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Young Adult Space Opera Recommendations
August 16, 2021
What is a Space Opera? According to Goodreads, “space opera is a subgenre of speculative fiction or science fiction that emphasizes romantic, often melodramatic adventure, set mainly or entirely in space, generally involving conflict between opponents possessing powerful (and sometimes quite fanciful) technologies and abilities. Perhaps the most significant trait of space opera is that […]
Live at the Amphitheater!
July 21, 2021
We have 4 FREE Library Events for kids at the newly renovated Ruby Amphitheater at Hazel Ruby McQuain Park! Kid’s Yoga (Tuesdays, August 3 & 17 | 6:00pm) Come do yoga with Sarah Schaefer! She will bring you stories, movement, and mindfulness in this meditative evening for children ages 2-8. Please bring your own yoga […]
Recommended Titles to Commemorate Juneteenth
June 18, 2025
Crystal, reference supervisor at the Morgantown Public Library, originally compiled these titles to commemorate Juneteenth a few years ago. We’ve added a few more recent titles for adults and younger readers. The following are available at the Morgantown Library and many of our branches, as noted under each title. Don’t forget that you can request […]
3 Book Trails for You to Explore!
May 6, 2021
Dates: April 26 – May 10 Location: Mylan Park Elementary Directions: The book trail is located in the back of the school building in the outdoor learning area, adjacent to the parking lot. Book:”Flower Garden” by Eve Bunting and illustrated by Kathryn Hewitt. Dates: May 1 – May 16 Available until June 1st (Update) […]
Asia/Pacific American Heritage Month Teen Reads
May 13, 2021
Amanda, library teens specialist, has put together a list of Asia/Pacific American Heritage Month teen reads.The following recommendations are all on display on the second floor Teenspace and compiled in Beanstack as a recommended reading list. The Surprising Power of a Good Dumpling by Wai Chim YA CHI Anna Chiu has her hands full. […]