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Off the Shelf

Check out recent book columns by FVRLibraries staff, including the weekly "Check it Out" column that first appears in The Columbian and the monthly "Book Beat" column that first appears in The Messenger.

Check it Out: A Few of My Not-so-Favorite Things

J. Johnston
Our collection manager faces her fears and explores things she dislikes.

Parent & Caregiver Tip from Vroom: Stretch!

Youth Services Librarian
Read this month's Vroom tip to help your early learner's growing brain!

Book Beat: Backyard Wildlife

J. Alder
Our Book Beat columnist offers a selection of books about the fauna who visit our habitats.

Check it Out: New Titles

J. Johnston
Our collection manager offers a selection of new titles.

Check it Out: The Year of the Dragon

J. Johnston
Our collection manager scales up on dragons.

Check it Out: More Than a Valentine

J. Johnston
Our collection manager offers a selection of books celebrating love of all kinds.

Check it Out: National Embroidery Month

J. Johnston
Our collection manager offers a selection of books that will leave you in stitches.

Book Beat: Black American Voices

J. Alder
Our Book Beat columnist offers a selection of books in honor of Black History Month.

Parent & Caregiver Tip from Vroom: Follow!

Youth Services Librarian
Read this month's Vroom tip to help your early learner's growing brain!

Check it Out: Library Shelfie Day

J. Johnston
Our collection manager offers a selection of books about shelf-love.

Check it Out: Snow and Ice

J. Johnston
Our collection manager offers a selection of books about winter weather.

Check it Out: Artificial Intelligence

J. Johnston
Our collection manager offers a selection of books about AI.

Check it Out: New Titles

J. Johnston
Our collection manager offers a selection of new titles.

Book Beat: Road Trips

J. Alder
Our Book Beat columnist offers a selection of books about hitting the road.

Check it Out: New Titles

J. Johnston
Our collection manager offers a selection of new titles.

Parent & Caregiver Tip from Vroom: Take Turns!

Youth Services Librarian
Read this month's Vroom tip to help your early learner's growing brain!

Check it Out: New Titles

J. Johnston
Our collection manager offers a selection of new titles.

Check it Out: That's a Wrap

J. Johnston
Our collection manager offers a selection of books celebrating the joy of randomness.

Check it Out: December Events

J. Johnston
Our collection manager offers a selection of books in honor of historic happenings in December.

Book Beat: Holiday Traditions

J. Alder
Our Book Beat columnist offers a selection of books on holiday traditions.