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In response to our earlier post, BCPL would like to issue an apology for the poor timing of our Jewish American Heritage book list.

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?! 

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!

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.

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.

Discover the stories of authors who explore what it means to be Palestinian in today’s world.  

April is National Autism Acceptance Month! Below is a list of book recommendations for adults written by Autistic authors! 

Kids' Books Celebrating Change Making Women. 
Learn all about extraordinary women with these books!

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. 

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! 

Want to talk to the youth in your life about race equity, racism, and social justice, but not sure where to start?

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.

At any given time throughout the year, an imposing statue in the Local History & Genealogy Department can be found dressed as a reindeer, a butterfly, a witch, or even a bride.

Our 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program is an exciting and free way to encourage caregivers to read 1,000 books with their young children before starting Kindergarten.

We offer a variety of free programs to people of all ages! We offer book clubs, arts & crafts events, yoga, group reiki, knitting group, classic film nights, and much more for adults.