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Readers of well written, entertaining nonfiction have something to look forward to this fall. Three authors, often referred to as bestselling, and in one case as Pulitzer Prize winning, are coming out with new books. The library has ordered copies and you can start placing your holds on these titles now.

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I was lucky enough to hear Lee Child speak recently. His Jack Reacher thrillers are my number one guilty pleasure. Nobody writes suspense as well. I have blogged about him before, even wondering aloud which other fictional tough guys could defeat Reacher in a fist fight (answer none). Child's talk was wonderful, engaging and hilarious.

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I choose internet streaming for many TV shows and movies because it feels like a no-brainer. You will save on cords and space, watch on demand with minimal ads (saving you time) and enjoy variety at a lower price point. Also included for library cardholders: 10 free Hoopla movies each month.

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Liz and Steph from Youth Services here!  It’s hard to believe that the summer is slowly slipping away.  Back to school shopping is in full swing, Halloween candy is already out, and summer reading has ended. 

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First things first.

No, we will not be serving drinks.

But it's still going to be great.

You've got a device. We've got all the cool, free stuff to put on that device. At DPPL's new eBar you'll learn how to put the two together and become a digital rockstar. 

The 3rd floor eBar is another important component of DPPL's Fast Forward project kicking off later this Fall.

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