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Kadie Seitz, Librarian, Youth Services

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5 Picture Books About Serena and Venus Williams

June 03, 2022

California Nouns: People, Places, and Things
Serena and Venus Williams

California History, STEM, Kids
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Stand With the Banned: Free Access To Challenged Books for Teens and Tweens

May 14, 2022

Here at the library, we closely follow stories of books being banned or challenged throughout the country.

Banned Books Week
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5 Picture Books About Beaches & Oceans

April 19, 2022

California Nouns: People, Places, and Things
Beaches & Oceans

California History, STEM, Kids
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5 Picture Books Celebrating California Foodies

March 01, 2022

California Nouns: People, Places, and Things
California Food Culture

California History, STEM, Kids
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Big Trees, Big Hearts: 5 Picture Books about Redwoods & Sequoias

February 22, 2022

California Nouns: People, Places, and Things
Big Trees

California History, STEM, Kids
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Desert Daze: 7 Picture Books Celebrating Deserts

February 10, 2022

California Nouns: People, Places, and Things
Deserts

California History, STEM, Kids

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