National Donut Day
Today is National Donut Day and what better way is there to celebrate than sharing our favorite donut recipes? You can find the books these…
Celebrate Star Wars Day with these AHPL finds!
It’s May 4: Star Wars Day! We know you’re likely celebrating by watching the films or making baby Yoda cupcakes, but if you’re itching to…
Board, not Bored: Family Games
You may have noticed some new boxes on the AHPL shelves at the start of the year: we have many board games available to check…
Short and Sweet: Mercy Watson Read-alikes
Mercy is not just any pig, at least to Mr. And Mrs. Watson. In the first book of this series when Mercy’s love for buttery toast causes an emergency with the Mr.…
Board, Not Bored: Strategy Games
You may have noticed some new boxes on the AHPL shelves at the start of the year: we have many board games available to check…
MLA 2020 Thumbs Up! Awards
Michigan Library Association (MLA) Thumbs Up! Award The Thumbs Up! Award is given once a year to a book for teens, ages 13 to 18,…
Graphic Novels for Black History Month
Happy Black History month! It’s a time celebrate black heroes and their stories of a real of fantastical nature. This month, I bring to you…
Fright Aficionado: America’s Spookiest TV Families
It has been over 55 years since America was first introduced to The Addams Family and The Munsters. Both shows premiered in 1964, and fans of the macabre could…
Wholesome Stories: Wonder Read-alikes
Wonder is about August (Auggie) Pullman. Auggie was born with a facial deformity that has affected his entire life. As Auggie enters the 5th grade, he wants nothing more than to…
Tales from Behind the Desk: Book Repair
Welcome back to tales from behind the desk! Our Circulation staff have seen some wild things over the years and they’re finally here to tell…