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Now Offering Digital Library Cards
February 8, 2021
We are now offering digital library cards! These cards give you access to the library’s online collections including, ebooks, audiobooks, comics, magazines, movies, music, along with genealogical research tools, tutor assistance, language lessons, and professional development training (https://www.mympls.org/download-it/). The library’s digital collections have been specially curated for people of all ages, interests, and formats. It […]
YA Black Author Must-Reads!
February 11, 2021
Amanda, library teens specialist, has put together a list of young adult book must-reads by black authors! Dread Nation by Justina Ireland Ages 14+ Grades 9+ (Genre- Horror/ Historical fiction/ fantasy) When families go missing in Baltimore County, Jane McKeene, who is studying to become an Attendant, finds herself in the middle of a conspiracy […]
3-Sentence Love Story Contest
February 1, 2021
You have exactly 3 sentences to tell us a love story! Online submissions are accepted until 11:59 PM EST, February 21st for three different age categories: kids (ages 11 and under), teens (Ages 12-18), and adults (Ages 19 and up) at https://forms.gle/KqzXFY3fdhfi83fn9 Grand prize winners in each category will win a $25 gift card to […]
Announcing a Virtual Media Literacy Series
January 21, 2021
Don’t be a victim of fake news. The digital age has made information easily accessible and especially abundant. Anyone anywhere can create content. The challenge is determining the source’s credibility, in other words, “can it be trusted?” In our 8-video Media Literacy Series, Morgantown Public Library System staff will unpack the difficult but necessary skills […]
Winter Reading Challenge
January 3, 2021
Join us in our Winter Reading Challenge: Books Like Us (Jan 1st – Jan 31st) sponsored by Simon & Shuster! Register at mympls.beanstack.com. Read at least 5 books (any books you choose–they do not have to relate to the theme) and compete in your age category: 1. Children (ages 5-12) 2. Teens (13-17) 3. Adults […]