New Emergency Hours
Due to staff shortages, the Library will close at 5:00pm on Tuesdays and Wednesdays for the month of July. We are open until 8:00pm on Mondays and Thursdays.
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New Emergency Hours
We have multiple vacant positions and are having difficulties staffing our service desks. We will close Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 5:00 in July and August. All programs that were scheduled on those nights have been canceled.
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New LGBTQIA+ Books for Adults
Looking for something new to read this June?! Try one of these queer reads published this year!
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Books you can finish in a long weekend
Non-fiction & fiction books that can be finished in a long weekend.
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Acknowledgment and Apology on Holocaust Remembrance Day
In response to our earlier post, BCPL would like to issue an apology for the poor timing of our Jewish American Heritage book list.
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Read the book?! Try the graphic novel!
Have you read the below books?! How about trying out the graphic novel adaptations?! Or do you need to read one of the below for school? How about pairing it with its graphic novel adaptation?!
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Talking About Your Feelings---Books For Kids
May is Mental Health Awareness Month! Below is a collection of books for kids on learning about emotions, what they’re feeling, & finding coping strategies. It’s never too young to start learning how to talk about what you’re feeling!
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Fiction Books by Jewish Authors
There are many incredible fiction books about the Holocaust. This list does not include any of them, though. Some of the books below are historical fiction, but they focus on other periods.
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Say Hello to Our Seed Library!
We have a brand new Seed Library! Located between the Circulation Desk and Youth Services, the Seed Library has seeds to grow vegetables, herbs, and other plants. Unlike normal library materials, you won’t need to return these.
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Palestinian Fiction
Discover the stories of authors who explore what it means to be Palestinian in today’s world.
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Autism Acceptance Month
April is National Autism Acceptance Month! Below is a list of book recommendations for adults written by Autistic authors!
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Change Making Women in Kids' Books
Kids' Books Celebrating Change Making Women.
Learn all about extraordinary women with these books!
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Finding Up-to-Date Information on COVID-19
Looking for places to find up-to-date information about COVID-19? The below websites offer local, state, and national COVID-19 information. This includes information on testing and vaccinations.
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Wintery Reads
As winter creeps in, how about a wintery read?! There’s a mix of genres in here, from thriller to romance, so you’re sure to find something you can curl up with!
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Anti-Racism Resources for Adults Talking to Kids
Want to talk to the youth in your life about race equity, racism, and social justice, but not sure where to start?
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BCPL now offers access to the digital New York Times
BCPL now offers access to the New York Times online! You can read both inside and outside the library. This also gives you access to other New York Times resources, such as New York Times databases, videos, and teacher resources.