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U.S. Dailies from ProQuest

Read Chicago Tribune, Los Angeles Times, New York Times, Wall Street Journal and Washington Post newspaper articles with your JCPL card!

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Election Resources

Whether dropping off your ballot or voting in person, your Jefferson County election journey starts here!

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Kids & Families

Books You Should Read Before You're 12: #21 - 40!

Here is the second installment in our march to 100 books every child should read before they're 12. How many can you already check off?

Teens

100 Books Before Graduation: November 2026

Want to escape our current timeline? We've got the perfect list for fans of historical fiction!

Adults

Indigenous Voices, Modern Words

In honor of Native American Heritage Month, discover ancient traditions and the voices that continue to weave the great tapestry of America.

1000 Books Before Kindergarten: November 2026

Being able to tell letters apart starts with shape recognition. Pick out a letter while reading and talk about it's shape!

Beware the Island

An island can be a tropical paradise, but beware what lurks below the surface!

Delicious Cookbooks

Have you ever hoped they would invent scratch and sniff cookbooks because the pictures looked so good? These titles have us wishing, too!

Season of the Witch!

Grab your brooms, mix your potions and ready your wands! It's about to get witchy!