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Some books are so popular they never get a chance to sit on the shelf at the library, and each year there seems to be one or two books that achieve a popular status (and a waiting list) that lasts for months. This year, the grand prize for popularity goes to Delia Owens’s debut novel…
Once again, it’s back-to-school season. The Lititz Public Library has school-related books for all ages—even adults. From children going to school for the first time to those who reminisce about their classroom days, we have you covered. Picture Books “The Pigeon HAS to Go to School!” by Mo Willems The pigeon is so overwhelmed by…
Not everyone is able to go on a summer vacation, but the next best thing is to travel in a book. Whether you want to read a novel that is set in a faraway place or prefer to read about someone else’s real-life traveling experiences, the Lititz Public Library has plenty to give you the…
In the mood for a book-induced adrenaline rush? The Lititz Public Library has a variety of new thrillers this summer. “The Island” by Ragnar Jonasson When someone goes missing on an island near Iceland, a detective suspects it is connected to another case that happened ten years earlier. “Fragments of Fear” by Carrie Stuart Parks…
This year marks Smokey Bear’s 75th birthday—and his zeal for preventing forest fires is still as strong as ever. Why not celebrate and get immersed in some bear books and movies from the Lititz Public Library? For children “This Bear’s Birthday” by Alyssa Satin Capucilli (fiction) It’s Bear’s birthday, and since he’s a big bear,…
Books have a fantastic knack for bringing the past to life when you feel the need to escape the present day. If you’re interested in historical fiction or mysteries, the Lititz Public Library has many new titles to satisfy you. “Montauk” by Nicola Harrison 1938. When Beatrice spends her summer at a Long Island hotel…
History has shaped sports (and vice versa) in ways you may not have realized. Want to explore some unforgettable athletic feats of yesteryear? Here’s a sampling of what the Lititz Public Library has to offer. For kids “Sports Illustrated Kids Football: Then to Wow!” edited by Bob Der Football has changed significantly since its beginnings…
The sea—a place of escape, adventure, tragedy, and making new discoveries. Mysterious and massive, it has long beckoned us and the imaginations of writers. The vast ocean has much to offer, just as the Lititz Public Library has much to satisfy your nautical curiosity whether you’re an old salt or a green hand. For children:…
Summer is the season of kicking back and getting lost in beach reads. The Lititz Public Library has an abundance of brand new seaside and summer-themed fiction and romances to enjoy. “Queen Bee” by Dorothea Benton Frank All beekeeper/librarian Holly desires is a little peace and quiet, but her highly energetic sister, her histrionic and…
Why not take time to reflect on the founding of our country, the Revolutionary War and all matters American? There is much to celebrate and learn on the Fourth of July, and the Lititz Public Library is a fantastic place to start. For Children “Big George: How a Shy Boy Became President Washington” by Anne…