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2026 YART Reading Lists Announced

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It’s an excellent time to explore young adult literature (books aimed at 6th to 12th graders, ages 12-18). Whether preteens and teens are looking for a new fantasy world to […]

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December 22, 2025 -January 4, 2026
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Webinar – Handle with Care: Interacting with Difficult Patrons

We interact with people from all backgrounds, dealing with unknown trauma and mental health concerns. This session will focus on techniques to improve how we interact with people daily to prevent […]

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