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And the River Drags Her Down
And the River Drags Her Down
by Jihyn Yun
Young Adult Fiction
Korean American Soojin and her sister Mirae, like all women in their family, have the power of reviving the dead by placing a small fragment of the deceased being into the ground. Their mother has died in a car crash, but she had warned the sisters against ever using their powers on anything larger than a sma...
Bear
Bear
By Julia Phillips
Adult Fiction
I found the book Bear by Julia Phillips in a charming bookstore in Pike Place Market in Seattle. I was drawn to the simple title and its mesmerizing watercolor cover. And I’m so glad I picked it up. Bear brings us a story of two sisters living in the Pacific Northwest whose predictable lives become flipped upside down when an unusual black bear a...
The History of We
The History of We
Words and paintings by Nikkolas Smith
Children’s Non-fiction
The History of We is a wonderful new children’s non-fiction book that reads like a story, because it is a story, our story of humanity, the story of we. Beginning with our origins in ancient Africa, Nikkolas Smith’s absolutely stunning paintings and simple, yet profound verse take the reader on...
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Celebrate Chinese New Year with a Hongbao, or red envelope, craft! Grab yours at the Hoyt Reference Desk starting January 31st!
Join us to watch the movie Balto! We'll provide the movie, cars, and snacks. All we need is YOU!
Join us on Saturday mornings at 10:30 am for our Family Storytime, featuring awesome stories, songs, crafts, learning activities, and more! Books will be aimed at children 3-5 years old, with activities and crafts for all ages.
Whether you're a teen who loves to read or looking to get back into reading for fun, book up a Saturday with us at Butman-Fish! Read this month’s book in advance of the meeting and then join us for discussion!
One of our librarians will be available for one-on-one technology help appointments. There are 6 sessions of 30 minutes available. We will call you to set up an appointment the Friday before.
Join us for a crafting hour making heart-shaped decorations from discarded books.
