as hairy as a werewolf, and with that remark summer camp turns into an adventure!

(The Bailey School Kids, #2)

Three farmers, each one meaner than the other, all try to get rid of the fox and his family.

After a monster apocalypse hits town, average thirteen-year-old Jack Sullivan builds a team of friends to help slay the eerily intelligent monster known as Blarg"-

In 1932, a twelve-year-old girl who lost her sight in an accident keeps a diary, recorded by her twin sister, in which she describes life at Perkins School for the Blind in Watertown, Massachusetts.

A young student, who comes to love poetry through a personal understanding of what different famous poems mean to him, surprises himself by writing his own inspired poem.

Narwhal and Jelly star in three . .. stories about trying new things, favorite foods and accepting who we are.

Siblings Amy and Dan must find another way to outwit the Vespers when they target and kidnap Dan's only friend, eleven-year-old Atticus.
(Cahills vs. Vespers, #3)

Rowan and Citra take opposite stances on the morality of the Scythedom, putting them at odds, and the Thunderhead is not pleased. (Scythe #2)

When the creator of a high school gossip app mysteriously dies in front of four high-profile students all four become suspects. It's up to them to solve the case"--

Presents step-by-step instructions on how to draw sixteen simple animals, including a dolphin, tiger, horse, and flamingo.

A guide to mobile games that covers augmented reality games, fast-paced action titles, puzzles, and epic adventures, and features tips and tricks, facts and statistics, and more.

Illustrations and easy-to-follow text describe how brothers Bob and Joe Switzer invented fluorescent paint and colors; and explains how fluorescence works.

"Describes the characteristics, food, habitat, and behavior of octopuses"

Simple text and full color photographs introduce beginning readers in kindergarten through third grade to the characteristics and geographical locations of coral reefs.

"Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to puffer fish."

A range of undersea life, including the lionfish, jellyfish, and sea urchin, appears in this alphabet book.

A biography of comic book author and creator Stan Lee.

An illustrated biography of Walt Disney, covering his childhood, fondness for drawing, and work in various fields before creating the Mickey Mouse character and starting his own company.

Presents a short study of singer, songwriter, and jazz musician Louis Armstrong and chronicles his childhood in New Orleans and rise in the entertainment industry.

An illustrated biography of Ronald Reagan, the fortieth president of the United States, discussing, in brief, his childhood, his college days, his time in Hollywood, and his introduction to politics.

Chronicles the life and accomplishments of Italian navigator, colonizer, and explorer Christopher Columbus.

A brief biography of Polish physicist and chemist Marie Curie.

A biography of agriculturist George Washington Carver, covering his birth in Missouri, his education, his time as a teacher, and his work with peanuts.

Library Hours:

Monday: 9:30am - 5pm

T, W, TH: 9:30am - 5:30pm

Friday: 9:30am - 5:00pm

Saturday: 10am - 12pm

Sunday: Closed

Closed September 7th for

Labor Day

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Book Club Meets October 1st

DIY Club Meets October 27th

(Pumpkin Painting & Design)

Advance Registration Required!

(Only 9 Spots for Grades 4-8)

Services

1) Masks Still Required

3) Up to 12 Material Checkout

3) Interlibrary Loan Continues

4) 5 Computers Available
5) No Toys or Puzzles

6) Outdoor Programs Only, except Book Club

Location

Hillsboro Public Library

214 School St.,

Hillsboro, IL 62049

Via Phone or Email:

Phone: (217) 532-305

Fax: (217) 532-6813

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How do I Sign Up for a Library Card?

If you live in Montgomery County AND within the school district boundaries, you are eligible for a library card. To become a member, you must bring in 2 forms of proof of address of residency or property.

Acceptable Forms of Proof of Address:

1. Tax Bill

2. Driver's License (Current Address) or State ID

3. Ameren Bill (Utility bill)

4. Water bill (Utility bill)

5. Lease or Mortagage

6. Voter's ID

7. Other bill (Postmarked within 1 month)

8. Voided Personalized Check

Reciprocal Borrowing: Families or Individuals from other libraries such as Witt, Litchfield, Doyle (Raymond), Greenville, and Nokomis, can also use our library as a "Reciprocal Borrower". Please provide proof of current library card.

FYI: This library provides "family cards," we do not give out student cards, because a parent or guardian must be responsible for the borrowing of materials by minors under the age of 18, especially in the event the book is lost or damaged.

Non-Residents: If you live in Bond County, or out of the school district boundaries, you must pay $72 for your library card, effective July 1, 2020. The "non-resident" fee is based on a mathematical formula from the state, calculated based on library taxes and population.

Commonly Asked Questions about Library Cards.

1) Why do I have to pay an annual fee if I am considered a non-resident?

It is the law. According to the Illinois Local Library Act, state law,

(75 ILCS, 5/4-7) if you do not live within the library district boundaries, you are not paying for the library within your property taxes and therefore considered a non-resident and have to pay a fee for services comparable to local taxpayers.

Please refer to our policies page for more information about this law.

2) Why is the fee so high?

Actually it is pretty comparable to Litchfield's fee. Please refer to: Illinois Non-resident Fees for FY 2017. Our fee has recently changed to $72.00 due to a change in tax revenue and patron population.

3) Can I use my Litchfield, Nokomis or Witt card at Hillsboro?

Yes and Vice Versa. This is called reciprocal borrowing. We will ask to make a copy of your card, possibly contact the library where your card was issued and make sure you are in good standing. Then you can check-out materials!

Services and Fees

Computers: Printing:

$2 donation .25 per page

Free for members .50 for color

Copying:

.25 per page

Faxing:

$3 for First Page, $1.00 per Additional

Interlibrary Loan: Ebooks:

Free with 1) Overdrive

library card 2) Axis 360

Books for Sale

.25 or 5 for $1.00

YA Fiction

.25 paperback, .50 hardback

How Do I Renew or Hold a book?

Renew:

Call us at (217) 532-3055 or Stop In and Visit!

Hold or Interlibrary Loan Request:

Call (217) 532-3055 or

Email hillsborocitylibrary@gmail.com.

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