You think you have it bad? Pick up one of these books about teens facing zombies, plagues, and the end of life as they know it.   This Mortal Coil by Emily Suvada “In a world where people are implanted with technology to recode their DNA, gene-hacking genius Cat must decrypt her late father’s message concealing a vaccine to a horrifying … Continued

Go on a journey with one of these fantastic reads! All of the characters in these books are either running away or running toward a new destination.  When Mischief Came to Town by Katrina Nannestad In 1911, when orphaned ten-year-old Inge comes to live with her stern grandmother in a remote island village in Bornholm, Denmark, she ends up changing … Continued

Summer is almost over and we are excited because that means Library Card Sign-Up Month is just around the corner!  This is the library’s 5th year to celebrate the national holiday and we want to do things bigger and better! This is the campaign that received a prestigious national recognition, the John Cotton Dana Award, … Continued

If you’d love to be anywhere but here this summer, pick up one of these titles and take a trip!  Amy and Roger’s Epic Detour by Morgan Matson  Amy’s life is in tumult. Her dad died in a car accident and now she and her mom are moving across the country. When she and a family friend she barely knows embark … Continued

All of the books on this list celebrate the rich diversity present in our world. Read about someone like yourself or experience life through the eyes of someone totally different!  Dara Palmer’s Major Drama: Shevah, EmmaDara Palmer dreams of being an actress, but when she does not get a part in the school play she wonders if it is because of her … Continued

The best thing about fairytales is that there are so many multicultural variations for children to enjoy. Our librarians have come up with a list of some of their favorite diverse fairytales that you may not know about!  The Fisherman and His Wife by Rachel IsadoraCaldecott Honor-winning artist Rachel Isadora brings another fabulous fairy tale … Continued

Mosquitoes, humidity, and all the ice cream and popsicles you can eat? It must be summer! Enjoy these cool reads on your way to camp, under a shade tree, or at the beach. No matter what your idea of fun is, there’s sure to be something here for you! Summer Song by Kevin HenkesBees buzz, … Continued

Due to a library employee testing positive for COVID-19, the Saline County Library board made the decision to close on Friday, July 10th through Tuesday, July 21st so that the buildings may be quarantined and employees can be tested and receive their results. On July 22nd, both branches of the Saline County Library will reopen … Continued

The Saline County Library has taken extra measures to ensure while open for curbside that contact between staff and patrons as well as between staff and staff has been kept to a minimal, if any.  Due to an employee recently testing positive for COVID-19, we are closing our buildings effective immediately to thoroughly clean and … Continued

Once upon a time, our librarians came up with a list of some of the best young adult retellings of fairytales. Here are their favorites…   Part of Your World by Liz Braswell (Retelling of The Little Mermaid)   What if Ariel had never defeated Ursula? It’s been five years since the infamous sea witch defeated the little mermaid… and took … Continued