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"Virgil Flowers will have to watch his back--and his mouth--as he investigates a college culture war turned deadly in another one of Sandford's "madly entertaining Virgil Flowers mysteries"
(Virgil Flowers, #12)

Stone Barrington must trap a ruthless defector.

"A man is dead, shot three times in his home. But his computer has been shot twelve times, and when the cops arrive, his pregnant wife is holding the gun. D.D. Warren arrives on the scene and recognizes the woman - Evie Carter. Evie's father was killed in a shooting that was ruled an accident. But for D.D., two coincidental murders is too many. D.D. and Flora are about to discover that in this case, the truth is an elusive thing. How many secrets can this one family have?

(D.D. Warren #10)

(Detective Josie Quinn, #4)

When an old college friend-turned-humanitarian is arrested in Indonesia amid false accusations, President Ryan assigns the Campus team to find answers at the same time he receives an ominous warning.
(Tom Clancy Series)

A high-action sequel to Long Road to Mercy continues the story of FBI agent Atlee Pine in the remote wilds surrounding the Grand Canyon in Shattered Rock, Arizona.

"Jack Reacher comes to the aid of an elderly couple ... and confronts his most dangerous opponents yet".

(Book 24 in the Jack Reacher Series)

Back when Harry Bosch was just a rookie homicide detective, he had an inspiring mentor who taught him to take the work personally and light the fire of relentlessness for every case. Now that mentor, John Jack Thompson, is dead, but after his funeral his widow hands Bosch a murder book that Thompson took with him when he left the LAPD 20 years before -- the unsolved killing of a troubled young man in an alley used for drug deals. He wonders what about this case got his mentor so involved.

(Alex Cross, #7)

(Women's Murder Club, #19)

Grandma Mazur is a widow...again. This time her marriage lasted a whole 45 minutes. The unlucky groom was one Jimmy Rosolli, local gangster, lothario (senior division) and heart attack waiting to happen...well, the waiting's over. It's a sad day, but if she can't have Jimmy at least Grandma can have all the attention she wants as the dutiful widow. But some kinds of attention are not welcomed, particularly when Jimmy's former "business partners" are convinced that his widow is keeping the keys..

"When a young woman dies trying to get a video of a wedding reception to Kendra Michaels, the FBI seeks Kendra's help. As the body count rises, Kendra joins forces with private investigator Jessie Mercado and agent-for-hire Adam Lynch to stop a nightmarish plot involving a powerful law firm and a billion-dollar corporation"--
(Kendra Michels, #6)

Twenty years ago, a serial killer abducted and murdered five residents in the town of Featherbank. Nicknamed 'The Whisper Man,' for luring his victims out by whispering at their windows at night, the murders stopped when Frank Carter was caught.But when a young boy vanishes, and his disappearance bears an unnerving resemblance to Frank Carter's crimes. Amanda Beck and Pete Willis must find the boy before its too late.

The shocking death of a young woman leads Detective Dave Robicheaux into the dark corners of Hollywood, the mafia, and the backwoods of Louisiana"
(Robicheaux, #22)

In the small town Florida of Seabrook, a young lawyer named Keith Russo was shot dead at his desk as he worked late one night. The killer left no clues behind. There were no witnesses, no real suspects, no one with a motive. The police soon settled on Quincy Miller, a young black man who was once a client of Russo’s.Quincy was framed, convicted, and sent to prison for life. For twenty-two years he languished in prison with no lawyer, no advocate on the outside...

Agreeing to help an acquaintance from the past track down a missing child, Beau launches an investigation that forces him to confront his troubled past. By the New York Times best-selling author of Field of Bones.

When a woman's body is discovered submerged in a crab pot in the chilly waters of Puget Sound, Detective Tracy Crosswhite finds herself with a tough case to untangle"--
(Tracy Crosswhite, #4)

"While investigating the hit-and-run death of a young boy, Seattle homicide detective Tracy Crosswhite is thrown headlong into the path of a killer conspiracy and the only people she can rely on to make it out alive might be those she can no longer trust"--
(Tracy Crosswhite, #5)

"Seattle homicide detective Tracy Crosswhite is plunged into a case of family secrets and murder when the body of a young woman who chose graduate school over an arranged marriage in India is found in an abandoned well"-
(Tracy Crosswhite, #6)

Some people in Rachel Gaston's small hometown of Edgewater, Oregon, think she got away with murder twenty years ago when she mistook a real gun for a toy. As that deadly anniversary approaches, she'll need to find the truth . . . before it finds her"--

"A woman searches for the mother she hasn't seen in twenty years, and uncovers a nightmare of greed and deception"--

"Rory Abernathy and Liam Bastian had been married for two months, but his wealthy family insisted they have a formal wedding which turned into a bloodbath. Rory fled to Point Roberts, Washington, to protect her unborn child. Five years later, Liam finds her and their daughter, but so does the wedding killer"--

"Forensic expert Maggie Gardiner discovers troubling new details about her colleague Jack Renner, a homicide detective with a brutal approach to law and order, when the two infiltrate the cutthroat world of high-stakes finance to solve a murder"--
(Renner, #3)

The Gingerich barn burns to the ground in the middle of the night and eighteen-year-old Daniel is missing. When Daniel's body is found inside--burned alive-- Chief of Police Kate Burkholder's investigation of the murder of the well-liked young Amish man reveals a plethora of secrets and a chilling series of crimes"--
(Burkholder, #10)

"On a bright Saturday in early spring, Detective Gemma Monroe responds to a missing person call at Lost Lake, near the small town of Cedar Valley, Colorado. As Gemma begins to understand the complex dynamics of the supposedly close-knit friendship group, she realizes that more than one person is lying to her"--

In the northern England, psychologist Tony Hill and former police detective Carol Jordan are on the hunt for a serial killer who picks up women at weddings without a date--only to leave the victims' bodies in their own burned-out cars in remote locations"--
(Jordan #10)

When former police detective Ted Conkaffey was wrongly accused of abducting Claire Bingley, he hoped the Queensland rain forest town of Crimson Lake would be a good place to disappear, but Claire's devastated father has a brutal revenge plan. Meanwhile, Ted and Amanda assist Detective Inspector Pip Sweeney's investigation of the murders of two young bartenders"--
(Crimson Lake, #2)

Detecting a tripped alarm on the eve of a top-secret space mission, NASA pilot and cybercrime investigator Captain Calli Chase uncovers disturbing clues that point to her missing twin.
(Captain Chase, #1)

"World War II comes to Farleigh Place, the ancestral home of Lord Westerham and his five daughters, when a soldier with a failed parachute falls to his death on the estate. MI5 operative and family friend Ben Cresswell is covertly tasked with determining if the man is a German spy"--

"In Room 217 of the Lakes Region Traumatic Brain Injury Clinic, something has awakened. Something evil. Brady Hartsfield, perpetrator of the Mercedes Massacre, where eight people were killed and many more were badly injured, has been in the clinic for five years, in a vegetative state. According to his doctors, anything approaching a complete recovery is unlikely. But behind the drool and stare, Brady is awake, and in possession of deadly new powers that allow him to wreak unimaginable havoc...

Welcome to Wayward Pines, population 461. Nestled amid picture-perfect mountains, the idyllic town is a modern-day Eden . . . except for the electrified fence and razor wire, snipers scoping everything 24/7, and the relentless surveillance tracking each word and gesture.
(Wayward Pines #2)

"Secret Service agent Ethan Burke arrived in Wayward Pines, Idaho, three weeks ago, where people's life choices are dictated. Children are taught that David Pilcher, the town's creator, is god. No one is allowed to leave. But Ethan has discovered the astonishing secret of what lies beyond the electrified fence that surrounds Wayward Pines"--
(Wayward Pines #3)

The shaky marriage between Henry McAllan and his city-bred wife Laura becomes even more unstable when his brother Jamie returns from World War II in 1946 to help work the family's miserable cotton farm in the Mississippi Delta, along with his comrade-in-arms Ronsel Jackson, the oldest son of local sharecroppers, who soon learns that his heroics in battle mean nothing in the Jim Crow south.

Enduring her late husband's death by embracing strict self-discipline to secure her career and the prospects of her children, a prestigious Manhattan attorney is confronted by astonishing secrets and an out-of-wedlock baby. By the best-selling author of Fairytale.

Olive Kitteridge, a retired teacher, begins navigating her next decade as she comes to terms with the changes, sometimes welcome, sometimes not, in her life.

Enzo, the dog of professional race car driver Denny Swift, recalls the memories of his life and shares his insight into the human condition that he learned from observing his owner.

A collection of short stories exploring the ties that bind parents and children, husbands and wives, lovers and friends to one another and to the places they call home.

The town of Moonlight Harbor needs to convince tourists that the beach is still the place to be--even when the sunshine goes south for the winter. Jenna Jones, new proprietor of The Driftwood Inn, has the perfect idea: a holiday festival called Seaside with Santa. Jenna is happy to throw herself into planning the event. With all the decorating, preparation and extra reservations at the inn because of the festival--and with two wonderful but very different men . . .
(Moonlight Harbor, #2)

s the holiday season begins, Laurel McCullough could use some good news. She and her husband, Zach, have been praying for a baby that seems more and more like an impossible dream, and they've had to move in with her beloved grandmother, Helen, who's having trouble taking care of herself. But when Laurel contacts a local home-care organization for help, there are no caregivers available. Then Mrs. Miracle appears at the door. No stranger to lending a helping hand to a family in need, Mrs. Miracle

When an accident at the Good Shepherd Church renders the building unusable for the Christmas Boutique, the annual fundraiser for the county food bank, Sylvia Bergstrom is approached in hopes that her ancestral home of Elm Creek Manor can be used as an alternative venue. Of course, Sylvia says yes-she has been a loyal supporter of the Christmas Boutique over the years. But Sylvia and her crew of Elm Creek Quilters have only four days to get the manor ready and word out to potential customers.

Return to Amish cooking class with Heidi Troyer, when the children she and Lyle are fostering inspire her to teach a series of classes for children. But kids are always accompanied by an adult--and that is where the trouble arises"
(Amish Cooking Class, #3)

When a postal error creates pen pals of two young Amish people, can they put behind their past mistakes to see the bright future God has written for them?"--
(Amish Letter, #1)

Bestselling Amish author Kathleen Fuller returns to beloved Birch Creek and explores the power of letters and the joy of true love.
(Amish Letter, #2)

"From bestselling Amish author Ruth Reid comes a brand new series full of sweet romance, thought-provoking questions, and elements of mystery"--
(Amish Mercies, #1)

"When Catherine's former boyfriend Elijah returns to their Amish community and her proposal to her current boyfriend is rejected, she leaves for Florida. Hoping the two-day bus trip will give him time to explain and win her back, Elijah joins her. When the bus has an accident and Catherine disappears, Elijah won't give up the hunt"--

"Overwhelmed by the responsibilities of running a ranch on her own, Laurel Tracey decides to hire a convict--a man who's just scary enough to take care of squatters and just desperate enough to agree to a one year post. Set in Texas after the Civil War"--
(Lone Star Hero, #2)

After the War Between the States, a Confederate officer longs to heal the heart of Lizbeth Barclay--but first he'll have to right the wrongs that were done to her"--
(Lone Star Hero, #3)

Reuben Helmuth is plenty bitter. John King, his best friend—or so he thought—is engaged to the girl Reuben loved. Humiliated, Reuben flees from Ohio to his grandparents’ home on Huckleberry Hill, where he knows he’ll find comfort. He’s enjoying wallowing in his misery—until John’s sister, Fern, shows up. She won’t stop pestering Reuben about forgiveness—or trying to help him find love again. Yet Fern's efforts only reawaken Reuben’s long-buried feelings—for her…

Elsie Helmuth’s plain-spoken ways got her in trouble once before, so she needs to make a good impression at her new teaching job in Huckleberry Hill. But she's not about to let disabled student Wally Sensenig work below his potential. And she definitely won’t put up with his hot-headed older brother sabotaging her efforts, no matter how handsome he is...

Sam is nearly at the end of his rope caring for his ailing, widowed mother, working their farm, and raising his siblings.

Longing for a baby, but saddled with an indifferent husband, Mary Anne Neuenschwander moves into a tent into the woods where she can be alone until her irrepressible eighty-something matchmaking grandparents step in to save her marriage.

(Huckleberry Hill #9)

(Amish Bonnet Series #1)

(Amish Bonnett Series, #2)

Looks at how Mitch Albom and his wife take Haitian orphan Chika Jeune home with them in order to seek medical help for a condition she has.

Presents a suspenseful chronicle of the history-shaping, secret World War II meetings between President Franklin D. Roosevelt, Winston Churchill, and Joseph Stalin.

"This taut, true thriller takes a deep dive into a dark world that touches us all, as seen through the brilliant, breakneck career of an extraordinary hacker - a woman known only as Alien"-

"Created and compiled by Charles Krauthammer before his death, The Point of It All is an intimate collection of the influential columnist's most important works. Spanning the personal, political and philosophical--including never-before-published speeches and a major new essay about the effect of today's populist movements on the future of global democracy

"The . . . story of [country] music and the singers and songwriters who captivated, entertained, and consoled listeners throughout the 20th century"--OCLC.

Stone Barrington must trap a ruthless defector.

(Detective Josie Quinn, #4)

A high-action sequel to Long Road to Mercy continues the story of FBI agent Atlee Pine in the remote wilds surrounding the Grand Canyon in Shattered Rock, Arizona.

"Jack Reacher comes to the aid of an elderly couple ... and confronts his most dangerous opponents yet".

(Book 24 in the Jack Reacher Series)

(Alex Cross, #7)

(Women's Murder Club, #19)

The shocking death of a young woman leads Detective Dave Robicheaux into the dark corners of Hollywood, the mafia, and the backwoods of Louisiana"
(Robicheaux, #22)

When a woman's body is discovered submerged in a crab pot in the chilly waters of Puget Sound, Detective Tracy Crosswhite finds herself with a tough case to untangle"--
(Tracy Crosswhite, #4)

"A woman searches for the mother she hasn't seen in twenty years, and uncovers a nightmare of greed and deception"--

Olive Kitteridge, a retired teacher, begins navigating her next decade as she comes to terms with the changes, sometimes welcome, sometimes not, in her life.

Enzo, the dog of professional race car driver Denny Swift, recalls the memories of his life and shares his insight into the human condition that he learned from observing his owner.

A collection of short stories exploring the ties that bind parents and children, husbands and wives, lovers and friends to one another and to the places they call home.

When a postal error creates pen pals of two young Amish people, can they put behind their past mistakes to see the bright future God has written for them?"--
(Amish Letter, #1)

Bestselling Amish author Kathleen Fuller returns to beloved Birch Creek and explores the power of letters and the joy of true love.
(Amish Letter, #2)

"From bestselling Amish author Ruth Reid comes a brand new series full of sweet romance, thought-provoking questions, and elements of mystery"--
(Amish Mercies, #1)

After the War Between the States, a Confederate officer longs to heal the heart of Lizbeth Barclay--but first he'll have to right the wrongs that were done to her"--
(Lone Star Hero, #3)

(Amish Bonnet Series #1)

(Amish Bonnett Series, #2)

Looks at how Mitch Albom and his wife take Haitian orphan Chika Jeune home with them in order to seek medical help for a condition she has.

Presents a suspenseful chronicle of the history-shaping, secret World War II meetings between President Franklin D. Roosevelt, Winston Churchill, and Joseph Stalin.

"This taut, true thriller takes a deep dive into a dark world that touches us all, as seen through the brilliant, breakneck career of an extraordinary hacker - a woman known only as Alien"-

"The . . . story of [country] music and the singers and songwriters who captivated, entertained, and consoled listeners throughout the 20th century"--OCLC.

New AduLt and Juvenile Titles!

As he makes his rounds, a night watchman hears birds calling, insects buzzing, and vehicles roaring by, while a stray kitten keeps him company.

Tiny T. Rex wants to cheer up his friend, Pointy, with a hug, but he is frustrated because even as he gets bigger, his arms remain too small for proper hugging--but he is determined to practice, even when he gets into trouble.

When the class pet bites the finger of Penelope, a tyrannosaurus rex, she finally understands why she should not eat her classmates, no matter how tasty they are.

A young monster takes the train into the big city, only to find his favorite hot dog vendor is closed and he's unable to satiate his hunger, leading to an epic case of destructive crankiness

Imaginative Jack describes the kind of school he would build--one full of animals, with tubes to transport students directly to their classrooms, and library books that come alive.

Greedy to have the cove where he swims all to himself, Norvin, who looks a bit like a shark, pretends to be one, scaring off the other swimmers and leaving him in happy aquatic solitude--until he is discovered by an amorous female shark.

A bad seed who cuts in line, never washes his hands or feet, and lies.

A very good egg learns to relax and not be perfect all the time.

Nate, who loves sharks, cannot swim, but with his brother's prodding, a good coach, and a lot of determination he learns to swim like a shark. Includes facts about sharks

When Mama Llama says it's time to clean up, Llama responds like any child more interested in playing than cleaning . . . by ignoring her! But Mama has an imaginative response of her own. What if she never cleaned? What would happen then? Well, Llama Llama is going to find out!"

As Zoom Squirrel and his friends try to identify the mystery reader, they learn about books, how they are written, and how to read--while sharing a-corny jokes.

"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)

Carbon dioxide is out of control on Earth, and the fate of humankind rests in the paws of four experimental, untested Animal Astronauts (AlphaWolf, SmartHawk, LaserShark, and StinkBug) who are seeking another habitable planet; first destination is the Plant Planet which at first looks perfect, except that the abundant plant life can think for itself--and it thinks that it really does not like the AstroNuts.

In the sequel to "Monster Blood," Evan Ross has another terrifying experience when the scary green glob he discovered the previous summer turns a classroom hamster into a huge rodent with teeth.

Evan's plan to get back at his cousin Kermit for his practical jokes backfires and he finds himself turning into a giant.
(Goosebumps #29)

THERE IS REALLY SOMETHING WEIRD ABOUT THE OLD TYPEWRITER THAT ZACKIE FOUND IN THE BURNED OUT ANTIQUE STORE.

A boy who turns into a TV set and a girl who eats a whale are only two of the characters in a collection of humorous poetry illustrated with the author's own drawings. Come in - for where the sidewalk ends, Shel Silverstein's world begins. See your favorite poems by Shel Silverstein in "Where the Sidewalk Ends."

"When an unexpected inheritance gives Greg Heffley's family a chance to make big changes to their house, they soon discover that renovations may not be worth the effort"

(Diary of a Wimpy Kid, #14)

In his penultimate adventure, a devastated but determined Apollo travels to Camp Jupiter, where he must learn what it is to be a hero, or die trying
(Trials of Apollo, #4)

Forced to help in her parents' cadaver lab for the summer, Fovea Munson, twelve, discovers three talking heads in need of a favor"

Ever since her near-fatal drowning, Cassidy has been able to pull back the "Veil" that separates the living from the dead and see ghosts, not that she wants to, and she was really looking forward to a ghost-free summer at the beach; however her parents are going to start filming a TV series about the world's most haunted places, starting with Edinburgh with its graveyards, castles, and restless phantoms--and Cass and her personal ghost companion, Jacob, are about to find out that a city of old g

Middle-schoolers Nico, Tyler, Ella, and Opal discover a hidden island in a forbidden cove that appears uninhabited, but something ancient has awakened knowing their wishes, dreams, and darkest secrets.

While living with her uncle in a house haunted by the ghost of a young woman, recently orphaned Judith Sparrow wonders if her one small transgression causes mysterious happenings.

Based on the life of Jack Gruener, this book relates his story of survival from the Nazi occupation of Krakow, when he was eleven, through a succession of concentration camps, to the final liberation of Dachau.

When Jack enters the deserted house in his neighborhood, he finds a group of people who invite him to take the thirteenth chair in the room and share a story--in the house where the ghosts meet.

In an effort to make friends at her new school, Sofia gets involved with a group of popular girls who dislike Brooklyn, a loner who they believe to be evil.

Sofia is still processing the horrific truth of what happened when she and three friends performed an exorcism that spiraled horribly out of control, Ever since that night. Sofia has been haunted by bloody and demonic visions. Her therapist says they're all in her head, but to Sofia they feel chillingly real. She just wants to get out of town, start fresh someplace else. Then her mother dies suddenly, and Sofia gets her wish. Sofia is sent to St. Mary's a creepy Catholic boarding school in Missi

Kristina is determined to break her addiction to drugs in order to keep her newborn child; but when she fails and the pull becomes too strong, her greatest fears are quickly realized.
(Crank #2)

The band of adventurers known as Vox Machina will save the world. Eventually. But even they have to start somewhere. Six would-be heroes on seemingly different jobs find their paths intertwined as they investigate shady business in the swamp town of Stilben. They'll need to put their heads-- and weapons--together to figure out what's going on...and keep from being killed in the process. Even then, whether or not they can overcome what truly lurks at the bottom of the town's travails....

Set in an alternate world of art deco beauty and steampunk horror, Monstress tells the epic story of Maika Halfwolf, a teenage survivor of a cataclysmic war between humans and their hated enemies, the Arcanics. In the face of oppression and terrible danger, Maika is both hunter and hunted, searching for answers about her mysterious past as those who seek to use her remain just one step behind...and all the while, the monster within begins to awaken..."

"Maika's quest takes her to the pirate-controlled city of Thyria and across the sea to the mysterious Isle of Bones. It is a journey that will force Maika to reevaluate her past, present, and future, and contemplate whether there's anyone, or anything, she can truly trust-- including her own body"

Maika and Corvin make their way through a warped and lethal land in search of Kippa, who is faced with her own terrible monsters. But when Maika comes face-to-face with a stranger from her deep past, startling truths are uncovered, and at the center of it all lurks a dangerous conspiracy that threatens the Known World. Maika is finally close to getting all the answers she ever wanted, but at what price? With war on the horizon-a war no one wants to stop-whose side will Maika choose?

"Sunny's just made it to middle school . . . and it's making her life very confusing. All her best friend Deb wants to talk about is fashion, boys, makeup, boys, and being cool. Sunny's not against any of these things, but she also doesn't understand why suddenly everything revolves around them. She's much more comfortable when she's in her basement, playing Dungeons & Dragons with a bunch of new friends. Because when you're swordfighting and spider-slaying, it's hard to worry . . .

"Marjorie Glatt feels like a ghost. A practical thirteen-year-old in charge of the family laundry business, her daily routine features unforgiving customers, unbearable P.E. classes, and the fastidious Mr. Saubertuck who is committed to destroying everything she's worked for"

[Offers] projects inspired by the features and functions of the popular social media site [YouTube]. Young filmmakers or podcasters will learn how to create a storyboard, make a stop-motion video, and more! An introduction to YouTube, ... photos, and step-by-step directions bring each physical project and digital activity to life"

A guide to building robots with step-by-step photos.

Young makers will discover what makerspaces are and how to hold maker events. Kids will create LED constellations, build robots, make flashlights, and more. Each project has color photos and easy-to-follow instructions. Special techniques and tips help kids make the most of their makerspace experiences"-

Mix, squish, and blend one-of-a-kind creations, such as magnetic slime, glow-in-the-dark goop, and homemade scented play-doh for hours of messy fun.

Provides origami basics and step-by-step instructions for six origami projects.

Provides step-by-step instructions for making origami farm animals.

An introduction to the world of art, explaining different art concepts, and providing step-by-step instructions for turning simple shapes into drawings of dogs.

An introduction to the world of art, explaining different art concepts, and providing step-by-step instructions for turning simple shapes into drawings of cats.

Describes the experiences of therapy animals, looking at how animals are used to comfort and cheer people up.

Describes the experiences of therapy animals, looking at the history of how animals have been used to comfort and cheer people up, and discussing how therapy animals are selected and trained, and some of the different jobs they do.

Describes the experiences of service animals, looking at the history of animals as service workers, and discussing how they are selected and trained, and some of the areas in which they work.

"A light-hearted nonfiction picture book about the formation and history of the moon and its history in relation to earth--told from the perspective of the moon itself!"

"Meet Sun: He's a star! And not just any star--he's one in a billion. He lights up our solar system and makes life possible. With characteristic humor and charm [the author] channels the voice of Sun in this celestial 'autobiography' rich with kid-friendly facts"

An introduction to the planet Mercury, including its small size, extreme temperatures, and more.

An introduction to the planet Earth, including its surface, interior, and more.

An introduction to the planet Mars, including its red color, space missions there, and more.

An introduction to the planet Jupiter, including its orbit, moons, and more.

An introduction to the planet Saturn, including its rings, many moons, and more.

An introduction to the planet Uranus, including its rings, moons, and more.

An introduction to the planet Nepture, including its cold temperatures, storms, and more.

Provides information about asteroids, comets, and meteoroids, explaining what they are, what they look like, and where they are located in the solar system, and more.

An introduction to space exploration that explores how humans have studied space throughout history, space telescopes, shuttle missions, space stations, space probes and more.

"Explore the exciting history of space exploration from telescopes, NASA and space shuttles, to the International Space Station and AstroRad. Readers will learn about the . . . scientists, inventors, and innovators throughout history whose work shaped the course of space exploration"-

Photographs and text examine the Hubble Space Telescope, discussing how Hubble has helped scientists learn about the universe, and describing how scientists have used the telescope to discover new galaxies, verify the existence of dark energy, and related topics.

Examines the legend of Atlantis, an island and civilization that is claimed to have been swallowed up by the sea, discussing the origins of the tale, possible truths related to Atlantis, and the search for answers.

Describes the Air Force base called Area 51 where the Air Force conducts secret tests that some people claim involve unidentified flying objects and aliens.

Looks at the English colony of Roanoke, which was founded in 1585, and discusses the mystery of its disappearance.

A simple exploration of blizzards, examining how these storms develop, how scientists watch for them, and how to be prepared for one.

A simple exploration of tornadoes, examining how these powerful storms develop, how scientists watch for them, and how to be prepared for one.

A simple exploration of thunderstorms, examining how they develop, how scientists watch for them, and how to be prepared for one.

A simple exploration of hail, examining how it develops, how scientists watch for it, and how to be prepared for it.

A simple exploration of floods, examining how they develop, how scientists watch for them, and how to be prepared for one.

Explores how solar power may be used in the future to provide the world with an alternate source of energy that is both renewable and better for the environment.

Explores how wind power may be used in the future to provide the world with an alternate source of energy that isboth renewable and better for the environment.

Explores how nuclear energy may be used in the future to provide the world with an alternate source of energy that is both renewable and better for the environment.

Explores how hydroelectric power may be used in the future to provide the world with an alternate source of energy that is both renewable and better for the environment.

Explores how biofuels may be used in the future to provide the world with an alternate source of energy that is both renewable and better for the environment.

Presents a photographic representation of the over 100 elements in the periodic table; and includes facts, figures, and stories of the elements, data on the properties of each, and the year and location in which it was discovered.

Photographs and text provide basic information about various kinds of spiders.

Contains reportedly true stories of places around the world that are said to be haunted, including homes, hotels, hospitals, ships, prisons, and battlefields.

Provides reportedly true accounts of encounters with the ghosts of U.S. presidents, outlaws and gangsters, entertainers, writers, movie stars, and musicians.

Describes several types of ghostly encounters, such as apparitions, ghostly lights, and poltergeists, and relates reportedly true stories that involve each.

Engaging images accompany information about ghosts. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 2 through 7"

Tells four stories about alien landing sites.

As he makes his rounds, a night watchman hears birds calling, insects buzzing, and vehicles roaring by, while a stray kitten keeps him company.

When the class pet bites the finger of Penelope, a tyrannosaurus rex, she finally understands why she should not eat her classmates, no matter how tasty they are.

A young monster takes the train into the big city, only to find his favorite hot dog vendor is closed and he's unable to satiate his hunger, leading to an epic case of destructive crankiness

Imaginative Jack describes the kind of school he would build--one full of animals, with tubes to transport students directly to their classrooms, and library books that come alive.

A bad seed who cuts in line, never washes his hands or feet, and lies.

A very good egg learns to relax and not be perfect all the time.

Nate, who loves sharks, cannot swim, but with his brother's prodding, a good coach, and a lot of determination he learns to swim like a shark. Includes facts about sharks

As Zoom Squirrel and his friends try to identify the mystery reader, they learn about books, how they are written, and how to read--while sharing a-corny jokes.

In the sequel to "Monster Blood," Evan Ross has another terrifying experience when the scary green glob he discovered the previous summer turns a classroom hamster into a huge rodent with teeth.

Evan's plan to get back at his cousin Kermit for his practical jokes backfires and he finds himself turning into a giant.
(Goosebumps #29)

THERE IS REALLY SOMETHING WEIRD ABOUT THE OLD TYPEWRITER THAT ZACKIE FOUND IN THE BURNED OUT ANTIQUE STORE.

"When an unexpected inheritance gives Greg Heffley's family a chance to make big changes to their house, they soon discover that renovations may not be worth the effort"

(Diary of a Wimpy Kid, #14)

In his penultimate adventure, a devastated but determined Apollo travels to Camp Jupiter, where he must learn what it is to be a hero, or die trying
(Trials of Apollo, #4)

Forced to help in her parents' cadaver lab for the summer, Fovea Munson, twelve, discovers three talking heads in need of a favor"

While living with her uncle in a house haunted by the ghost of a young woman, recently orphaned Judith Sparrow wonders if her one small transgression causes mysterious happenings.

When Jack enters the deserted house in his neighborhood, he finds a group of people who invite him to take the thirteenth chair in the room and share a story--in the house where the ghosts meet.

In an effort to make friends at her new school, Sofia gets involved with a group of popular girls who dislike Brooklyn, a loner who they believe to be evil.

Kristina is determined to break her addiction to drugs in order to keep her newborn child; but when she fails and the pull becomes too strong, her greatest fears are quickly realized.
(Crank #2)

A guide to building robots with step-by-step photos.

Mix, squish, and blend one-of-a-kind creations, such as magnetic slime, glow-in-the-dark goop, and homemade scented play-doh for hours of messy fun.

Provides origami basics and step-by-step instructions for six origami projects.

Provides step-by-step instructions for making origami farm animals.

An introduction to the world of art, explaining different art concepts, and providing step-by-step instructions for turning simple shapes into drawings of dogs.

An introduction to the world of art, explaining different art concepts, and providing step-by-step instructions for turning simple shapes into drawings of cats.

Describes the experiences of therapy animals, looking at how animals are used to comfort and cheer people up.

Describes the experiences of service animals, looking at the history of animals as service workers, and discussing how they are selected and trained, and some of the areas in which they work.

"A light-hearted nonfiction picture book about the formation and history of the moon and its history in relation to earth--told from the perspective of the moon itself!"

An introduction to the planet Mercury, including its small size, extreme temperatures, and more.

An introduction to the planet Earth, including its surface, interior, and more.

An introduction to the planet Mars, including its red color, space missions there, and more.

An introduction to the planet Jupiter, including its orbit, moons, and more.

An introduction to the planet Saturn, including its rings, many moons, and more.

An introduction to the planet Uranus, including its rings, moons, and more.

An introduction to the planet Nepture, including its cold temperatures, storms, and more.

Provides information about asteroids, comets, and meteoroids, explaining what they are, what they look like, and where they are located in the solar system, and more.

An introduction to space exploration that explores how humans have studied space throughout history, space telescopes, shuttle missions, space stations, space probes and more.

Describes the Air Force base called Area 51 where the Air Force conducts secret tests that some people claim involve unidentified flying objects and aliens.

Looks at the English colony of Roanoke, which was founded in 1585, and discusses the mystery of its disappearance.

A simple exploration of blizzards, examining how these storms develop, how scientists watch for them, and how to be prepared for one.

A simple exploration of tornadoes, examining how these powerful storms develop, how scientists watch for them, and how to be prepared for one.

A simple exploration of thunderstorms, examining how they develop, how scientists watch for them, and how to be prepared for one.

A simple exploration of hail, examining how it develops, how scientists watch for it, and how to be prepared for it.

A simple exploration of floods, examining how they develop, how scientists watch for them, and how to be prepared for one.

Explores how solar power may be used in the future to provide the world with an alternate source of energy that is both renewable and better for the environment.

Explores how wind power may be used in the future to provide the world with an alternate source of energy that isboth renewable and better for the environment.

Explores how nuclear energy may be used in the future to provide the world with an alternate source of energy that is both renewable and better for the environment.

Explores how hydroelectric power may be used in the future to provide the world with an alternate source of energy that is both renewable and better for the environment.

Explores how biofuels may be used in the future to provide the world with an alternate source of energy that is both renewable and better for the environment.

Photographs and text provide basic information about various kinds of spiders.

Contains reportedly true stories of places around the world that are said to be haunted, including homes, hotels, hospitals, ships, prisons, and battlefields.

Provides reportedly true accounts of encounters with the ghosts of U.S. presidents, outlaws and gangsters, entertainers, writers, movie stars, and musicians.

Describes several types of ghostly encounters, such as apparitions, ghostly lights, and poltergeists, and relates reportedly true stories that involve each.

Engaging images accompany information about ghosts. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 2 through 7"

Tells four stories about alien landing sites.

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Friday: 9:30am - 5:00pm

Saturday: 10am - 12pm

Sunday: Closed

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(Martin Luther King Jr. Day)

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We are asking for donations of family-friendly DVDs to make available for checkout.

We are looking for the following:

-Disney Movies

-Marvel Superhero Movies

-Lord of the Rings

-Lego Movies

-Charlotte's Web

-Coraline

-The Goonies

-The Great Gatsby

-Curious George

-Minions

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Hillsboro, IL 62049

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Phone: (217) 532-3055

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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 $26 for your library card. This fee has been reduced as of July 2019. 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?

I assure you it is not. We actually have one of the lowest fees in Illinois. Please refer to: Illinois Non-resident Fees for FY 2017. Our fee has recently changed to $26.00 due to a change in tax revenue.

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!

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Computers: Printing:

$2 donation .25 per page

Free for residents .50 for color

Copying:

.25 per page

Faxing:

$3 for First Page, $1.00 per Additional

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Books for Sale

.25 or 5 for $1.00

YA Fiction

.25 paperback, .50 hardback

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