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Submissions for the Indie Author Project Are Now Open!
Calling all genre writers, the IAP is back with an exciting, genre-focused format designed to spotlight the best in independent publishing.
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Summer Reading 2026: DinoSOAR Into Stories
DinoSOAR Into Stories and embark on an epic adventure to collect badges and win prizes during JCPL's Summer Reading program! Register now!
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Kids & Families
Cinco de Mayo
Celebrate Mexico, Mexican Americans and the defeat of Napoleon's forces by the Mexican military in Puebla on May 5, 1862!
Teens
Teen Writing Contest – DinoSOAR Into Stories!
DinoSOAR Into Stories by creating one of your own with the Teen Writing Challenge! Entries accepted June 1 - July 31.
Adults
Star Wars Madness
May the Force be with you this Star Wars Day! From a galaxy far, far away to your hands, grab one of these to celebrate May the Fourth.
1000 Books Before Kindergarten: May 2026
When children understand how stories work (beginning, middle, end), it helps their comprehension when it comes time to learn to read.
Book Club Roundup: 2026, Part 1
So many book clubs, so little time! Recent titles from GMA, No Name Book Club, Oprah, Read with Jenna, special read-alikes and more!
Books to Read for AAPI Month
Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month by exploring the past, present and future of AAPI teen books!
1000 Books Before Kindergarten: May 2026
When children understand how stories work (beginning, middle, end), it helps their comprehension when it comes time to learn to read.
Book Club Roundup: 2026, Part 1
So many book clubs, so little time! Recent titles from GMA, No Name Book Club, Oprah, Read with Jenna, special read-alikes and more!
Books to Read for AAPI Month
Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month by exploring the past, present and future of AAPI teen books!