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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: Garden Time

J. Johnston
Our collection manager celebrates the season with a host of gardening titles for young and old.

Book Beat: May Flowers

J. Alder
Our Book Beat columnist glories in the flowers of spring with titles about identifying, growing, or painting them.

Check it Out: What's Your Sign?

J. Johnston
Our collection manager explores the zodiac and offers some titles on Astrology.

Parent & Caregiver Tip from Vroom: Sort & Clean

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

Check it Out: Happy Earth Day!

J. Johnston
Our collection manager celebrates Earth Day with a selection of titles about our big, blue planet.

Check it Out: Thanks for all the Fish!

J. Johnston
Our collection manager celebrates National Dolphin Day with a marine-themed reading list.

Check it Out: National Volunteer Month

J. Johnston
Our collection manager reminisces about volunteering and share some volunteer-themed reading.

Check it Out: Lion or Lamb

J. Johnston
Our collection manager contemplates sheep from farm to garment and everywhere between.

Book Beat: Planet Earth

J. Alder
Our Book Beat columnist offers some reading suggestions about our home planet in honor of Earth Day.

Parent & Caregiver Tip from Vroom: Animal Bites!

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

Check it Out: Spring Time Delight

J. Johnston
Our collection manager celebrates all things Spring in picture book format.

Check it Out: Erin Go Bragh

J. Johnston
Our collection manager takes us across the pond to Ireland through books.

Check it Out: Happy, snappy, scrappy

J. Johnston
Our collection manager puts together a delightful mix of topics sure to tempt the taste buds.

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.