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Exam Study and Preparation Books

If you’re looking to study for the GED, college entrance exams, nursing/medical exams, civil service exams, or police, military, and firefighter exams, this list has you covered. GED Test for Dummies with Online Practice Prepare to do your best on the GED Test! Get the review and practice materials you need to take - and slay - the exam with confidence. GED Test 2022/2023 For Dummies with Online Practice provides an in-depth overview and deep content review for all test sections. 2021/2022 ASVAB for Dummies by Angie Papple Johnston Students find in-depth reviews of all nine…

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Poetry for All Ages

Poetry has the power to open up our emotions and is a beautiful outlet to express ourselves. It can lighten us, renew us, and encourage us. The following list is filled with books to inspire you. The Black Flamingo by Dean Atta In this uplifting coming-of-age novel told in accessible verse, Atta chronicles the growth and glory of Michael Angeli, a mixed-race kid from London, as he navigates his cultural identity as Cypriot and Jamaican as well as his emerging sexuality. Brown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline Woodson In vivid poems that reflect the joy…

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Down with Love, bring on YOU!

What would happen if we extended the love we have for others for ourselves? While some of the books on this list are about being single in today’s world, they still ask us the question: What do you love about you and can you become the person you’d love to be? While you may not currently have the stereotypical fairy-tale ending, you can still be the hero of your own story. Loving Bravely: 20 Lessons of Self-Discovery to Help You Get the Love You Want by Alexandra H Solomon Taking time to stop and…

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Tech Help for Seniors

These titles are specifically designed to help older adults learn how to use today's technology-driven devices. Learn how to use your phone, laptop, and tablet to communicate with family members using social media. Learn how to store phone numbers, take pictures, connect to the internet, and more. Android Phones for Seniors by Nick Vandome This resource starts with a detailed look at the different versions of Android and the range of models of phones that are available. It also explains the relationship with Google and the services that can be used with an Android phone. …

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Indigenous Voices

Celebrate Native American History Month by reading books by and about indigenous people, from traditional myths to stories of perseverance and community. I lost my talk by Rita Joe This book tells the first-hand experience of Mi'kmaw Elder, Rita Joe’s childhood in a residential school and is written in the form of a poem. Bowwow powwow: bagosenjige-niimi'idim by Brenda Child Reality becomes a dream in Bowwow Powwow when a girl attends a powwow and her imagination runs away with her. Thirteen moons on a turtle's back: a Native American year of…

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Warm and Hearty Recipes for Fall

Cold outside? Fire up that oven and cook some warm and hearty meals to make your tummy feel all cozy inside! Get crocked slow cooker soup & stews by Jenn Bare More than 200 pages of everything from bisques to broths, chowders to consommé, and everything in between. Fun fall foods All your favorite flavors of fall in over 210 easy-to-make, fun-to-eat recipes. Fall baking: southern harvest favorites by Brooke Bell Fall flavors and ingredients are showcased in a fantastic collection of sweet and savory baking recipes. …

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National Kids Take Over the Kitchen Day 2021

National Kids Take Over the Kitchen Day is celebrated annually on September 13th. This is a day that encourages children and adolescents to cook for or with their parents or guardians. Younger children are encouraged to work together with their parents or guardians to create something. This allows them to be supervised but still have in on the baking fun. Kids should find their favorite recipes and make a great meal, snack, or treat for the family. This is a fun and exciting day for everyone involved. -evolveservices.org Fix-it and forget-it kids' cookbook: 50 favorite recipes…

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Books with Gorgeous Covers Our Staff Loves

They say, "never judge a book by its cover", but here at the library we not only celebrate cover love but also encourage it! Picking a book based on the cover is completely valid. Someone (or many people) worked really hard to make that cover gorgeous. Looking at the cover first, synopsis second is also one of the easiest ways to get a reluctant reader to pick up a new book. So come on, pick up a book based on its gorgeous cover. The insides just might match. "Nightlights" by Lorena Alvarez A beautiful, mysterious graphic novel…

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