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The books that line the shelves at the library are chosen with thought by trained selectors. Many types of sources are used. Library journals and industry magazines have been steady guides. To continually meet the needs of readers, other sources are explored to enhance the depth and breadth of titles, subjects and author diversity.

Advocacy Nonprofits

SOURCE	FOCUS	AGE
American Indian Library Association	American Indians	All Ages
Arab American National Museum	Arab Americans	Youth
Asian/Pacific American Library Association	Asian Pacific Americans	All Ages
Dolly Gray Award	Disabilities	Youth
Schneider Family Book Award	Disabilities	Youth
Ethnic and Multicultural Exchange Round Table	Diversity	All Ages
We Need Diverse Books	Diversity	Youth
Notable Books for a Global Society	Diversity	Youth
Jane Addams Peace Association	Diversity	Youth
Rise: A Feminist Book Project	Feminism	Youth
Association of Jewish Libraries	Judaism	All Ages
Reforma National	Latinx	All Ages
Over the Rainbow	LGBTQIA+	Adult
LAMBDA	LGBTQIA+	All Ages
Middle East Outreach Council	Middle East	Youth

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On this episode, Charlie, Ariana, Elizabeth and Joel discuss true crime, a genre that documents real stories of illegal behavior. They talk about the recent documentary adaptation of Michelle McNamara's book I'll Be Gone In The Dark, true crime podcasts such as My Favorite Murder, and debate the ethics involved in producing a narrative about real traumatic events.

Listen to their conversation in the player below:

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If you’re in school, looking to go back to school, applying to jobs, or wanting some help with your writing, HelpNow is the tool for you! HelpNow is an online resource that provides live online homework help, writing labs, adult learning resources and much more!

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Boo, Kiddos! It's time for a very spooky edition of DPPL Storytime!

We'll begin with Miss Steph, who presents a fun action rhyme called Listen Listen. Then, we'll read through the book Eek! Halloween by Sandra Boynton (with kind permission from Workman Publishing Company), and finish with Miss Cheryl presenting another rhyme, called Five Little Pumpkins. Happy Halloween, all!

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It's raining, it's pouring, everything is boring!

Unless...you are in a fort. 

Everything is better inside a fort!

There is no right or wrong way to build a fort, all you need is a top and something to keep it in place.

Got a table and a blanket?  Then you've got a fort!

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