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New & Coming Soon Books - April 2025

Not sure what to read next? Check out these book lists featuring brand new titles! Click here to view adult fiction and nonfiction books. 

Dig Into Gardening

As a physical, mental and often social activity that reduces stress, gardening is not just a rewarding hobby but a beneficial one. Whether you’re interested in growing flowers for their beauty or vegetables for nourishment, TCCL can help you cultivate a garden that fits your vision and space, from indoor pots to outdoor planters.Start with free seeds through the Seed Library. The Seed Library is a project of TCCL’s Green Team, which champions environmentally friendly programs and activities across the library system.

April 2025 - Books & Book Clubs

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Refresh and renew your home with these free resources

Whether you want to improve your home or organize your space, do-it-yourself (DIY) projects can be both rewarding and cost-effective. If you’re ready to turn your DIY dreams into reality, these free resources can provide you with all the ideas and instruction you need to fix, renew and reorganize with confidence. Use the Home Improvement Source to tackle repair and renovation projects. This resource offers detailed how-to guides and project ideas, covering everything from simple fixes to major upgrades.

New & Coming Soon Books - March 2025

Not sure what to read next? Check out these book lists featuring brand new titles! Click here to view adult fiction and nonfiction books.

New & Coming Soon Books - February 2025

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From Pages to Prizes: Writing Resources for Contest Success

Each winter, TCCL encourages local and aspiring authors to sharpen and share their skills through the Young People’s Creative Writing Contest, for ages 8-18, and the Adult Creative Writing Contest, for ages 18 and older. Whether you are a longtime or first-time author, TCCL has writing resources to help you put your best words forward and create a winning entry. Follow these three steps to participate in either contest! 

Get writing and research help!

Are you struggling with a writing assignment?  Do you need help conducting research for a paper? Whether you're a student, parent or teacher, your library card has your back! Check out these resources and services to help with your research and writing needs.Research HelpOur Book a Research Librarian service allows you to schedule your appointment through our website and meet with a professional research librarian via Zoom.  

Resource Spotlight: Mental Health

Whether you are looking for information on a specific topic or you just want to increase your mental health knowledge, these book lists and free resources can help.    

TCCL Celebrates: Las Posadas

Learn about Las Posadas in this blog post, which includes links to online resources and catalog items! Click an image to be taken to that catalog item. Las Posadas (“The Inns”) is a popular event that is mainly celebrated in Mexico and Central America during the nine days leading up to Christmas, because it took Mary and Joseph nine days to get to Bethlehem (or Belén). Starting Dec.