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Used to describe the final decades of the 19th century, the Gilded Age was a period of rapid industrialization when notable families accumulated great wealth. Beneath the splendor, however, serious social problems and financial depressions created unrest. Learn more about this period of history with a book from the Lititz Public Library. Marching Home: Union…

The immigrant experience begins with a promise of adventure and a better life but traveling halfway around the world brings unexpected realities. These novels that explore the stories of immigrants are available to borrow from the Lititz Public Library Where Women Are Kings by Christie Watson Taken away from his birth mother, the child of…

Space thrills, adventures in time travel and alien lifeforms populate these feature films. Take a look at a selection of old and new sci-fi films available to borrow from the Lititz Public Library. Lucy (2014) A woman accidentally caught up in a drug deal turns the tables on her captors and transforms into a merciless…

Intrigued about the path of justice? Fascinated by the methodology that solves a case? Try a book from the true crime collection at the Lititz Public Library. U.S. Marshals: Inside America’s Most Storied Law Enforcement Agency by Mike Earp with David Fisher Retired marshal offers a behind-the-scenes look at the oldest branch of law enforcement…

Get the inside scoop about your favorite athletic pastimes, teams and players. Borrow a book about sports from the Lititz Public Library. The Keeper: A Life of Saving Goals and Achieving Them by Tim Howard Star soccer goalkeeper, who was diagnosed with Tourette’s syndrome in fifth grade, looks back on his fifteen-year professional career. The…

Practical how-to tips make life easier. These handy books are available to borrow from the Lititz Public Library. How to Mulch: Save Water, Feed the Soil and Suppress Weeds by Stu Campbell and Jennifer Kujawski Help retain moisture, keep weeds in check, and protect young plants using a concise guide that shows how much to…

A lazy summer day is perfect for catching up on a book you may have missed. These popular relationship novels are available to borrow from the Lititz Public Library. First Frost by Sarah Addison Allen Two sisters have special gifts that allow them to mend broken hearts and create the spark that brings true love….

By accident or design, these authors have written about a year spent pursuing – or enduring – an unfamiliar lifestyle. Their stories are available to borrow from the Lititz Public Library. A Year of Biblical Womanhood: How a Liberated Woman Found Herself Sitting on Her Roof, Covering Her Head and Calling Her Husband “Master” by…

Page-turner: a book available from the Lititz Public Library that is so exciting or gripping that one is compelled to read it very rapidly. This Book Will Save Your Life by A.M. Homes Disconnected from the outside world until a health scare and a sinkhole in his yard force him to forge new relationships, a…

The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins is probably this year’s most talked about novel. The story of a woman who becomes emotionally entangled in a murder investigation because of something she witnesses on her daily commute is a thrilling tale of a marriage gone wrong. Psychological suspense and shocking plot twists entice readers…